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Tormentum II Review | TheXboxHub
Tormentum II is a visually stunning gothic point-and-click adventure game that draws heavy inspiration from H.R. Giger and Zdzisław Beksiński. Despite its dark aesthetic, the game features warm characters and surprisingly straightforward puzzles, making it accessible. The narrative offers significant choices that lead to divergent endings, though the writing can occasionally be verbose.
Justin Wack and the Big Time Hack - Medryckande & modernt med fötter i olika tidsåldrar
Justin Wack and the Big Time Hack is a charming and humorous point-and-click adventure game developed by Pontus Wittenmark at Warm Kitten Games. It pays homage to classics like Day of the Tentacle with its time-traveling narrative and witty dialogue. The game is praised for its unique visual style, engaging puzzles, and overall joyful creation, despite being heavily influenced by its genre predecessors.
Indiespelklubben #6 - Vi möter Warm Kitten-Pontus!
This interview features Pontus Wittenmark, the primary developer behind the point-and-click adventure game Justin Wack and the Big Time Hack. Wittenmark discusses his inspirations, including classic titles like Day of the Tentacle and Maniac Mansion, and his development process for both Justin Wack and his upcoming game, Marshland Hollow.
Animated adventure game Earth Must Die heading to Nintendo Switch
No More Robots and Size Five Games announced that the animated adventure game Earth Must Die will be released on Nintendo Switch on September 9, 2026. The game follows VValak Lizardtongue and his bot Milky as they fight to stop the Terranoids from conquering their kingdom and destroying Earth. It features voice acting from several British comedians and is described as a playable cartoon experience.
A 2D pixel point-and-click indie game is getting the live-action treatment from the studio behind Sonic the Hedgehog
Story Kitchen, the studio behind the Sonic the Hedgehog movies, is developing a live-action adaptation of the indie point-and-click game The Drifter. The game, created by Powerhoof, follows a man trapped in a time loop after witnessing a murder. The Drifter was released in 2025 for Nintendo Switch and Steam and won multiple Australian Game Developer Awards.
Dexter Stardust: Adventures In Outer Space – Now On Xbox
Dexter Stardust: Adventures in Outer Space, a colorful point-and-click adventure game, has launched on Xbox Series X|S and Xbox One for £8.39. Developed by Dexter Team Games and published by Flynn's Arcade, the game previously released on PC, Nintendo Switch, and mobile platforms. It features exploration, conversation, and inventory puzzles with over 100 scenes to investigate.
PlayStation Store Drops Intriguing New PS5 Adventure Game Collection
A new collection of three point-and-click adventure games, The Immortal John Triptych, has been released on the PlayStation Store for PlayStation 5. Developed by Joe Richardson and published by Akupara Games, the collection features updated content and has received a positive response from players.
Sanitarium Enhanced Is Coming to Consoles Along with PC Soon!
Sanitarium Enhanced, a revamped version of the 1998 psychological horror point-and-click adventure, is coming soon to PC, Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4 and 5, and Nintendo Switch. The enhanced edition features modern improvements like full controller support, widescreen resolution, and an optional hint mode, alongside new content from the original development team.
FZ Play ISK #6 - Justin Wack and the Big Time Hack
Indiespelklubben will feature the point-and-click adventure game Justin Wack and the Big Time Hack on September 1st, with developer Pontus Wittenmark joining the stream. The game is described as having bright colors, charming animations, and humorous puzzles reminiscent of classic Sierra and LucasArts titles, but with its own unique narrative.
Äntligen Indiespelklubben #6 - Justin Wack and the Big Time Hack
The article previews the charming point-and-click adventure game Justin Wack and the Big Time Hack, developed by Swedish studio Warm Kitten. It highlights the game's time-traveling narrative, humor, and its place within the legacy of classic adventure games from Sierra and LucasArts.
The Immortal John Triptych Launches With Three Pythonesque Adventures
The Immortal John Triptych, a collection of three narrative adventures by Joe Richardson, is now available on Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch. Published by Akupara Games, the collection features "Four Last Things," "The Procession to Calvary," and "Death of the Reprobate," all built using Renaissance-era artwork and infused with Pythonesque humor. This ultimate version includes a unified UI, quality-of-life improvements, controller support, and bonus content.
The 1998 horror game that haunted my dreams even more than Resident Evil 2 is back, "modernized," and available on consoles for the first time
The 1998 psychological horror game Sanitarium is being modernized as Sanitarium Enhanced, marking its first release on consoles. This updated version will feature controller support for PC and consoles, widescreen display, bonus content, and bug fixes. Sanitarium Enhanced is scheduled for release in 2026 on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch.
A disturbing '90s point-and-click horror game about waking up in a rundown asylum with no recollection of who you…
Ziggurat is releasing Sanitarium Enhanced, a reissue of the 1998 point-and-click horror game, with updates including widescreen support, controller support, and an optional hint mode. The enhanced version will also be available on Nintendo, PlayStation, and Xbox consoles in 2026, in addition to PC and Steam Deck.
Au Revoir to appear on Nintendo Switch
Nuntius Games and Invisible Studio announced that the point-and-click adventure game Au Revoir will be released on Nintendo Switch on September 17, 2026. The game features a neon-noir aesthetic inspired by 1990s 3D graphics and offers players choices that lead to five different endings within its dystopian cyberpunk narrative.
Moomin: Midsummer Madness announced for Nintendo Switch 2, Switch [update: release date]
Shochiku Games and Crossbridge Game have announced Moomin: Midsummer Madness for Nintendo Switch and the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2, with a release date set for November 12, 2026. This hand-painted point-and-click adventure is inspired by Tove Jansson’s novel Moominsummer Madness and follows Moomintroll and Little My as they navigate a mysterious floating theatre after a flood.
Servant of the Lake brings a touch of Saltburn to Rusty Lake
Servant of the Lake, the latest entry in the Rusty Lake series, offers a compellingly bleak point-and-click adventure with abstract puzzles and unsettling body horror. The game serves as a pseudo-prequel to Rusty Lake: Roots, focusing on the Vanderboom family's reunion and the player's role as a servant navigating their strange requests and hidden motives. Available on Steam, iOS, and Android, it's recommended for fans of escape room games and Twin Peaks-esque mysteries.
ShackStream: Indie-licious Episode 210 - Servant of the Lake
This week's Indie-licious stream will feature Servant of the Lake, a point-and-click mystery adventure from Rusty Lake. Players will serve at the Vanderboom Estate, uncovering secrets and learning the family's history of dark alchemy. This is the third game in the Vanderboom Bloodline saga and can be bundled with Rusty Lake: Roots.
The new Rusty Lake game is a grim, sinister tale of family, destiny, and cooking: I fed a man porridge filled with dead…
Servant of the Lake, the latest point-and-click adventure from Rusty Lake, offers a grim and sinister tale centered on family, destiny, and unsettling tasks. While the initial hours are subdued, the game builds to a bizarre and engaging narrative filled with mystery and light puzzles. The title has received an "overwhelmingly positive" rating on Steam, with co-founder Robin Ras noting a strong launch performance.
Servant of the Lake True Ending Guide - Find All Clues
This guide details how to achieve the true ending in the point-and-click adventure game Servant of the Lake. Players must replay specific scenes and interact with various elements to uncover clues and solve puzzles, ultimately leading to the best possible conclusion.
Rusty Lake is back with another belter, so I get to shout about the overlooked puzzle series all over again
Servant of the Lake is the latest installment in the Rusty Lake series, continuing its tradition of unique point-and-click puzzle adventures with a fragmented narrative. The game, set in 1839, tasks players with assisting the Vanderboom family over three days, featuring a dense array of puzzles that blend traditional mechanics with the series' signature surreal "moon logic." Despite eschewing some of the more experimental elements of recent titles, it delivers a rich and engaging experience.
