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Maniac Mansion - A legendary adventure game has unofficially arrived on the ZX Spectrum 128k
The 1987 graphic adventure game Maniac Mansion has been unofficially ported to the ZX Spectrum 128k by developers at Outsoftware, utilizing AI-assisted tools. This conversion features translated English text, reworked graphics, and an AY sound chip soundtrack, capturing the essence of the original PC and Commodore 64 versions.
ISK: Dags att lämna betyg - Toem 2!
This article discusses the charm and gameplay of Toem 2, the sequel to Toem. Players use a camera to complete challenges and earn stamps to progress through a festival. The game is praised for its charming black-and-white aesthetic, engaging characters, and quick pacing, though it is noted as being shorter than games like Elder Scrolls: Skyrim.
Point-and-Click Puzzle Walk The Frog Is All About Friendship and Small Discoveries, Out Now
The point-and-click puzzle game The Frog, featuring a character named Froggo who solves puzzles, is now available. The game emphasizes themes of friendship and small discoveries.
Silver Pines Review | TheXboxHub
Silver Pines is a survival horror game that blends point-and-click and Metroidvania elements with a David Lynch-inspired mystery narrative. Players control a private detective searching for a missing singer in a small, eerie town. Despite some cumbersome controls and inventory management, the game is praised for its excellent writing, atmospheric world-building, lush visuals, and moody soundtrack.
“We're not getting any younger, and the world seems to be ending": Amanita reveal Machinarium 2, sequel to 2009's prettiest robot adventure
Amanita Design has announced Machinarium 2, a sequel to their 2009 puzzle adventure game. The new title will feature Josef and Berta again, with players switching between the two robots to solve puzzles in a world inspired by Renaissance art. The developers cited their own aging and the state of the world as reasons for making the sequel now.
Uncover the Secrets of an Ancient Cult in 2D Point-and-Click Mystery Mithra
Seventh Disorder has announced Mithra, a new hand-drawn 2D point-and-click mystery adventure game set to launch on PC in Spring 2027. Players will follow Kyra, a tech modder whose life is upended when her mother goes missing, leading her into an ancient cult conspiracy connected to Mithraism. The game features layered puzzles, hacking mechanics, and exploration across diverse global locations.
Så bra är ISK-titel #6, Justin Wack - (starkt resultat, än en gång!)
Justin Wack, developed by Pontus Wittenmark and Warm Kitten Games, has received a strong rating of 4.3 from the Indiespelklubben, making it the highest-rated game in the club's history. This point-and-click adventure game is praised for its challenging puzzles and charming presentation, with 3.5% of players having completed it.
Coming Out in gaming this week — August 10, 2026
This week's gaming releases include a variety of genres and platforms. Highlights include the roguelike pinball deckbuilder Cult of PiN, the remastered RPG The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion, and the action-adventure survival game Grounded 2. Other notable titles launching include the retro spy FPS Agent 64: Spies Never Die and the arcade sports game Pro Jank Footy.
This week in PC games: a Mass Effect-style RTS, a gamebook RPG for back-stabbing nobles, and a civilisation builder that offers to teach you kanji
This week's PC game releases include a variety of genres such as a Mass Effect-inspired RTS called ZeroSpace, a political RPG gamebook titled The Life and Suffering of Prince Jerian, and a civilization builder with Japanese language learning elements called Worlds Upon The Wind. Other notable titles include the medieval fencing simulator Ritter & Rotwein and the horror demo Moldrise.
Cop Quest - Free Online Browser Game
Cop Quest is a new offline, 2D side-scrolling point-and-click adventure simulation browser game developed by happystoner5420 Games. Players assume the role of Officer Drake, a street cop in a hand-drawn urban environment, where decisions have permanent consequences tracked by a Conduct System. The game features realistic simulation and management gameplay with over 15 enterable buildings and a detailed NPC interaction system.
Coming Out in gaming this week — July 20, 2026
This week's gaming releases include Seed, Scarlet Deer Inn, LIFTED, Avatar Legends: The Fighting Game, Disgaea Mayhem, Tormentum II, Helix: Descent N Ascent, Splatoon Raiders, and Gurei. The titles span various genres including MMORPG, Action, Adventure, Fighting, and Puzzle, launching on PC, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, and Nintendo Switch.
The Mermaid Mask Is Detective Grimoire Series’ Next Chapter After Tangle Tower
SFB Games has released The Mermaid Mask, the latest installment in the Detective Grimoire series, following Tangle Tower. The new point-and-click mystery game is available on PC, PlayStation 5, and Nintendo Switch. Players will investigate a murder aboard a submarine, interacting with a cast of suspicious characters and examining 3D clues.
On the day of the final end for all, judgment shall descend in the same way.
PLAYISM and developer roccay announced that the surreal point-and-click cosmic horror game, The Dream Of A Cockspur, will be released on Steam on July 22nd, 2026. The game features a narrative where players are stranded on an island and must uncover hidden horrors and the truth behind their mission.
If The Odyssey film is anything like The Odyssey adventure game from 2012, Matt Damon will spend the entire first hour…
This article compares Christopher Nolan's film The Odyssey to the 2012 mobile adventure game of the same name, developed by Crazysoft. The author details frustrating and unintuitive gameplay mechanics from the game, suggesting the film might follow a similar pacing and puzzle-solving structure, potentially leading to a tedious viewing experience.
Review: Schrödinger’s Call (Nintendo Switch)
Schrödinger’s Call is a narrative-driven visual novel for the Nintendo Switch that blends point-and-click and choose-your-own-adventure elements. Players guide Mary, an amnesiac who acts as a confidant for spirits between life and death, helping them find peace. The game is praised for its emotional writing, atmospheric graphics, and focus on empathy, despite its slow pace.
Absolution Is a 3D Sequel to the Point-and-Click Puzzle Alida Coming to PC Soon!
Absolution, a 3D sequel to the 2004 point-and-click puzzle game Alida, is set to launch on PC via Steam on September 1st, 2026. Developed by Cos Russo over seven years, the game features non-linear gameplay, photorealistic graphics, and full-motion video characters, continuing the story of a mysterious giant guitar and the threat of the Entropy.
Monkey Island: En tillbakablick
This article analyzes the groundbreaking humor and design of the Monkey Island series, particularly The Secret of Monkey Island. It highlights how Lucasarts, through creators like Ron Gilbert, Tim Schafer, and Dave Grossman, innovated the point-and-click adventure genre with postmodern, self-referential comedy and puzzles that integrated humor into gameplay. The analysis also touches upon the evolution of the series' art style and narrative through its sequels, including Return to Monkey Island.
I don't know what a flesh disk jukebox is, but the Lynchian adventure game Something Beautiful makes me want to find out
Something Beautiful is a music-driven, point-and-click adventure game from artist Murlo, featuring a surreal, Lynchian world filled with anthropomorphic puzzles and an embedded album. The game promises a disorienting yet captivating experience, with players exploring an industrial estate and interacting with unique puzzle mechanics. It is available to wishlist on Steam, though a release date has not yet been announced.
Gobliiins Collection Review | TheXboxHub
The Gobliiins Collection offers a respectful re-release of the classic graphic adventure series, preserving its unique charm and unconventional puzzle design. This compilation includes all five games, with notable improvements in usability and bonus content like documentaries and concept art from creator Pierre Gilhodes.
Rusty Lake Reveals the Release Date for Its Next Point-And-Click Servant of the Lake
Rusty Lake has announced that their new point-and-click mystery adventure game, Servant of the Lake, will be released on August 13th, 2026, for Android, iOS, and PC via Steam. The game continues the Rusty Lake universe narrative and places players in the role of a servant within the infamous Vanderboom house, exploring its rooms and assisting with the family's alchemical pursuits.
