Famed for creating the Gabriel Knight series of PC games, Jane Jensen is one of the most celebrated creators of point 'n' click adventure games. Her next title, Gray Matter, is set to be published for the PC later this year, with a Wii version also a possibility. Keen to learn more about the WizarBox developed title, CasualGaming.biz caught up with the game designer, novelist and former systems programmer.
Paul takes a step back and reviews one of his hidden gems from 2010
The entire graphic adventure genre is practically under-the-radar, but releases like Telltale’s The Walking Dead prove that at least a few titles deserve our notice. With new graphic adventure fans emerging, this is the perfect time to shine light on some titles that have not received their due because of the genre’s niche status. If you’ve been hankering to get swept up in something different, these graphic adventures are worth checking out.
Gemini Rue is really good, very interesting story and dual play style, reminds me a lot of games like The Dig.
Super Meat Boy and The Binding of Issac creator Ed McMillen is releasing the Basement Collection - an anthology containing eight of his prior works - on Steam in late August. It will be priced at $4.
While each game can be played for free on McMillen's Newgrounds page, the Basement Collection will be ad-free, playable in full screen and come with a host of goodies.
Oh, man! I love the crap out of the Gabriel Knight games, I'll definitely have to check out Gray Matter when it comes out next month. Didn't realize she was finally coming out with a new game. Cool.