December 25, 2012

Review: The Critter Chronicles

game format: classic point-and-click adventure

puzzles: inventory | logic

playtime: 10 - 12 hours | difficulty: moderate | size: 6 GB

developer: KING Art Games | publisher: Nordic Games | links: official site | buy this game

The Critter Chronicles
game brief: The Critter Chronicles tell the story of how adventurer Nate Bonnett and Critter, his hairy sidekick, first met, all set before their appearance in Wilbur’s and Ivo’s adventure in The Book of Unwritten Tales. Enjoy a thrilling and hilarious point-and-click adventure in the fantasy world of Aventasia. Travel from the Northlands to the Mage’s Tower of Seastone and experience a story that offers tremendous fun for seasoned players and newcomers alike. (Official website)

review: Read my review @ Adventure Gamers® | rating: 3.5/5

summary: The Critter Chronicles adopts enough of the positive qualities of its predecessor to deliver another enjoyable adventure, but skids on some crucial issues to land somewhat short of true excellence.

Read my The Book of Unwritten Tales review, published in October 2011.


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December 7, 2012

Review: Lost Chronicles of Zerzura

game format: classic point-and-click adventure

puzzles: inventory | logic

playtime: 10 - 12 hours | difficulty: easy | size: 3.2 GB

developer: Cranberry Production | publisher: dtp entertainment AG | links: official site | buy this game

Lost Chronicles of Zerzura
game brief: A young inventor named Feodor is building a flying machine with his brother in Barcelona. But his brother is soon snatched away by the Inquisition, and Feodor is left alone to travel through several countries and experience diverse cultures in order to answer the question of what unfathomable mysteries are hidden in Zerzura. (Official website)

review: Read my review @ Adventure Gamers® | rating: 4/5

summary: Though it doesn’t chart new territory with its premise, Lost Chronicles of Zerzura combines all the right elements to create a thoroughly enjoyable old-school adventure.


This is an original review written by me and owned by Adventure Gamers®. Please do not distribute / adapt the text and images in any way without written consent from Jack Allin, Editor-In-Chief, AG.