AdventureBest Adventure Games of 2009, page 2
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AdventureMidnight Mysteries
Accelerate GamesFor:Mystery fans who want an Edgar Allan Poe-themed investigationSkip if:Players seeking gameplay beyond hidden-object searches, clue collection, interviews, and puzzles may find the core structure narrow.
AdventureNancy Drew®: The Creature of Kapu Cave
HeR InteractiveFor:Mystery-adventure fans who want clue gathering and suspect interviewsSkip if:Players seeking combat-focused gameplay or fast action may find the investigation slow-paced
AdventureBlueberry Garden
Erik Svedäng ABFor:Players who enjoy brief experimental explorations with environmental mysteriesSkip if:Players seeking a long game with extensive progression or a large amount of content
AdventureNancy Drew®: Danger by Design
HeR InteractiveFor:Adventure players who prefer clue gathering and suspect interviews over combatSkip if:Players seeking action-heavy gameplay may find the investigation and puzzle structure too restrained
AdventureChronicles of Mystery: The Scorpio Ritual
City Interactive S.A.For:Mystery-adventure players who want a story centered on archaeological researchSkip if:Players seeking combat-focused action rather than investigation and puzzles
AdventureMata Hari
Viva MediaFor:Adventure players who want an espionage story rather than fantasy explorationSkip if:Players seeking open-world exploration may find the four-chapter, mission-based structure limited
AdventureFatale
Tale of TalesFor:Players interested in literary reinterpretations who prefer open-ended explorationSkip if:Players seeking combat, conventional quests, or clearly defined playable roles
AdventureEmerald City Confidential™
Electronic ArtsFor:Adventure players who want a chapter-based detective mysterySkip if:Players seeking combat-heavy gameplay rather than investigation and puzzles
AdventureNancy Drew® Dossier: Lights, Camera, Curses!
HeR InteractiveFor:Casual mystery players who prefer hidden-object investigationsSkip if:Players seeking combat, open-world exploration, or a role-playing progression system
AdventureAnkh 2: Heart of Osiris
Strategy FirstFor:Adventure fans who want a story set in an eccentric version of old CairoSkip if:Players seeking a serious, realistic adventure tone may find the bizarre setting and black humor unsuitable
AdventureAnkh 3: Battle of the Gods
Strategy FirstFor:Players who want a humorous adventure set in ancient EgyptSkip if:Players seeking a serious story rather than one built around humor and frequent jokesNothing matches. Loosen a filter.