Emily is Away Too
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Emily is Away Too is another Visual novel/interactive fiction, but I really enjoyed this one. I think anyone who grew up in the early-mid 2000s will really enjoy this game. You play as a teen just living life. The game takes place in a fictionalized AOL messenger, and you read through...
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Pendragon Rising
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As a history buff and fan of historical fiction, I really enjoyed Pendragon Rising. You play as Arthur, bastard son of Uther, as you rise to eventually take the kingdom. Not really a game, and not a visual novel, Pendragon Rising is a choose your own adventure game.
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An Octave Higher
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An Octave Higher is a visual novel. I played it several years ago, and frankly don't remember a ton of it. I remember enjoying the music, and that it left a good impression on me. An Octave Higher takes about 3 hours to complete one playthrough, and there's some room for replayability if you take...
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Kingdom Hearts Final Mix
| Reading time: 2 minutes
Kingdom Hearts is one of the most iconic game series around, and I have a huge soft spot for it. I originally played it on the PS2, and back then it was a huge, mysterious game, full of worlds to explore and enemies to beat. The series has seen numerous sequels and spin offs since then, but the...
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Abzu
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Abzu, much like Journey, is more of an experience than a game. Set in an underwater world, you swim around and explore while some nice music plays. Visuals are gorgeous. It's a nice time to float around and take in the scenery, and a good way to relax for a few hours.
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Day of the Tentacle Remastered
| Reading time: 2 minutes
Originally released in 1993, Day of the Tentacle is a classic of the point and click genre. I've never played the original, and got this one as a free monthly PS Plus game. This version has updated graphics, and looks great. You can also swap to the original graphics at any point.
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