Since revisiting The 7th Guest for our GameBlast21 marathon stream, I’ve been on a bit of a full-motion video (FMV) binge. I know the genre still has plenty of critics … Continue Reading <em>GHOSTS</em>: a haunting experience on Kickstarter
Hot on the heels of #LoveYourBacklog comes #MaybeInMarch. Last month, Ellen from Ace Asunder and I encouraged bloggers everywhere to talk about their video game libraries, and now we’re challenging … Continue Reading <em>#MaybeInMarch</em> 2021: <em>Machinarium</em>
I’ve always loved video games with a detective spin. There’s just something about going up against an unknown villain and putting your wits to the test: will you be able … Continue Reading <em>Calling card</em>: hunting the killer on Kickstarter
I’m a coward when it comes to horror games. But that doesn’t mean I’ve not played them: although I’m never going to be brave enough to face an action-adventure or … Continue Reading <em>The 7th Guest</em>: the horror of the 90s
Looking at the posts published here at Later Levels, it will come as no surprise that I’m a huge fan of adventures and detective stories. But one thing you may … Continue Reading <em>The Dark Side of the Moon</em>: keeping it in the family
How do you feel about timed scenarios in video games? Not necessarily quick-time events (QTEs) but those situations where you only have so many minutes to complete a task. They … Continue Reading <em>Shadow of Memories</em>: that familiar sense of déjà vu
Last year’s Steam Game Festival events gave me a chance to play plenty of demos in the comfort of my own home. One of these was for an upcoming point-and-click … Continue Reading <em>Mutropolis</em>: Mars logic