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Swamp Motel: Kindling Hour

Online, Mar 2021

Rated 4 out of 5
When I booked into The Kindling Hour, I knew it was the company’s third game in this style, but hadn’t twigged how closely connected the narrative was. It is in fact the third part in a trilogy that tells a single connected story, and although it wor… (more)

Ezkapaz: Time Stop Barber Shop

Online, Dec 2020

Rated 3.5 out of 5
Everything I’ve seen of Ezkapaz suggests they’re a company with flair and creativity, who invest both money and effort into creating interesting, involving experiences. I’m putting that up front because this is my second review of a remote avatar gam… (more)

Edaqa’s Room: Carnival

Online, Nov 2020

Rated between 3.5 and 4 out of 5
Carnival is the second offering from game designer Edaqa, and since his first was named Prototype I guess it’s appropriate that this one builds on that game’s style and engine. This is an evolution of the point ‘n’ click Flash escape games, where you… (more)

Norcal Escape: Condemned 2

Online, Nov 2020

Rated 4.5 out of 5
NorCal Escapes closed the remote version of Condemned 2 a couple of months ago, shifting back to in-person play; I got to play it as a one-off thanks to the TERPECAs voting season. However, it sounds like they may begin offering it again, depending o… (more)

Enchambered: Together At Heart

Online, Feb 2021

Rated between 4 and 4.5 out of 5
Of the free online escape rooms I’ve tried, one of my top recommendations has always been Enchambered’s Alone Together, a short but delightful game for two based around communication. That game is now first in a trilogy, where the later two games are… (more)