Here’s a list of the best point and click games because now and then, we all need a break for the intensity of FPS, RTS and MMO titles amongst others. This genre is one fine way to sit back, relax and get immersed in addictive stories and casual gameplay. Even though we haven’t been hearing much about fresh additions being developed for this particular segment, it isn’t dead as many presume.
Titles in these categories don’t offer much in graphics, but they have what most modern games lack, engrossing storylines where characters leave a memorable mark on players. So if you’ve been a fan of this genre in the past and you want to relive the excitement, here are some of the finest games we’ve come across.
1. Secret of Monkey Island: Special Edition:
LucasArt’s collection of titles has been quite renowned in this genre and Secret of Monkey Island is one of the most loved out there. Originally released back in 1990, the developer has given the game a new lease of life through the Special Edition version which was designed for multiple platforms including iOS, Xbox 360 and PS3. The remake includes better hand drawn graphics as well as high quality music and speech.
The title takes place on a fictional island following Guybrush Threepwood who wishes to become a pirate. Throughout the journey, you’ll have to interact with the environment, talk to different characters and solve puzzles.
2. Myst: Masterpiece Edition:
Myst is another classic title in this segment which has been brought into the 21st century with remastered audio and visuals, after achieving much success in 1993 when it was originally released. Here, you’ll travel to an island filled with mystery and a lot to explore. The game doesn’t provide a lot of information on the story at first, but as you progress through Ages which are different worlds, more information is revealed.
The environment is basically build up of images where clicking places will move forward to that location, much like in Google’s Street View. There are no objectives or goals here and several endings await you depending on your actions during the game.
3. The longest journey:
April Ryan, an art student, is capable of crossing dimensions and is entrusted with the goal of bringing balance to the worlds. Like all titles in this genre, solving puzzles and interacting with characters are of prime importance to advance the story.
There are over 150 locations to explore in two different worlds and more than 70 characters to speak with. Also, make sure you free up your schedule as there’s over 40 hours of gameplay here. If you come to love this game, you ought to know that a sequel in the works for 2014 release.
4. The Walking Dead:
The Walking Dead game is based on the comic book series by Robert Kirkman. Set in a zombie apocalypse, the title follows Lee Everett whose main goal is to protect Clementine, an orphaned girl, at all costs.
The environment features beautiful comic book graphics and your decisions affect the outcome of the story and the lives of others. The title is divided into 5 different episodes and your actions are carried over to the next chapter.
5. Deponia:
Deponia is one of the most recent additions on this array, having been release just last year. Daedalic Entertainment is the brains behind this amusing title. With cartoonish graphics and entertaining character voices, you take on the role of Rufus who dreams of leaving his village Kuvaq that’s located on Deponia, a junk covered planet.
The title basically requires you to solve puzzles by interacting with the environment, collecting items and even combining them together. There’s also a very unusual love story involved here.
6. The Book of Unwritten Tales:
The Book of Unwritten Tales is certainly one of the most hilarious games on this roster. Along with highly detailed 3D graphics, it also delivers an immersive storyline. You’ll be in control of 3 different characters or otherwise known as Heroes on a journey to retrieve powerful artifact and defeat the Army of Shadows.
There are a total of 5 chapters here and 20 hours of gameplay where you will be presented with parodies of books, games and movies. Characters need to be controlled simultaneously at times to complete objectives including over 150 puzzles.
7. Grim Fandango:
Grim Fandango is another pick from LucasArt’s collection. This one involves a lot of dark comedy with memorable characters. It is set in the Land of the Dead, a place where souls first visit before heading to the Ninth Underworld. Spread across a period of four years and in four chapters, the title puts you in the shoes of Manuel Calavera who sets on an adventure to save a virtuous soul Mercedes Colomar.
The environment is artistically designed and the gameplay involves the usual puzzle solving by collecting items and using objects to advance the story.
8. Syberia:
Launched in 2002, Syberia is an adventure title which follows Kate Walker, a lawyer from New York, who embarks on a journey to a French village to discuss the takeover of a factory. Once there, she learns of the owners recent death and sets out to locate the owner’s brother by traveling across Central and Eastern Europe.
During the journey, she finds out about the legend of Syberia. With 3D visuals, you also get a very immersive and engaging storyline.
Conclusion:
So those are the best point and click games we’ve come across. One thing’s for certain is that the genre is not dead or going away anytime soon. New titles as well as sequels to some of the aforementioned ones have turned up.