If you’re looking for a gaming experience that is both relaxing and mentally challenging, then point-and-click adventures are perfect for you. These games combine engaging stories with challenging puzzles, allowing you to experience adventures at your own pace. In this article, we will introduce you to five fantastic point-and-click adventures that you probably haven’t heard of before.
The Next Big Thing
The Next Big Thing tells the crazy story of talented journalist Liz Allaire and tough guy Dan Murray, who find themselves in a Hollywood where real monsters star in horror movies. These monsters are forced to act in children’s films, romantic comedies, and musicals, leading to a rebellion. Their journey starts at an award ceremony for horror films and unfolds into an adventure full of secrets, twists, and bizarre encounters.
Lost in Play
Lost in Play follows a sibling duo trying to find their way home. Their journey takes them through a bizarre dream world full of childlike imagination, where they flee from enemies, incite a rebellion in a goblin village, and help a frog troupe pull a sword from a stone. Players step into the shoes of the siblings as they roam enchanted forests, explore ancient ruins, and fly on a giant stork. The hand-drawn graphics evoke nostalgia for classic cartoons, offering an interactive experience with puzzles and mini-games without any dialogue.
Milo and the Magpies
Milo and the Magpies tells the tale of curious cat Milo, who is delayed on his way home by pesky magpies. Players help Milo sneak through neighbors‘ gardens and solve various puzzles. By cleverly dodging and outsmarting the annoying birds, the adventure takes the cat through nine hand-painted gardens inhabited by unique characters. With a captivating soundtrack, the game provides a relaxing yet challenging point-and-click experience in an idyllic and atmospheric world.
Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective
In Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective, Sissel wakes up as a ghost after a fatal shooting, realizing he has lost not only his life but also his memory. With only a few hours until sunrise, his final end, he must solve the mystery of his own murder. Using his supernatural abilities to possess objects and turn back time, Sissel must solve tricky puzzles and gather clues. As he tries to uncover his identity and the reason for his death, he encounters quirky characters and experiences a story full of humor and charm.
BROK the InvestiGator
Brok is a narrative game that combines action, puzzles, and investigations in a futuristic cyberpunk world where animals have replaced humans. In this world, privileged citizens live under a protective dome while others outside the dome fight to survive. Brok, a private detective and former boxer, lives with Graff, his late wife’s son. While still trying to solve the mysterious accidental death of his wife, current events lead him to even more tragic discoveries that could be related to their existence. Players must decide whether to solve the puzzles with brains or fists to uncover the truth in a corrupt world.