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"Agathy Christie - Death on the Nile", my Adventure Game Hotspot review!

Johnny Nys @little-writer.bsky.social · 5d

The expanded world of "Agatha Christie – Death on the Nile" by @microidsoff.bsky.social might feel a bit TOO big at times, but the new playable character does add to the story and nothing gives a greater sense of accomplishment than solving a mystery as Hercule Poirot.

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Classic time: "The Lost Files of Sherlock Holmes: The Case of the Serrated Scalpel"

Johnny Nys @little-writer.bsky.social · 7d

In my list of classic playthroughs I've come to an old friend from my youth: "The Lost Files of Sherlock Holmes: The Case of the Serrated Scalpel". It's been a while now, so let's see how much of it I still remember during this replay!

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Johnny Nys @little-writer.bsky.social · 8d

My mouse finger is tingling...

Johnny Nys @little-writer.bsky.social · 8d

And so my task of judging the $109 Adventure Game Challenge entries is concluded! Some great games, some basic ones, and sadly one unfinished. Funny games, beautiful games, and games where I thought "What the heck is this?" Curious to find out how the other judges rated them!
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Reviews of Casebook 1899 - The Leipzig Murder, Until Dawn & Wildwood Down — Adventure Games Podcast

Johnny Nys @little-writer.bsky.social · 9d

I've joined Seoirse Dunbar of @adventgamepod.bsky.social to discuss "Wildwood Down" by Crashable Studios and "Casebook 1899 - The Leipzig Murders" by @homonarransstudio.bsky.social!

This week Seoirse and Johnny team up to discuss mystery and horror games they have been playing. First up, Johnny reviews Wildwood Down with real life person Daniel playing the main role in this comed...

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AdventureX @adventurex.bsky.social · 9d

The #AdvX25 Steam Event will run 19 Nov - 2 Dec!

With new & past exhibiting games, many of the best narrative experiences will be on sale with great deals!

Check our '25 exhibitors: adventurexpo.org/exhibitors

Scroll to the bottom of the page for our newly announced 2025 'Honourable Mentions'!

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Johnny Nys @little-writer.bsky.social · 13d

Wouldn't be the first time I wanted to watch a movie from my childhood with my son going from "Oh, you're going to love this, it's so great!" to "Oh, I'm so sorry I put you through this, please forgive me, no I don't think you're scarred for life now, I'll make it up by watching Deadpool again..."

Submissions to $109 Adventure Game Challenge

Johnny Nys @little-writer.bsky.social · 17d

The $109 Adventure Game Challenge has ended! Now it's time for us judges to rate the 19 submitted games!

itch.io/jam/109-adve...

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Tom Hardwidge – Curses, cats and AdventureX 2025 | Adventure Game Hotspot

Johnny Nys @little-writer.bsky.social · 23d

This man... Amazing.
Looking forward to finally meet him in person at #AdvX25 too!

AdventureX @adventurex.bsky.social · 23d

adventuregamehotspot.com/interview/51...

Our amazing co-organiser @tallstorygames.bsky.social was featured in an interview with @cressup.bsky.social on @aghotspot.bsky.social today! Tom tells all about AdventureX and his own game dev projects. Worth a read!

TICKETS AVAILABLE: adventurexpo.org

The acclaimed indie writer/designer/actor adds “AdventureX director” to his credentials, and chats with us all about the upcoming event and his own current games.

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Johnny Nys @little-writer.bsky.social · 23d

Wait, people actually get PAID to write reviews??? 😱

James Archer @jamesandstuff.bsky.social · 23d

We're shortstaffed on RPS and need some rad PC-minded freelancers for urgent review work. Specifically:
- Borderlands 4 (yes I know it's out already)
- Dying Light: The Beast
- Silent Hill f

Standard rate is £200 GBP per review, make yourselves known at [email protected]

$109 Adventure Game Challenge

Johnny Nys @little-writer.bsky.social · 23d

I find it fantastic that a guy named Luke made this, when Star Wars was such a huge influence for you ;)

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Johnny Nys @little-writer.bsky.social · 24d

We're halfway through the $109 Adventure Game Challenge! The number of participants has risen to 139. No idea how many teams have formed, or how many submissions we will have to judge. But I'm already seeing people post screenshots of their jam games and so far things are looking good!
#109AdvChal

Johnny Nys @little-writer.bsky.social · Sep 8

And we're off! 128 people joined the $109 Adventure Game Challenge to make an adventure in two weeks! The theme "You are the wrong person" can go in all kind of directions. I hope to see a variety of genres: comedy, thriller, horror, romance, or a mix! Good luck everybody! And have fun!
#109AdvChal

A game jam from 2025-09-07 to 2025-10-21 hosted by StandOffSoftware. The Jam for Passionate Adventure Game Developers! The theme of the jam Is You are the Wrong Person . Read the following closely for...

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Johnny Nys @little-writer.bsky.social · 27d

I visited New York in 2009. It was the week of September 11th. That day, the city was different than the previous days. More quiet, as if every moment a storm could break out, as if the buildings themselves were holding their breath. All changed, yet it's a feeling an outsider can never fully grasp.

Johnny Nys @little-writer.bsky.social · 28d

I finished "Casebook 1899: The Leipzig Murders" by @homonarransstudio.bsky.social, but it took some trial and error...

I finished "Casebook 1899: The Leipzig Murders", but it took some trial and error...

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Busy investigating the third death in "Casebook 1899: The Leipzig Murders"

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Johnny Nys @little-writer.bsky.social · Sep 9

Busy investigating the third death in "Casebook 1899: The Leipzig Murders" by @homonarransstudio.bsky.social...

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$109 Adventure Game Challenge

Johnny Nys @little-writer.bsky.social · Sep 8

And we're off! 128 people joined the $109 Adventure Game Challenge to make an adventure in two weeks! The theme "You are the wrong person" can go in all kind of directions. I hope to see a variety of genres: comedy, thriller, horror, romance, or a mix! Good luck everybody! And have fun!
#109AdvChal

A game jam from 2025-09-07 to 2025-10-21 hosted by StandOffSoftware. The Jam for Passionate Adventure Game Developers! The theme of the jam Is You are the Wrong Person . Read the following closely for...

itch.io

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Johnny Nys @little-writer.bsky.social · Sep 6

I've started playing "Casebook 1899: The Leipzig Murders" by @homonarransstudio.bsky.social and solved my first case!

New game: "Casebook 1899: The Leipzig Murders"

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"Vlad Circus 2: Curse of Asmodeus", my Adventure Game Hotspot review!

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Johnny Nys @little-writer.bsky.social · Sep 5

For better or worse, depending on your perspective, @indiesruption.bsky.social's "Vlad Circus: Curse of Asmodeus" trades in survival horror gameplay for more straightforward adventure game puzzling. But even toned down it’s another creepy-fun installment in the lives of these twisted tragic carnies.

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Johnny Nys @little-writer.bsky.social · Sep 5

I'll definitely be playing that sequell!

I've finished "The Dagger of Amon Ra" in 5 hours!

Johnny Nys @little-writer.bsky.social · Sep 4

I finished "The Dagger of Amon Ra" and successfully solved the dagger theft AND museum murders!

The Point 'n Clicker blogspot adventure game reviews and playthrough posts by Johnny Nys

The Point 'n Clicker blogspot adventure game reviews and playthrough posts by Johnny Nys

Johnny Nys @little-writer.bsky.social · Sep 3

I'm 3,5 hours into "The Dagger of Amon Ra" and my suspects keep dying!

Since 2011, AdventureX is the UK's only convention dedicated to narrative-driven gaming and interactive storytelling.

Johnny Nys @little-writer.bsky.social · Sep 2

AdventureX still has tickets for sale!
See you there!

AdventureX

www.adventurexpo.org

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Johnny Nys @little-writer.bsky.social · Sep 1

Time for another great classic point 'n click adventure. I'm REplaying "The Dagger of Amon Ra" and I'm one hour into it!

Classic time: "The Dagger of Amon Ra"

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Gamescom 2025 in words: Adventure game round-up part 1 | Adventure Game Hotspot

Johnny Nys @little-writer.bsky.social · Aug 30

Small shout-out to Belgian developer @eyeblinktwice.bsky.social and their upcoming game "Time To wake Up" in this first Gamescom overview by @cressup.bsky.social and Vicky Sykes of the @aghotspot.bsky.social!

Adventure Game Hotspot @aghotspot.bsky.social · Aug 29

AGH staff @cressup.bsky.social and Vicky Sykes splashed down on Gamescom. Enjoy the write up from these incredible people. Gamescom 2025 in words: Adventure game round-up part 1 adventuregamehotspot.com/preview/5024...
#gamescom @doublefine.com @timoflegend.bsky.social #indiegame #adventuregame

Our coverage from Germany begins with a written report of more than a dozen great new adventures, including a visit with the legendary Tim Schafer himself.

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