Machinarium (PC-MAC)

“One of the best puzzle-based adventure games I've played in recent memory. Most of the puzzles utilize objects that are either within one screen or maybe 2 adjacent screens (no ridiculous backtracking). The built-in hint system is brilliant,...”

“One of the best puzzle-based adventure games I've played in recent memory. Most of the puzzles utilize objects that are either within one screen or maybe 2 adjacent screens (no ridiculous backtracking). The built-in hint system is brilliant, leaving it up to you to decide whether you want to play a tedious mini-game to display a full puzzle solution, or click for a vague (but sometimes crucially helpful) hint and save yourself some time and self-respect. The music has an atmospheric Fennesz/Tim Hecker vibe, and the hand-drawn artwork is gorgeous and full of personality. A must-have for point-and-click adventure fans.”