Long-time readers will recall that I love point-and-click adventure games; the more unique the story, the better. Well, I recently heard of the game Richard & Alice, a game that tells the story of two people imprisoned in high-tech prison cells. Outside the cells things are not much better off: the world has nearly come to an end and the planet is now covered in equal parts ice and sand.
These aren’t nostalgia grabs or gimmick-laden throwbacks. They each bring something genuinely fresh to the table, mechanics that feel baked into the exploration and combat, not just tacked on.
Play as Dik, a nimble acrobat exploring the depths of Hell to rescue his brother from the Devil’s hands. With no weapons to rely on, success hinges on mastery of physics-driven movement, and quick adaptation to deadly obstacles.
GDC 2025 has revealed the finalists for the 27th annual Independent Games Festival (IGF).
