The graphic adventure is the genre of the world of interactive games whose dynamics is to move forward through the same through the resolution of various puzzles , raised as situations that occur in history, interacting with characters and objects through a menu of actions or similar interface, using a cursor to move the character and perform the different actions, which is also known as “point & click” .
This type of games had its peak in the 90s, 30 years ago, however today there are many games adapted for Android that revive this type of experiences that people of the time like (and those that do not like so much) they are). We find that most of this type of games are developed with an exquisite level of detail and care. Therefore, we have decided to bring you a list with the best graphic adventures of the Play Store.
The Last Express
The Last Express tells the story of doctor Robert Cath , who goes to Constantinople aboard the Orient Express . Soon he is immersed in a plot of betrayal, love and intrigue with Europe on the brink of World War I. In its Android version, The Last Express is completely faithful to the classic 1997 PC game.
I Have No Mouth … And I Must Scream
This old school graphic adventure was first launched in 1995 for PC. I Have no Mouth and I Must Scream is based on a story by writer Harlan Ellison . The plot unfolds 109 years after a supercomputer named AM completely exterminated humanity, with the exception of five survivors , who must pay for what they have done and will be tortured between screams and sadism . This game envelops us in a veil of post-apocalyptic and bloody terror that will at least not leave you indifferent.
Sanitarium
In Sanitarium, you’ll find yourself wrapped in a morbid, twisted and creepy universe . After a car accident , you will wake up in what initially looks like a hospital, with a bandaged head and amnesia. Who I am? What do I do here? There will be countless questions that will drive you crazy and eat you inside, as will the many puzzles that you will have to solve through this immersive adventure so acclaimed throughout the world.
Simon the Sorcerer
This famous saga that has a journey of more than 20 years since its inception, has conquered the hearts of millions of players worldwide. Simon is the protagonist of this story, who will soon be involved in the search for the magician Calypso , who has been kidnapped by the sorcerer Sordid . This PC game becomes a completely exclusive remastering for Android and which you already have in the Play Store.
Leisure Suit Larry: Reloaded
Leisure Suit Larry in the Land of the Lounge Lizards was first launched by Sierra On-Line in 1987 and had a resounding success. Its protagonist, Larry Laffer , is a loser and virgin forties whose goal is to find the ideal woman for him. The game has a very personal, spicy and risque humor but without exaggeration. It certainly has its own personality that you have never seen before in games of this type and it is worth playing. Now, we have this game in Andorid, with the same story but new adapted graphics of higher quality.
Broken Sword
Broken Sword: The Director’s Cut is a graphic adventure that has become a classic over the years. Nico Collard is a journalist who must take a trip with the American George Stobbart , in which they will find many mysteries and dangers , but they will also explore exotic worlds and solve those mysteries to solve the secret about the Knights Templar . The game now presents a new interface adapted to the new era of touch screens.
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Syberia (Full)
Syberia tells the story of Kate Walker , a New York lawyer who is commissioned to manage a sale of an old hidden automaker factory in the Alpine Valleys. From this point on, his life will take a 360 degree turn and he will be involved in a journey around the world in which he will run into many incredible characters and locations, while questioning his values and moral principles . Its objective will be to locate the prodigious inventor Hans , who will be key in the history of the game.
Gabriel Knight Sins of Fathers
Gabriel Knight Sins of the Fathers is a very mature graphic adventure in its genre, which has some striking scenarios at the same time as technical ones that completely involve you in the story, and that has some puzzles not exactly simple but necessary to solve the story by Gabriel Knight , a writer and bookshop owner who engages in mysterious murders that are happening in New Orleans.
Yesterday
Yesterday tells the story of three characters: Henry White , a young NGO volunteer, his friend Cooper and John Yesterday , an enigmatic character who has lost his memory completely and is involved in the plot. All three are playable characters that we must use to solve the murders that are happening in New York City and to which the police seem to care rather little. The game has a script full of references and tributes to movies and series, and we can enjoy a spectacular soundtrack.
Many more games that remain in the pipeline
This list of games could be endless if we mentioned them all, so we have selected the most prominent among them. However, there are still many other highly recommended games. Some of them will be quoted below:
Are you missing any? Play any classic graphic adventure
Scuum VM is a free application in the Play Store with which you can emulate some of your favorite games of the genre. We leave you the download link below so you can easily find it and enjoy it.
