Tag: Historical

Jane Austen's 8-bit Adventure turns literary history into pixelated chaos, combining quill-wielding combat, tricky platforming, charming 8-bit England, and a gloriously daft sense of humour into a retro adventure with genuine personality.

A beautifully atmospheric detective adventure in which a repeating day, 14 suspicious characters and a wonderfully clever Thinking Board turn solving a murder into a deeply satisfying test of observation and logic.

An absorbing slice of strategy history that proves you don't need modern graphics to make conquering Japan a wonderfully complex affair.

A beautifully distinctive survival experience in which Japanese folklore, picture-scroll artistry and squad-based combat turn the Night Parade of One Hundred Demons into a wonderfully chaotic battle for survival.

Wo Long: Fallen Dynasty Complete Edition takes the brutality of the Soulslike formula and infuses it with the speed and precision of Chinese martial arts. Its superb deflection system, dynamic Spirit mechanics and wonderfully dark interpretation of the Three Kingdoms era make every victory feel earned.

Monuments Renovator proves that restoring history can be just as satisfying as destroying it. Its methodical blend of cleaning, rebuilding, painting, planning and furnishing creates a wonderfully relaxing simulator in which every completed task brings another piece of an architectural treasure back to life.

Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy boldly steps away from Amicia and Hugo to tell a new story through the eyes of Sophia, a determined young plunderer caught between ancient mythology and the mysterious legacy of the Macula. With satisfying sword combat, clever light-based puzzles, gorgeous Mediterranean environments, and a genuinely unsettling creature stalking the shadows, Asobo Studio has created a confident new chapter that expands the A Plague Tale universe without losing its soul.

Murders on the Yangtze River combines satisfying detective work with a breathtaking ink-wash world inspired by early 20th-century China. With cleverly constructed mysteries, memorable characters and plenty of evidence-driven confrontations, OMEGAMES STUDIO delivers a beautifully atmospheric adventure that proves there are still plenty of fresh stories to tell in the detective game genre.

The Immortal John Triptych is a glorious collision of Renaissance art, classical music, clever puzzles and shameless comedy. Joe Richardson's anthology brings together three wonderfully strange adventures, with thoughtful improvements and new content, making it an essential collection for anyone who likes their point-and-click adventures with plenty of personality.

Famous Flyers Pack 1 is a magnificent journey through aviation history, bringing together ten iconic aircraft, from temperamental air racers and classic transports to the colossal Antonov An 225. With superb modelling, distinctive flight characteristics and a genuinely fascinating variety of aircraft, it is a collection that gives Microsoft Flight Simulator even more ways to bring history to life.