Dunno if I should say this but I always considered adventure games to be one of those genres that only existed when I was a kid. It’s such a shame that there’s little demand for them outside the indie-slash-cozy gaming niche. Matter of fact, that’s how I rediscovered some of that childhood joy now that I’m a 28yo semi-depressed man — non-traditional stuff like Paper Trail with simple puzzles and a focus on isometric exploration and enjoying the art of the game, and more CRPGish stuff like Disco Elysium. Different games essentially but same kind of “vibe” if that makes sense.

All of them gave me the urge to replay the old goldies but unfortunately, my PC either can’t run many of them — Broken Sword Angel of Death is the prime suspect here — or my modern gamer brain just can’t get past the graphics. I’m acting spoiled and I know it, but though asking here could hurt so here goes. What modern adventure games would you recommend that have decent graphics OR a very original artstyle that you can’t pinpoint, ie. a timpless kind of beauty that stays fresh even if the game is say, a decade old. Don’t mind difficult puzzles either, but would prefer a focus on the adventure, the narrative, and the story, preferably one that’s rounded up and just hits that “satisfying” button when you finally finish it.

Being really vague here, I know so shoot. Anything and everything goes that comes to your mind. Think – classic with modern polish. So remakes are welcome as well. Thanks a lot in advance, everyone!