Clandestiny

Trilobyte, 1996

Clandestiny is the latest outing from Trilobyte, the makers of The 7th Guest and The 11th Hour, into the world of mind-boggling puzzles and riddles, hard enough to put your brain on fire. The game begins with a very beautiful animated intro showing Andrew MacPhile driving his car on a deserted road while on his way to the Castle MacPhile, which he now owns being the last descendant left in the family. Accompanying him is his beautiful fiancée, Paula. As the couple steps into the castle's courtyard they receive the warmest welcome from the Castle occupants, who look more like undead creatures to Andrew. The Castle in plagued by an evil curse and you are aimed to get rid of this curse by solving all the puzzles and riddles.

The game is fully packed with brilliantly animated cut-scenes, beautiful 3D backgrounds and one of the best orchestral music. While the puzzles and riddles are very hard and logical, an in-game hint system is available to get tips. A map is also available in the game options, which indicates the rooms and areas you have ventured as you progress into the game. So, if you have played and enjoyed The 7th Guest and The 11th Hour then this game is your best bet.

Superhero League of Hoboken

Legend Entertainment Company, 1994

This title was Steve Meretzky's first foray into the world of interactive fiction/adventure game hybrids. In a post-apocalyptic future you play Crimson Tape, leader of the Superhero League of Hoboken. Your mission is to defeat the chaotic Dr. Entropy and rid New York of the mutations and monsters which have come to inhabit it. The game has good humor, music and voice acting, but the frequent combat and RPG character controls make it ultimately unsatisfying. Still, a nice addition to any adventure players collection.

Chamber of the Sci-Mutant Priestess

Draconian, 1989

An unusual game that is destined to become a true classic, Chamber of the Sci-Mutant Priestess casts you as Raven, a being with a number of Sci-powers. Your task is to find, then rescue the future leader of your planet.  What makes this wacky adventure unique, however, is that it allows you to solve puzzles not only by using items in your inventory, but also by casting spells.  Overcoming obstacles is more than enjoyable when you can cast spells like night-vision and walking-up-walls in order to overcome specific problems when you are stuck. While a bit on the short side, the unique plot and original atmosphere makes this one a must-have for all graphic adventure lovers.