The adventure genre is an odd one. In the past, platformers and the like were considered adventure games. Now? The genre itself differs depending on whom you ask. But for the most part, we think you’ll agree that the nominees and winners below are more than worthy of being called an adventure game than any other.
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Best Adventure Game
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LittleBigPlanet 3
Publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment
Developer: Sumo Digital
"Like a fine wine, LBP3 has aged rather well, though it has picked up a few odd notes along the way. It performs exactly like its predecessor, only improved upon. The key word here is addition. You have additional layers to levels – now 16 plus the thin layer!"
(Read the full review here)
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Sherlock Holmes: Crimes and Punishments
Publisher: Focus Home Interactive
Developer: Frogwares
"I absolutely loved diving into the mind of Sherlock Holmes while playing this title. People who have read, watched, or played anything else from his world will no doubt find something familiar and enjoyable in Sherlock Holmes: Crimes & Punishments."
(Read the full review here)
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The Walking Dead: Season 2
Publisher: Telltale Games
Developer: Telltale Games
"The shocking moments, choices, and deaths that occur are some of the best in the series and we see a glimpse of a stronger Clementine."
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And the Winner is...
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LittleBigPlanet 3
Sackboy has grown up a lot since he first hit PlayStation consoles and with that growth has come new mechanics and new friends that have added so much to an already robust experience. This is the best LittleBigPlanet yet!
