The WhatsNext verdict
For Players who enjoy brisk, story-led point-and-click adventures with practical puzzles.: Mick’s investigation moves quickly from one situation to the next, with puzzles supporting the story rather than taking center stage. Tradeoff: The lean pacing and unobtrusive puzzles offer less room for extended puzzle-solving or wandering.
What it does best
point-and-click
puzzle
science fiction
mystery
The setup
What you are walking into
The Drifter is a point-and-click adventure in the classic style. Taking cues from the second wave of the genre, there's an emphasis on story, with puzzle-solving being the glue that ties it together rather than the focus. Mick's a pretty practical guy, and so puzzles are down-to-earth, designed to be unobtrusive and give an investigative feel. The pacing is quick and lean, and you'll never be wandering around lost for long periods. Mick is propelled through the story at a good clip from one situation to another, with barely a moment to catch his breath.
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