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Point-and-Quest Podcast
by PixelatedLinds
Welcome! We’re pointing, clicking, and unlocking the rich history of point-and-click adventure games.
Episodes
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Episode 19 | Sanitarium, Part One: A Serious Story or a Silly Game?
Today we are taking a descent into madness... or are we? In Part One of this three-part deep-ish dive (?), I get into DreamForge’s 1998 point-and-click horror game Sanitarium. This is an intentionally audio-only episode, so you don't need to watch the same enormous eyeball for an hour unless you...
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Keep Driving and My Own Roadtrip Diaries
There is a corresponding video on youtube if you'd rather watch:) I disappeared for a while, drove from Texas to Northern California, attended a wedding, did a reallly bad job documenting any of it, and came home with a blue-fronted Amazon parrot. Meanwhile, I started playing Keep Driving, a...
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Bonus Episode!: 10 Indie Adventures for Under $5
This episode features 10 short, new-ish, indie adventure games under five dollars and my convoluted opinions. If you want a visual, please check out the vide on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zPzBISZ_Xug&t=27s Send us a message!
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Episode 18 | Why Old Games Were So Mean and Why That Made Them Better
Sierra adventure games did not simply kill you. That would be too merciful. Nope, Sierra preferred a more artisanal form of psychological damage: the unwinnable state. That beautiful little nightmare where you are still walking around, still clicking on things, still listening to cheerful MIDI...
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Episode 17 | Two Ways to Speak to the Dead | Twincantation with Little Nihilista Games
In this episode of The Point-and-Quest Podcast, Lindsay sits down with Danny and Jeremy of Little Nihilista Studios, the two-person team behind Twincantation, a short handmade visual novel about a teenager sneaking out to perform a séance for her deceased twin sister. What begins as a compact…
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Top 10 Best Point-and-Click Adventure Games of 2025
2025 was a huge year for point-and-click adventure games...from cozy mysteries to gritty thrillers, narrative RPG hybrids to gothic ghost stories. In this video, I talk about my top 10 adventure games of the year, spoiler-free, with what makes each title special (story, art, mechanics,...
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Episode 16 | Native Noir | Hill Agency: PURITYdecay
In the neon haze of a stratified future city, an Indigenous detective named Meeygen Hill walks into a case that refuses to stay buried... In this episode of The Point-and-Quest Podcast, I talk about Hill Agency: PURITY/Decay, an Indigenous futurist noir by Achimostawinan Games -- a studio…
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Episode 15 | Cabernet: A Game to Sink Your Teeth Into
Welcome to season two of the Point-and-Quest Podcast!In this episode, we sink our teeth into Cabernet, a gothic narrative RPG about power, grief, performance, and the slow unraveling of identity. Follow along as we explore the game's story-rich chapters, intricate relationship dynamics, haunting...
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Bonus Episode! | Playlist of Perfectly Paranormal Point-&-Clicks
In this episode, I’m sharing a curated list of haunting, clever, atmospheric point-and-click adventure games that are perfect for October (IMO). These aren’t just horror games. They’re unsettling. Emotional. Linger-in-your-brain type games. Some are short and sweet, some are slow burns...but all…
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Episode 14 | The Supper: A Bite-sized Adventure Game
What do you get when you mix revenge, roast meat, and a silent innkeeper with a cleaver? A short horror game that lingers longer than most blockbusters. In this episode of The Point-and-Quest Podcast, we carve into Octavi Navarro’s haunting indie tale, The Supper. Join me as I explore the game’s...
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Episode 13 | Caper in the Castro
In 1989, a point-and-click mystery circulated through floppy disks and dial-up bulletin boards, quietly becoming the first known queer computer game. It was created by CM Ralph, a San Francisco artist, designer, and activist, during the height of the AIDS crisis—and it wasn’t sold, but shared…
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Episode 12 | EcoQuest: Click Here to Save the Planet
Before Greta Thunberg, there was Adam Greene. In this heartfelt look at EcoQuest, we revisit Sierra’s most eco-conscious point-and-click series, complete with dolphin diplomacy, rainforest rituals, and a manta ray named Flesh-Eater. Yes, really. It’s a journey into edutainment, environmentalism,...
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Episode 11 | Ranking, Roasting, and Reminiscing: King's Quest
King’s Quest—the series that shaped adventure gaming, traumatized us with its puzzles, and taught us that everything is out to kill you. From Graham’s death-prone heroics to Alexander’s over-the-top dramatics (and whatever Mask of Eternity was trying to do), we’re ranking, roasting, and…
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Episode 10 | Slay the Princess: Perception, Choice, and the Voices We Fight
In this episode of The Point-and-Quest Podcast, we discuss Slay the Princess by Black Tabby Games. We explore the symbolic transformations of the princess, the voices of fear and control guiding your choices,and the many paths leading to endings filled with hope, tragedy, and revelation. Join us…
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Episode 9 | Things Too Ugly Interview with Indie Game Dev.
In this episode of The Point-and-Quest Podcast, I chat with Kevin Mercer, creator of the indie game Things Too Ugly. Set in 1986 along the Mississippi River, this one-sitting adventure blends retro-tech, ecological horror, and escape room puzzles. Kevin shares his inspirations, the decision to…
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Bonus Episode | On Coming Home
In this episode of The Point-and-Quest Podcast, we explore the theme of "coming home" through three unforgettable games: Gone Home, Unpacking, and Night in the Woods. From uncovering family secrets in a "haunted" house to building a home through cherished objects, to navigating friendships and...
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Episode 8 | Last Christmas
Holiday cheer or festive fear? Join us as we discuss this short (but not so sweet) point-and-click adventure game by Polytely Studios. Send us a message!
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Episode 7 | Exploring Röki: A Modern Fairy Tale Adventure
In this episode, we venture deep into the enchanting world of Röki, a modern point-and-click adventure steeped in Scandinavian folklore. Join us as we discuss the game’s stunning art style, heartwarming story, and emotionally resonant themes of family, loss, and resilience. We'll unravel the...
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Episode 6 | Heroine's Quest: The Herald of Raknorak
Join us as we dive into the icy tale of Heroine's Quest and its unforgettable protagonist: the Heroine. A capable adventurer with no past and a destiny to save the world, she’s called to action in a Viking-inspired land on the brink of Ragnarok. Send us a message!
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Episode 5 | Branching Paths
In this episode of The Point-and-Quest Podcast, we explore games where every decision impacts the story, the world, and the relationships around you. From Lamplight City's moral consequences to the supernatural dilemmas in Unavowed, we dive deep into the games where your choices have real weight....
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Episode 4 | Comfort Clicks
Welcome to a warm and fuzzy episode of The Point-and-Quest Podcast! In this special "Comfort Clicks" edition, we dive into the coziest point-and-click and adjacent games designed to help you unwind, de-stress, and find comfort in the simplest of clicks.Whether you’re a fan of the genre or new to...
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Episode 3 | The Excavation of Hob's Barrow
Journey into the heart of English folklore with The Excavation of Hob's Barrow. Join me as we explore the hauntingly beautiful world crafted by Cloak and Dagger Games, where every color tells a story and every discovery reveals a piece of ancient legends. Send us a message!
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Episode 2 | Quest for Glory: Shadows of Darkness
In this episode of The Point-and-Quest Podcast, we venture into the eerie lands of Mordavia, where shadows lurk and mysteries abound in Quest for Glory IV: Shadows of Darkness. Join us as we explore the captivating story, iconic characters, and intricate puzzles that make this game one of the…
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Episode 1 | Fran Bow
In this episode of the Point-and-Quest Podcast, we venture into the unsettling and atmospheric mind of Fran Bow. Pixel Pick Fran Bow Fran Bow is a artful gore/ horror adventure game that tells the story of Fran, a young girl struggling to escape the confines of her own mind. Click Worthy…
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Episode 0 | Point-and-Clickbait: Introductory Adventures
Welcome to our intro episode! We’re pointing, clicking, and unlocking the rich history of point-and-click adventure games. Join me as I set off on a nostalgic journey through the digital realms where every puzzle holds a story and every click brings us closer to a hidden world. Welcome to the...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Welcome! We’re pointing, clicking, and unlocking the rich history of point-and-click adventure games.
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PixelatedLinds
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