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Merlina McGovern
Staff Writer

When I’m not copy editing high-tech research (yes, that’s about as exciting as it sounds) or relaxing with my wonderful family, I love whiling away a rainy afternoon playing adventure games (the spookier, the better). Now that my daughter is a toddler and possessed with an all-consuming desire to rearrange Tupperware and pots and pans, my life has essentially become one big adventure game. Let’s see, what combination of items will best soothe a crying baby? Hm...there’s a Curious George here, but he’s missing his hat. And, the logical place for that hat would be, ah ha, right here inside the sauce pot under the counter. Click hat on monkey, click monkey with hat on baby, and voila . . . happy baby!

Merlina McGovern's forum username is natalia.


Recent articles by Merlina McGovern
Amber's Blood review
The eighth Carol Reed mystery has a modest presentation, but spins a bloody good yarn full of twists and turns.
by - March 5, 2012
The Shine of a Star review
This Samorost-style lite adventure sometimes twinkles with surreal charm, but it falls short of shining in its perpetual darkness.
by - February 20, 2012
Cardboard Castle review
It's easy to be drawn into this creative cardboard fantasy world, but its flimsy story and repetitive puzzles aren't all they're cut out to be.
by - January 30, 2012
Nancy Drew: Alibi in Ashes review
Nancy's 25th PC adventure should spark plenty of interest, as her dreams of a welcome homecoming disappear in an entertaining puff of smoke.
by - November 25, 2011
Drawn: Trail of Shadows review
Plenty of highlights shine in this artsy, shadowy prequel, as the third Drawn installment is another short but sweet casual excursion.
by - November 1, 2011
The Count of Monte Cristo review
The latest Enter the Story adaptation tackles Alexandre Dumas's classic with a vengeance, but ultimately falls victim to a lack of gameplay.
by - October 18, 2011
Age of Enigma: The Secret of the Sixth Ghost review
This entertaining lite adventure rises above its haunted house premise with a wide array of ghostly past lives to explore.
by - September 21, 2011
Nancy Drew: The Captive Curse review
Monster folklore and puzzles abound in a remote Bavarian castle, but the hopes for a compelling mystery are rather grim.
by - July 25, 2011
Dream Chronicles: The Book of Water review
The fifth casual adventure installment looks as beautiful as ever, but the well of creativity and substance has run dry.
by - June 15, 2011
Aspectus: Rinascimento Chronicles review
This supernatural lite adventure seeks the perfect blend of puzzles and art, but some serious blemishes destroy the fun.
by - May 3, 2011

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