The Aggie Awards – The Best Adventure Games of 2022 page 8
Best Setting: Return to Monkey Island
Return to Monkey Island has won the Aggie Award for Best Setting and it is easy to see why. The game transports players back to the world of Monkey Island, with all its wacky characters and locations. Fans of the series will be delighted to see the return of Guybrush Threepwood and his quirky crew, and newcomers will fall in love with the game's charming humor and imaginative environments. Return to Monkey Island has been designed with great attention to detail, from the lush tropical landscapes to the intricate puzzles sprinkled throughout. The setting is like a character of its own, with its distinct personality and atmosphere, and it's an integral part of what makes the game so special. Whether you're exploring the streets of Mêlée Island or wandering through the mystery of Terror Island, you're sure to be amazed by the game's masterful design.
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Readers’ Choice: Nightmare Frames
Nightmare Frames won the Readers' Choice Aggie Award for Best Setting due to its unique and immersive atmosphere. The game's Hollywood setting of 1985, with its neon-soaked streets and B-movie production companies, perfectly captures the essence of the era. The various locations, from VFX workshops to the small haunted town of Serena, are all rendered in stunning detail and enhance the game's eerie and unsettling tone. As players navigate through the game's playable locations and interact with all it's characters, they will be drawn deeper into the game's dark and twisted world, culminating in a thrilling and unforgettable experience. The game's haunting original soundtrack by Stefano Rossi also adds to the unsettling ambiance of the game, earning it the recognition of the Readers' Choice Aggie Award for Best Setting.
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Next up: Best Graphic Design... the envelope, please!
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