Let’s Hear it for the Groovy Winners of the 22nd Annual AGS Awards

May 29th, 2023 Wraithkal News

Well, it happened again: just like last year, I missed the live stream of the 22nd annual AGS Awards. No luck digging up a simulcast for this one either, sadly. But… many(!) groovy games were still made with Adventure Game Studio in 2022, and it’s time to celebrate the victors.

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Best Game Created with AGS
Nightmare Frames

Best Freeware Game Created with AGS
The Witch’s Lullaby

Best Writing
Nightmare Frames

Best Character
“Alan Goldberg” from Nightmare Frames

Best Gameplay
Nightmare Frames

Best Background Art
Beyond The Edge Of Owlsgard

Best Character Art
Beyond The Edge Of Owlsgard

Best Animation
Beyond The Edge Of Owlsgard

Best Music & Sound
Nightmare Frames

Best Voice Work
The Excavation of Hob’s Barrow

Best Demo
Zid Journey (demo)

Best Non Adventure Game Created with AGS
Snow Problem

Best Short Game
The Witch’s Lullaby

Best Programming
Don’t Give Up the Cat

Best Puzzles
Nightmare Frames

(Source: AGS Awards Ceremony Client (Download links first post))

Wraithkal

Whenever a big AAA title claims it'll "innovate with groundbreaking features", it usually turns out to be a snore-fest; one which simply mimics other games (poorly). This is where my interest indie game interest comes from: pick a random title from a pile of these, and chances are you’ll end up with something genuinely unique - often for well less than $60 too.

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