Created by Sierra co-founder Roberta Williams, these fantasy games pioneered the graphic adventure for a decade, and were Sierra's best-selling series. Out-of-print for years, finally being rereleased

Among the first games to focus on realism, these games were used as training tools in police academies. Created by Jim Wallis, later games by Daryl W. Gates.

Perhaps LucasArts's most famous games, these classic comedy/pirate adventures follow the efforts of the bumbling Guybrush Threepwood to become a famous pirate.

Created by Presto Studios, these were among the first graphic first-person adventures, preceeding Myst by several months. Gripping time-travel stories.

These paranormal thrillers reached a new level of emotional depth and intensity, following the investigations of Gabriel Knight and his assistant Grace. Produced by Sierra, created by Jane Jensen.

A LucasArts classic about motorbikers and gangsters. One of the last pre-dark age adventure games. Created by Tim Schafer.

Another Lucas Arts classic from Tim Schafer. This film-noir/comedy revolves around the Mexican Day of the Dead, and follows a struggle against corruption in the Land of the Dead. Very creative.

In the dark age of adventure games, Norweigan developer Funcom came to the rescue with this rambling fantasy adventure about two parallel worlds. Designed by Ragnar Tournquist. 500,000 copies sold.

This Spanish-made game follows Brian Basco as he flees accross the country from the Mafia. Traditional, King's Quest-like game. 400,000 copies sold in Europe

The Nancy Drew series has been a mainstay of the adventure genre in recent years. This game is probably the best of the series.

The Broken Sword series' foray into 3-D. Critically acclaimed, mediocre-at-best sales.

This game, produced by Ubisoft, continues the Myst saga, and reintroduces the characters Sirrus and Achenar from the original. A truly compelling gaming experience.