The adventure genre continued to lie dormant this year. Traditional adventure games have become rather scarce; for one reason or another, the story-driven puzzle-solving gameplay typical of the hundreds of adventure games throughout much of the '80s and '90s just isn't as popular as it used to be. Fortunately, adventure gamers did have several very solid games to choose from this year, including the following five nominees for GameSpot's Best Adventure Game award for 2000.

The first game in the trilogy based on the memorable 1999 horror film was certainly the best. Though the game had little to do with the specific events of the movie and instead relied on the movie's mythology, the game successfully blended the Blair Witch legend with the interesting premise behind the 1999 horror-themed game Nocturne.

LucasArts' first adventure game since 1998's superlative Grim Fandango certainly made for a suitable encore. The fourth game in the Monkey Island series, this latest installment once again is filled with plenty of humor, puns, and put-downs. It's also filled with clever puzzles, great graphics, and funny situations and characters.

The Longest Journey's epic and often emotional story is filled with many interesting characters, all of which are brought to life with superb dialogue and voice acting. Impressive graphics and dozens of well-integrated puzzles also make the game itself great, while the length and scope of the game are very ambitious.

A remastered version of the classic best-selling early '90s adventure, realMYST's biggest feature is its fully 3D graphics engine, which brings to life the vivid, surreal environments of the original game. This updated version also includes all-new material that helps connect Myst with its sequel, Riven.

Traitors Gate by Daydream Software lets you assume the role of a master thief charged with infiltrating the Tower of London and stealing the crown jewels. The intriguing premise is brought to life thanks to the game's painstakingly authentic reproduction of the Tower itself.