Alice: Madness Returns

Alice, newly released from an asylum after a fire took her family, searches Victorian London and a corrupted Wonderland for answers about her past. As she confronts memories and visions, she must face the dangers threatening both her refuge and herself.

Explore distinct, surreal areas through third-person platforming, jumping challenges, and encounters with warped versions of familiar Wonderland characters. Search levels for hidden items and memories, and solve puzzles involving shifting obstacles, music, chess, and picture blocks.

Fight with an upgradeable arsenal that includes blades, a Pepper Grinder, and an explosive Teapot Cannon. Alice can also shrink to reveal or reach places, grow to crush enemies, and float using her dress, adding special abilities to combat and traversal.

Players often praise the striking Gothic art direction, the distinct and detailed Wonderland environments, and the dark story about Alice’s past. Reviews also highlight the atmosphere and the mix of platforming, puzzles, and creative weapon combat. Some players find the jumping or puzzles frustrating, while technical problems with the PC version are a recurring complaint.