Penny Arcade Adventures: Episode One PC

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8.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 90 Ratings

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  • Summary: Based on the popular comic strip Penny Arcade, On the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness is an episodic RPG/Adventure where you join with Gabe and Tycho of the Startling Developments Detective Agency to solve strange mysteries lurking in New Arcadia. Set in the 1920s, the game places theBased on the popular comic strip Penny Arcade, On the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness is an episodic RPG/Adventure where you join with Gabe and Tycho of the Startling Developments Detective Agency to solve strange mysteries lurking in New Arcadia. Set in the 1920s, the game places the familiar Penny Arcade protagonists in an alternate pulp horror setting reminiscent of the works of H. P. Lovecraft. [Hothead Games]… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 23
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 23
  3. Negative: 1 out of 23
  1. Just Adventure
    100
    On the Rain Slick Precipice of Darkness, Episode 1 exists in somewhere in the hinterland between casual game and serious RPG, and it’s a very comfortable position indeed. As a palate-cleanser between playing larger games, or simply as an opportunity to experience Penny Arcade in a fresh way, it’s easy to recommend the game.
  2. PC Zone UK
    83
    The dialogue is effortlessly hilarious and seriously crass. This game is the crudest in recent memory. [July 2008, p.72]
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  3. Jolt Online Gaming UK
    81
    If you're a Penny Arcade fan then Episode One is an enjoyable if overpriced and short-lived experience.
  4. Gamer 2.0
    79
    This game just cannot be recommended to everyone for that price, but your decision should be based entirely on the demo itself.
  5. IGN
    78
    To its credit, the Penny Arcade team doesn't attempt to pimp its own website and nothing about this smells of marketing tripe. It's a smart, fun game that would have been truly great with a wider range of enemies and environments and a touch more depth to the gameplay.
  6. Pelit (Finland)
    78
    Respectably faithful to the Penny Arcade style. The battle system is fun, but otherwise the lack of meaningful content brings the game down; a story-based game should have a story that grabs you and won't let go. [Sept 2008]
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  7. Edge Magazine
    40
    With the episodic development cycle all but demanding that structure and form be locked down in the first instalment, with content added thereafter, the series' future looks precarious at best. [June 2008, p.90]
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 43 out of 49
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 49
  3. Negative: 4 out of 49
  1. ArtV.
    May 22, 2008
    10
    Ignore the bad reviews! Just pick up the demo and see for yourself, there are a lot of reviewers that have it in for the PA crew. Personally, Ignore the bad reviews! Just pick up the demo and see for yourself, there are a lot of reviewers that have it in for the PA crew. Personally, I have bought the game and just about finished it. The dialog is amazing, very funny. The gameplay is decent too. There is lots of things to do every fight and the gamer feels like they have a lot of choices.… Expand
  2. TimothyO.
    May 23, 2008
    10
    I was really impressed by this game. It had a very captivating plot, a very good set of gameplay mechanics and definitely rang true of the I was really impressed by this game. It had a very captivating plot, a very good set of gameplay mechanics and definitely rang true of the fine works of Penny-Arcade!… Expand
  4. DavidF
    Sep 5, 2008
    10
    I liked the demo so far. I'm going to unlock the full version today. The game play has elements not found in other adventure games.
  5. JoeD.
    May 24, 2008
    9
    A welcome step away from the norm. Great dialog, graphics, enjoyable gameplay.
  6. EricE
    Jul 15, 2008
    8
    Not a bad little adventure game. I enjoyed it, only lasted about 5 hours though. The only thing I didn't like is the unnecessary Not a bad little adventure game. I enjoyed it, only lasted about 5 hours though. The only thing I didn't like is the unnecessary swearing throughout. No real purpose for it other then to swear. Probably could have created a edited version with no problem. Anyway... Still a good short game.… Expand
  7. CameronR.
    May 22, 2008
    8
    The system grew on me, and the humour pulled me all the way through. It may not be quite Sam & Max, but it was close enough to leave me The system grew on me, and the humour pulled me all the way through. It may not be quite Sam & Max, but it was close enough to leave me entertained and happy with the purchase. Definitely one for the fans, and there are a lot of them.… Expand
  8. MikeL.
    May 23, 2008
    1
    A shining example of what happens when gaming press try to make games. Avoid at all costs.

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