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Emerald City Confidential
Released On: Feb 19, 2009
71
7.3
All Platforms
Metascore
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Based on 5 Critic Reviews
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40% Positive
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Emerald City Confidential is in so many particulars a standout game. The concept, the story, the art, the acting, even the rather jazzy interface all get A's. But the puzzles. What a disappointment.
If ultra-challenging puzzles are your thing, you might be disappointed, but if you’re all about the story and characters, you should book a trip on the next available cyclone to beautiful (and dangerous) Emerald City.
User Score
Mixed or Average
Based on 16 User Ratings
7.3
56% Positive
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User Score
Mixed or Average
Based on 16 User Ratings
7.3
56% Positive
9 Ratings
9 Ratings
31% Mixed
5 Ratings
5 Ratings
13% Negative
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Emerald City Confidential is a good-looking, atmospheric, light-hearted fairytale with stellar writing, perhaps even too stellar for a casual game.
All the imagination seems to have been used up in story and setting, leaving little left over for intricate or satisfying problem solutions. [June 2009, p.119]
A solid but but unspectacular point-and-click adventure. It will scratch the itch to play games of its type but breaks no ground and does little to further the appeal of such games. Its moderate challenge level may be a little low for veteran players, who may find aspects of it disappointing.
Summary Work with the world's most cunning detective in the shadowy underbelly of the Emerald City of Oz! As Petra, you'll be lured deep into mysteries involving new foes and familiar faces; Scarecrow, Lion, Dorothy and Toto included. This is Oz as you've never seen it before! Solve your detective's quest and unravel a conspiracy of magic and in...
Rated T
for Teen
Platforms:
- PC
Initial Release Date: Feb 19, 2009
Developer:
- Wadjet Eye Games
Publisher: PlayFirst
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