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Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events PC
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5.2 out of 10

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  • Summary: Based on the unfortunately successful book series and the feature film starring Jim Carrey, this is the tale of Violet, Klaus and Sunny Baudelaire, whose parents perish in a fire. Soon after, they are sent to live with their sinister uncle, Count Olaf, in a most cavernous mansion. Great tragedy becomes greater misfortune as Olaf's despicable plans are revealed and the siblings must combine forces to prevent the Count and his henchmen from seizing their immense family fortune. Switch among the Baudelaire orphans and utilize their special skills as you journey through 15 perilous missions, from the deep catacombs beneath Olaf’s mansion to the gloomy shores of Lake Lachrymose. Collect household items with Violet, the intrepid inventor, and assemble them into cool contraptions for puzzle-solving and combat. Wield those items with Klaus, the brave intellect, to battle Olaf’s minions. And mind the tottering toddler, Sunny, as she chomps valiantly through obstacles in the orphans’ path with her 4 very sharp teeth. Should you emerge victorious in your attempt to foil Count Olaf's wicked plans, rest assured your success will be temporary, as only woe awaits you in A Series of Unfortunate Events. [Activision]… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 12 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
  1. PGNx Media
    77
    The PC version of the game was changed for the worse; the console versions are recommended due to their more accurate control scheme and level variety.
  2. PC Format
    70
    Simple, entertaining platform/puzzle fun for the little people. [Feb 2005, p.89]
  3. AceGamez
    70
    The game as a whole is very forgiving - too forgiving in fact. If you're an experienced gamer, or even an adult who plays occasionally, you shouldn't find the puzzles, bad guys, bosses or exploration too much of a hindrance and will probably complete the game in about 10 hours.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 3
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 3
  3. Negative: 0 out of 3
  1. JeremiahS.
    10
    Great game.
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  2. FekonaSilence
    10
    Cool game!!!
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  3. HuckleberryPie
    6
    A bit of a good game, but it felt too forgiving and had little to no replay value, besides the fact that this is in fact moddable thanks to the Unreal Engine that powered it.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes