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Penny Arcade Adventures: On the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness Episode One PC
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Metascore
77 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 23 Critics What's this?

User Score
8.5 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 68 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 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. Wired
    70
    $20 might seem like a bit much for a little over five hours of gameplay, although there's a lot of content packed into this first installment: Four largish 3-D environments, a dozen or so main characters, and reams of funny dialogue.
  3. 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: 37 out of 42
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 42
  3. Negative: 3 out of 42
  1. DavidF
    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.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  2. JoeT.
    6
    I was hoping for a humorous and innovative take on the RPG & point-and-click conventions. Unfortunately, after the novelty of bygone era cartoon-inspired visuals wares off, it's a pretty run-of-the-mill game and nothing special. Despite its fairly inexpensive cost, I feel slightly cheated in the fact there are many more creative and enjoyable games available for free. (Regardless, I recommend trying the free demo available before forking over any cash.) You might get something out of it if you're familiar with the online comic (which I am not), but otherwise... yawn....… Expand
    • 1 of 1 users said yes
  3. PaulO
    1
    If you are one of those annoying nerds who thinks Penny Arcade is a quality comic, you may enjoy this game. Otherwise, go play Sam&Max instead.
    • 1 of 4 users said yes

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