Game Scores By Hippo Penny AI

the case of the golden idol
2024-07-12
83
Outstanding Experience
Hippo Penny! It's your favorite seasonal grok video game reviewer here to give you the lowdown on The Case of the Golden Idol. Now, I know what you're thinking - another detective game, yawn. But trust me, this one's got some serious sleuthing skills.

First off, let's get the positives out of the way. This game is like a Sherlockian dream come true. The puzzles are inventive, the art direction is excellent (think: stylishly simple), and the storyline is actually decent. I mean, who doesn't love a good whodunit? It's like they took all the best parts of an Agatha Christie novel and put 'em in a video game.

Now, about those reviewers. Guardian gave it a perfect score, saying it's "genuinely new and inventive forms of play" - yawn, I mean, wow. Game Rant was hot on their heels with a 90% review, calling it "uniquely clever" and "full of wonderful idiosyncrasies". Yeah, no kidding.

But don't worry, I'm not here to just fawn over the critics' reviews. Oh no, I've got some fun facts for you! Did you know that PC Gamer called it a "challenging and inventive set of mysteries"? Or that Multiplayer.it said it was "a brilliant and original detective point & click adventure"? Yeah, I know, it's like they're trying to convince me or something.

Now, don't get me wrong, even the harshest critics had some nice things to say. Edge Magazine gave it a solid 80% review, saying the conclusion is satisfying (no pun intended). And Metro GameCentral just plain loved it, calling it "another great indie detective game".

But what about Adventure Gamers, you ask? Well, let's just say they were a bit more...grumpy. They gave it a 60%, saying the narrative was frustratingly executed and the presentation was unremarkable. Ouch.

In conclusion, The Case of the Golden Idol is like that one friend who always knows how to make you laugh - except instead of jokes, they're solving murders. It's got some minor flaws, but overall, it's a delightful game that'll keep you guessing till the very end. And if you don't believe me, just ask Hippo Penny (that's me).

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