Penny Arcade Adventures: On the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness

Publisher: HotHead Games

Developer: HotHead Games

Category: Adventure

Release Dates

Digital Download - 05/21/2008

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GameZone's Review

8.0

GZ Rating

Gameplay7
Graphics8
Sound8
DifficultyMedium
Concept8.5
Overall8.0

Reviewer: Steven Hopper

Review Date: 05/27/2008


While the RPG elements are a little on the simplistic side, the game does a great job of capturing the feel of the comic.

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Description

On the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness is an RPG-adventure game set in a comic-book-meets-pulp-horror-meets-H.P. Lovecraft deranged 1920s universe of New Arcadia, delivering mature and compelling entertainment to gamers via accessible episodic delivery. The creative collaboration between Penny Arcade creators Mike ‘Gabe’ Krahulik and Jerry ‘Tycho’ Holkins, legendary game designer Ron Gilbert and veteran producers Hothead Games results in a 100% authentic Penny Arcade experience that pushes bizarre characters, outrageous combat, and adult humor to the precipices of darkness.

Players join Gabe and Tycho, the crime solving team of the Startling Developments Detective Agency, to combat savage enemies and solve mysteries hidden deep in the sinister heart of New Arcadia. The ominous 1920s landscape features distinct artwork and characters designed exclusively by Krahulik and brought to life by the Hothead team.

Features

  • Create-a-Player System lets you design and develop your own character, seeing it come to life in 3D and in the comic-style 2D cut scenes
  • Dynamic turn-based combat system, over-the top animations, and team-up moves during enemy battles
  • Classic adventure game play combines with RPG elements to unravel the game’s mysteries and puzzles
  • Authentic Penny Arcade story and dialogue written exclusively by Jerry Holkins
  • Includes Gabe, Tycho, Annarchy, the Fruit F*cker and many other favorite Penny Arcade characters, plus new characters designed by Mike Krahulik

Hardware Requirements

Minimum: Windows and Linux

  • Windows® 2000/XP/VistaTM with latest updates or Linux® 32-bit x86
  • Pentium® III, AMD AthlonTM 1.0 GHz or better
  • ATI RadeonTM 9500 or better, NVIDIA GeForceTM FX 5200 or better, Intel® GMA 950
  • or better with 64 MB of video memory (shared or dedicated)*
  • 512 MB of available system memory
  • OS-supported keyboard and mouse
  • OS-supported sound card
  • 350 MB of available hard drive space (185 MB installed)
  • Available Internet connection for download and one-time authentication

Recommended

  • Pentium® IV, AMD AthlonTM 1.5 GHz or better
  • ATI RadeonTM X800 or better, NVIDIA GeForceTM 6600 or better video card with 128 MB of video memory*
  • 768 MB of available system memory
  • 16-bit stereo- or surround-capable sound card with latest drivers

Notes

6/11/08 - Now available via Steam.



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