Summary
- Release Year: 2014
- Genres: Adventure, Indie, Point-and-click, Role-playing game (RPG), Strategy
- Platforms: Android, iOS, Mac, Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Developers: Cape Guy, inkle
- Publishers: inkle
80 Days: An Interactive Adventure Around the World in 80 Days
80 Days is an interactive adventure game developed by inkle studios and published by Profile Books. It was released on iOS, Android, and Windows in 2014, and on macOS and Linux in 2015. The game is based on the classic novel Around the World in Eighty Days by Jules Verne, and follows the adventures of Phileas Fogg and his valet Passepartout as they attempt to circumnavigate the globe in 80 days.
Gameplay
80 Days is played from a top-down perspective. The player controls Phileas Fogg, and must make choices that will affect the story and the outcome of the game. The game world is divided into a number of locations, each of which has its own unique set of challenges and opportunities. The player must travel from one location to another by choosing from a variety of transportation options, including trains, ships, and hot air balloons.
Along the way, the player will encounter a variety of characters, both friendly and hostile. The player must make choices that will affect the relationships between these characters and Phileas Fogg. The player must also manage Phileas Fogg’s health and money, as well as the time remaining on his journey.
Story
The story of 80 Days is based on the classic novel Around the World in Eighty Days by Jules Verne. However, the game takes a number of liberties with the original story, and creates a new and unique experience for the player.
In the game, Phileas Fogg is a wealthy Englishman who has wagered £20,000 that he can circumnavigate the globe in 80 days. He is accompanied by his valet, Passepartout, and the two of them set off on a journey that will take them across the world.
Along the way, Phileas Fogg and Passepartout will encounter a variety of challenges, including storms, bandits, and political unrest. They will also meet a number of interesting characters, including a beautiful Indian princess, a Chinese inventor, and a Russian anarchist.
Reception
80 Days has received critical acclaim from reviewers. The game has been praised for its engaging story, its beautiful graphics, and its innovative gameplay. 80 Days has won a number of awards, including the BAFTA Games Award for Best Mobile & Handheld Game and the Golden Joystick Award for Best Mobile Game.
Conclusion
80 Days is an incredible interactive adventure game that takes you on a journey around the world in 80 days. With hundreds of journeys and thousands of routes to choose from, you’ll never have the same experience twice.
Here are some of the things that make 80 Days so special:
- The story is engaging and well-written. The game’s story is based on the classic novel Around the World in Eighty Days by Jules Verne, but it takes a number of liberties with the original story, and creates a new and unique experience for the player.
- The graphics are beautiful. The game’s graphics are hand-drawn and they are absolutely stunning. The game’s world is full of vibrant colors and detailed textures.
- The gameplay is innovative. The game’s gameplay is based on the inklewriter technology, which allows players to make choices that will affect the story and the outcome of the game.
- The characters are memorable. The game’s characters are all well-developed and they are all brought to life by excellent voice acting.
If you’re a fan of adventure games, then you need to check out 80 Days. It’s one of the best adventure games ever made, and it’s sure to keep you entertained for hours on end.
Review Score
9/10
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