Summary
- Release Year: 2008
- Genres: Adventure, Role-playing game (RPG)
- Platforms: Linux, Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
- Developers: Hothead Games
- Publishers: Hothead Games, Penny Arcade, Inc.
Penny Arcade Adventures: On the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness – Episode Two is a role-playing adventure game developed by Hothead Games and published by Telltale Games. It is the second installment in the Penny Arcade Adventures series, based on the webcomic of the same name. The game was released on October 21, 2008, for Microsoft Windows, macOS, and Linux.
Gameplay
On the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness – Episode Two is a point-and-click adventure game with role-playing elements. Players control one of three custom-created characters as they explore the world of New Arcadia, a 1920s-themed alternate universe. The game features a variety of puzzles, combat encounters, and dialogue choices.
Players can choose to play as one of three character classes: the Warrior, the Mage, or the Rogue. Each class has its own unique abilities and playstyle. The Warrior is a melee fighter who can deal heavy damage in close combat. The Mage is a ranged attacker who can cast spells to damage enemies and heal allies. The Rogue is a stealthy character who can use stealth and agility to avoid detection and deal critical hits.
As players explore New Arcadia, they will encounter a variety of enemies, including gangsters, monsters, and robots. Players can use their combat abilities to defeat enemies in turn-based encounters. The game also features a variety of puzzles that players must solve in order to progress.
Setting
On the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness – Episode Two is set in the world of New Arcadia, a 1920s-themed alternate universe. New Arcadia is a city of towering skyscrapers, speakeasies, and gangsters. The city is also home to a variety of strange and wonderful creatures, including talking animals, robots, and monsters.
The game’s story follows the player characters as they investigate a series of mysterious disappearances in New Arcadia. The player characters soon discover that the disappearances are part of a sinister plot to summon an ancient evil into the world.
Characters
The player characters in On the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness – Episode Two are all custom-created. Players can choose the character’s class, appearance, and name. The game also features a number of supporting characters, including Gabe and Tycho, the creators of the Penny Arcade webcomic.
Story
On the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness – Episode Two begins with the player characters investigating a series of mysterious disappearances in New Arcadia. The player characters soon discover that the disappearances are part of a sinister plot to summon an ancient evil into the world.
The player characters must travel across New Arcadia to gather information and stop the plot. Along the way, they will encounter a variety of challenges, including gangsters, monsters, and puzzles.
Reception
On the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness – Episode Two received generally positive reviews from critics. The game was praised for its humor, characters, and puzzles. However, some critics found the game to be too short and linear.
Overall, On the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness – Episode Two is a solid adventure game with a unique setting and a fun cast of characters. The game is a must-play for fans of the Penny Arcade webcomic and for fans of adventure games in general.
Score: 8.5/10
Review Score
8.5/10
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