Review: The Critter Chronicles

game format: classic point-and-click adventure

puzzles: inventory | logic

playtime: 10 - 12 hours | difficulty: moderate | size: 6 GB

developer: KING Art Games | publisher: Nordic Games | links: official site | buy this game

game brief: The Critter Chronicles tell the story of how adventurer Nate Bonnett and Critter, his hairy sidekick, first met, all set before their appearance in Wilbur’s and Ivo’s adventure in The Book of Unwritten Tales. Enjoy a thrilling and hilarious point-and-click adventure in the fantasy world of Aventasia. Travel from the Northlands to the Mage’s Tower of Seastone and experience a story that offers tremendous fun for seasoned players and newcomers alike. (Official website)

review: Read my review @ Adventure Gamers® | rating: 3.5/5

summary: The Critter Chronicles adopts enough of the positive qualities of its predecessor to deliver another enjoyable adventure, but skids on some crucial issues to land somewhat short of true excellence.

Read my The Book of Unwritten Tales review, published in October 2011.


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