Review of the rise of the golden idol

Point-and-click puzzle games often fail because at first glance they may seem like simple mechanics. and slow-paced gameplay Compared to their heyday in the 90s and early 2000s, these games have become more niche in recent years. As action, open world, and narrative games have largely stolen the spotlight, however, the genre is still alive with a dedicated fan base and a steady stream of game releases. Especially in the indie game industry, gray games' The Rise of the Golden IdolOn the other hand, it might be enough to break the genre's niche ceiling and attract gamers beyond those who already love point-and-click detective games. Because it has an interesting story and challenging gameplay to begin with.

The Rise of the Golden Idol It is the sequel to Color Gray Games. Golden idol caseAnd I feel ready to make an appearance at this year's Game Awards, considering everything it has to offer. It's a standalone sequel, even for those who never played the first game. Golden Idol You can follow its story. While playing the first game ahead of time might help players see all the improvements the sequel has made to the franchise's current formula, With incredibly challenging puzzles to solve and one of the most shocking, heartbreaking and atmospheric stories I've seen in some time. The Rise of the Golden Idol It might be a shot in the arm. Its genre needs to increase again.

The Rise of the Golden Idol specializes in atmospheric storytelling.

After spending almost 10 hours The Rise of the Golden IdolStory One of my most important points is the excellence in creating a tingling atmosphere. Regardless of the first scene No matter how innocent it looks One thing that shock often leaves my jaw on the floor and eyes glued to the screen in disbelief as I watch murder after murder happen over and over again – because The Rise of the Golden IdolCharacter animation occurs in a two-second loop. feeling of insecurity The Rise of the Golden IdolThe characters' distorted expressions also frequently tripped up every hair on the back of my neck. This often effectively serves to distract attention from the real culprit.

The Rise of the Golden Idol It's not always gruesome and disgusting. But it definitely has its moments. Anyone looking at the game's pre-release screenshots will be able to see as much. But that was only a small part of the most terrifying scenes. It's not just what's shown on screen that makes these moments so eerie to witness. but also the underlying motivations of the criminals in the game. Their avoidant behavior and the apparent lack of remorse for victims of The crimes they committed Music is another important player in The Rise of the Golden IdolThe atmosphere generally darkens and loses its shape. It depends on what part of the story is being explored.

Challenges in increasing the number of Golden Idol puzzles will increase the value of the prize.

while The Rise of the Golden Idol It is primarily about storytelling. That story cannot be told unless the player succeeds in their attempt to uncover the truth. Like its predecessor The Rise of the Golden IdolThe game's overarching narrative is divided into short plot points called “events” where players are tasked with gathering clues in the form of words. Then apply them to the activity page in the correct order. Once each activity page has been filled out correctly Pieces of the puzzle are added to the main story until the player completes the game and sees all the pieces come together into a highly rewarding conclusion.

where The Rise of the Golden IdolWhere the puzzles truly shine is in their challenge. In fact There were moments during my game where I felt so stumped that I had to ask someone with fresh eyes to help me. The game has a hint system, but it's really nothing more than a hint system. First of all, if I use it, it's always best to try to convince me not to use it. But sometimes I just can't help myself and get over it. Second, a hint is really just a hint. And sometimes it's so vague that even the hints confuse me sometimes and make me feel even more confused.

After spending almost 10 hours
The Rise of the Golden Idol
Story One of my most important points is the excellence in creating a tingling atmosphere. Regardless of the first scene No matter how innocent it looks

Main cause The Rise of the Golden Idol It is very challenging because it is excellent at removing player odor every time. One incident in particular threw me for hours because I was too stubborn to see the scene differently. However, it was mostly because one character seemed to give me evidence that didn't turn out. It's evidence.

Something else is that the game's puzzles become more and more complex. They often add multiple levels to each event and contain so many words that they aren't even on the event card. Moreover, the difficulty in The Rise of the Golden IdolThe game's coaching activities have nothing to do with what happens later. This is just the game's way of showing the player's allergy to handshakes. As mentioned One way the game helps is by revealing when two or fewer words are incorrectly placed.

Unfortunately, “help” is generous because there are often so many words that getting to the point where two or fewer incorrect words is a tall order.

mostly The Rise of the Golden IdolEvent activities also have additional purposes, such as determining who is in the scene or what objects are used for what. The game's many hints also help in completing these objectives. which shows its importance. Whether they choose to do it or not. But completing these tasks is often critical to success. Because it will make filling out the activity page much easier.

I didn't find many errors on the technical side. But there were times when I felt like the activity page wasn't updating to reflect my progress. When restarting the game It will work. which tells me it's actually a bug. Other than that, I can tell you this isn't a game for the unwary. Sometimes, The Rise of the Golden IdolMy hints also pointed out things that I hadn't even thought to look at. In short, each event requires the player to look at key details. And all the little details don't just rely on the words they find to tell the whole story. And that particular feature might frustrate some players.

The rise of the gold idol could spark a new golden age for the genre.

Growing up playing point and click puzzle games like Where in the world is Carmen San Diego? and Monkey Island I am more familiar with the genre and I thoroughly enjoyed those experiences. since then These games were largely under my control. Because my main focus has shifted over the last few decades to the opposite end of the gaming spectrum. however, The Rise of the Golden Idol It convinced me that maybe it was time to let myself get back into the genre. Because if this type of game is what the game is presenting The broad popularity it once maintained deserves to be revived.

Overall, The Rise of the Golden Idol It is a great achievement in storytelling and gameplay. Especially point-and-click puzzle games. This is despite the steep challenge and potential for players to encounter game-breaking glitches. The Rise of the Golden Idol Worth a try Even for those who might not consider themselves fans of the genre. The gameplay is slow and deliberate. But filling out the activity page Achieve all objectives And seeing the whole story unfold is extremely satisfying — something even some of the most fast-paced action games fail at.