In a game that brings a little of the very best of retro point and click gaming nostalgia and also some of it's worst, only a decent narrative and a big plot twist can save Richard and Alice from a far worse fate than living in an ice world.
Richard & Alice2013
Richard & Alice
2013 Mastertronic69Worthwhile
Playtime
ShortTypically 3 hours
Playable on
Available on
- $5.99
Game modes
Details
- Launch
- February 11, 2013
- Developer
- Owl Cave
- Publisher
- Mastertronic
- Themes
Overview
Richard & Alice is a riveting mystery story about family, desperation and the weather – all set to the beat of an indie adventure game.
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Reception
Press71
Players73
GoodGood- Metacritic70from 14 reviews
- OpenCritic72from 9 reviews
Strong writing isn't enough to establish the apocalyptic stakes at play in Richard & Alice.
Richard and Alice is an extremely unique, compelling game that lovers of narrative are sure to enjoy. While those who are looking for a more action-oriented title may leave disappointed, there is a great, original story waiting for those who invest the time into the game. Some obscure tasks and hard to find objects mar the experience a little, but cannot...
Richard & Alice is a lesson in narrative that every video game developer should take a page from, and a testament to the power of its medium. Consistent, harsh and unafraid, it casts the everyman as neither antagonist nor protagonist, but as another survivor.
By comparison to mindless shooters, this is a breath of clean air, but it's disappointing if you think outside the small window of possibility it gives you.