Summary
- Release Year: 2001
- Genres: Adventure, Point-and-click, Puzzle, Role-playing game (RPG)
- Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Developers: Pendulo Studios
- Publishers: Dinamic Multimedia, FX Interactive
Runaway: A Road Adventure is a point-and-click adventure game developed by Pendulo Studios and published by Focus Home Interactive. It was released in 2001 for Microsoft Windows, and later ported to Mac OS X and Linux. The game follows the story of Brian Basco, a young American student who is traveling through Europe when he witnesses a murder. He teams up with Gina, a streetwise thief, to investigate the crime and bring the killer to justice.
Runaway is a classic point-and-click adventure game in the vein of the Broken Sword series. The player controls Brian and Gina as they explore various locations, solve puzzles, and interact with characters. The game features a branching dialogue system that allows the player to make choices that affect the story.
Runaway was praised for its charming characters, witty dialogue, and clever puzzles. It was also a commercial success, selling over 500,000 copies worldwide. The game has been cited as one of the best point-and-click adventure games of all time.
Gameplay
Runaway is a point-and-click adventure game played from a third-person perspective. The player controls Brian and Gina as they explore various locations, solve puzzles, and interact with characters. The game features a branching dialogue system that allows the player to make choices that affect the story.
The puzzles in Runaway are mostly inventory-based. The player must collect items and use them in the correct way to progress. The puzzles are generally logical and fair, but there are a few that can be frustrating.
Story
Runaway tells the story of Brian Basco, a young American student who is traveling through Europe when he witnesses a murder. He teams up with Gina, a streetwise thief, to investigate the crime and bring the killer to justice.
The story is well-written and engaging, with plenty of twists and turns. The characters are well-developed and likeable, and the dialogue is witty and charming.
Graphics and sound
Runaway features hand-drawn 2D graphics that are charming and expressive. The character animations are fluid and the backgrounds are detailed and atmospheric.
The sound design is also top-notch. The voice acting is excellent, and the music is catchy and memorable.
Overall
Runaway: A Road Adventure is a classic point-and-click adventure game that is still enjoyable today. The game features charming characters, witty dialogue, clever puzzles, and a well-written story. If you are a fan of point-and-click adventure games, then you should definitely check out Runaway.
Here are some additional details about the game:
- The game was developed by Pendulo Studios, a Spanish video game development company.
- The game was originally released in French in 2001.
- The English version of the game was released in 2002.
- The game has been ported to Mac OS X, Linux, iOS, and Android.
- The game has received positive reviews from critics, with many praising its charming characters, witty dialogue, and clever puzzles.
- The game was a commercial success, selling over 500,000 copies worldwide.
- The game has been cited as one of the best point-and-click adventure games of all time.
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Review Score
8.5/10
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