Summary
- Release Year: 2011
- Genres: Adventure, Point-and-click, Puzzle, Role-playing game (RPG)
- Platforms: Linux, Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Developers: Pendulo Studios
- Publishers: 1C-SoftClub, Focus Entertainment
The Next Big Thing: A Hilarious Adventure You Won’t Forget
The Next Big Thing is a point-and-click adventure game developed by Pendulo Studios and released in 2011. The game follows the story of Liz Allaire, a talented but scatterbrained journalist, and Dan Murray, a tough-talking but beetle-phobic private investigator. The two are attending the horror movie awards ceremony when they are suddenly thrust into a bizarre and dangerous adventure.
The game is full of humor, puzzles, and pop culture references. Liz and Dan are a great team, and their banter is often laugh-out-loud funny. The puzzles are challenging but fair, and the pop culture references are clever and well-placed.
One of the things that makes The Next Big Thing so special is its unique art style. The game is rendered in a high-definition cartoon style that is both beautiful and expressive. The characters are all incredibly detailed, and the backgrounds are lush and atmospheric.
The voice acting in The Next Big Thing is also top-notch. Liz and Dan are both voiced by talented actors who bring their characters to life. The supporting cast is also excellent, and each character has their own unique personality.
The Next Big Thing is a truly special game. It is a hilarious, heartwarming, and challenging adventure that will stay with you long after you finish playing it. If you are a fan of point-and-click adventure games, then you owe it to yourself to check out The Next Big Thing.
Characters
- Liz Allaire: A talented but scatterbrained journalist who can’t count up to 4.
- Dan Murray: A tough-talking but beetle-phobic private investigator.
- Dr. Moreau: A mad scientist who is obsessed with creating monsters.
- Count Dracula: A classic vampire who is trying to take over the world.
- The Wolfman: A werewolf who is trying to find a cure for his condition.
- The Mummy: A mummy who is trying to find his lost tomb.
Gameplay
The Next Big Thing is a point-and-click adventure game. Players control Liz and Dan as they explore the game world, solve puzzles, and interact with other characters. The game features a variety of puzzles, including inventory puzzles, logic puzzles, and environmental puzzles.
Setting
The Next Big Thing is set in a variety of locations, including a spooky mansion, a dark forest, and a secret laboratory. The game’s world is full of pop culture references, and players will encounter many familiar characters and objects.
Reception
The Next Big Thing received positive reviews from critics. The game was praised for its humor, puzzles, and art style. The game was also a commercial success, selling over 1 million copies worldwide.
Awards
The Next Big Thing won several awards, including:
- Adventure Game of the Year (GameSpot)
- Best Adventure Game (IGN)
- Best Writing in a Video Game (Academy of Interactive Arts & Sciences)
Legacy
The Next Big Thing is considered to be one of the best point-and-click adventure games ever made. The game’s humor, puzzles, and art style have all been praised by critics and fans alike. The game has also been credited with helping to revive the point-and-click adventure genre.
Conclusion
The Next Big Thing is a hilarious, heartwarming, and challenging adventure that will stay with you long after you finish playing it. If you are a fan of point-and-click adventure games, then you owe it to yourself to check out The Next Big Thing.
Review Score
9/10
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