Adventures of Bertram Fiddle 2: A Bleaker Predicklement
- August 24, 2017
- Rumpus
- 8h median play time
Get on SteamIn "Adventures of Bertram Fiddle 2: A Bleaker Predicklement," telegram salesman Bertram Fiddle gets entangled in a mystery involving his employer's dark secrets and a notorious serial killer, Geoff the Murderer. This point-and-click adventure game, filled with British humor defending Victorian London, has 60 scenes, puzzles, and puns. The game features a richly detailed world, complete with questionable characters and intriguing secrets. Inspired by classic adventure games and Hammer Horror films.
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Reviews
- Witty, entertaining, and filled with absurd humor, making it a fun point-and-click adventure.
- Improved puzzles and a more engaging story compared to the first episode, with plenty of puns and references.
- Visually appealing with interesting characters and a longer playtime, providing a satisfying experience overall.
- The game is plagued with bugs, including animation glitches and dialogue issues, which can detract from the experience.
- Some puzzles are convoluted and require excessive backtracking, making gameplay feel tedious at times.
- The ending feels rushed and unsatisfying, leaving several plot threads unresolved.
- story72 mentions
- 47 % positive mentions
- 47 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The story has received mixed reviews, with many praising its humor, intriguing plot, and character development, particularly in the first game. However, the sequel has been criticized for its pacing issues, unnecessary side quests, and unresolved plot threads, leading to a less satisfying experience overall. While some players enjoyed the depth and twists of the narrative, others found it tedious and felt that technical issues detracted from the storytelling.
“The story has fun twists and turns and the characters are still as lovely and weird as ever.”
“I absolutely loved their sense of humor :) The story moved at a good pace and I never found myself tiring of it or getting stuck in the rut of 'why am I here again?'.”
“Wonderful humor and an amazing story :)”
“It's a sidetrack that has almost nothing to do with the main story, contains many of the game's worst puzzles in a game full of bad puzzles, and it brings in an HP Lovecraft theme that isn't incorporated in an interesting or original way and has nothing to do with anything else going on in the game.”
“Unfortunately, the setting and jokes only carry so far without becoming a bit stale, and I think the game could have done with delivering the story slightly faster and less backtracking, as that often didn’t add to the experience, but rather felt like it just added time.”
“Many plot threads are left unsolved, obviously for a sequel that never happened.”
- humor64 mentions
- 97 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised for its charm, clever puns, and hilarious voice acting, making it a fun and enjoyable experience for many players. However, opinions vary, with some finding the humor hit-or-miss, particularly as the game progresses, leading to moments of annoyance. Overall, the game is recommended for those who appreciate irreverent and quirky humor, despite some technical issues.
“Hilarious voice acting.”
“I absolutely loved their sense of humor :) The story moved at a good pace and I never found myself tiring of it or getting stuck in the rut of 'why am I here again?'.”
“This is a fun point & click that made me laugh out loud several times and a decent continuation of part 1.”
“The bad voice acting and unfunny humor becomes increasingly annoying as the game drags on.”
- stability44 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game has been widely criticized for its instability, with numerous reports of bugs, glitches, and performance issues that significantly detract from the overall experience. Many players noted that the game feels rushed and incomplete, leading to frustrating gameplay, including game-breaking bugs and animation problems. Despite some updates aimed at addressing these issues, a substantial number of players still find the game too buggy to recommend.
“Incredibly buggy at launch and later abandoned by the developer with a host of annoying and game-breaking bugs still remaining.”
“Even after the updates, this game lags, freezes, and has bugs that make it impossible to complete.”
“As many have already pointed out, this game is too buggy to recommend as it is.”
- graphics24 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 54 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are praised for their charming, hand-drawn art style and vibrant, cartoony visuals that enhance the overall atmosphere. While the animations and character designs are appealing, some players noted occasional graphical glitches and odd placements of items, though these did not significantly detract from the experience. Overall, the visuals contribute positively to the game's quirky humor and engaging storytelling.
“The graphics and animations were just as appealing as the first one, and the puns -- serving double duty as clues to puzzles -- still brought chuckles.”
“The voice acting and graphical style are amazing and will bring a smile to your face.”
“The graphics are sharper but still have the same enticing yet grotesque charm the first game offered.”
“I didn’t encounter any bugs apart from 3 achievements not working, but sometimes the visuals like placement of hats, items, and interactions can be off and look weird.”
“The sound volume was not consistent in the version I played, and there were quite a few glitches and bugs in the graphics - but this was within the first week of release.”
“As long as you're not the type to fly into a fit of rage over the occasional graphical glitch or so forth, you should be fine.”
- music14 mentions
- 86 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received high praise for its engaging soundtrack, which features a mix of '70s tunes and a dynamic score that adapts to different scenes. Reviewers highlighted the exceptional voice acting and background music, contributing to an immersive experience that enhances the overall enjoyment of the game. Overall, the musical elements are considered a standout feature, complementing the characters and setting effectively.
“Again, amazing voice acting, '70s music that I liked a lot, many familiar (from episode 1) and new characters to encounter and some really exciting locations to explore!”
“It has a great musical score that changes with each scene, and the little sound effects and such are quite enjoyable to behold.”
“- Great soundtrack and brilliant voice acting.”
- gameplay12 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 42 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally enjoyable and more elaborate than typical point-and-click adventures, featuring intricate puzzles that elicit laughter. However, many players report significant bugs that detract from the experience, including issues that require multiple restarts and tedious navigation. Overall, while the game offers a longer playtime of 6-9 hours, the enjoyment is often hampered by technical problems.
“It's certainly more amusing, and the gameplay is more elaborate; the puzzles are less straightforward and better.”
“The mechanics all work fine, although the running around can get a little tedious in the end, especially while you're still trying to figure out what to do.”
“The first episode can be finished within 2 hours, but this game is considerably longer and offers around 6-9 hours of gameplay with more things to do.”
“The game was okay as a point and click adventure, but the enjoyment was really ruined by how buggy the gameplay was.”
“My worst experience of bugs was in the mechanical toys shop; I had to restart more than five times because I could not do anything.”
“Many bugs are cosmetic, but I got 9 hours of gameplay in only to have a problem obtaining a key that caused me to have to completely restart the game.”
- grinding4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, particularly due to the repetitive running around and a slow, unengaging plot that hampers motivation. While the mechanics function adequately, the overall experience can feel monotonous, especially when trying to navigate objectives.
“The mechanics all work fine (maybe except some of the achievements...), although the running around can get a little tedious in the end, especially while you're still trying to figure out what to do.”
“Furthermore, the plot itself is constructed in such a way that it isn't even terribly interesting with a very tedious, slow start.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of Bertram Fiddle Episode 1 is characterized by its charming art style, quirky character designs, and a delightful blend of British wit and humor, creating an engaging and whimsical experience for players.
“I was drawn to Bertram Fiddle Episode 1 due to the art style and was surprised by what a charming little game it was - great atmosphere, weird noses, the wits of Brits, and puns to die for!”
