Antenna Dilemma: Prologue

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Antenna Dilemma: Prologue is a single player puzzle game with a comedy theme. It was developed by Goloso Games and was released on April 24, 2019. It received very positive reviews from players.

Antenna Dilemma is a short and witty point&click in which you'll follow the story of C432632, a finicky grey cube that sure doesn't want to miss his favorite TV show.

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story34 positive mentions

gameplay2 negative mentions

Antenna Dilemma: Prologue offers a charming and humorous point-and-click adventure with clever puzzles and an engaging storyline.
The game features a unique and quirky world filled with interesting characters and witty dialogue, making it enjoyable for players.
As a free game, it provides good value with its intriguing plot and nostalgic art style, leaving players eager for more content.

The game is quite short, only serving as a prologue, which may leave players feeling unsatisfied and craving more content.
Some players found the mechanics and puzzles to be overly simplistic or obscure, requiring external guides to fully enjoy the experience.
There are minor bugs and issues with level transitions that could detract from the overall gameplay experience.

story
61 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of "Antenna Dilemma" is a captivating and humorous exploration of a dystopian world where characters, particularly a cube named c432632, navigate challenges related to malfunctioning televisions and societal issues. While the narrative is engaging and well-received, many players note that it is quite short, consisting of only one chapter, leaving them eager for a sequel to continue the adventure. Overall, the storytelling is praised for its cleverness and charm, making it a highlight of the game despite its brevity.
- “Despite being a free prologue, it showcases the developer's knack for storytelling and clever design.”
- “A captivating story acclaimed by players (3rd place on 81 in the 'story' category of Adventure Jam 2018), Antenna Dilemma takes you into a surprising dystopia.”
- “In the short span of less than an hour, this game managed to make me fall in love with its characters, get me interested in the plot, and it also got me invested in its societal angle.”
- “The story and game don't seem to be going anywhere past this first very short chapter.”
- “This is a simple point and click adventure with just random nonsense for a story.”
- “The story is that the TVs are hypnotizing a whole town or the whole world pretty much and no one is getting off their couch, doing nothing else than watching TV and paying the 24/7 TV subscription service.”
humor
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is widely praised for its deadpan delivery, clever wordplay, and charming simplicity, making it a delightful experience for players. Reviewers highlight the game's cute aesthetic, interesting characters, and a variety of funny subplots and gags, contributing to its overall appeal. Despite its short length, the humor effectively enhances the gameplay, making it a memorable and enjoyable adventure.
- “With its minimalist pixel art and deadpan humor, the game offers a delightful puzzle experience.”
- “I liked the humor and the simplicity of the game, and there's a good amount of easter eggs to find.”
- “Funny, charming point and click adventure game with some really nice world building.”
graphics
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with some players criticizing the simplistic pixel art as "lazy" and reminiscent of outdated styles, while others appreciate the cute and clear aesthetic that complements the gameplay. Despite the varied opinions, many agree that the graphics do not detract from the overall enjoyment of the game, with some even finding the simplicity enhances the experience. Overall, the visuals are described as charming yet basic, fitting well within the context of a free adventure game.
- “Nice graphics, nice idea, nice game!”
- “Personally, its world makes me feel a little sad, but that's the way I believe the world would end up, and the art style is clear and beautiful, so I definitely would recommend it to my friends if they ask for advice on games.”
- “A really great and fun game - with stylish graphics, a lot of great lines, and a really intriguing background story and game plot.”
- “This feature is really godawful, lazy pixel art instead of real graphics.”
- “It's hard to say if this was because the developer didn't have the skill to create 3D visuals, or couldn't afford to hire someone who does, but it also doesn't matter.”
- “The same issue of combining random items plagues this game just as it did the point-and-click games of the 90s, a failure exacerbated by the monochromatic art style used throughout.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally praised for being clean, atmospheric, and fitting well with the overall experience, enhancing the storytelling without being distracting. Reviewers highlight the soundtrack as a strong point, noting its quality and contribution to the game's engaging atmosphere, with specific mention of the work by composer Philip Aldous. Overall, the music complements the intriguing narrative and gameplay, making it a notable aspect of the adventure.
- “Clean and appropriate—no soundtrack distractions, but atmospheric.”
- “It's well written and the soundtrack's good too.”
- “Antenna Dilemma has interesting and unusual characters, funny jokes, black-and-white style, and a great soundtrack (thanks Philip Aldous).”
- “The music is atmospheric but lacks any memorable soundtrack, making it feel more like background noise than an integral part of the experience.”
- “While the game has an intriguing story and artwork, the music does not stand out and fails to enhance the overall atmosphere.”
- “The music feels more like an afterthought, providing little to no emotional impact during gameplay.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized as straightforward and uncomplicated, with users noting its simplicity.
- “It's just gameplay.”
- “Simple gameplay.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere in the game is praised for being clean and immersive, effectively creating a solid Orwellian world without distracting soundtracks. Users highlight the masterful combination of writing and sound design, likening the experience to that of a favorite TV show, despite its brevity.
- “Clean and appropriate—no soundtrack distractions, but atmospheric.”
- “It's only short, but in its brief duration, it is able to create a solid atmosphere for an Orwellian world.”
- “Antenna Dilemma is a masterfully crafted example of electronic entertainment when it comes to immersive atmosphere, writing, and sound design—almost as good as your favorite TV show.”
- “It's only short, but in its brief duration, it manages to create a solid atmosphere for an Orwellian world.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect tedious, particularly due to slow inter-area transitions that can lead to frustrating delays while searching for puzzle solutions. Many suggest that faster loading times would significantly improve the experience.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “If I had any suggestions for the developer, please make inter-area transitions nearly instant or at least far faster than they are; waiting on a black screen for two or three seconds can be awfully tedious when looking around for a puzzle's answer.”

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Antenna Dilemma: Prologue is a puzzle game with comedy theme.

Antenna Dilemma: Prologue is available on PC, Mac OS, Windows and Linux.

Antenna Dilemma: Prologue was released on April 24, 2019.

Antenna Dilemma: Prologue was developed by Goloso Games.

Antenna Dilemma: Prologue has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its music.

Antenna Dilemma: Prologue is a single player game.

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