Archibald's Adventures

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"Archibald's Adventures" is a challenging action puzzle platform game where players help Archie escape a mad scientist's mansion. With nearly 200 levels, players can use unique tools like magnetic pods and remote-controlled bubblegum to solve riddles and avoid obstacles. Featuring quirky monsters, Steam cards, and achievements, this game will put your wit and fast reactions to the test.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

97%

Audience ScoreBased on 64 reviews

music12 positive mentions

replayability1 negative mentions

The game features a wide variety of engaging puzzles, with around 180 to 200 levels that keep the gameplay interesting and challenging.
The music and visuals are highly praised, with many players enjoying the nostalgic art style and catchy soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
The game is well-crafted and offers a fair challenge, making it accessible for both casual and dedicated puzzle enthusiasts.

Some players find the control scheme awkward, particularly the lack of a jump button, which can make platforming feel less intuitive.
There are complaints about the need for more checkpoints in certain puzzle sections, leading to frustration when having to retry after dying.
The game lacks a compelling plot or consistent hook, which can make it easy to put down and forget about for periods of time.

music
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
25%
15%
The music in the game is widely praised for its charm and catchiness, with many players noting that it remains enjoyable despite the limited number of tracks. Reviewers highlight the impressive production quality and express a strong desire to access the original soundtrack, emphasizing that the music enhances the overall experience without becoming tiresome. Overall, it is considered one of the standout features of the game.
- “The music is amazing (never gets tiring to listen to despite there being only 7 songs in total).”
- “If you don't like puzzles or timing you should still get this game because it has basically the best music of any game on the internet.”
- “The music doesn’t get in the way; it’s fine.”
- “Please developers, if you have any way I can find/buy/steal the OST, I will love you forever.”
- “And surprisingly, after listening to the same soundtrack over and over again, I still have yet to grow bored of those charming sounds.”
gameplay
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
56%
19%
The gameplay is highly praised for its engaging puzzles and innovative mechanics that evolve throughout the game, keeping the experience fresh and challenging. Players appreciate the balance of timing and problem-solving required, although some control elements can feel cumbersome initially. Overall, the gameplay stands out as a key highlight, offering a rich atmosphere and a variety of enjoyable challenges.
- “Some of the puzzles are just fantastic; there is always something new to keep the gameplay interesting.”
- “Not only are the puzzles a fun challenge as the mechanics become more intricate later on, but the whole atmosphere of the game is very engaging.”
- “The puzzles vary a lot; many different mechanics are introduced throughout the game, which keeps the puzzles really enjoyable, but also makes them more complex and difficult later on.”
- “Gameplay consists of exactly two elements: having good timing and being able to use more than three brain cells at once.”
- “The bubble can be used to 'scout out' levels and trigger some switches - it's a key mechanic of the game and it eventually feels fairly natural, though like much of the control scheme, it's weird at the start. The fact that you can only move either your character or the bubble at any given time gets cumbersome.”
- “The puzzles vary a lot; many different mechanics are introduced throughout the game. This keeps the puzzles really enjoyable, but also makes them more complex and difficult later on in the game.”
graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
83%
17%
The game's graphics are highly praised for their impressive quality, reminiscent of MS-DOS games but elevated to modern standards, showcasing a charming pixel art style. Reviewers highlight the clarity and functionality of the visuals, which complement the fantastic level design and catchy music, making it a standout production for a game developed by a small team in 2009. Overall, the graphics contribute significantly to the game's appeal, especially for fans of pixel art.
- “The style and graphics are functional but very clear to make you understand what’s expected of you.”
- “Fantastic level design, great cartoony graphics and catchy music.”
- “It is greatly produced from the graphics (if you like pixel art), level design, and especially the music!”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviewers consistently praise the game's atmosphere, highlighting it as engaging and immersive. The combination of intricate puzzles and a captivating environment enhances the overall experience, making it a standout feature of the game.
- “Not only are the puzzles a fun challenge as the mechanics become more intricate later on, but the whole atmosphere of the game is very engaging.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is highlighted by its funny story and engaging art, which complement the clever puzzles, making it a standout in the logic/puzzle genre.
- “The art, the funny story, and great puzzles make this the best logic/puzzle game I know.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The story is praised for its humor and creativity, contributing significantly to the game's appeal alongside its engaging puzzles and artistic design, making it a standout in the logic/puzzle genre.
- “The art, the funny story, and great puzzles make this the best logic/puzzle game I know.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Users generally feel that the puzzles lack replay value, although some mention that they forget the details over time, which may allow for a fresh experience upon revisiting.
- “Puzzles usually don't have any replay value, but I forgot most of it anyway.”