Chicken Holmes: The Mystery of Bartolomeu

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In "Chicken Holmes: The Mystery of Bartolomeu" , players assume the role of the great chicken detective, Chicken Holmes, as they explore the house of a mysterious suspect on Sunflower Street. Through environment analysis and exploration, players will uncover the dark story of the suspect and impactful conclusions, all while experiencing a unique and humorous adventure. This game features deep and magical gameplay, with each object holding valuable information about the case, the suspect's life, or the universe.

Play Modes

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

Reviews

39%

Audience ScoreBased on 17 reviews

humor7 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The graphics are cute and stylish, contributing to a charming atmosphere.
The game offers a unique concept of a chicken detective, which is entertaining and humorous.
Some players found the riddles and short gameplay enjoyable for a quick experience.

The translation issues are severe, making the dialogue often incomprehensible and detracting from the experience.
Gameplay is frustrating due to inconsistent item interactions and unclear puzzle mechanics.
Many players felt the game lacks a coherent story and engaging mystery, leading to a tedious experience.

humor
7 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in "Antioch: Scarlet Bay" is characterized by its unintentionally hilarious translation and nonsensical dialogue, which contribute to the game's manic atmosphere. Players appreciate the comedic elements woven into the gameplay, likening it to a funny detective experience reminiscent of escape room games, enhanced by a catchy soundtrack and quirky details. Overall, it offers a lighthearted and amusing adventure for those seeking a quick laugh.
- “Antioch: Scarlet Bay is, again, a great example of this, where its translation is hilariously bad, but if anything, that adds to the manic nature of the game.”
- “So I can say that it's a funny detective game that reminds me of those escape the room games (riddles included, hehe).”
- “Really nice game, a great soundtrack with a lot of funny comments, really great.”
story
6 mentions
17 % positive mentions
33 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
The game's story revolves around a disappearance and a nemesis, with a chicken detective leading the investigation. While some players appreciate the riddles and find the story engaging, others criticize the narrative for its lack of clarity and coherence, suggesting that the mystery elements overshadow the overall storytelling.
- “I really enjoyed the riddles and the story.”
- “If you ask me about the story of this game, all I can really say is that there is a disappearance and a nemesis, and a chicken detective has been tasked with investigating.”
- “There’s probably a more in-depth story here.”
- “The objects don't make any sense and the story is not really better.”
graphics
4 mentions
75 % positive mentions
-25 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics are appreciated for their cute style and charming details, such as items rocking when hovered over. However, some users feel that the execution falls short, particularly on lower-end hardware, despite the game's minimalistic design. The combination of appealing visuals and music is noted, but technical performance issues detract from the overall experience.
- “But the graphics and the music are nice!”
- “The graphics have a cute style; I especially liked the way items rock back and forth when you hover over them.”
- “Now these issues could be chalked up to the fact that I don't own the most amazing processing unit to run games on, but simply the fact that this is a small game with minimal graphics should negate this.”
- “I love the graphics and concept, but the execution leaves much to be desired.”
- “Now these issues could be chalked up to the fact that I don't own the most amazing processing unit to run games on, but the fact that this is a small game with minimal graphics should negate this.”
music
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised, featuring a great soundtrack complemented by humorous comments, contributing to an overall enjoyable experience.
- “The graphics and the music are nice!”
- “Really nice game, a great soundtrack with a lot of funny comments, really great.”
grinding
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
Players find that poor translation can turn puzzle-solving into a frustrating grind, as they are left aimlessly clicking on items and areas without clear guidance, detracting from the overall enjoyment of the game.
- “When the solution to the puzzles is obscured by poor translation, the game ceases to be any fun, and instead just becomes a tedious slog of clicking on items and spaces in the world in the hopes that eventually, something will clarify itself.”
- “The grinding in this game feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged with the story.”
- “I found myself doing the same tasks over and over again just to level up, which quickly turned the experience into a chore rather than an enjoyable game.”
gameplay
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
The gameplay is criticized for being overly reliant on pixel hunting, lacking clear guidance or indications on how to progress, which can lead to frustration for players.
- “The gameplay is just a pixel hunt with no indication of what to do.”
- “The controls are unresponsive, making it frustrating to navigate through the game.”
- “The mechanics feel clunky and outdated, which detracts from the overall experience.”
stability
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The game is reported to have stability issues, with users noting that it is fairly buggy despite its short length.
- “It's also fairly buggy for how short it is.”
atmosphere
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is noted for its stylish design, contributing to an overall engaging and immersive experience.
- “Very stylish and it has a great atmosphere.”