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.

  • PC
  • Windows

Reviews

41%
Audience ScoreBased on 18 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 to be enjoyable and a fun way to pass the time.
  • The game suffers from poor translation, making dialogue often incomprehensible and frustrating.
  • Gameplay is inconsistent, with unclear interactions and a lack of engaging puzzles, leading to a tedious experience.
  • Many players reported bugs and issues that hindered progress, making the game feel broken and unpolished.
  • humor7 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.”
  • story6 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 enjoyment in the narrative, others criticize the story's coherence and the confusing interactions with the game mechanics. Overall, the story has potential depth but suffers from unclear elements and disjointed object relevance.

    • “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.”
  • graphics4 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 systems, despite the graphics and music being generally well-received.

    • “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.”
    • “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 simply the fact that this is a small game with minimal graphics should negate this.”
  • music2 mentions

    The music in the game is highly praised, featuring a great soundtrack that enhances the overall experience with entertaining and humorous elements. Users appreciate both the quality of the music and its contribution to the game's atmosphere.

    • “The graphics and the music are nice!”
    • “Really nice game, a great soundtrack with a lot of funny comments, really great.”
  • grinding1 mentions

    Players find that poor translation can turn puzzle-solving into a frustrating grind, as they are left aimlessly clicking on items and locations 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 unfulfilling, making progress feel more like a chore than an achievement.”
    • “I found myself repeating the same tasks over and over, which turned what could have been an engaging experience into a monotonous grind.”
  • gameplay1 mentions

    The gameplay is criticized for being a tedious pixel hunt, lacking clear guidance or objectives for players.

    • “The gameplay is just a pixel hunt with no indication of what to do.”
    • “The controls are unresponsive and make it frustrating to navigate.”
    • “The mechanics are overly complicated and detract from the overall experience.”
  • stability1 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.”
  • atmosphere1 mentions

    The atmosphere of the game is noted for its stylish design, contributing to an engaging and immersive experience.

    • “Very stylish and it has a great atmosphere.”
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