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City of Fools

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43%Game Brain Score
humor, graphics
story, gameplay
65% User Score Based on 17 reviews

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City of Fools is a single player action game. It was developed by Absolutist Ltd. and was released on July 10, 2015. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"City of Fools" is a humorous adventure game where you play as an investigative journalist in the remote city of Tundel. You're on the trail of a UFO visit, but soon realize that the strange happenings in the town are far more complex. To uncover the truth, you'll need to explore, communicate with eccentric characters, and find creative ways to earn money, from gambling to stealing. The full adventure can be unlocked after trying the free version.

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65%
Audience ScoreBased on 17 reviews
humor4 positive mentions
replayability2 negative mentions
  • The game features a quirky art style and a lot of humor, making it entertaining and fun.
  • It offers a long gameplay experience with numerous tasks and puzzles, providing good value for time spent.
  • The map system is helpful for navigation, allowing players to flag locations and find their way around the city.
  • The game can be hard to navigate, leading to frustration and confusion for players.
  • The story is thin and lacks a satisfying conclusion, which may leave players feeling unsatisfied.
  • Many tasks feel monotonous and the gameplay can become repetitive, with a focus on fetch quests.
  • story
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story is criticized for being thin and lacking a satisfying conclusion, seemingly designed to set up a sequel. Players take on the role of a journalist seeking to interview the mayor, but the plot is overshadowed by numerous side quests and puzzles, which can divert attention from the main narrative. While the gameplay is engaging, the overall storyline feels underdeveloped and frustratingly incomplete.

    • “The plot is very simple: you're a journalist and you want to interview the mayor, but you find he's on his private island when you arrive in town.”
    • “Story: your newspaper editor has sent you to Tundel to interview the mayor about a possible UFO cover-up.”
    • “Although the plot isn't that detailed, the gameplay and puzzles were a lot of fun, and much more intuitive than some games.”
    • “The story is ridiculous and basically has no ending (on purpose to open the gates for a sequel probably), which is frustrating and unsatisfying.”
    • “The graphics are unusual, the story is thin, and you'll need a piece of paper and a pen.”
    • “Depending on the gamer's play style or interest, about 80% of this game is not in the direct storyline.”
  • humor
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is praised for its abundant humor, featuring both subtle and overt comedic elements that resonate well with players, particularly those who appreciate irreverent and absurd humor. Many users found it to be a fun and entertaining point-and-click experience that effectively combines laughter with engaging gameplay.

    • “A lot of humor, a lot of fun.”
    • “Fun point and click with quite a few parts that made me laugh!”
    • “The game has various kinds of subtle and not so subtle humor that appeal to me, and that extends to the impeccable sound effects.”
  • gameplay
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is characterized as a fun and intuitive point-and-click experience, featuring unusual puzzles and hidden object scenes within an open-world format. While some elements require purchasing items from shops, many of these are not essential for progressing in the game, allowing players to explore at their own pace.

    • “Although the plot isn't that detailed, the gameplay and puzzles were a lot of fun, and much more intuitive than some games. While I like having to think about things, I don't like having to twist my brain into a pretzel to make the logic work.”
    • “Gameplay is definitely point and click with unusual puzzles and odd hidden object scenes in an open, do-as-you-please world.”
    • “Three achievements are obtained through gameplay, while the other three require buying all the stock out of the shops, which requires a lot of money. Most of the items in the shops are not required or needed for direct gameplay.”
    • “Gameplay is definitely point and click with unusual puzzles and odd hidden object scenes in an open, do as you please world.”
    • “Three achievements are obtained through gameplay, while the other three require buying all the stock out of the shops, which demands a lot of money. Most of the items in the shops are not necessary for direct gameplay.”
    • “Three achievements are obtained through gameplay, while the other three require buying all the stock out of the shops, which demands a lot of money. Most of the items in the shops are not necessary for direct gameplay.”
  • graphics
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's graphics feature a quirky and unusual art style that some players adore, despite its low resolution of 1024x768. While the visuals may seem simplistic, they complement the game's humor and overall experience.

    • “Love, love, love the quirky art style.”
    • “The graphics are unusual, but they complement the game's unique charm.”
    • “The graphics may not look like much at first glance, but the game has various kinds of subtle and not-so-subtle humor that appeal to me, and that extends to the impeccable sound effects.”
    • “The graphics are unusual, the story is thin, and you'll need a piece of paper and a pen.”
    • “The graphics may not look like much (it runs at 1024x768 windowed and 1366x768 fullscreen with black sidebars), but the game has various kinds of subtle and not so subtle humor that appeal to me, and that extends to the impeccable sound effects.”
  • replayability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game has limited replayability, though some players may find value in revisiting it to explore content they missed during their initial playthrough.

    • “No replayability.”
    • “This adds some replayability if you choose to bulldoze through the first time and want to go back and see the rest of the game later.”
  • monetization
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game features mobile versions that begin as free-to-play but require a purchase for the full experience, along with additional monetization for in-game currency. In contrast, the Steam version is entirely free of monetization, providing a complete experience without extra costs.

    • “There are mobile versions of this game, but while they start out free, you have to purchase the full game, and there's additional monetization to get in-game cash; the Steam version has no monetization, and none is needed.”
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City of Fools is a action game.

City of Fools is available on PC, Mac OS, Phone, iPad and others.

City of Fools was released on July 10, 2015.

City of Fools was developed by Absolutist Ltd..

City of Fools has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its humor but disliked it for its story.

City of Fools is a single player game.

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