Corto Maltese: Secrets of Venice

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Corto Maltese: Secrets of Venice is a single player action game with a mystery theme. It was developed by Kids up hill and was released on December 4, 2014. It received negative reviews from players.

Let's set off in the footsteps of Corto Maltese! Along Venice's canals and narrow alleys, fight against a poison that ravages you, avoid bullets and explosions, face the unknown, and eventually open the doors of knowledge. This video game unravels a thrilling quest based on point and click riddle-driven gameplay within the worlds of Corto Maltese, the main character created by Hugo Pratt, the gen…

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Audience ScoreBased on 16 reviews

gameplay3 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game has a truly exceptional world-building with a blend of occult history, political thriller elements, and a rich Venice setting.
Puzzles are creative and some require real-world research, providing a unique detective-like experience.
Fans of the Corto Maltese comic series will appreciate the game's atmosphere, cultural references, and story elements.

The game suffers from many frustrating bugs and broken puzzles that can prevent progress and force restarts.
Puzzle instructions are often cryptic, confusing, or poorly designed, making many puzzles rely on guesswork or external walkthroughs.
The English translation and user interface are awkward and unpolished, with repetitive mini-games, unstable engine issues, and poor quality control.

story
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is generally considered unengaging and clunky, with a weak plot that feels forced to drive gameplay. While the integration of puzzles and story elements is creative, the narrative itself can feel tedious and disconnected, leading some to suggest watching a playthrough instead of playing to better experience the story.
- “Many of the puzzles are genuinely fun, even if they seem a bit ridiculous in the context of the story.”
- “It's a neat way to bridge the story and gameplay elements.”
- “Conclusion: watching a Let's Play would probably be a superior experience since it would allow you to fast forward the tedious bits and just focus on the story.”
- “The aim of the game is to quest by yourself, outside the game (internet), to answer the riddles that the game offers to you.”
- “As you solve puzzles, some magazines in your main user interface will get entries added to it, kind of like a clunky quest journal.”
gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
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Gameplay receives mixed feedback, with some appreciating the innovative compass mechanic that links story and gameplay, while others criticize a lack of cohesion and find the puzzle design banal or frustrating, resulting in an overall unenjoyable experience.
- “I like how the compass mechanic works, in general.”
- “It's a neat way to bridge the story and gameplay elements.”
- “The premise and gameplay have so much appeal to me.”
- “Did not like the lack of cohesion between the magazine and the mechanical puzzles.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is generally praised for being well-crafted and immersive, appealing especially to fans of Corto Maltese and Venice, while also engaging players with thoughtful puzzles that enhance the detective experience.
- “Well-written, great atmosphere and puzzles that actually make you think, some of which require study outside of the game which is a nice touch and makes you feel a bit like a real detective.”
- “Game's atmosphere is nice and, if you are a lover of Corto Maltese comics, it seems appealing enough.”
- “All of this is a shame, as the game atmosphere is quite good even if you are not a Venice lover or familiar with Hugo Pratt.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics feature a cool aesthetic but suffer from poor design choices. While the departure from the original comic's art style in present-day sequences is noted, it doesn't heavily impact those unfamiliar with the source material.
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Grinding in the game is considered tedious and time-consuming, making it more enjoyable to watch a playthrough rather than actively engage in the repetitive tasks. Skipping these sections can help maintain focus on the story.

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Corto Maltese: Secrets of Venice is a action game with mystery theme.

Corto Maltese: Secrets of Venice is available on PC, Mac OS and Windows.

Corto Maltese: Secrets of Venice was released on December 4, 2014.

Corto Maltese: Secrets of Venice was developed by Kids up hill.

Corto Maltese: Secrets of Venice has received negative reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its story.

Corto Maltese: Secrets of Venice is a single player game.

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