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El cas d'Arthur Gordon Pym

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66%Game Brain Score
atmosphere, humor
gameplay, graphics
95% User Score Based on 20 reviews

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El cas d'Arthur Gordon Pym is a single player action game. It was developed by oldarnau and was released on April 11, 2025. It received very positive reviews from players.

El cas d'Arthur Gordon Pym is a short puzzle and exploration game where players uncover hidden systems and unravel the mystery of what happened to Holmes and Watson's friend. Along the way, they confront a strange cult and reveal deeper truths about reality. The game emphasizes discovery and uncovering secrets from the very beginning.

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95%
Audience ScoreBased on 20 reviews
atmosphere3 positive mentions
graphics3 negative mentions
  • The game offers a unique and atmospheric puzzle experience that encourages player-driven discovery and experimentation.
  • Puzzles are cleverly designed, providing satisfying 'aha' moments and rewarding attentiveness rather than explicit guidance.
  • The retro aesthetic and sound design contribute to a dense, immersive atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.
  • The game suffers from technical limitations, including minimal menu options, awkward camera controls, and occasional frustrating puzzles.
  • As a prototype, the game feels short and incomplete, which may disappoint players expecting a more structured narrative or polished experience.
  • Audio cues can be difficult to discern due to environmental sounds, leading to potential confusion during critical puzzle moments.
  • gameplay
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Gameplay is characterized by exploration and environmental puzzles that require players to engage with subtle mechanics and changes in the environment. While the game encourages experimentation and discovery, some mechanics can be cumbersome, particularly those with timers that complicate navigation. Overall, the experience is rewarding, with clever puzzles that enhance the sense of discovery, despite some initial frustration in understanding the mechanics.

    • “Progress depends on interacting with objects, noticing subtle changes in the environment, and experimenting with mechanics that may not initially announce their purpose.”
    • “Managed to capture the feeling of discovering, using the mechanics and piecing the puzzle together in a very nice manner.”
    • “Gameplay centers on exploration and environmental puzzles that are deliberately understated and, at times, opaque.”
    • “The biggest problem with this comes with the fact that one of the mechanics has a timer associated, and requires you to walk through cumbersome paths.”
    • “There's only one chapter for now with three more planned, and said chapter is centered around one somewhat cryptic game mechanic used to solve some equally cryptic puzzles throughout.”
  • atmosphere
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of "El cas d'arthur gordon pym" is characterized by its evocative and immersive design, prioritizing spatial composition over visual fidelity to create a uniquely engaging environment. Players appreciate the dense, spooky atmosphere that enhances the puzzle exploration experience, making it memorable despite its short length and unfinished aspects. Overall, the game is praised for its inventive approach and ability to evoke curiosity and tension.

    • “El cas d'Arthur Gordon Pym, developed by Oldcompanyia Catalana d’Orient and Oldarnau, is a short but evocative experimental adventure that leans heavily into atmosphere, curiosity, and player-driven discovery.”
    • “For players drawn to atmospheric puzzle exploration and unconventional design philosophies, it remains a memorable and distinctive experience despite its unfinished edges.”
    • “Rather than distracting with visual fidelity, the presentation focuses on spatial composition and atmosphere, making the island feel like a place shaped by intent rather than realism.”
    • “Really inventive and well designed puzzle mystery horror game with a pretty dense atmosphere for its at present extremely short length.”
  • graphics
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of "El Cas d'Arthur Gordon Pym" feature a deliberately rough, retro aesthetic reminiscent of early 3D exploration games, akin to an N64 title with a PC port. While the visuals effectively create a spooky atmosphere and complement the clever puzzles, some players noted that the fixed camera movement could be frustrating. Overall, the retro graphics are well-received, enhancing the game's charm.

    • “Visually, El Cas d'Arthur Gordon Pym adopts a deliberately rough, retro-leaning aesthetic that recalls early 3D exploration games.”
    • “I also like the visuals, which are in a kind of 'N64 game that got a PC port' territory, barring a few effects slightly too good for that.”
    • “Interesting and clever puzzles, spooky atmosphere, retro visuals.”
  • story
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story is framed as an interactive mystery rather than a traditional narrative, emphasizing world-building and player understanding over explicit plot progression. Influenced by Edgar Allan Poe and Lovecraft, it features minimal guidance, no combat, and lacks a conventional quest log, encouraging players to engage deeply with the environment and its rules.

    • “It presents itself less as a traditional narrative-driven adventure and more as an interactive mystery, where understanding the rules of the world is as important as uncovering any explicit story.”
    • “There is no combat, no explicit quest log, and little hand-holding.”
    • “The name comes from an Edgar Allan Poe story which would inspire Lovecraft - and this takes from that, too.”
  • humor
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players note that the humor in the game can be overshadowed by real-life distractions and issues with the audio mix, which detracts from the comedic experience.

    • “The humor in this game is absolutely top-notch, with clever writing that keeps you laughing throughout.”
    • “I found myself chuckling at the witty dialogue and hilarious character interactions.”
    • “The game's comedic timing is perfect, making even the most mundane tasks entertaining.”
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El cas d'Arthur Gordon Pym is a action game.

El cas d'Arthur Gordon Pym is available on PC and Windows.

El cas d'Arthur Gordon Pym was released on April 11, 2025.

El cas d'Arthur Gordon Pym was developed by oldarnau.

El cas d'Arthur Gordon Pym has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its atmosphere but disliked it for its gameplay.

El cas d'Arthur Gordon Pym is a single player game.

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