Falcon City
- June 4, 2020
- Likely Games
In "Falcon City" , play as detective Kurt Tracker, a rabbit with a sharp mind and wit, attempting to solve a kidnapping case in a gritty urban jungle. Explore, gather clues, and interact with various characters to shape the story and uncover the truth. The game offers a unique noir experience filled with humor, intrigue, and dramatic flair.
Reviews
- The game features a charming art style and humorous writing, reminiscent of classic point-and-click adventures.
- Multiple endings and replayability add depth, encouraging players to explore different choices and outcomes.
- The puzzles are engaging and well-designed, providing a satisfying challenge without being overly difficult.
- The game is quite short, typically taking around 2 hours to complete, leaving players wanting more content.
- Voice acting quality is inconsistent, with some performances feeling amateurish and not matching the subtitles.
- Certain puzzles can be frustratingly linear, requiring specific actions in a set order, which can detract from the overall experience.
- humor16 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is generally well-received, featuring witty dialogue, amusing character interactions, and clever pop culture references that enhance the experience. Players appreciate the tongue-in-cheek style and the intentional use of stereotypical characters, which adds to the comedic charm. Overall, the game is described as a funny and enjoyable point-and-click adventure that successfully captures the essence of classic titles from the 80s and 90s.
“It was a really funny game!”
“The characters are intentionally stereotypical, or, more like, the parodies of those stereotypes, which kinda makes them genuinely funny.”
“Normally I don't play a lot of point-and-click games, but Falcon City somehow got me with its unique atmosphere and quite original tongue-in-cheek humor.”
- graphics15 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics have received a positive reception, with many players praising the unique art style, particularly its noir and paint-like aesthetics, as well as its charming, cartoonish visuals. While some noted that character designs could be rough, the overall artistic direction and surreal elements were highlighted as standout features that enhance the game's appeal.
“I absolutely loved the graphics and the voice acting is quite good.”
“The best part of the game is the unique art style.”
“Graphics settings are available outside the game via the adventure game studio setup menu, the rest in-game (separate volumes, brightness, mouse sensitivity, languages).”
“The art style does not try to be polished, but does it in a charming and enjoyable way.”
“If you like the art style and the genre, it is well worth your time - although it has a few annoying little niggles.”
- story15 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The story follows a detective rabbit on a quest to rescue a kidnapped daisy, featuring various crime tropes and multiple endings based on player choices. While some players found the narrative engaging and enjoyed the character design and humor, others felt the story was shorter and simpler than expected, with mixed opinions on the overall value of the experience. The game offers replayability through different endings and achievements, appealing to those who enjoy exploring various outcomes.
“The story revolves around a detective rabbit who is on the hunt for the kidnapped Daisy.”
“The puzzles and the story are well thought out, and sometimes there are more than a single way to solve them, leading to at least half a dozen different endings depending on your actions and choices; so if you get through it once, don't hesitate to replay and try to do things differently.”
“I love story-rich games, where I can discover every little detail on the maps, and the ending depends on my social interactions with the characters.”
“But the story and especially the ending makes the purchase not worth it.”
“The puzzles and the story are a bit too simplistic for my taste, and the game is a bit short - although apparently there are multiple endings and I did not get the best one on my first playthrough.”
“The story is quite shorter than I expected but I really enjoyed playing.”
- atmosphere12 mentions
- 58 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its captivating noir parody style, enhanced by well-crafted music, detailed character design, and witty humor. Reviewers highlight the game's ability to create a tangible noir ambiance, complemented by self-aware dialogue and engaging voice acting. Overall, the atmosphere is described as a standout feature that elevates the experience, making it appealing even to those who typically do not favor point-and-click games.
“It has a super enjoyable noir parody atmosphere, with the right amount of 4th wall breaking and sarcasm.”
“Normally I don't play a lot of point-and-click games, but Falcon City somehow got me with its unique atmosphere and quite original tongue-in-cheek humor.”
“The noir atmosphere is tangible, with every characteristic of the genre, and just the right amount of self-irony.”
“Love the voice acting and the atmosphere.”
“Do you like the style and atmosphere of S.T.A.L.K.E.R.?”
- replayability6 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game offers high replayability due to its multiple subplots, choices, and endings, encouraging players to revisit it to uncover different outcomes and achievements. While the main playthrough lasts about two hours, the potential for varied experiences enhances its overall value.
“Takes about 2 hours to finish, but there's a good amount of replayability thanks to the choices you can make.”
“Replayability is a big plus; there are subplots and solutions you might not even notice on the first go, so watch out and learn from your previous mistakes the second time.”
“Takes about 2 hours to finish, but there's some amount of replayability thanks to the choices you can make.”
“There is some replay value in it for achievements, different endings, and getting the full story.”
- music6 mentions
- 83 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised for its ability to enhance the atmosphere, with varied compositions that fit each scene perfectly. Reviewers appreciate the minimalistic noir style and the enthusiastic voice acting, noting that both elements contribute significantly to the overall enjoyment of the game. Overall, the music and sound design are considered standout features that complement the quirky characters and engaging gameplay.
“I liked the music and the character design, and it has a good atmosphere too.”
“I would recommend Falcon City to anyone who likes point-and-click adventure games, and who's willing to spend their time and money on trying out a small indie one, which is neither too long nor too ambitious, but in its category has superb qualities; from the cartoony but detailed background art and animation to the witty and self-aware humor and unforgettable characters, whose voices are pretty well done by a mostly amateur cast - not to mention the music, which changes for each and every place and scene, and sets the atmosphere perfectly.”
“Sounds: the minimalistic noir music is spot on and the voice acting is enthusiastic as well.”
“The music in this game is repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged during longer play sessions.”
“I found the soundtrack to be quite bland and forgettable, which detracted from the overall experience.”
“While the game has some good elements, the music feels out of place and doesn't enhance the atmosphere as it should.”
- character development4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviews highlight strong character design and a captivating atmosphere, with particular praise for the integration of animals into the story. While the character development itself isn't explicitly discussed, the overall aesthetic and retro feel contribute positively to the game's appeal.
“I just love the character design, and the way the animals are integrated into the story.”
“The character design is really cool.”
“If you like the character design and the retro feel from the trailer, give it a go.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by straightforward mechanics, engaging conversations, and an enjoyable storyline, though it is relatively short at around two hours and has some minor bugs that can affect the experience.
“The game mechanics are pretty straightforward and easy, the conversations are colorful, and the storyline is enjoyable.”
“As a downside, it is rather short (~2 hours), and there are some minor bugs that might interfere with your gameplay.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users report issues with the stability of the steam overlay, noting that while it can be accessed, the in-game cursor remains active, preventing any interaction with the overlay.
“The Steam overlay is buggy; you can bring it up, but the cursor stays in-game, making interaction with the overlay impossible.”