Fenimore Fillmore: 3 Skulls of the Toltecs
- March 14, 2019
- Casual Brothers Ltd.
- 5h median play time
Get on SteamFenimore Fillmore: 3 Skulls of the Toltecs is a humorous point-and-click adventure game set in the Old West. Players take on the role of Fenimore, who must return three sacred skulls to the Toltec tribe to prevent a war. The game features challenging puzzles, witty dialogue, and a colorful cast of characters. Help Fenimore navigate various scenarios, interact with other characters, and solve intricate puzzles to uncover the mystery behind the skulls and save the day.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Nostalgic experience for players who enjoyed it in their childhood, providing a few hours of good fun.
- The game features wacky characters and a humorous plot, reminiscent of classic point-and-click adventures.
- Puzzles are challenging yet logical, appealing to both old-school gamers and newcomers to the genre.
- The remaster lacks modern gameplay features, such as a save option and a more intuitive interface, making it frustrating at times.
- There are several bugs and technical issues, including slow character movement and dialogue problems that can hinder progress.
- Some content includes outdated stereotypes and the voice acting is considered subpar, detracting from the overall experience.
- humor8 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features a humorous 2D cartoon style set in the old west, reminiscent of classic LucasArts titles, with a funny antihero character similar to Guybrush Threepwood. Players appreciate the comedic elements and engaging gameplay, highlighting it as a nostalgic favorite in the point-and-click genre. Overall, the humor is a standout aspect that contributes to the game's charm and enjoyment.
“The game is a humorous 2D cartoon-like adventure set in the old west era. This is the only game in the Fenimore Fillmore series in 2D, as the sequels have a different 3D style.”
“It's in a similar style to some classic LucasArts games with point-and-click mouse controls, verbs, and item inventory. Fenimore Fillmore is the funny antihero, much like Guybrush Threepwood.”
“I love 2D games, and I also enjoy this kind of game. Fenimore makes me happy; everything he does is so funny!”
- graphics8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game were considered impressive for its time, and the re-release has further enhanced them using original art assets. Players can choose to experience classic graphics, though some elements, like fonts, have been updated, while the new graphics are praised for their quality. Overall, the visual presentation strikes a balance between nostalgia and modern aesthetics.
“The graphics were glorious SVGA at the time of release, and they have still been improved in the re-release as the developers have access to the original art.”
“You can play with the classic graphics, but not all the classic graphics are there. For example, the fonts and some other elements seem to be new, but the new graphics are really well made.”
“The graphics were glorious SVGA at the time of release, and they have still been improved in the re-release as the developers have access to the original art.”
“The graphics were glorious SVGA at the time of release, and it has still been improved in the re-release as the developers have access to the original art.”
“You can play with the classic graphics, but not all the classic graphics are there. For example, the fonts and other elements seem to be new, but the new graphics are really well made.”
“The graphics were glorious SVGA at the time of release, and it has still been improved in the re-release as the developers have access to the original art.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Gameplay is generally solid, featuring logical yet challenging puzzles and a lengthy experience that encourages exploration. However, players have noted frustrating technical issues, such as character movement that feels unnecessarily prolonged, and a lack of modern gameplay interfaces, which can detract from the overall experience. Despite these drawbacks, the game remains enjoyable, though it could benefit from improvements.
“The gameplay is long without the walkthrough, and the puzzles are mostly logical but relatively hard, as there is access to many locations at the same time soon after the start, so players can get lost sometimes.”
“The gameplay is long without the walkthrough, and puzzles are mostly logical but relatively hard, as there is access to many locations at the same time soon after the start, so players can get lost sometimes.”
“There are also some serious issues regarding gameplay.”
“Only complaint is the presence of a few technical failures here and there and the lack of some more modern gameplay interfaces. For example, in some points when you click to talk or interact with another character/item, Fenimore starts a long walk making a long circle to reach him/it, while he could have shortened the path. The script of the game forces him to do so, which slows down the gameplay and is a bit frustrating.”
- music4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, but players note that there is a limited selection, suggesting it could be improved. Additionally, the audio mixing combines music, sound effects, and voiceovers into a single track, leading some users to lower their volume for a better experience.
“I had to turn my volume down to 50% because the music, effects, and voices are all mixed into one audio track.”
- story3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The story has been criticized for its predictable and underwhelming ending, which many reviewers feel aligns too closely with traditional wild west tropes, resulting in a lack of originality and impact.
“The ending was meh... what I would expect from a traditional Wild West story.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features solid performance and decent visuals, with controls that function well and satisfactory voice acting. However, it is primarily recommended for dedicated point-and-click fans.
