Jennifer Wilde: Unlikely Revolutionaries
- October 18, 2022
- Outsider Games
- 3h median play time
Get on SteamIn 1921, young French artist Jennifer Chevalier becomes embroiled in death, espionage and revolution, assisted by the ghost of Oscar Wilde. A hand-drawn Point & Click adventure with a unique comic book inventory design.
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Reviews
- The game features beautiful black and white comic book style artwork that immerses players in its 1920s European setting.
- The story is engaging, combining elements of mystery, intrigue, and the unique collaboration between Jennifer and the ghost of Oscar Wilde.
- The gameplay introduces interesting mechanics, such as using Jennifer's sketches to solve puzzles and gather clues, which adds a creative twist to the point-and-click genre.
- The game is quite short, lasting around three hours, which may leave players wanting more content and depth.
- Gameplay can feel limited and linear, with some puzzles relying on guesswork and lacking intuitive design, leading to frustration.
- The absence of voice acting and the slow scene transitions detract from the overall experience, making it feel more like an interactive story than a fully fleshed-out game.
- story19 mentions
- 37 % positive mentions
- 47 % neutral mentions
- 16 % negative mentions
The story is praised for its engaging settings, intriguing mystery, and rich world-building, drawing players into a narrative filled with murder and conspiracy. While the artwork and pacing are well-received, some reviewers note that the story feels condensed and could benefit from deeper character development, particularly for the Irish characters. Overall, it is described as an enjoyable interactive experience, albeit more akin to an introductory chapter of a larger narrative rather than a fully fleshed-out standalone tale.
“The beautiful black and white comic book style artwork pulls you into this game, a cool mystery story filled with murder, conspiracy, and intrigue keeps you playing, and the gameplay, although there's not much of it, keeps you entertained while trying to figure everything out and reach the conclusion.”
“The story will take you from Paris to London and finally to the great library of Trinity College in Dublin; you'll spend a lot of time talking to living humans as well as ghosts, piecing everything together so you can figure out what the next course of action should be.”
“However, each of those hours was spent thoroughly enjoying the game from its brilliant art style and UI, to the well-crafted story and game mechanics.”
“Not much of a game really, more like an interactive storybook.”
“The story is very condensed, but could use some more fleshing out, especially to properly introduce the Irish characters.”
“For all that it is a rather slim offering that feels more like the opening chapter of an episodic series than a standalone game, it's an enjoyable experience with some loose threads that don't resolve.”
- graphics14 mentions
- 64 % positive mentions
- 21 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their beautiful black and white comic book art style, which captivates players and enhances the storytelling experience. Reviewers highlight the attention to detail and unique visual presentation, although some note that the graphics are mostly static. Overall, the artwork is considered a standout feature that complements the game's intriguing narrative.
“The beautiful black and white comic book style artwork pulls you into this game, a cool mystery story filled with murder, conspiracy, and intrigue keeps you playing, and the gameplay, although there's not much of it, keeps you entertained while trying to figure everything out and reach the conclusion.”
“The art style is breathtaking - clearly showcasing the passion and attention to detail that the team had when crafting this game.”
“Jennifer Wilde: Unlikely Revolutionaries is eye candy, but it offers more than beautiful visuals!”
“Black and white graphics?”
“Jennifer Wilde: Unlikely Revolutionaries shares a similar comic book art style with Wailing Heights, but the obvious difference is that the graphics during gameplay and in the cutscenes are in black and white, staying faithful to the origin of the game.”
- gameplay13 mentions
- 23 % positive mentions
- 54 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The gameplay in "Jennifer Wilde: Unlikely Revolutionaries" is characterized by a limited point-and-click mechanic that primarily involves dialogue and evidence gathering, which some players find unremarkable and occasionally awkward. While the gameplay may not stand out, it is complemented by an engaging mystery narrative and a unique journal mechanic that enhances the experience, making it enjoyable despite its shortcomings. The game's striking black and white comic book art style further enriches the overall atmosphere, keeping players invested in the story.
“The general gameplay loop consists of talking with other characters and gathering evidence to paint a better picture of the incident that occurred - whether it be finding an item, completing a puzzle, or solving a murder case.”
“For about four hours, I was smitten by the plot and its interesting gameplay.”
“However, each of those hours was spent thoroughly enjoying the game from its brilliant art style and UI, to the well-crafted story and game mechanics.”
“The actual gameplay is rather weak for a point-and-click, but it's sufficient.”
“However, the gameplay is very limited.”
“Gameplay-wise it’s unremarkable; some of the puzzles are awkward, like one of the opening puzzles where you just sic the cops on some random person just so you can go to lunch, and the controls are a bit weird in that to switch between Oscar and Jennifer you have to click and hold on them.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, with users noting its elegant character design and beautifully detailed backgrounds that enhance the overall immersive experience typical of atmospheric point-and-click adventure games.
“If you like atmospheric point-and-click adventure games, you’ll like this one.”
“The characters are elegantly designed, and the backgrounds look beautiful, detailed, and atmospheric.”
- music1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised, with users highlighting its amazing soundtrack that complements the artwork and story effectively.
“The artwork, the soundtrack, and the story are amazing.”
“The music perfectly complements the gameplay, enhancing the overall experience.”
“Each track is beautifully composed, making every moment in the game feel epic.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, especially when they feel stuck and are forced to repeat tasks in an effort to progress.
“When you're stuck and trying things, this gets very tedious.”
“The grinding feels endless and often pointless, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“I find myself repeating the same tasks over and over, which quickly becomes boring.”
