The Antidote

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The Antidote is a single player action game. It was developed by Innovative Underdogs and was released on February 22, 2019. It received neutral reviews from players.

The Antidote is a classic point-and-click adventure. What was supposed to be the end of a normal week at the office, turned out to be the beginning of a strange adventure. As Roger is ready to get in his car, he gets knocked unconscious on the back of his head.

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Audience ScoreBased on 10 reviews

humor4 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game features a unique and surprising story that keeps players engaged, with plenty of humor and inside jokes.
The puzzles are challenging and creative, appealing to fans of the point-and-click genre.
The atmospheric graphics and music contribute to a surreal and immersive experience.

The plot is often incoherent, with weak character development and nonsensical puzzle solutions that can lead to frustration.
Gameplay suffers from poor item visibility and unintuitive mechanics, making it difficult to progress without a guide.
The lack of voice acting and some clunky dialogue detracts from the overall experience.

story
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is polarizing, with some players appreciating its originality and humor, while others criticize it for being weak, nonsensical, and lacking emotional depth. While the surreal and absurd elements engage some players, others find the plot flat and the characters uninteresting. Overall, the narrative is described as a mix of quirky humor and oddity, with a few unexpected twists that can either enhance or detract from the experience.
- “Thumbs up for an original and surprising story!”
- “The story also got to me with a very nice plot twist in the end!”
- “With all this surrealism around, the creators still somehow manage to tell a coherent story, with its own characteristics and sudden plot twists in the spirit of M. Night Shyamalan.”
- “Didn't make sense, the plot was weak and characters were robotic and full of dad jokes.”
- “I played for several hours but everything that appears flat, boring, non-emotional, is not comic or adventurous; it is not a pretty deep storyline and there are no characters to talk to. The game only sends me to various locations just to examine and collect items to use, and that's it.”
- “The story makes just makes no sense.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in this game have received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the nostalgic, old-school photographic style that adds a unique absurdity to the experience. However, others criticize the outdated visuals for being unclear and hindering gameplay, making it difficult to interact with items effectively. Overall, while the graphics may appeal to fans of classic aesthetics, they are seen as a drawback by those seeking a more modern and functional design.
- “Photographic graphics in the spirit of the old school quests. I was very pleased; it gives the events additional shades of absurdity.”
- “I usually like point-and-click games, but I found this graphic adventure disappointing for several reasons.”
- “The graphics here appear old and obsolete. I also like old-style games with classic 2D graphics, but this game has very bad gameplay.”
- “Such old-fashioned graphics do not contribute to a clear vision of each item, so some of them are simply impossible to find, and the whole experience begins to drag.”
gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is primarily a point-and-click adventure that appeals to fans of challenging puzzles, but it suffers from poorly designed mechanics that often lack logical connections, leading to frustrating and random interactions. While the visual style may be appreciated by some, the overall execution of gameplay is considered subpar.
- “Overall, I'd recommend this game to anyone who likes hard puzzles and point-and-click mechanics.”
- “Gameplay doesn't bear much explanation: it is a point-and-click adventure, nonetheless.”
- “I don't care so much about graphics, which here appear old and obsolete. I also like old-style games with classic 2D graphics, but this game has very bad gameplay.”
- “The solution has no connection to any other mechanic in the game, and it's not even hinted at unless you act in a completely random and pointless fashion.”
- “While I dig the visual style, apparently I wasn't missing this approach to gameplay.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while the main menu's song is praised for its quality, many feel it is too good for the overall experience. However, the ambient soundtrack effectively enhances the surreal environments, contributing to the game's mysterious atmosphere. Additionally, a humorous reference to a Skeelo song adds a lighthearted touch to the dialogue.
- “The environments are one of the major upsides to this game; they’re very surreal looking, which helps lend an air of mystery to the game, accentuated by the ambient soundtrack.”
- “Atmospheric music.”
- “References a Skee-Lo song in a dialogue joke (always a plus).”
- “The music is atmospheric, but it often feels repetitive and lacks variety.”
- “While the environments are surreal and lend an air of mystery, the ambient soundtrack does not enhance the experience as much as it could.”
- “The game references a Skee-Lo song in a dialogue joke, which is a nice touch, but overall the music fails to leave a lasting impression.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is described as inconsistent, with some finding it goofy rather than charming, reminiscent of older Sierra games. While there are moments of funny dialogue with objects that reflect a contemporary, self-aware style, the overall execution lacks polish and could benefit from better script refinement.
- “Funny dialogue when talking to random items/objects.”
- “Not in the same vein as Space Quest, but in a contemporary, self-aware sort of style that wants to be funny but doesn't want to look like it's trying too hard.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is captivating, featuring atmospheric music and a surreal, fever dream quality that keeps players engaged with its bizarre and intriguing elements.
- “The atmosphere is interesting enough to make you keep playing this game.”
- “The atmospheric music enhances the overall experience.”
- “It's a point-and-click adventure set in a fever dream atmosphere, where the most insane things happen.”
- “Point-and-click adventure in the atmosphere of a fever dream, where the most insane things happen.”
- “The game fails to create a cohesive atmosphere, leaving players feeling disconnected from the world.”
- “Despite its intriguing premise, the atmosphere feels flat and uninspired, lacking the depth needed to engage players.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game has been reported as buggy, indicating significant stability issues that may affect the overall gameplay experience.
- “The game is incredibly buggy.”
- “I encountered numerous bugs that severely affected my gameplay experience.”
- “The stability issues made it nearly unplayable at times.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the emotional aspect of the game lacking, describing it as flat and boring, with a shallow storyline and no engaging characters. The gameplay focuses primarily on item collection and exploration, which detracts from any potential emotional depth.