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THE BRiLLiANT COUP

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51%Game Brain Score
humor
story, graphics
83% User Score Based on 12 reviews

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THE BRiLLiANT COUP is a single player action game. It was developed by Markus Creative and was released on February 11, 2025. It received positive reviews from players.

A crime comedy that shines with hours of fun, unforeseen twists, dozens of puzzles, black humor and witty dialogues with quirky characters in the wonderful world of the 80s. England 1987 in a big city. Unemployed Matt desperately needs money. So far, he has been virtuous and never run afoul of the law. But suddenly his petty criminal fatherly friend “Uncle“ Briggs offers him a promising job. …

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83%
Audience ScoreBased on 12 reviews
humor5 positive mentions
graphics3 negative mentions
  • The game features a nostalgic old-school adventure style with well-done pixel art and a fun heist story.
  • Many players enjoyed the humor and quirky dialogue, finding it reminiscent of classic adventure games.
  • The puzzles are complex and varied, providing a satisfying challenge for players who enjoy problem-solving.
  • The game suffers from numerous interface issues, including a cumbersome inventory system and lack of keyboard support for verb commands.
  • Many puzzles are poorly designed or feel artificially difficult, leading to frustration rather than enjoyment.
  • The absence of voiceovers and audio effects, along with some bugs, detracts from the overall experience and immersion.
  • story
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story, set in England in 1987, follows a broke protagonist struggling to pay rent, which drives the engaging and original plot filled with interesting twists and humorous situations. Players appreciate the heist elements and the stealth aspects reminiscent of classic games, though some feel that adventure games of the past were executed better.

    • “The plot is incredible, keeping you engaged and wanting to know what happens next.”
    • “The story is really original and has some interesting twists and funny situations.”
    • “The game is set in England in 1987, with the main plot revolving around the protagonist being broke and unable to afford his apartment rent; it's the whole motivation for what is about to be the main plot.”
    • “In terms of story, it's more like operation stealth, with some parts reminiscent of that game.”
    • “Sometimes I wonder why adventure games were actually already done better in the 90s.”
  • humor
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is a mixed bag; while some dialogue is well-written and genuinely funny, other parts fall flat and feel poorly crafted. Overall, the characters and original story contribute to a moderately successful comedic experience, with moments that can elicit smiles despite inconsistencies in the dialogue quality.

    • “Also genuinely funny at times.”
    • “The dialogues are well-written, and the humor is moderately successful.”
    • “The characters are funny; the dialogues aren't always 'brilliant' but often make you smile.”
  • graphics
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with some praising the character and background visuals as well-executed, while others criticize the overall aesthetic as overly simplistic compared to other indie titles in the genre. Longtime players of graphic adventures feel that the visuals do not measure up to the standards set by games from the 90s.

    • “The character and background graphics are well done.”
    • “While I generally love pixel art, this game's visuals are overly simplistic - most other indie games in the genre look better while costing less or the same.”
    • “The game resembles Zak in many ways, both in the character graphics, backgrounds, and settings.”
    • “Sometimes I wonder why adventure games were actually already done better in the 90s.”
  • stability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, players report a generally stable experience with minimal bugs, though some note occasional issues with puzzle solutions requiring random experimentation and instances of missed items. However, there are complaints about a buggy user interface that can mislabel or drop object labels.

    • “I had a smooth, bug-free playing experience.”
    • “The game runs flawlessly with no crashes or major issues.”
    • “I appreciate the stability; it allows me to focus on the gameplay without interruptions.”
    • “The UI is buggy and often drops the labels of objects or mislabels them.”
    • “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
    • “I experienced constant lag and frame drops, which severely affected my gameplay.”
  • music
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is well-produced and captures an old-school vibe, effectively bringing the late-80s British streets to life with its funky tunes. However, some players find it too repetitive, leading them to turn it off.

    • “The game is decidedly old-school in its approach, and still has a few rough edges left to smooth, but it’s sure to steal your heart with its funky music and loads of subtle animations that bring the late-80s British streets to life.”
    • “The music is well-produced but ultimately too repetitive, so I ended up turning it off.”
  • gameplay
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is negatively impacted by cumbersome UI choices that hinder player experience and fluidity.

    • “Cumbersome UI choices that hinder gameplay.”
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THE BRiLLiANT COUP is a action game.

THE BRiLLiANT COUP is available on PC and Windows.

THE BRiLLiANT COUP was released on February 11, 2025.

THE BRiLLiANT COUP was developed by Markus Creative.

THE BRiLLiANT COUP has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its humor but disliked it for its story.

THE BRiLLiANT COUP is a single player game.

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