The Jester and the Madman

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The Jester and the Madman is a single player puzzle game with a horror theme. It was developed by Tim Rachor and was released on October 20, 2025. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Overview The Jester and the Madman is a story-rich point-and-click adventure game steeped in eerie atmosphere, over-the-top pulp fiction, and creeping cosmic dread. It’s a standalone sequel to Curse of the Old Gods, continuing the journey of former FBI agent Rick Moreton, now joined by a new protagonist, nurse Holly Bardot. After thwarting the deranged Professor Clayton’s occult experiment in …

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The game offers a nostalgic 90s point-and-click adventure experience with clever and diverse puzzles.
Excellent voice acting and a retro soundtrack enhance the immersive Lovecraftian atmosphere.
The game has good replayability due to a point system and multiple endings, encouraging players to explore different outcomes.

Modern gamers may find the gameplay slow and frustrating due to its lack of quality of life improvements.
Some puzzles are extremely obtuse, making them difficult to solve without external help.
The graphics and voice acting can feel inconsistent, detracting from the overall experience.

story
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story features Lovecraftian horror elements and unfolds through exploration and puzzle-solving in various eerie locations, including a hospital and a mansion. Players navigate unexpected twists while interacting with suspicious characters and combining objects, enhancing the narrative experience. As a sequel to "Curse of the Old Gods," it continues the storyline seamlessly, focusing on engaging storytelling alongside challenging puzzles.
- “The story involves Lovecraftian eldritch cult horror, but most of the game you are just exploring and solving puzzles in locations such as a hospital, a mansion, a farm, a few side streets, and an underground cavern.”
- “This enhances the story: we have to talk to suspicious characters, collect, use, and combine objects, and solve puzzles.”
- “Unaware that she has also freed Agent Rick's worst nightmares, she finds herself embroiled in a mysterious story.”
- “The jester and the madman is the sequel to the free game Curse of the Old Gods, and continues the story almost straight after.”
- “Anyway, the game is about story and puzzles and not about taking screenshots to be hung in the Louvre.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics have seen notable improvements, featuring a blend of real actors and photo-based backgrounds, though some elements remain pixelated. Players appreciate the enhanced visuals compared to the first episode, highlighting a better user interface and overall aesthetic, while still acknowledging potential for further refinement. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the game's atmosphere and enjoyment.
- “The gameplay uses the same format, with first-person perspective, this time with color and improved graphics.”
- ““j&m” is better in every aspect: better UI, better graphics, better puzzles, etc. This shows that the developer is improving his skills, and I really want him to continue his journey until he delivers us a (not-so-hidden) gem.”
- “Amazing game, love the graphics, intricate puzzles, my brain is very teased!”
- “The graphics are based on photos and real actors, placed in a mix of slideshow backgrounds with low-resolution pixelated sprites.”
- “Graphics overall is up to your liking; I’ll just repeat that it’s much better than in the first episode (and still has room for improvement).”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's music and sound effects are praised for their retro charm and enjoyable quality, effectively enhancing the mysterious atmosphere. Players appreciate the soundtrack's fitting complement to the game's settings, especially considering the solo developer's efforts in its creation.
- “The sound effects and music in the game are retro and really fun to listen to.”
- “The soundtrack complements the enigmatic settings very well.”
- “Let me keep it short: I understand their usage when we’re talking about a solo dev (with some help with the music).”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay features a first-person perspective with enhanced graphics and a familiar point-and-click mechanic, making it accessible for fans of the genre. While some players may find it challenging at times, the overall experience is coherent and engaging, offering approximately four hours of content for a low price of $5.
- “The gameplay uses the same format, with first-person perspective, this time with color and improved graphics.”
- “The core mechanic is point-and-click, so if you’re a fan of this genre, there's no reason not to try the game.”
- “For $5, you get about 4 hours of gameplay.”
- “For $5 you get about 4 hours of gameplay.”
- “The gameplay uses the same format, with first person perspective, this time with color and improved graphics.”
- “It's kind of hard sometimes (but that's just me either overthinking or underthinking lol) otherwise the gameplay makes sense!”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers appreciate the game's atmosphere, highlighting its engaging graphics and immersive lore elements that enhance the overall experience without overwhelming players with complexity.
- “So far, I enjoy the graphics and atmosphere.”
- “But don’t worry, some of these objects are just for the lore and atmosphere, so you won’t be left in a situation where you don't have to use your brain.”
- “The atmosphere feels empty and lifeless, making it hard to immerse myself in the game.”
- “Despite the game's potential, the atmosphere lacks depth and fails to evoke any real emotion.”
- “The world feels disconnected, and the atmosphere doesn't draw you in or make you care about the environment.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers strong replayability, particularly for dedicated adventure fans, due to its point system and the challenge of achieving a perfect score, which encourages multiple playthroughs to unlock all achievements.
- “There is a point system in the game that is great for replayability if you're a die-hard adventure fan.”
- “I don't think you'll be able to get a perfect score in one go, so it has replay value for those who are eager to achieve 100% completion.”

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The Jester and the Madman is a puzzle game with horror theme.

The Jester and the Madman is available on PC, Windows and Linux.

On average players spend around 4 hours playing The Jester and the Madman.

The Jester and the Madman was released on October 20, 2025.

The Jester and the Madman was developed by Tim Rachor.

The Jester and the Madman has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its story.

The Jester and the Madman is a single player game.

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