Strange Antiquities

"Strange Antiquities is a commendable sequel and also a great standalone game for anyone who wants a quiet but compelling title. Most “quiet” games are cutesy cozy, and so Strange Antiquities fits a very unique niche of being low-key while …"

"Strange Antiquities is a charming and cozy occult puzzle game that is surely a treat for budding detectives and puzzle-lovers. With its simple point-and-click gameplay that complements a variety of complex challenges and riddles that require extra brainpower, this puzzle …"

"Strange Antiquities is a successful sequel that echoes the strengths of its predecessor, but this time with a more engaging theme and polished presentation. The controls still betray this as a PC game through and through, but on the Nintendo …"

"A great cozy yet creepy puzzle adventure packed with dozens of little mysteries to solve."

"Cosy and creepy, Strange Antiquities is a solid and satisfying puzzle game. While it doesn’t push any boundaries and the narrative lacks the punch of its predecessor, it’s still a highly enjoyable experience for fans of the genre."

"Strange Antiquities is mesmerizing and will keep you engaged for hours, waiting unblinkingly for the next events and puzzles to be solved. The player must remain attentive most of the time, as many secrets are hidden in plain sight from …"

"Strange Antiquities takes the same blueprint of Strange Horticulture and nicely amends it to selling magical items instead of plants."

"It&s;s difficult to review a game like Strange Antiquities as most of the pleasure and pain it derives will depend on if you click with the style of puzzle it presents. But if you&s;re looking for a slightly cozy, slightly …"

"Bad Viking repeats its formula and proves once again that it knows how to create unique experiences. Strange Antiquities is demanding, but tremendously immersive. Its setting, object design, and the uncomfortable atmosphere it conveys are its greatest strengths, although exploration …"

"Absolutely a very different sort of puzzler, where you’ll need to run with clues to what your customers seek and try to match them to some creepy relics"

"Strange Antiquities is a welcome return to the moody town of Undermere. It is what you would like from a cozy game for Autumn – strange artefacts, quirky characters, a moody soundtrack, a cat you can pet, and of course, …"

"If you played Strange Horticulture, you&s;ll know exactly what to expect from Strange Antiquities, and you&s;re in for quite the treat. Revisiting the macabre town of Undermere is a joy, and puzzling through as you help its residents find weird …"

"Strange Antiquities is a gorgeously designed game that uses a shop management setting to explore the compelling story of a community ravaged by occult monsters."

"A perfect pick during the Halloween season, Strange Antiquities delivers on that cozy-yet-spooky Victorian vibe with the best of them. If you love mystery games, the pull will be irresistible."

"Running Strange Antiquities feels like a mix of puzzle-solving, catalogue work, and moral choice. Each day is a self-contained session that takes about twenty to thirty minutes, which makes it perfect for short bursts of play. You spend your time …"

"Strange Antiquities expands the world of Undermere with a deeper identification system, clever puzzles, and a haunting atmosphere. Building on the foundations of Strange Horticulture, it offers more variety, refined mechanics, and meaningful player choices. A slightly weak Italian localization …"

"Strange Antiquities is an excellent mix of subtle dread and fascinating puzzles. The core loop will have you hooked, while the setting will keep you coming back! Able to be played in short bursts or in a few sittings, it …"

"In Strange Antiquities, Bad Viking expands the rich world of Strange Horticulture – this time in an antique shop specialising in the occult. The puzzles are cryptic but rarely skull-cracking, forming an addictive gameplay loop: who knew hunting down magic …"

"The best thing about Strange Antiquities is the gloomy atmosphere created by the color scheme and theme. A close second are the imaginative puzzles. The biggest flaw is the console version&s;s controls, but that doesn&s;t ruin the gaming experience."

"Strange Antiquities is a fantastic sequel, taking all the cosy charms of Strange Horticulture and improving on the game&s;s presentation, puzzle design, and more. If you loved the first game, you&s;ll love this too, and will eagerly await whatever occult …"