Strangeland
May 25, 2021
You awake in a nightmarish carnival and watch a golden-haired woman hurl herself down a bottomless well for your sake. You seek clues and help from jeering ravens, an eyeless scribe, a living furnace, a mismade mermaid, and many more who dwell within the park. All the while, a shadow …
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71.0
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Critic Reviews (10)
Graphics
85.0
Gameplay
40.0
Story
35.0
"Strangeland’s cosmic horror take on grief and mental illness creates a compelling story world, despite its flaws."
Read original review"Whether or not you find the destination satisfactory, Strangeland’s journey is a joy. It dips into the grotesque without getting too in-your-face, and despite some downbeat and occasionally distressing themes, it’s uplifting in all the right places."
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60.0
Gameplay
55.0
Story
45.0
"Strangeland is an interesting foray by Wormwood Studios into the more artistic side of gaming, but will leave many feeling unfulfilled."
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62.0
Gameplay
71.0
Story
84.0
"Despite its shortcomings or &s;could be better&s; parts, Strangeland is definitely an adventure game that should be played. Strangeland is the right choice if you&s;re looking for a dark and grim adventure game full of disturbing content. However, it must …"
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68.0
Gameplay
62.0
Story
64.0
"Amusing visual style and characters, but story is too short."
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75.0
Gameplay
90.0
Story
85.0
"Pulsating horrors and puzzling wordplay abound in the place you know as Strangeland. Explore a decaying world filled with bizarre residents and solve supernatural puzzles in this point-and-click adventure. Will you find your way out of this otherworldly prison - …"
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20.0
Gameplay
20.0
Story
20.0
"The narrative is strong and dark, but the game beneath it struggles to keep up."
Read original review"Strangeland is a successful spiritual successor to Primordia, but not even the strong art style or the impressive surreal atmosphere were enough for the game to rank among AGS&s;s best."
Read original reviewGraphics
70.0
Gameplay
75.0
Story
90.0
"Moody, thought provoking, and chillingly beautiful at times, Strangeland, is a bizarre take on the point-and-click genre that will stick with players long after the credits roll. The story itself is dense with a script layered in symbolism, but never …"
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75.0
Gameplay
95.0
Story
78.0
"I really enjoyed playing through Strangeland, and having left a few puzzles unturned and wanting to hear the rest of the commentary, I might circle back one more time. And while I can’t put this game in the upper echelon …"
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