What Gamespot Users have to say about Penny Arcade Adventures: Episode One

  • Rating:8

    Although short (about 8 hours long), I dig the battle system

    Disclaimers: If you don't know what Penny Arcade is: this game is probably not for you. If you don't like Penny Arcade humor: this game is not for you. Also keep in mind this game is only episode one (of four?). So th... Read Full Review

    0 of 1 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:8.5

    One of the best combinations of Humor and RPG gameplay ever, if not the best. And this is just the first Episode!!!

    I have to be honest when I first booted up this game I did not know what to expect, I knew of Penny Arcade and had enjoyed a few of their online comic strips in the past, but I would not have considered myself a 'BIG' f... Read Full Review

    0 of 0 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:8

    A good, solid and funny RPG for the XBLA.

    Penny Arcade Adventures: On the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness is as fun as the title is long. The game offers a good Japanese-RPG style game mixed in with a point and click adventure and some Penny Arcade humor. I nev... Read Full Review

    0 of 0 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:9.5

    great game realy

    On the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness, Episode One is one of the best games I have played , the gameplay is fun , comics are fascinating , the music and sound effects are great and its kinda funny :) ,its realy worth ... Read Full Review

    0 of 1 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:6.5

    Excellent graphics but otherwise not that fun.

    Y'know, I'm going to be honest, I've tried to read Penny Arcade and I just couldn't find it funny. It seems a little self-absorbed as well because the authors are characters in their own comic, which in every other web c... Read Full Review

    1 of 6 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:9

    Impressive first-effort

    When I heard they were making a game, I really expected the PA guys to flub it somewhat -- although I probably shouldn't have given how well they know what a good game is; still, there is a big difference between simply ... Read Full Review

    0 of 1 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:8.5

    Penny Arcade's debut game is the best thing to happen to episodic adventure games since... Ever.

    Penny Arcade Adventures: On the Rain Slick Precipice of Darkness is the first entry of a series of episodic adventure games starring Penny Arcade's iconic web-cast in a gothic 1920's steampunk universe. The game is avail... Read Full Review

    2 of 2 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:9

    a unique game that is pretty fun for a xbox live arcade game.

    now the only reason i got this is becuase im a fan of Penny Arcade and a RPG lover, that was enough for me to buy the game, i beat it with most ot the stuff, now this a very good game, sure it is $20 worth of points, but... Read Full Review

    0 of 1 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:8.5

    something fresh for the xbla scene

    well let start by saying wow!!! me personally i'm not into the comic book scene at all, xmen and all the stars yea they cool but i wasn't into it i guess i missed that ride lol.........but anyway this game for xbla is pr... Read Full Review

    0 of 2 users found the following review helpful
  • Rating:9.5

    Awesome. I'm not kiding...

    This review is just one episode one, seeing as the other ones haven't come out yet.... This game is really awesome. And funny. The game begins with your house being smashed a giant robot. And two mysterious men... Read Full Review

    0 of 1 users found the following review helpful