Dropsy

 PC
Metascore
80

Generally favorable reviews - based on 28 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 23 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 28
  3. Negative: 0 out of 28
  1. Vandal
    Sep 21, 2015
    70
    Dropsy is a very interesting classic graphic adventure, as long as you like bizarre story and characters.
  2. Kill Screen
    Sep 15, 2015
    70
    As the game becomes more “normal,” Dropsy’s original challenge of endearing himself to those he repulses fades, and the puzzles start seeming a little tedious. So many are based around a difficult to manage day/night cycle, and many others around the talents of collectible animals. But before things escalate, when it’s just the story of a clown without a circus, the sentiment warms you like a hug.
  3. Hardcore Gamer
    Sep 13, 2015
    70
    Longtime adventure fans should have little to no trouble decoding pictorial dialogue and should already be accustomed to carefully scanning each and every scene for objects, it’s just a shame that these caveats still persist in even in a modern point and click title with as much promise as Dropsy.
  5. CD-Action
    Dec 16, 2015
    65
    To be honest I do not understand why people are delighted with Dropsy. It’s an average representative of the old school of point’n’clicks and its story did not blow me away either. [12/2015, p.56]
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  6. Adventure Gamers
    Nov 16, 2015
    50
    The one-of-a-kind Dropsy’s heart is absolutely in the right place, but it’s tough to fully embrace a game with so much unwelcome filler.
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  1. Rock, Paper, Shotgun
    Dec 7, 2015
    I wish it had been easier, with a second layer of clues accessible beneath the basic pictograph conversations perhaps. I also wish I’d felt more of a connection with Dropsy himself and I have no doubt that some people will. He’s unfairly maligned and sweet, sure, but I’m far more interested in the barely suggested lives of some of the other characters.

Awards & Rankings

64
#64 Best PC Game of 2015

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User Score
7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 55 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 36 out of 55
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 55
  3. Negative: 9 out of 55
  1. quimerico
    Sep 29, 2015
    10
    Surreal, 8-bitsy and simply genius in their dialogue solutions for a non-verbal game. The psychadelic atmosphere is awesome, and I've beenSurreal, 8-bitsy and simply genius in their dialogue solutions for a non-verbal game. The psychadelic atmosphere is awesome, and I've been able to play for 2 hours with the shoes sound, despite everything ;D… Full Review »
  2. Simply_Mars
    Sep 24, 2015
    10
    A great experience for fans of the point-n-click genre, or those just looking for a bizarrely wonderful adventure.

    Great art and music    A great experience for fans of the point-n-click genre, or those just looking for a bizarrely wonderful adventure.

    Great art and music accompanied with quirky and interesting characters and locations.

    A creative romp from beginning to end, with fun game play and a heart warming story.    … Full Review »
  3. ReverendDS
    Sep 14, 2015
    9
    From the outset, you may be put off by Dropsy. He's a kind of creepy looking clown - but he makes up for that with his innocence. He's one ofFrom the outset, you may be put off by Dropsy. He's a kind of creepy looking clown - but he makes up for that with his innocence. He's one of the only true innocents I've ever encountered in a game.

    The pictographic communication in game takes a little bit of getting used to, and once you've completed a lot of the game, things tend to flatten out.

    But, I'm on my third play-through and still having as much fun as I was on my first.

    Controls: Standard point-n-click adventure.

    Audio: The fantastic Chris Schlarb did an amazing job with the score for this game, sound effects are great.

    Story: Light-hearted and hug filled. But, with some dark moment (seriously... the end of the game caused literal tears).

    C'mon and start your hugventure - you won't regret it.    … Full Review »
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