Lair of the Clockwork God

 PC
Metascore
84

Generally favorable reviews - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. GameGrin
    May 1, 2020
    100
    I cannot express enough how much I enjoyed this game. It does require you to be a fan of both point-and-click and platform games, but if you are, then this is an absolute diamond-studded must buy.
  2. Malditos Nerds
    Mar 3, 2020
    100
    A very skilled hybrid game between point-and-click adventure and platformer. The plot and the surprises it has in store make it a very special, unique and absolutely satisfying game.
  3. Buried Treasure
    Feb 25, 2020
    90
    This is joyful and smart and stupid and hilarious. Yes, my hand still hurts from getting so cross with one platforming bit, but it’s as nothing compared to how funny it is. I so desperately want to give examples, reveal some of the game’s most elaborate gags to prove to you how impressive this is, but I shall resist. You trust me? Trust me on this one. Lair Of The Clockwork God is incredibly funny, impressively big, meticulously detailed, and so very smart about how dumb it’s being.
  5. PC Gamer
    Feb 21, 2020
    83
    "Not every conspiracy has to be the f.cking Templars." If that made you smile, buy with confidence.
  6. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Jul 22, 2020
    80
    A modern mix between an arcade and an adventure game that will entertain you with it‘s pacing and graphics. [Issue#302]
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  7. Eurogamer Italy
    Apr 20, 2020
    80
    Lair Of the Clockwork God is funny, clever and full of great humor provided by two amazing protagonists. Platform and point and click adventure mixed up together are a surprisingly tasteful cocktail full of wonderful ideas.
  8. Adventure Gamers
    Mar 6, 2020
    80
    Lair of Clockwork God blends adventure and platforming to mixed effect, but it’s a very accomplished game overall, bursting with enough variety, style and humour to keep you surprised and entertained throughout its surprisingly generous play time.
  9. Guardian
    Mar 5, 2020
    80
    Size Five delivers both classic platforming and point-and-click adventuring in this self-aware and deeply anglocentric caper.
  10. Edge Magazine
    Feb 27, 2020
    80
    When it isn't engaging in playful (self-)mockery, it finds ways to explore videogames' quirks in witty, insightful fashion. [Issue#343, p.120]
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  11. TheSixthAxis
    Feb 22, 2020
    80
    Lair of the Clockwork God is a genre mash-up that probably shouldn't work, and yet it does. It feels a little unrefined, intentionally so, but there's plenty of comedic fodder in indie platformers, modern gaming and life for Ben and Dan to riff off through the lens of classic LucasArts style adventures.
  12. Slant Magazine
    Feb 21, 2020
    80
    With their latest, Dan Marshall and Ben Ward successfully extend their lovingly parodic style to a much broader range of genres.
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  1. Eurogamer
    Sep 7, 2020
    Bottomless wit and some inspired design choices make this genre mash-up a joy to play. [Eurogamer Recommended]
  2. Rock, Paper, Shotgun
    Feb 26, 2020
    It’s Size Five’s masterpiece. [RPS Bestest Bests]

Awards & Rankings

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#29 Best PC Game of 2020

User Reviews

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User Score
8.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 28 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 28
  3. Negative: 4 out of 28
  1. Jist
    Mar 4, 2020
    10
    This above all a very funny game. If you're not into laughing then this maybe isn't the game for you. If you *are* into laughing and generallyThis above all a very funny game. If you're not into laughing then this maybe isn't the game for you. If you *are* into laughing and generally just having a very nice time then it is easy to recommend.

    It is a smart and well made game that challenges the player but never punishes them. It isn't a game you beat, it is a story game that is going to let you see the ending as long as you're willing to put some thought into it. It is also just really clever and inventive in its puzzles. If you are interested in games then this is must play. It is far more interested in delivering eureka moments than it is in making you sweat over the same puzzle for ages. Those eureka moments the heart and soul of a puzzle game but this game has them in bucket loads.

    Interesting, funny, thoughtful and satisfying.    … Full Review »
  2. luthier1729
    Feb 27, 2020
    10
    An absolute must for fans of classic point-and-click games (and/or platformer fans, and/or people who enjoy games that are tremendouslyAn absolute must for fans of classic point-and-click games (and/or platformer fans, and/or people who enjoy games that are tremendously funny). Very fun to play, with clever puzzles and lots of humor. Go play it!… Full Review »
  3. chiphead
    Feb 26, 2020
    10
    Hilarious point-and-click/platformer hybrid from the creators of "Ben There, Dan That!" and "Time Gentlemen, Please!".
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