Paradigm

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  • Summary: Paradigm is a surreal adventure game set in the strange and post apocalyptic Eastern European country of Krusz. Play as the handsome mutant, Paradigm, who's past comes back to haunt him in the form of a genetically engineered sloth that vomits candy.

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. Adventure Gamers
    Jun 29, 2017
    100
    Paradigm is a uniquely creative blend of art, music and consistently humorous gameplay. It’s an absurdist adventure like no other, and one that’s earned its place among the classics.
  2. GameGrin
    Jun 16, 2017
    95
    A surprisingly deep, emotionally engaging tale for a game that lets you fornicate with a toaster.
  3. Impulsegamer
    Apr 25, 2017
    92
    If you’ve enjoyed adventure games before then you will enjoy this… if you haven’t really given adventure games a go, this is a great one to see just how well they can be made. There are quite a lot of laughs and the production quality is high… for the price you really can’t go wrong. Stick a balloon to your head or grab a 90’s metal band wig and get ready to drop some beats… go play Paradigm!
  4. Hooked Gamers
    May 2, 2017
    82
    While playing Paradigm, I was having recollections of playing some of my favourite games of yesteryear. The surreal, yet hilarious characters could definitely become memorable pop-culture icons if this was made by a Triple-A development team with their huge marketing budgets. Paradigm does so many of the things that the golden era of point and click adventures did so well and makes it a worthwhile addition to the genre. The puzzles, the humorous storyline and characters, the fully voiced dialogue, the wonderful, somewhat retro visuals all combine to make Paradigm a modern day classic of its own. I sincerely hope that developer Jacob Janerka sees fit to produce a follow up title.
  5. GameStar
    Jan 2, 2018
    82
    Fascinating and surreal adventure with witty dialogues, bizarre scenes, countless innuendoes and imaginative puzzles.
  6. IGN
    Apr 19, 2017
    80
    Funny and fresh from beginning to end, Paradigm is a traditional point-and-click adventure game full of heart and decapitated heads in jars. The Eastern European setting, great voice acting, and confident comedy shine throughout its roughly six hours. Relatively simple puzzles aside, Paradigm offers a fresh and memorable entry in a genre that I'm happy to see alive and well in 2017.
  7. The Overpowered Noobs
    Apr 22, 2017
    70
    Paradigm is proof that quality isn’t the sole domain of big names and hefty budgets. Although the puzzles are a bit lackluster, the overall experience of the game makes it a must-have for fans of the genre. Players that enjoy absurdity and thrill at the idea geeky humor and internet memes brought to life will love Paradigm in all its weird and wonderful glory.

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  1. Positive: 9 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. turicsa
    Nov 28, 2020
    10
    Loved pretty much everything about this game, fair duration and difficulty, characters are pretty cool, art is awesome, music is also good.Loved pretty much everything about this game, fair duration and difficulty, characters are pretty cool, art is awesome, music is also good. The type of humor really clicks with me but i understand it's not everyone's cup of tea. Some sequences were just too good to not give this game a 10.… Expand
  2. mtroni
    Mar 12, 2019
    10
    It's all true. This is the first adventure game since Monkey Island 2 that I played that really, in a modern way captures that feel, theIt's all true. This is the first adventure game since Monkey Island 2 that I played that really, in a modern way captures that feel, the humor, the escape to a new and bizarre world. The issue with other point n click indies often was their immersiveness, and trying too hard to be MI. Paradigm has its own meta-jokes and moved with the times, by accepting the modern world but setting it in a retro future sketchy 80's setting and with its adorable characters, it achieves wat others tried and didn't do: create a new original and hilarious experience. ONE LOVE. PS it also isn't short which is awesome and keeps doing meta stuff.… Expand
  4. kurnosem
    Apr 24, 2017
    10
    I have been years without laughing so much and having so much fun in a graphic adventure. Great doses of humor, new times, music, gags andI have been years without laughing so much and having so much fun in a graphic adventure. Great doses of humor, new times, music, gags and just a hint of nostalgia.… Expand
  5. froak59
    Apr 5, 2017
    9
    The game is really fresh compared to other adventure games. It keeps surprising you with all the minigames and puns. You really don't knowThe game is really fresh compared to other adventure games. It keeps surprising you with all the minigames and puns. You really don't know what will happen next, but you sure will be pleased with a number of puns there are in this game. One of the not so many examples of how to make the player keep exploring all the options and dialogues in an adventure game.… Expand
  6. ChoicestGames
    Jul 16, 2017
    8
    A point 'n' click adventure developed in Perth, Western Australia by pretty much one guy with some help from a Swedish composer for the music.A point 'n' click adventure developed in Perth, Western Australia by pretty much one guy with some help from a Swedish composer for the music. Surreal, a bit juvenile at times, but funny most of the time with plenty of pop culture references to the 80s, 90s and now. Just the right difficulty for me (a veteran adventure gamer who isn't actually that good at adventure games) and an indie game that definitely punches above its own weight. A bit like Thimbleweed Park except even more surreal and set in a post-apocalyptic, retro-futuristic Soviet wasteland.… Expand
  7. Mandulum
    Aug 15, 2018
    8
    Haiku Review: Genetics run wild / A sloth that pukes up candy / Lots of fat beatsies
    Favorite Thing: It was weird. In a good way.
    Least    Haiku Review: Genetics run wild / A sloth that pukes up candy / Lots of fat beatsies
    Favorite Thing: It was weird. In a good way.
    Least Favorite Thing: The lack of a smart-click. Why must I right-click -> use everything?

    Date Completed: 2018-08-10
    Playtime: ~ 5h
    Enjoyment: 8/10
    Recommendation: Point-and-click fans will definitely enjoy it.    … Expand
  8. JustinForgueims
    May 10, 2022
    5
    One thing is clear, the creator was too high when developing this game.
    Out of this the story and puzzles are too linear.
    Voice acting is    One thing is clear, the creator was too high when developing this game.
    Out of this the story and puzzles are too linear.
    Voice acting is terrible and lacks a lot of translation languages that's quite basic in a point and click game    … Expand

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