Penny Arcade Adventures: Episode Four

 PC
Metascore
70

Mixed or average reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 6
  3. Negative: 1 out of 6
  1. Slant Magazine
    Jun 7, 2013
    70
    It's no Earthbound, but that's the precipice the game is tentatively tiptoeing around, and the fun itself is far from tongue in cheek.
  2. IGN
    Jun 26, 2013
    60
    Here, the jokes override everything, and with nothing to bring you up to speed, it’s easy to forget what’s going on and why you’re fighting so many silly enemies.

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User Score
6.9

Mixed or average reviews- based on 14 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 14
  3. Negative: 1 out of 14
  1. Larux18
    Feb 18, 2020
    7
    Excellent game that overstays its welcome for way too long. The first three episodes were all fantastic and so are the previous gamesExcellent game that overstays its welcome for way too long. The first three episodes were all fantastic and so are the previous games developed by Zeboyd. The fun spirit is still there, however the game drags on for so long with a combat system that is so quickly figured out that the novelty fades away and leaves a sense of repetition and longing for when the next fun bit of dialogue or the next much needed switch in the environment or scenarios will happen. If you enjoyed the three previous games, especially the third episode, you will still enjoy this one, and the story still ends in a fun and oddly satisfying way, however be ready to go for longer than planned in order to reach that much awaited ending.… Full Review »
  2. EUPOLEMOS
    Dec 3, 2014
    10
    What we will take if we mix Chrono Trigger,Final Fantasy 6, Pokemon and Cthulhu Mythology?Penny Arcade Adeventures 4.The game is very good,What we will take if we mix Chrono Trigger,Final Fantasy 6, Pokemon and Cthulhu Mythology?Penny Arcade Adeventures 4.The game is very good, fast paced,fun and with a better soundtrack than the previus episodes.It travels you to idyllic locations and leave you there.The developers have learned from their mistakes at their previus games and improved Penny 4 at every sector.I have always a big smile on my face while I play this fantastic little diamond.I would give double money for this game now that I know how good it is.Don't lose this unique chance to live again the glorious experience of the old school RPGs with Penny Arcade 4!… Full Review »
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