Richard & Alice

 PC
Metascore
70

Mixed or average reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
  1. Hardcore Gamer
    Jun 3, 2014
    80
    Anybody interested in games with a narrative focus simply must give Richard & Alice a shot.
  2. Joystiq
    May 31, 2013
    80
    For the first pixelated, point-and-click adventure game from a tiny, two-man studio, Richard & Alice is complex in ways that transcend its mechanics. The story is deep, thoughtful and not at all whitewashed – which is more than can be said for the snowy world in which it takes place.
  3. Destructoid
    Mar 9, 2013
    80
    Uninspired puzzles and weak art might put some folk off, but they'd be missing out on a thoughtful, slow-burning tale that opens up into something poignant, even though it never stops being bleak.
  5. RPG Fan
    Mar 7, 2013
    80
    Richard & Alice may have a generic name, but it is anything but generic.
  6. Digital Spy
    Feb 21, 2013
    80
    There is plenty to like and the plot takes some riveting turns towards the end, but make sure you can look past its minimalistic visual presentation first.
  7. 4P.de
    Mar 11, 2013
    77
    A strong narrative clashes with superficial gameplay mechanics.
  8. PC Gamer UK
    Mar 30, 2013
    75
    A game like this lives on the quality of its script, and Denby and Raze have written a tender, human story that doubles up as the game's primary puzzle. [Apr 2013, p.91]
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User Score
6.9

Mixed or average reviews- based on 20 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 20
  3. Negative: 4 out of 20
  1. CallOfGaming
    Mar 8, 2015
    10
    Richard and Alice is quite an unique game that I'm very happy to have played. In the game, the planet has been introduced to a second ice age.Richard and Alice is quite an unique game that I'm very happy to have played. In the game, the planet has been introduced to a second ice age. Snowing is constant. People form gangs. People loot, kill and rob. We follow the story of Richard and Alice, two people who are trapped in jail and who want to escape. The gameplay consists of either controlling Richard during the escape, and Alice during her flashbacks of her backstory and her son, Barney.
    Some people believe that the graphics are primitive, but in my opinion, I kinda enjoy the pixelated, simplistic look. I thought that the puzzles were decent enough. And plus, there are five available different endings to discover! What's more intriguing is that a single tiny difference in the way you play can totally change the outcome. It also comes with some emotional baggage!
    To summarize, Richard and Alice is a great game everybody should try. It's unique and despite short-length, it surely delivers a great story. Too bad people are so negative about this game.    … Full Review »
  2. ChoicestGames
    Nov 19, 2013
    7
    Richard & Alice has a great mature plot but the short game length, basic puzzles and primitive graphics holds the game back. Definitely worthRichard & Alice has a great mature plot but the short game length, basic puzzles and primitive graphics holds the game back. Definitely worth a look if you can get it cheap though and another good example of the AGS engine's capabilities.… Full Review »
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