The Next Big Thing

 PC
User Score
7.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 50 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 30 out of 50
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 50
  3. Negative: 6 out of 50

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  1. theonehitpupper
    Apr 30, 2019
    3
    Playing this in 2019, the graphics are amazing. I really like the art style. The dialogue is unique and pretty funny at times which pains me to give this game such a low rating.

    That being said, the gameplay is where this game falls very short. The puzzles are ridiculously nonsensical and you'll often find yourself mix and matching items in your inventory with no logic for much of the    Playing this in 2019, the graphics are amazing. I really like the art style. The dialogue is unique and pretty funny at times which pains me to give this game such a low rating.

    That being said, the gameplay is where this game falls very short. The puzzles are ridiculously nonsensical and you'll often find yourself mix and matching items in your inventory with no logic for much of the time spent in-game. This amounts to unnecessary frustration and time wasted.    … Expand
  2. Vex
    Sep 7, 2012
    4
    This is a very poorly made game. Despite the fact that the graphics are some of the most beautiful ever seen in an adventure game, the story is mediocre, the puzzles fall short and are completely nonsensical most of the time. Pendulo Studios are responsible for the amazing Runaway series (which likely brought the adventure genre back to life) and I can't get my head around how they failedThis is a very poorly made game. Despite the fact that the graphics are some of the most beautiful ever seen in an adventure game, the story is mediocre, the puzzles fall short and are completely nonsensical most of the time. Pendulo Studios are responsible for the amazing Runaway series (which likely brought the adventure genre back to life) and I can't get my head around how they failed at this so badly. The writing is poor, the characters aren't memorable and there is very little captivating about the game except for amazing graphics... which is a shame because it's a waste of a massive potential that this game had. Not worth it unless you pick it up during a sale.… Expand
  3. Broyax
    Jul 21, 2020
    0
    Les mongolos des studios Pendulo nous chient une nouvelle grosse pendule qui serait soit-disant un jeu vidéo... et a fortiori un jeu d'aventure comme on en faisait dans les années 90 quand on ne savait pas trop quoi faire en fait... Alors, on faisait de la merde avec des dialogues stupides, des énigmes absconses et des espèces d'histoires à la mords-moi-le-noeud.

    Ici, Pendulo nous    Les mongolos des studios Pendulo nous chient une nouvelle grosse pendule qui serait soit-disant un jeu vidéo... et a fortiori un jeu d'aventure comme on en faisait dans les années 90 quand on ne savait pas trop quoi faire en fait... Alors, on faisait de la merde avec des dialogues stupides, des énigmes absconses et des espèces d'histoires à la mords-moi-le-noeud.

    Ici, Pendulo nous ressert ce qu'il sait faire :une histoire à la mords-moi-le-zob à forte tendance mongolo-mongoloïde avec des graphismes grotesques en 256 couleurs, des dialogues stupides, des situations ridicules (heureusement que ça ne tue pas...) et un ennui à couper au couteau. Ce pseudo-jeu est une mélasse abrutissante, très bête et dont l'humour (?) tient des mongoleries les plus mongoles qu'on puisse trouver.

    Alors, le prochain gros truc pour cet ersatz de jeu, c'est la grosse poubelle : il y sera parfaitement dans son élément et tout-à-fait à sa place !    … Expand

Awards & Rankings

86
#86 Best PC Game of 2011

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Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 30 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 30
  3. Negative: 0 out of 30
  1. SpazioGames
    Sep 6, 2011
    80
    The fifth title Pendulo revives an adventure that did not have the desired success, using as pillars surreal dialogues, an absolutely fantastic storyline, and fun from start to finish. Through a series of colorful characters, though very short, Hollywood Monsters 2 shows his best on a technical level, through perfect cinematics and animations.
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  2. Multiplayer.it
    Jul 19, 2011
    75
    Hollywood Monsters 2 is a good game: its sense of humor and great graphic design make it something that every graphic adventure fan wouldn't miss. Some puzzles may be frustrating, but it's definitely worth a try.
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  3. games(TM)
    Jul 3, 2011
    60
    Of course, any niggles relating to the quality of puzzles is alleviated somewhat by the quality of animation. [Issue#110, p.117]
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