The Painscreek Killings

 PC
Metascore
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No score yet - based on 3 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 3
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 3
  3. Negative: 0 out of 3
  1. Adventure Gamers
    May 10, 2018
    90
    The Painscreek Killings is an engrossing, complex, challenging murder mystery that makes you feel like a real investigator. Dig out your notepad; it’s time to uncover the secrets this sleepy, abandoned town is hiding.
  2. IGN Japan
    Nov 30, 2018
    77
    An adventure game that, instead of holding your hand, gives you the freedom to figure things out yourself. Unraveling mysteries through information you’ve gathered by yourself brings a unique type of satisfaction.
  3. DarkStation
    Nov 27, 2017
    60
    It’s a commendable effort to make a mystery-solving adventure without narrative structure but the game simply lacks pizzazz for anyone but the keenest investigators. Even I, who utterly love detective stories and games, was often frustrated by how little the game is willing to help the players wanting to solve its case. The Painscreek Killings has an exciting murder mystery hidden somewhere but it’s buried under all the extra baggage of technical issues and awkward game design.

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User Score
8.3

Generally favorable reviews- based on 24 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 24
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 24
  3. Negative: 1 out of 24
  1. stewdranley
    Sep 28, 2019
    8
    This game deserves more attention. It is far from a perfect game i.e. The graphics look outdated, it can be clunky to move around, theirThis game deserves more attention. It is far from a perfect game i.e. The graphics look outdated, it can be clunky to move around, their could be more detailed environments, and some of the writing didn't translate the greatest. But with all that said, this game is a blast!

    My gf and I had notepads and discussed theory after theory. There really needs to be more games like this, and I'm honestly surprised after looking that their is very few.

    So if you are looking to solve a mystery and piece together clue after clue. Then this one should be a game you consider.

    I'm excited to see if more games like this pop up.    … Full Review »
  2. Zsutii
    Jun 27, 2023
    10
    Best game ever! it's also the best detective game I've played, plus it's translated into Hungarian (which is rare) Its mood and atmosphere areBest game ever! it's also the best detective game I've played, plus it's translated into Hungarian (which is rare) Its mood and atmosphere are wonderful as you explore the history of the abandoned city, I've played a lot of A-rated games, but maybe it beats even those!… Full Review »
  3. W0L4AND
    Dec 21, 2022
    10
    This game is incredibly well written and is unique.
    When you finish it you will say: "I want to make another game like this" but...    This game is incredibly well written and is unique.
    When you finish it you will say: "I want to make another game like this" but... unfortunately you won't find it.
    Obviously it has several (it's an opinion) flaws: the game mechanics are very simple and the graphics aren't the best.
    But being able to finish it will excite you, and will give you satisfaction.    … Full Review »
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