The Sexy Brutale

 PC
Metascore
83

Generally favorable reviews - based on 28 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 26 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 28
  3. Negative: 0 out of 28
  1. ZTGD
    Apr 20, 2017
    70
    Sexy Brutale is a title with an intriguing premise, backed up by a story well worth experiencing. However, the lackluster characterization and singular, uninteresting solutions to its puzzles hold it back from greatness.
  2. The Overpowered Noobs
    Apr 17, 2017
    70
    The Sexy Brutale is a lush, deliciously dark game that’s part murder mystery, part puzzle-adventure.Taken individually, the components of the gameplay in The Sexy Brutale are not groundbreaking: time reversal, stealth, and puzzle-solving are fun, but not innovative, elements. How they’re combined in this game, however, is fresh and unusual. The fantastic art and flawless execution of the game make this one must-have for fans of the genre.
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  1. Eurogamer
    Apr 14, 2017
    A perfectly horrid, wonderfully thought-out mixture of Majora's Mask-style time rewinding and Metroidvania exploration. [Recommended]

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#40 Best PC Game of 2017
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#99 Most Discussed PC Game of 2017
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#58 Most Shared PC Game of 2017

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User Score
7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 94 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 69 out of 94
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 94
  3. Negative: 10 out of 94
  1. DaveTheJackal
    Apr 20, 2017
    7
    Slick production values, a cutesy gruesome aesthetic, the occasional laugh. i am all for bewildering plots which eventually kinda work out,Slick production values, a cutesy gruesome aesthetic, the occasional laugh. i am all for bewildering plots which eventually kinda work out, and when it does eventually work out, the Sexy Brutale's tale is engaging enough, but there may be plenty of bemused wandering around before that, not really knowing what to do, never mind understanding what's going on and, importantly (for me) not having fun. Still, it did work out in the end and I liked it overall. The puzzles could really do with more depth.… Full Review »
  2. Skirlasvoud
    Apr 14, 2017
    9
    There's very little to dislike about this game and a lot to adore, but I'll blurt out the bad first:

    The game has some minor buffering    There's very little to dislike about this game and a lot to adore, but I'll blurt out the bad first:

    The game has some minor buffering issues. Controller input can be a little wonky, with your character turning around, rather than open a door.
    Other than that, I was - initially - somewhat disappointed by the puzzles. Going in expecting this to be a puzzle detective, I barely strained a brain cell for three quarters of it. All the puzzles are obviously telegraphed. Sneak up on the appropriate gaggle of Ne'er-do-wells and they'll handily exposition you the specifications of their circuitous scheme and how to foil it.

    No matter how obvious though, the act of foiling these plans (or not!) managed to remain fun throughout. The game has oodles of style and atmosphere and just watching the life in the mansion tick down is a true joy. Uncovering the details of a plot, sneaking about the mansion, spying and applying your interesting and well implemented skills, gives you a very "Thief"-like feeling of being the voyeur and saboteur to this beautiful, intricate world. It's all there for you to outwit, and be privy to the various overlapping intrigues as they run through each other like ornate clockwork. The urge to undo a tied ribbon, lies mostly in how pretty the bow is. The Sexy Brutale is in that, one hell of a tantalizing knot in artwork, sound and snappy character design.

    Eventually, the intelligence of this game is found instead, in how it kept misdirecting my expectations. There were several moments where I thought I had the Sexy Brutale figured out, only for mounting dread to make me doubt, and then fear another theory.

    In the end, the game has one hell of a mind-boggling plot twist that makes everything feel like it made sense. I'll only say this: The storepage's tag of "mystery/adventure" suits Sexy Brutale best. Buy this game for the mystery, vague as that may sound, and I can promise you the inquisitive will be well rewarded with one hell of a journey.    … Full Review »
  3. K-lama
    Apr 20, 2017
    10
    Great Game, unique music, great art work, Good narrative and very good script. The characters are quite interesting, the music envolving eachGreat Game, unique music, great art work, Good narrative and very good script. The characters are quite interesting, the music envolving each scene, the mansion, it's not too long and thats true but you will enjoy it for sure.
    Lovely Game.    … Full Review »
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