Thimbleweed Park

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Generally favorable reviews- based on 228 Ratings

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  1. mno
    Sep 25, 2018
    9
    It's the best point & click adventure since a long time. It features a wonderful mood, nice graphics, good music and mostly enjoyable puzzles. It lacks a couple of more unique and challenging ones. The story and writing is okay, conversations depend on the characters. Some characters are great others are more boring. The game is well made and performs nicely.
  2. AurynCAT
    May 30, 2020
    5
    He jugado y rejugado casi todas las aventuras gráficas posibles desde que era crío y pensé que esta sería magnífica, viniendo de quién viene. No ha sido el caso. Compré la edición coleccionista en PC, gastándome mis buenos 50€ y años después la he jugado, sacando tiempo gracias al confinamiento y ganas de relajarme. Pues bien, no entiendo como este juego tiene tan buenas críticas. Ha sidoHe jugado y rejugado casi todas las aventuras gráficas posibles desde que era crío y pensé que esta sería magnífica, viniendo de quién viene. No ha sido el caso. Compré la edición coleccionista en PC, gastándome mis buenos 50€ y años después la he jugado, sacando tiempo gracias al confinamiento y ganas de relajarme. Pues bien, no entiendo como este juego tiene tan buenas críticas. Ha sido una pequeña decepción para mí. No es que sea malo ni mucho menos, pero va perdiendo carisma y empeorando poco a poco cuanto más avanzas. Fallos de guión rarísimos, pocos momentos épicos o para recordar, un final soso y decepcionante, etc. La nostalgia no es suficiente para hacer de esto un buen juego o que esté a la altura de lo que esperaba.… Expand
  3. Zerblackstar
    Dec 20, 2019
    7
    Review is after a single play through on casual mode. Hard mode experience may differ,

    What it lacks in polish it makes up for in nostalgia vibes. TP starts great but it feels like the narrative is rushed, characters go underused and the abrupt ending is unsatisfying, a almost literal deus ex machina type ending which robs the player of any sense of accomplishment or decent wrap up for    Review is after a single play through on casual mode. Hard mode experience may differ,

    What it lacks in polish it makes up for in nostalgia vibes. TP starts great but it feels like the narrative is rushed, characters go underused and the abrupt ending is unsatisfying, a almost literal deus ex machina type ending which robs the player of any sense of accomplishment or decent wrap up for the characters. There are also quite a few moments where characters will use each others names without having previously met or been aware of each other and the general flow of progression and character switching is not as well done as it could have been.

    The game feels like a decent indie game and while good, it could have easily been a lot better. The multiple characters could have been what made this game great but it ends up diluting the overall experience because there simply isn't enough narrative or game to go around. It feels like maybe the devs overreached in concept and couldn't quite execute.

    Good game though if you are a fan of the genre but don't be expecting it to reach the bar set by the likes of Monkey Island.    … Expand
  4. danielaschillac
    Nov 14, 2018
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Good to have Ron back! the ending it was a bit... off... but in general the puzzles are cool, the dialog is well scripted... and lots of fun… Expand
  5. danknorr
    Nov 14, 2018
    8
    (I'm copying this review from another user, but it's exactly how I feel about it)

    This is what we are looking for..... for such a long time. A pixel-art adventure game. A game with humor dialogue and puzzle. A game with immersive music. It is not for everyone, but a must play for a lover of point-n-click genre.
  6. jotarun
    Apr 9, 2017
    10
    This is what we are looking for..... for such a long time.
    A pixel-art adventure game.
    A game with humor dialogue and puzzle.
    A game with immersive music.
    It is not for everyone, but a must play for a lover of point-n-click genre.
  7. EmuChicken
    Jan 19, 2018
    9
    If you love the older point n click adventure titles (Zak McCracken, Maniac Mansion, Monkey Island, Indy etc), and don't understand how it got derailed with nonsensical puzzles- then get back on track with Thimbleweed Park!

    Nostalgia may take the reigns with TP's oldschool graphics, but it was more the writing, comic timing, puzzles, and setting that made me understood what I yearned    If you love the older point n click adventure titles (Zak McCracken, Maniac Mansion, Monkey Island, Indy etc), and don't understand how it got derailed with nonsensical puzzles- then get back on track with Thimbleweed Park!

    Nostalgia may take the reigns with TP's oldschool graphics, but it was more the writing, comic timing, puzzles, and setting that made me understood what I yearned for all these years.

    It had me hooked to the end.

    An only "flaw" I could think of, is that there was no need for so many playable characters. It seems that the team could've learnt a thing or two of how DOTT played out- eg. Ray and Reyes- there was no need for two separate playable characters - it may have been interesting if they'd have been a single entity (as a team), but I hardly ever used Ray, but used Reyes instead due to his oddly awesome voice.

    BUGS: There were occasional sound glitches for me on my PC setup (ASUS Xonar)- Voices would go quiet and then only come from my left speaker (varies) - but nothing that was game-breaking.

    Pros
    - Excellent pixel art, presentation, and setting
    - Colourful characters with unique personalities and backgrounds
    - The same team that built classics such as Zak and Maniac Mansion
    - Great hint helpline IN-GAME (so you won't be stumped for too long!)

    Cons
    - No need to use all of the characters

    Rating : 9/10    … Expand
  8. kamealex
    Apr 3, 2017
    9
    Disney, please note this noise. SELL THE LICENSE. WE'LL PAY. We are not just a bunch of pirates, ya'know!!

    The game is absolutely fantastic, even if It has minor flaws; that won't make me lower my rating. This is pure "Lucas". Genius design, puzzles, dialogues, locations, ambiance, graphics. Everything is a big 10 for me.
  9. GamerZer0
    Apr 1, 2017
    10
    Thimbleweed Park is an AMAZING adventure game. In the age of disposable mobile games and crappy DLCs infestation, a game like Thimbleweed Park is TRULY a breath of fresh air. I hope many people buy this game just to experience what a classic adventure game plays like. Quit social for a while and enjoy this game. Once you're back on social, spread the word about it :)
  10. Fuz
    Oct 11, 2018
    10
    Thimbleweed Park is basically a sort of sequel to Maniac Mansion.
    Puzzles are all well thought and logical; not too easy and not super frustrating. And you always have something to do or something to check, so getting stumped is rare.
    The story and its delivery are fantastic. The characters are tons of fun. The mistery/humor mix is spot on (well, I like Ron's kind of humor). The whole    Thimbleweed Park is basically a sort of sequel to Maniac Mansion.
    Puzzles are all well thought and logical; not too easy and not super frustrating. And you always have something to do or something to check, so getting stumped is rare.
    The story and its delivery are fantastic. The characters are tons of fun. The mistery/humor mix is spot on (well, I like Ron's kind of humor). The whole writing is superb - except for the *really* excessive metatext, self-referentiality and the breaking of the fourth wall. It's way too much. This is its worst flaw. And if something like this is the worst flaw... well...
    This game is EXACTLY what I wanted to play in an adventure game.
    Hope Ron (and the rest of his team) keeps making games like this.

    Absolutely fantastic.    … Expand
  11. CharlyPlayman
    Apr 11, 2017
    9
    Awesome game, they did it again.

    PROS: superb story + multiple and playable characters + side stories + gamepad control and easy to play + clever puzzles + cool music + and much more...

    CONS: what about Willie?
  12. Rymdapan
    Apr 6, 2017
    9
    Ooooh, aaaah. Finally. This finally scratched the itch I've felt since finnishing Machinarium. Broken Age showed promise, and is not a bad game at all. But this struck the right balance of nostalgia, puzzle difficulty, length, atmosphere and charm. Thanks Ron Gilbert!
  13. Turrican
    Apr 1, 2017
    9
    For me...35 Years old...playing Maniac Mansion on my C-64 and every Adventure game that followed, I´am in love with this game (Using the external tool "Reshade / Sweetfx" you can add CRT Scanlines for the total retro experience :-) It all comes down to the "feel" of the gameplay and they got this one (oldschool) right.

    It is no new "Monkey Island" or an Indiana Jones - Fate of    For me...35 Years old...playing Maniac Mansion on my C-64 and every Adventure game that followed, I´am in love with this game (Using the external tool "Reshade / Sweetfx" you can add CRT Scanlines for the total retro experience :-) It all comes down to the "feel" of the gameplay and they got this one (oldschool) right.

    It is no new "Monkey Island" or an Indiana Jones - Fate of Atlantis" kind of classic (which is still the King of Adventure games in general :) but finding it´s place neatly between Zak McKracken and other brilliant Adventures. Voice acting is great, Puzzles too and the Characters inhabiting this game are compelling enough to hold your interest and amusement.

    in the end I wouldnt wish for a sequel and prefer a new Setting and cast of Protagonists.    … Expand
  14. ChoicestGames
    Jul 16, 2017
    8
    If you’re a Lucasarts adventure game fan, this game is a must-buy. If you are into 80s pop culture in general, this game is a must-buy. For everyone else, if you’re looking for a humourous trip back to 1987 along with a mystery to solve, I don’t think Thimbleweed Park will disappoint; as Ron Gilbert and Gary Winnick put it on their Kickstarter page: “It’s like opening a dusty old drawerIf you’re a Lucasarts adventure game fan, this game is a must-buy. If you are into 80s pop culture in general, this game is a must-buy. For everyone else, if you’re looking for a humourous trip back to 1987 along with a mystery to solve, I don’t think Thimbleweed Park will disappoint; as Ron Gilbert and Gary Winnick put it on their Kickstarter page: “It’s like opening a dusty old drawer and finding an undiscovered Lucasarts adventure game you’ve never played before.” That’s Thimbleweed Park in a nutshell.… Expand
  15. mrpinsky
    May 2, 2017
    9
    + excellent old-school LucasArts-style point & click adventure
    + wacky characters and events
    + the nostalgia + some fairly challenging puzzles in hard mode (i got stuck twice) + beautiful backgrounds and great music + funny - characters and story feel somewhat randomly stitched together and don't form a whole. The main (playable) characters barely interact. The ending was a big let    + excellent old-school LucasArts-style point & click adventure
    + wacky characters and events
    + the nostalgia
    + some fairly challenging puzzles in hard mode (i got stuck twice)
    + beautiful backgrounds and great music
    + funny

    - characters and story feel somewhat randomly stitched together and don't form a whole. The main (playable) characters barely interact. The ending was a big let down.
    - pixel art style is not "pixel-perfect", especially when scaling actors. It looks bad to mix different size pixels on screen.
    - a couple of times the game made it too easy (even in hard mode!) by telling me the solution to a puzzle before I had a chance to try for myself

    overall highly recommended! let's hope they make another.    … Expand
  16. Gamesandgamers
    Jun 4, 2017
    9
    did you loved Monkey Island and the genre ? so why are you reading this ? go and buy it ! you'll not be disappointed at all ! a great return of the genre out of sight for so many years
  17. David1996
    Apr 1, 2017
    10
    Es un clásico desde el primer día es digno de llamarse aventura gráfica point and click y postularse como una de los mejores juegos de esta generación
  18. Titus
    Apr 1, 2017
    10
    Disney, if you're there... please give Mr. Gilbert his baby back.

    Also

    This game is very good, exceeds expectations, plays on nostalgia but isn't just references and fan service. It's clearly made from a pure artistic vision. It makes you feel young again, which is a pretty cool thing.
  19. currer_bell
    Apr 7, 2017
    8
    Upon finishing the game, I have somehow mixed impressions about Thimbleweed Park. For me, Maniac Mansion will forever be the most important video game ever made, but... let's face it ; in 2017, point and click adventures is a type of game that didn't age very well... There is nothing that much fun in being stuck for hours on a puzzle. Nothing much fun in finally solving that puzzle andUpon finishing the game, I have somehow mixed impressions about Thimbleweed Park. For me, Maniac Mansion will forever be the most important video game ever made, but... let's face it ; in 2017, point and click adventures is a type of game that didn't age very well... There is nothing that much fun in being stuck for hours on a puzzle. Nothing much fun in finally solving that puzzle and already fearing of getting stuck on the next one. That really is the main concern here. I also agree with some critics I've read elsewhere ; the caracters in Thimbleweed Park are too much cliché (I loved Dolores, but hated Ransome the clown...) and the overall humor too childish. Well, that was for the down side.

    On the other hand, everything else about this game is awesome. The voice acting is top notch, the story is very good, extremely good I'd say, just about the best I've seen in the Point and click genre.
    The investigation going on suits the game type very well. The overall ideas makes you feel that this game is everything Ron Gilbert and co. were aiming for in the first place. The graphics are perfect, retro enough and really classy. Finally the music and sounds gets the job done alright.

    So, yes, Thimbleweed Park is charming and clever. But in the end I feel like I love the game much more than I actually had fun playing it. That's all.    … Expand
  20. dkeppens
    Apr 13, 2017
    10
    Brilliant. Absolutely fantastic game. Superbly smooth run and executed kickstarter project. Many props to Ron & Gary & David. If u're a fan of the clever old adventure games of the 90's, this is the one for you. The humor is still spot on, the puzzles are clever, it has some nice interface tweaks and no more of those famous dead-ends. I love it !
  21. Alexsis
    Apr 11, 2017
    10
    This game may not look like much, but it hides a briliant experience underneath. They just don't make them like this anymore. So whether you're a newcomer to the Adventure game genre or a lover of old LucasArts games - don't let this game pass you by. Give it a try.

    I was skeptical at first myself, since I knew nothing of the game's Kickstarter or creators. A friend of mine generously    This game may not look like much, but it hides a briliant experience underneath. They just don't make them like this anymore. So whether you're a newcomer to the Adventure game genre or a lover of old LucasArts games - don't let this game pass you by. Give it a try.

    I was skeptical at first myself, since I knew nothing of the game's Kickstarter or creators. A friend of mine generously gifted this game to me and I'm now etremely grateful to her.

    The humor in this game is unique and snarky. It's tale is dorky and bizare in all the right places. At the end, I was left with a sence of acomplishment and a burning desire for more.

    I highly recomend "Thimbleweed Park" to any and all players.    … Expand
  22. thepomy
    Apr 14, 2017
    10
    I've been waiting to play this game since the Monkey Island days - I always regretted that the point-and-click adventure genre lost its way, in the past 15/20 years. I followed for more than 2 years the development blog and I can now finally enjoy the result of all those efforts I heard and read about. The game is absurdly polished and despite the retro look, offers gorgeous visuals andI've been waiting to play this game since the Monkey Island days - I always regretted that the point-and-click adventure genre lost its way, in the past 15/20 years. I followed for more than 2 years the development blog and I can now finally enjoy the result of all those efforts I heard and read about. The game is absurdly polished and despite the retro look, offers gorgeous visuals and hilarious. dialogues. Puzzles are more logical than previous games, and there is a strong sense of accomplishment whenever a clever one is solved - this is one of the biggest difference with previous adventures, you can see how much effort was put to design something logical, when it comes to puzzles. I'm towards the end of the game and albeit I got stuck few times, the solution was always logical. The story is really developed and interesting, much more than any previous Lucasfilm adventure game I've ever played. Ron Gilbert, Gary Winnick, David Fox, Mark Ferrari & co. did it again, this is point-and-click adventure at its finest.… Expand
  23. Ekko
    Apr 27, 2017
    9
    Loved almost everything about it. I'm part of the 'grew up with Maniac Mansion'-generation and I love to get some more Lucasfilm/Arts goodness. Thimbleweed Park was pretty much exactly what I was longing for. Beautiful graphics, dense and weird atmosphere, a story that turns lovely bizarre and (for some) unexpected later on. It's just a whole lot of fun to immerse yourself in its world.Loved almost everything about it. I'm part of the 'grew up with Maniac Mansion'-generation and I love to get some more Lucasfilm/Arts goodness. Thimbleweed Park was pretty much exactly what I was longing for. Beautiful graphics, dense and weird atmosphere, a story that turns lovely bizarre and (for some) unexpected later on. It's just a whole lot of fun to immerse yourself in its world. Doesn't matter if you wanna relive some nostalgia from 'the old days' or haven't played something like this ever in your life. If you're after a good time in a special kind of world filled with beautiful retro art and that humor/investigation/mystery/weird -mix, this will be for you. It's a lot of fun for the money.… Expand
  24. shinybob
    Jul 20, 2017
    10
    What a fantastic game.

    It has all the atmosphere, charm and gameplay of the original Monkey Islands, Manic Mansions etc but subtly updated with more logical puzzles, graphic effects and more. The addition of the hint line is excellent as it doesn't give you the answer but gently points you in the right direction. Please please please make more of this type of game please.    What a fantastic game.

    It has all the atmosphere, charm and gameplay of the original Monkey Islands, Manic Mansions etc but subtly updated with more logical puzzles, graphic effects and more. The addition of the hint line is excellent as it doesn't give you the answer but gently points you in the right direction.

    Please please please make more of this type of game please.

    Genuinely sad when it was over!

    Just Diggin'    … Expand
  25. rewwex
    Jun 5, 2017
    9
    Good old point and click games are back! This one felt a bit too long. Maybe I'm getting lazy, but I like more streamlined controls now :) Solid game if you're into Lucasarts classics.
  26. Mandulum
    Oct 13, 2017
    8
    Five Word Review: Classic homage made for today.
    Favorite Thing: It had a fun cast of characters and story.
    Least Favorite Thing: That interface design should have stayed dead.

    Date Completed: 2017-09-26
    Playtime: ~ 9h
    Enjoyment: 8/10
    Recommendation: Point-and-click fans will love it.
  27. Soong
    Mar 31, 2017
    10
    An instant classic that reminds you of the days of LucasArts, or should I say, MucusFlem games. The humor, the design, the music, the puzzles, everything is just like we remember it from the good old times. That is to say that this game is actually better than the old games because it matches our favorable memories and not just what those game were actually like.

    For people who do not    An instant classic that reminds you of the days of LucasArts, or should I say, MucusFlem games. The humor, the design, the music, the puzzles, everything is just like we remember it from the good old times. That is to say that this game is actually better than the old games because it matches our favorable memories and not just what those game were actually like.

    For people who do not like pixel art, this might not be a good game, but this game definitely has plenty more to offer than just retro style. Everyone who loves puzzles and storytelling should give this game a try.    … Expand
  28. mtroni
    Jun 27, 2017
    10
    Yes, adventure games are still alive.
    Props and many heartfelt thanks to Mr. Gilbert, Mr. Winnick et. al. on a gorgeous, armospheric, funny and HUGE adventure game.
    Also a big shout out to te philosophical and moral challenges to the team, from properly managing kickstarter funds and providing value to backers to game design choices and the recent update featuring inter character    Yes, adventure games are still alive.
    Props and many heartfelt thanks to Mr. Gilbert, Mr. Winnick et. al. on a gorgeous, armospheric, funny and HUGE adventure game.
    Also a big shout out to te philosophical and moral challenges to the team, from properly managing kickstarter funds and providing value to backers to game design choices and the recent update featuring inter character dialogue and an integrated hint line. I agree with all choices, recognizing they were hard and I think that by making these choices, some essential next steps have been made to "upgrade" the genre.
    Full 10/10 -- for story, characters, writing, effort and production.

    PS-- thanks for including our books, it is so fun to discover the epic take of moksie among some of the first listings :)    … Expand
  29. muldjord
    Apr 20, 2017
    10
    What an amazing game! Great puzzle design, fantasticly fleshed out characters with funny and interesting dialogue. This game is big! And it's open! But at the same time, it all makes sense. Well, not in the sense that the story is predictable (not in the least), but the design of the game never let's you get stuck in a way that is frustrating. And it is not because of handholding. It isWhat an amazing game! Great puzzle design, fantasticly fleshed out characters with funny and interesting dialogue. This game is big! And it's open! But at the same time, it all makes sense. Well, not in the sense that the story is predictable (not in the least), but the design of the game never let's you get stuck in a way that is frustrating. And it is not because of handholding. It is because of some very well thought out design choices.

    There's absolutely nothing about this game I don't like. It's everything I could have hoped it would be. And I'm sad it had to end... I mean, finishing the game made me sad, because then I was done with it... And I didn't want it to end!!!    … Expand
  30. curzon_dax
    Apr 23, 2017
    9
    Extremely rare game because it's by the original creators of Monkey Island and Maniac Manson. Easily an 8. I would give 10 to promote it but I have to subtract at least 1 because sometimes (rarely) the plot related to solving puzzles makes little sense or it's too pedantic (though that should be less of a problem usually since there is dual hardness system), and sometimes the dialog getsExtremely rare game because it's by the original creators of Monkey Island and Maniac Manson. Easily an 8. I would give 10 to promote it but I have to subtract at least 1 because sometimes (rarely) the plot related to solving puzzles makes little sense or it's too pedantic (though that should be less of a problem usually since there is dual hardness system), and sometimes the dialog gets uninteresting (rarely) but otherwise the game is extremely good for an adventure.… Expand
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 59 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 52 out of 59
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 59
  3. Negative: 0 out of 59
  1. GameCritics
    Jul 11, 2017
    60
    Thimbleweed Park ultimately seems to care about neither its story nor its characters. What’s the core here, then? I suspect it’s just about the easy, wistful smile, and the prick of familiar memory. Do you remember? asks Thimbleweed Park as it displays its lustrous imitation of a bygone era, and on seeing a nod it lies: Yes, it was just like this.
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  2. games(TM)
    Jun 17, 2017
    70
    A pleasant puzzling trip down memory lane. [Issue#187, p.74]
  3. Games Master UK
    Jun 6, 2017
    84
    A shot in the arm for the genre. Smart, funny, and only slightly tainted by a stop-start plot. [May 2017, p.79]
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