Thimbleweed Park

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  1. 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.
  2. 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
  3. 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
  4. 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 !
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. supemoneylife
    May 10, 2017
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Full game 10/10
    Staying true to original adventure games and joke style that I fell in love with in the 80's/90's 10/10
    Sound/voice acting/story 10/10
    Ending 5/10    … Expand
  9. 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
  10. 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
  11. 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 :)
  12. 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.
  13. 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
  14. LukiBoy
    Dec 30, 2018
    10
    Really funny and cool. The characters where great and the story was fun. Good puzzles too.
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. 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.
  21. 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?
  22. Letiste-Gaming
    Apr 17, 2017
    9
    En definitiva, estamos ante una de las mejores aventuras gráficas de los últimos años.

    Es un homenaje a la época dorada del género, lleno de guiños al mundillo (en especial por supuesto a LucasArts), con un humor genial y una dificultad elevada pero no lógica. Echábamos de menos una aventura gráfica old-school y este juego no solo nos ofrece la oportunidad de revivir nuestra    En definitiva, estamos ante una de las mejores aventuras gráficas de los últimos años.

    Es un homenaje a la época dorada del género, lleno de guiños al mundillo (en especial por supuesto a LucasArts), con un humor genial y una dificultad elevada pero no lógica.

    Echábamos de menos una aventura gráfica old-school y este juego no solo nos ofrece la oportunidad de revivir nuestra nostalgia, si no que nos ofrece un producto muy cuidado que supera con creces nuestras expectativas.

    Fans del género estáis de suerte porque, sin lugar a dudas, podemos decir que esta obra sería digna de considerarse la aventura gráfica número 15 de LucasArts. Algo muy meritorio.    … Expand
  23. 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!
  24. 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
  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. Hurrikhan
    Jun 14, 2021
    9
    Thimbleweed Park is a very nice old-school LucasArts-style adventure game.
    It has a nice funny and dark story and cool pixelated graphics.
    Buying it is a no-brainer if you like point-and-click adventure games.
  27. 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.
  28. 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
  29. guzforster
    Apr 21, 2020
    9
    For whoever grew with Maniac Mansion, Monkey Island, Day of the Tentacle... This is a must. It captures the full essence of LucasArts 90's adventure games because it was made by the guy who started it all. Really love this game for the mystery, amazing characters, and graphics.
  30. quetzalcube
    May 11, 2020
    9
    Summary: Thimbleweed Park is a love letter to classic point-click adventure game lovers made from the acclaimed Ron Gilbert, the creator of Maniac Mansion and the Monkey Island saga. The game is very good: long, deep, and with tons of reference to the classics of the genre. It is way better than what you usually find on iOS game and it gives a lot of value for its price.

    Full Review.    Summary: Thimbleweed Park is a love letter to classic point-click adventure game lovers made from the acclaimed Ron Gilbert, the creator of Maniac Mansion and the Monkey Island saga. The game is very good: long, deep, and with tons of reference to the classics of the genre. It is way better than what you usually find on iOS game and it gives a lot of value for its price.

    Full Review.

    Thimbleweed is exactly what it looks like: a point-click adventure going full on the retro/nostalgic side of things. And it is a very good point-click adventure for all standards. Thimbleweed also does many great things on the aesthetic side, both on graphics and sounds, so even though it looks retro you actually enjoy your senses every minute you spend on Thimbleweed. This is worth noting because many retro games do not do this right, and it also a great choice from the creator since it is certainly a good arthistic style for the genre.

    However, although Thimbleweed is definiteley a great game (even more if you consider it can be played on mobile devices) one is forced to compare it with its predecessors and the masterpieces of the genre. And this is no easy task. Thimbleweed certainly stands his ground firm on many aspects when it is compared with the classics, but one must admit that Thimbleweed falls behind on story, dialogues, and characters. Since graphics adventure rely on story telling and clever puzzles instead on horse-power the device they are running on, it is not so surprising that almost 30 years after the start of genre games like Monkey Island I & II and Day of the Tentacle are still the pinnacles and the top of the their class. To put it plain and simple: although Thimbleweed is certainly very good, it will not fill your memory with unforgettable moments as those three classic games I mentioned before.    … 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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