Irony Curtain: From Matryoshka with Love

 Switch
Metascore
69

Mixed or average reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 8
  3. Negative: 0 out of 8
  1. FNintendo
    Oct 18, 2019
    70
    Irony Curtain: From Matryoshka with Love is a point and click adventure that does not overthrow the system but which fulfills most of its production quotas – with its gorgeous artwork and visual environment, absurd and satirical plot and attention to detail, it will get players going around to catch every piece of communist propaganda that Matryoshka produces. Sometimes for a bit too long, as it's easy to slip on something important for the plot development.
  2. TheSixthAxis
    Jun 26, 2019
    70
    Irony Curtain: From Matryoshka With Love is a good point and click adventure game with sense of humour and some challenging puzzles. The Switch version does have some technical issues and there's a little bugginess, but Irony Curtain is a fun little send-up of spy thrillers.
  3. Pure Nintendo
    Jul 11, 2019
    65
    Overall, it’s another point in click game, with unique puzzles. It lacks anything too special, though, making it hard to recommend for those non-enthusiastic about the genre. If you are a puzzle game fan, and can’t seem to find another alternative, this one is definitely worth a look. That being said, if you aren’t a puzzle game fan, or already have your fill of puzzling action, this game is not for you.
  5. Cubed3
    Jan 6, 2020
    50
    Irony Curtain: From Matryoshka with Love is a point-and-click adventure taking place during the Cold War, that happens to be a light satire of the "Reds." That's not a bad premise, and Artifex Mundi's creation is far from a bad experience - but it's far from entertaining either. Most of the comedy is heavy-handed, the satirical aspect is very hit and miss, and the puzzle-solving can often feel like an array of chores. Lower your expectations upon entering - as if paying a visit to Matryoshka itself.
  6. Pocket Gamer UK
    Jun 25, 2019
    50
    Irony Curtain is a competent successor to the point-and-click adventure games of yore, provided you can bear its finicky gameplay and tepid satire.

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User Score
6.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 10 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 10
  3. Negative: 2 out of 10
  1. Zcrisis2
    May 7, 2020
    8
    I didn't mind this game, if you like your Monkey Island, Sam & Max and similar games then this may be the game for you, upon reviewing this II didn't mind this game, if you like your Monkey Island, Sam & Max and similar games then this may be the game for you, upon reviewing this I picked this up on sale for £1.95 and at that it was money well spent.
    It has a quirky story, a few puzzles to solve, not the hardest but even still at times it made you think but passed the time away on a night just before going to bed, a nice little point and click entry for the Switch for a good price.    … Full Review »
  2. certifiedhuman
    Dec 3, 2021
    0
    literally the least funny game I've come across and that coming from a supposed 'satirical' work. even the artstyle that I am usually able toliterally the least funny game I've come across and that coming from a supposed 'satirical' work. even the artstyle that I am usually able to praise point-and-click games for looks hastily drawn and the characters barely resemble themselves between shots. absolutely no positives are to be found in or around this work -- and that's just sad… Full Review »
  3. bergcamp101
    Sep 21, 2020
    7
    Nice and cozy game with great sense of humor and decent puzzles. Good work!
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