Thimbleweed Park

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8.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 91 Ratings

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  1. Coolblue2000
    Sep 25, 2017
    10
    Brilliant game with brilliant puzzles fantastic humour and just a great example of a point and click adventure. This game is responsible for some very late nights as I just can't stop playing it! I really hope they make more games like this. You can see the pedigree in this game and the Switch is the perfect home for it. Gamers new to the genre might find it a little tough at the beginningBrilliant game with brilliant puzzles fantastic humour and just a great example of a point and click adventure. This game is responsible for some very late nights as I just can't stop playing it! I really hope they make more games like this. You can see the pedigree in this game and the Switch is the perfect home for it. Gamers new to the genre might find it a little tough at the beginning but there is a great unobtrusive hint system and once you get the way the puzzles (and the twisted minds of the developers) generally work it will become a far smoother experience.… Expand
  2. Shak3nbak3d
    Jan 23, 2018
    10
    The best point and click adventure game on the switch and a return to the classic feel of the genre i love. Though i did figure out the ending about 2 hours in.
  3. wesker2012
    Mar 2, 2018
    7
    I enjoyed Thimbleweed Park's nostalgic visuals that reminded me of playing Indiana Jones and The Fate of Atlantis. LucasArts were fantastic at creating memorable game worlds and characters. Thimbleweed mostly succeeded at this and I enjoyed its quirky plot/characters. Most of the puzzles though were too unintuitive to me and I wouldn't have finished without the hint system. The hintI enjoyed Thimbleweed Park's nostalgic visuals that reminded me of playing Indiana Jones and The Fate of Atlantis. LucasArts were fantastic at creating memorable game worlds and characters. Thimbleweed mostly succeeded at this and I enjoyed its quirky plot/characters. Most of the puzzles though were too unintuitive to me and I wouldn't have finished without the hint system. The hint system is great but I wish the puzzles were better. Then I would give the game a higher score. Still, the game had charm.… Expand
  4. zulnam
    Aug 3, 2018
    8
    Overall this is a pretty good adventure game that only begins to stagger a bit towards the end. Thimbleweed Park’s story centers around a small town conspiracy in which you play four almost-distinct characters, each with their own motivation. I say almost-distinct because even though their backstories and motives are different, they all have the same lines of dialogue when it comes toOverall this is a pretty good adventure game that only begins to stagger a bit towards the end. Thimbleweed Park’s story centers around a small town conspiracy in which you play four almost-distinct characters, each with their own motivation. I say almost-distinct because even though their backstories and motives are different, they all have the same lines of dialogue when it comes to interacting with mundane world objects which just comes off as lazy. They’ve already payed the voice actors to record those lines, at least spice it up a little.

    The story itself is pretty good but like most pretty good adventure game stories the ending can disappoint some people; i know i felt that at the end. Here we have this great conspiracy and what does it all build up to? A meta joke with no payoff.

    But this was not a deal breaker for me, just a bit of a let down. The nice pixel art, the (overall) good writing, the interesting cast and the puzzles made me enjoy the journey a lot more than the destination. It’s worth saying that the game also has a “light-puzzle” option for those of us less capable, but I would advise against using it because it takes out literal bits and jokes of the game. You don't even need a walkthrough since the game has a hint system. As for the jokes, they're not that good but they do help maintain the quirky atmosphere.

    As for the switch version it’s great. The controls are good and handheld is lovely. You also have a quick help chart with the controls if you forget, something which i think every console game should have.    … Expand
  5. dphin8313
    Oct 6, 2017
    9
    Brings back the 'point and click' memories. I gotta say i was a bit skeptical when i bought this game. Skeptical that i would enjoy it. I was definitely wrong. The game is very fun. I would have given it a perfect score but some of the puzzles were just about impossible to solve without Googling the answer. I did get a real X-Files/Twin Peaks vibe while playing. Definitely a must buy ifBrings back the 'point and click' memories. I gotta say i was a bit skeptical when i bought this game. Skeptical that i would enjoy it. I was definitely wrong. The game is very fun. I would have given it a perfect score but some of the puzzles were just about impossible to solve without Googling the answer. I did get a real X-Files/Twin Peaks vibe while playing. Definitely a must buy if you enjoy point and click puzzle adventure games and aren't afraid to have to use your brain.… Expand
  6. WizardOfBangkok
    Jun 23, 2018
    8
    Point and click adventure with a fun storyline. Brings back memories and certainly does the job of filling in that nostalgic urge. If you enjoyed maniac mansion then this is a must buy.
    I found using the controls a bit too time consuming so I switched to just playing it in portable using the touch screen. This doesn’t make it any less of an enjoyable experience.
  7. AllySky
    Sep 11, 2018
    5
    Thimbleweed Park is a very good and retro style point and click that is akin to the traditional style. If you're looking for these types of games on the Nintendo Switch, I don't think you can go wrong by picking this one up.
  8. JKafterdark66
    Oct 30, 2017
    7
    I love old PC point and click game. This game brought back nostalgic feeling and memories. However, it's not as good as many classic game in the genre. It's entertaining enough to keep me playing for 3-4 hours. I don't see any benefit of Pixel graphic. I would love the game much much more if the graphic is better.
  9. appledinger
    Jun 13, 2019
    3
    The first half of the game was great. In the second half, the puzzles stopped making sense, the plot stopped making sense, and you had to coordinate too many characters. I almost quit when I had to manually walk every character to one location for the plot to progress.

    Also, the ending was just plain bad and unsatisfying. It made every event up until that point inconsequential, making    The first half of the game was great. In the second half, the puzzles stopped making sense, the plot stopped making sense, and you had to coordinate too many characters. I almost quit when I had to manually walk every character to one location for the plot to progress.

    Also, the ending was just plain bad and unsatisfying. It made every event up until that point inconsequential, making you wonder why did I even do any of this at all. Maybe you could see it as a statement on gaming as a whole, but I see it as lazy.    … Expand
  10. flowbeus
    Oct 1, 2018
    6
    I had fun playing this but I was very disappointed in some aspects of the game.

    PROS: - Interface and gameplay was great. - Graphics were great. - Voice acting was great. CONS: - First half of story is great, 2nd half is a huge mess that leaves a lot unexplained, it feels rushed. - Many red herrings in this game. You can pick up many objects that are never used, which is    I had fun playing this but I was very disappointed in some aspects of the game.

    PROS:

    - Interface and gameplay was great.
    - Graphics were great.
    - Voice acting was great.

    CONS:

    - First half of story is great, 2nd half is a huge mess that leaves a lot unexplained, it feels rushed.
    - Many red herrings in this game. You can pick up many objects that are never used, which is disappointing. There is a fetch quest that once you complete it does nothing. Many interesting details in the story and objects in the world that do nothing or are irrelevant. Many plot points left unexplained.

    I think this game needs a few extra chapters where things go off the rails a little more slowly and more loose ends are tied up.    … Expand
  11. GuybT23
    Jan 18, 2018
    7
    Questo gioco è molto bello, impegnato, difficile. Per gli amanti delle avventure grafiche è imperdibile, ricco di enigmi e trigger che ne caratterizzano la giocabilità. Pecca in alcuni enigmi nonsense come capita spesso in questo genere di giochi ma il voto che gli ho assegnato è condizionato da troppe situazioni di trama che vanno fuori tema.
  12. Grunty
    May 5, 2018
    5
    Honestly very very standard point & click, with a bit of humor. Disappointed, because I was expecting more clever puzzles and less linear storytelling. It doesn't make me feel like I wanna go to the point & click nostalgia anymore...
  13. MrTusks
    Oct 25, 2018
    6
    I admit: this is my first journey into point and click, and, well, the impression that Thimbleweed Park gives me of the whole genre is just okay. The detective work is fun. The meta-humor veers between cute and "Jesus Christ we get it." The Twin Peaks trope is fine, if you like Twin Peaks.

    But some puzzles are pretty stupid. You will get stuck because every objective requires some    I admit: this is my first journey into point and click, and, well, the impression that Thimbleweed Park gives me of the whole genre is just okay. The detective work is fun. The meta-humor veers between cute and "Jesus Christ we get it." The Twin Peaks trope is fine, if you like Twin Peaks.

    But some puzzles are pretty stupid. You will get stuck because every objective requires some mundane object that cannot be found in any of the logical places nor in most of the illogical ones. Like, I need to make printer ink from scratch so I can print a job application? I need to hunt for the only dime in town so I can use the pay phone? I'm an FBI agent investigating a murder and I only brought one piece of film for the Polaroid? And this is considered "adventure"? Never mind the side objective that is a literal pixel hunt. Luckily, there is a hint line that helps you overcome these blatant attempts to waste your time.

    Get it when it's on sale.    … Expand
  14. 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
  15. CarolusEduardus
    Oct 7, 2019
    10
    Fans of 90's games called point and click should buy this game right away. The brilliant mind of Monkey Island game, Ron Gilbert, is also that of this sensational game. Absolutely recommended.
  16. AuthorityBottle
    Sep 8, 2020
    6
    i hate the story. everything you did was pointless because of the story. the game is more comedy than anything else. the graphic art is amazing and game mechanics. In the beginning its a murder mystery/fantasy but story ruined it which basically isn't mystery or wasn't focus about it.
  17. 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
  18. FiftyWords
    Apr 25, 2020
    6
    Humorous dialogue and endearing characters. Starts off strong as an interesting murder mystery but the overall experience is marred by an outlandish final act that twists into the overwrought trappings of meta hijinks. Doesn’t reach the heights of its LucasArts forebearers, but there’s enough here for genre fans to appreciate.
  19. KatieK
    Jan 30, 2021
    5
    If you’re a fan of classic point and click such as the monkey island series of games I would highly recommend thimbleweed park.
  20. JAG7
    Mar 27, 2022
    6
    It’s an Ok game. Would have been better with some changes on the design. Cons:
    -Gameplay has a lot of tedious backtracking and character switching.After the first couple of hours becomes boring.
    -action menu covers 1/3 of the screen with so many useless verbs/items. -some items in the inventory are useless -in dock takes eternity to work the verb/item menu with the stick (9 verbs and lots    It’s an Ok game. Would have been better with some changes on the design. Cons:
    -Gameplay has a lot of tedious backtracking and character switching.After the first couple of hours becomes boring.
    -action menu covers 1/3 of the screen with so many useless verbs/items.
    -some items in the inventory are useless
    -in dock takes eternity to work the verb/item menu with the stick (9 verbs and lots of items). Handheld is better with the touchscreen.
    -The organization of the objectives: some of them have to be completed only latter in the game. Why putting this objectives from the beginning of the game?
    -Some puzzle solving is just ridiculous : if it was not for the hint hotline ( wich sometimes it helps , most of the time it’s useless)the game would be even more confusing . I had to used the walkthrough a couple of times wich takes all the fun out. -Some of the voice acting and script are good ,some are not and some it’s just terrible.

    It’s Pros: -story is kind of interesting and funny
    -visuals are good    … Expand
  21. lowey
    Sep 21, 2022
    8
    I really enjoyed this, it's an incredibly gripping game. I considered giving it a 10, but I've knocked one point off for the UI, which was quite frustrating at times and very obviously optimised for keyboard and mouse, and one point because the ending was a tad rushed and a lot of questions were left unanswered. Don't let that put you off though: The characters are all brilliant, it's fullI really enjoyed this, it's an incredibly gripping game. I considered giving it a 10, but I've knocked one point off for the UI, which was quite frustrating at times and very obviously optimised for keyboard and mouse, and one point because the ending was a tad rushed and a lot of questions were left unanswered. Don't let that put you off though: The characters are all brilliant, it's full of great humour, and overall it's a very polished game. If you enjoyed the likes of Monkey Island then this, of course, will be right up your street.… Expand
  22. Bayonettauwu
    Mar 20, 2023
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Love the game it was so funny!
    Even though I was 12 when I played it I did understand the adult material and jokes so it was not that bad for me. I loved the story it was amazing I really got into the characters Ransome and Delores inspired me to start coding and Ransome was just funny!

    I give this game a straight 10/10!    … Expand
  23. Avey123Avey
    Mar 19, 2023
    2
    Playing this game without walkthrough is like trying to pull your own teeth out with tweezers. There are many puzzles here with confusing nonsensical sequencing and peak moon logic. This game does a fantastic job bringing back to the era of the point in click adventure game. That is to say tediously pixel hunting the environment and testing every combination of item and character/object toPlaying this game without walkthrough is like trying to pull your own teeth out with tweezers. There are many puzzles here with confusing nonsensical sequencing and peak moon logic. This game does a fantastic job bringing back to the era of the point in click adventure game. That is to say tediously pixel hunting the environment and testing every combination of item and character/object to hopefully progress the game in some very obtuse way. The story of this game starts interesting enough but I'll just say the ending and back half of the story is so terrible that it murders any goodwill the game may have garnered up until that point. Don't play this game. If you must don't be a fool like me and just grab a walkthrough for the entire thing… Expand

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Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
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  2. Mixed: 2 out of 9
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  1. Nintendo Force Magazine
    Oct 30, 2017
    95
    Maniac Mansion came first, and Monkey Island is more famous, but Thimbleweed Park is the finest, most thoughtful Ron Gilbert game yet. [Issue #30 – November/December 2017, p. 22]
  2. FNintendo
    Oct 12, 2017
    80
    Thimbleweed Park brings back the point and click genre for a fun and well developed effort full of good sense of humour and interesting puzzles to solve. While it feels like it would be a big improvement if it could be played in a way more akin to the games it's paying tribute to, Thimbleweed Park will leave no one disappointed.
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  3. SpazioGames
    Sep 30, 2017
    90
    Apart from the PC version, which still wins thanks to mouse and keyboard controls, this is the best way to experience the ironic masterpiece called Thimbleweed Park. Don't let the old school vibe turn you off: thanks to the Casual mode, this is a timeless classic that should be played by anyone who was born and raised between the late '70s and the early '90s.
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