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Adventures of Bertram Fiddle 1: A Dreadly Business

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2015

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Quick resume

A classic point and click adventure game, featuring weird and wonderful characters, beautiful animation and a fantastic soundtrack. "It is quite possibly one of the finest point-and-click comedy murder mystery adventure games set in Victorian London you will play today" - Bertram Fiddle

Global score

86/100

Genres

Adventure, Casual, Indie

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    Pros

    • Humorous and witty writing
    • Unique cartoonish art style
    • Excellent voice acting
    • Accessible and intuitive gameplay
    • Engaging victorian setting and characters

    Cons

    • Very short playtime
    • Puzzles are too easy
    • Lack of replayability
    • No multiplayer or social features
    • Some minor interface quirks

    Analysis

    Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Fellowship, Expression. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Strategy, Exploration, Value.

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    Motivations

    • Autonomy
      3

      "Players direct their own actions in a classic point-and-click style with freedom to explore and solve puzzles at their own pace."

    • Competence
      1

      "Puzzles are easy and straightforward, providing light challenge but not requiring high skill."

    • Competition
      -5

      "No competitive elements or comparison to others; gameplay is solo and story-driven."

    • Continuation
      2

      "Players express desire for more episodes and continuation, though the first episode is short."

    • Cooperation
      -5

      "Single-player experience with no multiplayer or cooperative gameplay."

    • Creativity
      2

      "Players combine items and experiment with interactions, but within a linear, predefined structure."

    • Domination
      -5

      "No elements of exerting control or superiority over others; cooperative and equal interactions absent."

    • Escapism
      4

      "Players enjoy humorous, quirky Victorian setting as a lighthearted escape from reality."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily for entertainment and humor without obligation or pressure."

    • Experimenting
      2

      "Encouraged to try different item combinations and explore interactions, though gameplay is linear."

    • Exploration
      1

      "Players visit different locations but with limited backtracking and a mostly linear path."

    • Expression
      -3

      "No character customization or player-driven aesthetic changes; art style is fixed and predefined."

    • Fantasy
      3

      "Set in a caricatured Victorian London with exaggerated characters and humorous fictional elements."

    • Fellowship
      -5

      "Solo play with minimal social interaction or community involvement."

    • Growth
      1

      "Some learning through puzzle solving and story progression, but overall low difficulty limits growth."

    • Health
      -5

      "Sedentary gameplay typical of point-and-click adventure games."

    • Idle
      -3

      "Requires player attention and interaction throughout; no background or idle play."

    • Intimacy
      -4

      "Limited emotional connection mostly through character dialogue; no deep relationship building."

    • Leadership
      -5

      "No leadership or group management elements; single-player narrative focus."

    • Progression
      2

      "Players collect and combine items to progress through the story, though linear and simple."

    • Relaxation
      4

      "Lighthearted humor and easy puzzles create a relaxing, enjoyable experience."

    • Sensation
      2

      "Appealing cartoonish art and voice acting provide moderate sensory stimulation."

    • Status
      -5

      "No social status or recognition systems present."

    • Story
      4

      "Strong narrative focus with engaging characters, humor, and a murder mystery plot."

    • Strategy
      -2

      "Puzzles are straightforward with minimal strategic or complex problem solving."

    • Thrill
      1

      "Some light suspense in story and mini chase sequences, but overall low tension."

    • Value
      1

      "Generally considered fair value especially when purchased on sale, though short length noted."

    • Violence
      -3

      "Minimal violence; focus on investigation and puzzle solving rather than combat or destruction."

    • Survival
      -4

      "No survival mechanics or threat avoidance; stable and safe gameplay environment."

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