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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

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

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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