Armikrog

Nintendo Life

Matthew Mason·Aug 23, 2016

Critic60/100

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Armikrog feels like a game for a different era, for good and ill. While point-and-click adventures can play to the nostalgia of some, they can feel mired in traditions that just don't translate to a more mainstream audience. If the former sounds like something you'd be into Armikrog will probably push your buttons. If the latter sounds like something you fear, Armikrog's lack of clear goals and an expectation of excessive patience means it's probably not for you.

Push Square

Stephen Tailby·Aug 23, 2016

Critic50/100

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There is so much squandered potential in Armikrog it hurts. The voice acting is great, but there's not enough of it; the visuals and animations are superb, but let down by repeated puzzles. Pencil Test Studios has created a fantastic claymation setting and fun characters, but in terms of gameplay it sticks too closely to the old-school point and click formula for its own good. Fans of the genre may get a kick out of the old fashioned style, but beyond a well-realised stop motion aesthetic, there's little here for anyone else.

GameSpot

Matt Espineli·Oct 30, 2015

Critic50/100

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Armikrog is a lackluster adventure that never manages to capitalize on the charm of its unique visuals and premise.

PC Gamer

Angus Morrison·Oct 8, 2015

Critic46/100

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Armikrog’s dislike for logic and obvious incompleteness is a waste of good Claymation.

Eurogamer

Richard Cobbett·Oct 6, 2015

Critic0/100

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It's the wasted potential that hurts the most. Armikrog begins with a catchy song, a gorgeous claymation planet, and a …

Game Informer

Jeff Marchiafava·Oct 5, 2015

Critic40/100

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In addition to suffering from some of adventure games' worst aspects, Armikrog is also missing what the genre does best.

Rock Paper Shotgun

John Walker·Oct 1, 2015

Critic—

Agreement—

There's a chance the bugs could be patched out, although this really is in a sort of Arkham Knight place where pulling it and finishing it is the better option. But even if it ran without constantly breaking, it would still be a really dreadful adventure game. A gorgeous one – some of the most lovely animation I've ever seen in a game – but just so poor.