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Dropsy

Dropsy

A Jolly Corpse·Released Sep 10, 2015·Single player

Platforms
PCSwitch
Genres
AdventurePuzzleIndie
Critic74/100
Across 2 reviews
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About

After a deadly circus fire shatters his world and tarnishes his name, Dropsy the Clown finds himself on a journey of self-discovery through a story that harnesses powerful themes of love and kindness. With his father gravely ill and the world turning its back on a once happy-go-lucky clown, Dropsy will need to help those in need, hug total strangers, and unravel dark and shameful secrets from his past on the way to redemption. Oh, and Dropsy can also talk to animals. Dropsy is a non-traditional take on the classic point and click adventure formula starring the game’s perpetually carefree namesake clown as he explores a richly detailed world full of colorful characters and sinister secrets, doling out hugs along the way. Rather than lead players on a singular narrative path, players are free to choose which avenues of adventure they want to explore in an open world setting and can piece the puzzles and story together however they choose.

Reviews

3 reviews
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GameSpot
Matt Espineli·Sep 25, 2015
Critic70/100
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Dropsy is a genuine and somber adventure about a creepy clown that exceeds its quirky premise in the most meaningful way.

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It's entirely possible that you'll respond much more kindly to Dropsy than I have. I wish it had been easier, with a second layer of clues accessible beneath the basic pictograph conversations perhaps. I also wish I'd felt more of a connection with Dropsy himself and I have no doubt that some people will.

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