Intruder In Antiquonia

Intruder In Antiquonia is a narrative-driven point-and-click adventure developed and published by Aruma Studios. Released in 2022, the game embraces many of the conventions that defined classic adventure titles while adding a modern presentation through its detailed hand-drawn art style and streamlined interface. The story begins with Sarah, a young woman who awakens in a hospital with no memory of who she is or how she arrived in the isolated town of Antiquonia. This seemingly peaceful settlement harbors an unusual trait: its inhabitants have rejected the Internet entirely, creating a setting that immediately stands out among mystery adventures. From the opening moments, the game establishes a sense of curiosity, inviting players to piece together Sarah's forgotten past while uncovering the secrets hidden beneath the town's quaint exterior. The strongest aspect of Intruder In Antiquonia is its atmosphere. Antiquonia feels like a place suspended between eras, where old traditions clash with the technological world beyond its borders. The hand-drawn environments are filled with personality, from cozy interiors to charming streets populated by eccentric residents. Every screen has a…

> A short but great story. 4 hours casual. 100% achievements. > 7/10 [++] +great music, +nice atmosphere, +good graphics, [--] -no spoken audio, -minimal sound effects, -cliché dialog, -abrupt ending. > A good addition to the modern point and click adventure library.

At first, it sounded interesting and I was keen to figure out who Sarah is. But as the game progressed, it became extremely boring and tedious (like running back and forth to get an item and to use it and to get the next one and use it). I ended up dragging myself through :-/ It appeared to me very hurried towards the end as if the developers ran out of time or money and had to finish it too soon. I am sorry, but I do not recommend it.

good game

Very short (2 hours playtime) Puzzles quite easy. Characters rather shallow. Average story. Nice graphics. Cozy experience overall. Worth it when its on sale.

So I want to recommend this, I really do. Except there's a glitch at perhaps 3/4 of the way, after the Big Twist, and that prevents the story from progressing. If you cannot interact with the necessary item or the necessary character to progress the story, you cannot finish the game. Which is too bad, because until that point it was a fun little point and click but "you need X item, which you cannot obtain until you have Y item. The internet says to interact with X item to see Y item. Main Character keeps telling you to not, and will not talk to the person the internet says to talk to. Guess we're stuck forever!" I feel like I paid too much for an unfinishable game but it's not the first time.