PSX Extreme: Penny Arcade Adventures: Episode 2 Review

PSX Extreme writes: "If you’re a gamer, you’ve probably heard of Penny Arcade. The long-running comic strip featuring the hilarious duo of Tycho and Gabe has poked fun at the world of gaming since the turn of the century, and now, they have their own game. It’s fittingly called Penny Arcade Adventures: On the Rain-Slick Precipice Of Darkness, and we say "fittingly" because that title perfectly reflects the genuine zaniness of PA. The pair of "heroes" run the Startling Detective Agency, and the player progresses through a series of panels ala comic book style, seeking to solve case after case in your quest to discover the ultimate answer. Believe it or not, this may be closer to a RPG than an Adventure game, just because the combat will remind you of a traditional turn-based mechanic, although the action progresses in real time. The story is loaded with plenty of that patented PA hilarity, but you don’t necessarily have to be a loyal fan of the comic strip to enjoy this unique production. It would certainly help, but it’s not a requirement. Many should get a kick out of Penny Arcade Adventures."