Metal Dead

Quick "Buy if" list: -Like point and click adventure games. -Have about 3 hours to spend on a PnC game. -Can overlook "meh" audio in favor of solid writing and excellent puzzles. For more details, read below, but if the above sounds fine with you, then go ahead and buy this game. It's not expensive, but you should probably wait for a sale considering how short it is. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Jawbone's 6-Point Review: ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 1.--Art: The art is probably a make or break for some people. Yes, it's not the best, but despite the simplistic style, there's plenty of detail. Even better, it's well done enough it doesn't make you play "hunt the pixel" when interacting with your environment. The art kind of grows on you as well. Mind frame it like an early 90's Lucasarts or Newgrounds flash game, and you'll be fine. 2.--Puzzles: The real reason I'm suggesting this game. Puzzles walk the balance of making you think without being illogical. The game is excellent in giving you context so you have a rough idea on what your task is. 3.--Backtracking? Yes and no. The best part is that if you're done with an area, the game will tell you so and you won't have to waste your time combing over areas that are complete. 4.--Difficulty: You may have to stop and think for a few puzzles, but nothing should bog you down severely. There is a hint helper with no penalty if you need a hand though. 5.--The Writing: The game relies heavily on the dialogue, and thankfully, this is where this game shines. The characters handle the apocalypse in their own way, it's fun to try and combine items that won't work with other items, and the descriptions are good. I wouldn't call this game "hilarious," but there was a solid chuckle here and there. 6.--Twist Ending: I sure as hell didn't see it coming. You won't see it coming either. It could be considered weirdness for weirdness's sake, but it gets a pass for bucking the trope and actually making it work...enough.