Golem (2018 video game)
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{{Infobox video game
| title = Golem
| image = Golem(PC game 2018) header.jpg
| developer = Longbow Games
| publisher = Longbow Games
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| platforms = Microsoft Windows
| released = {{Video game release|WW|29 May 2018}}
| modes = Single-player
}}
Golem is a single-player adventure developed by Longbow Games about a young girl and a shape-shifting golem who must navigate the ruins of an ancient tower to solve its ever more challenging puzzles and re-activate its long-dormant machines. It was released 29 May 2018.{{cite web |url=https://www.rockpapershotgun.com/quiet-stylish-point-and-click-puzzler-golem-is-out-now |title=Quiet & stylish point-and-click puzzler Golem is out now |work=Rock Paper Shotgun |date=30 May 2018 |access-date=2021-03-14|last1=Tarason |first1=Dominic }}
Gameplay
In Golem, the player is tasked to explore 10 levels that unfold within an ancient mysterious tower. By using several abilities given by five forms, the golem can solve various puzzles found there.{{cite web |url=http://longbowgames.com/golem/ |title=Official Website |work=Longbow Games |date=6 February 2020 |access-date=2021-03-14}}
Reception
Golem met a positive reception with 75% Metacritic score based on 6 reviews.{{cite web |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/golem/critic-reviews/?platform=pc |title=Metacritic Page for Golem Game |work=Metacritic |access-date=2021-03-15}} Adventure Gamers gave a 4.5/5 stars rating and said, "Golem is fun little puzzle-platformer with a top-notch presentation both in sound and art direction."{{cite web |url=https://adventuregamers.com/articles/view/37703 |title=Golem Review |work=Adventure Gamers |date=12 June 2019 |access-date=2021-03-14}} However, when the game was released, there were a few issues with the game controls.{{cite web |url=https://www.hookedgamers.com/pc/golem/review/article-1955.html |title=Golem Review - Finding a Friend |work=Hooked Gamers |access-date=2021-03-14}}
References
External links
- [http://longbowgames.com/golem/ Official Website]
- [https://www.mobygames.com/game/windows/golem__ Golem at MobyGames]
Category:Side-scrolling video games
Category:Single-player video games
Category:Video games about shapeshifting
Category:Video games developed in Canada