70
The frustration of one or two ambiguous puzzles can’t dampen one’s spirits for The Hand of Glory, a love letter to traditional point-and-click adventure games with its own sense of fun and wit.
90
A love letter to the sworn lovers of traditional point 'n' click adventure games. All of them should, in return, make sure to buy the game at full price, without waiting for it to be included in any kind of bundle, if they want to have the chance to play more games like The Hand of Glory in the future.
75
The Hand of Glory overflows with ideas. Not all of them are spot on, but that’s a risk you have to take when you want to do something that goes a little out of the classic schemes. The first impact is alienating because everything is not very homogeneous, from the graphics to the continuous change of register in the narration, but in the long run this strange alchemical formula works, thanks to a plot that turns towards decidedly unexpected territories and leaves the player with a giant cliffhanger, raising the hype for the second part of the game.
10
Surprisingly good point-n-click. Classic design and very good contents. It is veeeery long also.
10
Very entertaining and fun, like all the old-fashioned adventures. Character animations are super nice and puzzles are fair.
10
Damn near flawless despite the clear low budget the company had to work with (which you can clearly notice when comparing it to other point&click games like Deponia and Randal's Monday, in things like animations, special effects and user interface), it's an incredibly long one for a p&c adventure, which helps wrap the story around your head, none of the moments feel like filler, instead it truly feels like a giant labour of love that the developers have masterfully executed in this precious game.
The Hand of Glory
Released On:
Jun 9, 2020
Metascore
Available after 4 critic reviews
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User score
Generally Favorable
7.9
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Jan 4, 2021
90
A love letter to the sworn lovers of traditional point 'n' click adventure games. All of them should, in return, make sure to buy the game at full price, without waiting for it to be included in any kind of bundle, if they want to have the chance to play more games like The Hand of Glory in the future.
Jun 15, 2020
75
The Hand of Glory overflows with ideas. Not all of them are spot on, but that’s a risk you have to take when you want to do something that goes a little out of the classic schemes. The first impact is alienating because everything is not very homogeneous, from the graphics to the continuous change of register in the narration, but in the long run this strange alchemical formula works, thanks to a plot that turns towards decidedly unexpected territories and leaves the player with a giant cliffhanger, raising the hype for the second part of the game.
User score
Generally Favorable
67% Positive
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Aug 27, 2021
10
Surprisingly good point-n-click. Classic design and very good contents. It is veeeery long also.
Apr 5, 2021
10
Very entertaining and fun, like all the old-fashioned adventures. Character animations are super nice and puzzles are fair.
Jan 19, 2021
70
The frustration of one or two ambiguous puzzles can’t dampen one’s spirits for The Hand of Glory, a love letter to traditional point-and-click adventure games with its own sense of fun and wit.
Feb 12, 2021
10
Damn near flawless despite the clear low budget the company had to work with (which you can clearly notice when comparing it to other point&click games like Deponia and Randal's Monday, in things like animations, special effects and user interface), it's an incredibly long one for a p&c adventure, which helps wrap the story around your head, none of the moments feel like filler, instead it truly feels like a giant labour of love that the developers have masterfully executed in this precious game.
Jun 20, 2020
10
A "glorious" adventure game like this is a must-play for any kind of adventurer, beginner or expert. The story is solid and well written, the mystery unfolds in a more and more interesting crescendo, the puzzles are funny and fair with the player, the gameplay is various and enjoyable, graphics are very detailed (with tons of animations!) and... this is just half-way to the end! :) What could an adventurer desire more?
Jul 15, 2020
9
Great adventure game with an interesting story, well-done puzzles and superb animations
SummaryThe challenge of a dangerous serial killer plummets detective Lazarus Bundy’s career into a chasm with no way out. In a desperate attempt at a comeback, Lazarus decides to secretly investigate the disappearance of Kathrin Mulzberg.
