Precipice of Darkness, Episode One

On the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness, Episode One is the first installment in the RPG-Adventure game series based on the web comic Penny Arcade. Create your character in the classic comic style, and join Gabe and Tycho in the alternate 1920s universe of New Arcadia, where you'll combat savage enemies, solve mysteries, meet bizarre new...

Precipice of Darkness, Episode One is a rpg, adventure and comedy game developed and published by Hothead Games.
Released on May 21st 2008 is available in English only on Windows.

It has received 507 reviews of which 449 were positive and 58 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. 😎

The game is currently priced at 7.99€ on Steam.

The Steam community has classified Precipice of Darkness, Episode One into these genres:

RPG Adventure Comedy Funny Singleplayer Turn-Based

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Windows

Minimum:

OS: Windows® 2000/XP/Vista™ with latest updates
Processor: Pentium® III, AMD Athlon™ 1.0 GHz or better
Memory: 512 MB of available system memory
Graphics: ATI Radeon™ 9500 or better, NVIDIA GeForce™ FX 5200 or better, Intel® GMA 950 or better with 64 MB of video memory (shared or dedicated)*
Sound: OS-supported sound card
Hard Drive: 350 MB of available hard drive space (185 MB installed)
Input Devices: OS-supported keyboard and mouse

*All video cards require latest drivers supporting OpenGL®.

Reviews

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Dec. 2024

If you like Penny Arcade comics this is an obvious buy for you. If you don't like them then...well this isn't going to change your mind. If you have no idea about Penny Arcade and are just looking for good RPGs, then this is a pretty fun one to pick up!

Dec. 2024

Interactive mix of ATB a la Final Fantasy 7 + Super Mario RPG leads to a game where not a single battle is a boring slog of simply waiting to defeat basic enemies who pose 0 threat. I personally returned to this game nearly 15 years after my first playthough on Xbox, and to my surprise the gameplay, humor, and comics-style visual language still holds up. Absolutely worth a play.

Nov. 2024

You're not. Gonna Get. The Final Boss Tamed.

Nov. 2024

Shadows Unveiled: A Darkly Comic Noir on the Rain-Slick Precipice Welcome to *On the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness, Episode One* — a detective adventure that parodies noir as much as it pays homage to the genre’s shadowy atmosphere. This stylish, old-school noir story sets out to pull you into a surreal mystery while making you laugh, cringe, and maybe question your sense of humor. A Comedy in Shadow: A World Dripping in Noir Step into the city, where Penny Arcade has crafted a world soaked in rain and brimming with darkly comic absurdity. The glistening alleys and dim streetlights make it feel like a gritty black-and-white detective movie. Every street tells a story —only here, the characters could just as likely burst into deadpan jokes as they might run from terrifying, otherworldly creatures. Penny Arcade’s offbeat humor permeates the game, casting familiar noir tropes in a new, bizarre light. Characters as Odd as the Night is Long The game’s cast is unforgettable. Each character feels like a caricature of noir detectives or sidekicks, only ratcheted up by Penny Arcade’s chaotic energy. They’re both serious and bizarrely over-the-top, and their banter injects a dose of grotesque yet hilarious humanity into the grim setting. It's almost as if characters from a noir film found themselves in a strange fever dream, dealing with Lovecraftian threats... and each other. Sharp Writing and Dark Humor Writing is the game’s heartbeat , balancing humor and suspense as a seasoned comedian might balance on a high wire. With each grim encounter or eldritch horror, there’s a punchline lurking in the shadows. The humor, dark and absurd, gives each moment an edge, playing off the noir themes in a way that’s simultaneously eerie and laugh-out-loud funny. But beware: it ventures into grotesque territory, leaning into “gross-out” moments that would make even noir detectives squirm. Art Style and Atmosphere The visuals here do not aim for realism but rather capture a unique, noir-infused comic-book style . Each scene feels like a graphic novel panel, with exaggerated character expressions and backgrounds that are bleakly charming. It’s retro and atmospheric, and each scene seems washed in the perfect noir palette of gray and black. Imagine stepping into a gritty detective movie where everything’s just a little… off. Turn-Based Combat: Noir Meets Strategy Though simplistic, combat offers strategy and tension in each turn. You’ll face off against Lovecraftian monstrosities, bizarre bosses, and the city’s worst. The turn-based system feels lighthearted but never trivial. With each turn, you’re thrown further into the surreal, darkly comic setting, facing down a truly eccentric rogues’ gallery. The Story: A Grim Yet Funny Descent The narrative unfolds like a classic noir tale—pulling you into its strange, rain-slicked world only to hit you with bizarre twists and off-the-wall horror. The story keeps you guessing , throwing in suspenseful turns before diving right back into absurdity. With each revelation, the game embraces its own weirdness, making it an odyssey into the bizarre, yet oddly charming underbelly of a noir-tinged city. Jazz Noir Soundtrack The jazz soundtrack is both soulful and unsettling, the perfect blend of film noir and surreal. Every track enhances the noir ambiance , making you feel like you’re walking through the city’s darkest, rain-slick alleys with cigarette smoke lingering in the air. The music echoes through each scene, punctuating both the mystery and the comedy. TL;DR: *On the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness, Episode One* is not just a detective game ; it’s a dark comedy that dances on the edge of noir, horror, and absurdity. Fans of suspense, dark humor, and classic noir with a twist will find this a must-play. This isn’t just another detective story —it’s a rain-soaked, darkly comic adventure into the unknown. Here's a more elaborate parody of No Good Advice, blending the chaotic, absurd humor of On the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness with Gabe and Tycho's iconic personalities. It brings in Annarchy, the mimes, and all the crazy action of the game: Girls Aloud - No Good Advice” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mNeO5a5tM4s Gabe and Tycho told me, “Pack your trench coat and buckle in tight, We’re off to hunt demons, and it’s gonna be a fight.” This city’s a circus of grime and decay, Full of mimes and robots out for the slay. I grabbed my rake and my dubious plan, And dove into chaos like a madman. The Fruit F*cker’s whirring, and mimes are on parade, Tycho’s muttering conspiracies, like it’s all pre-laid. Gabe just punches hard, no fear in his eye, Smashing monstrosities with a casual sigh. The locals scream, “Run for your lives!” But we’re knee-deep in cosmic jive. There’s just something about this rain-soaked ground That keeps me laughing while we’re battlin’ around. Here I go, grab the rake, crank the stereo, Flick my finger to the world below, oh, Here I am, dirty hands, I don’t give a damn, Shut your mouth ‘cause we’re too busy in this jam. We don’t need no good advice, We’re already wasted, We don’t need another life, Cold and complicated, We don’t need no Sunday trips, Tea and sympathizing, We don’t need no special fix, To anesthetize us. Annarchy’s running wild, as expected, “She’ll destroy us all!” Tycho has detected. Gabe’s just smashing through the hordes with a grin, While I try to avoid those damn mimes again. Everybody’s talking, “Who’s gonna make it through?” “It’s definitely not us,” I whisper with a view. But we’re making some noise, baby, Breaking your brain with our chaotic spree. Here we go, dodging tracks, crank the stereo, Flick my bat to the world below, oh, Here we are, dirty hands, I don’t give a damn, Shut your mouth, we’re wrecking this land. We don’t need no good advice, We’re already wasted, We don’t need another life, Cold and complicated, We don’t need no Sunday trips, Tea and sympathizing, We don’t need no special fix, To anesthetize us. We don’t need no good advice, No well-intentioned sacrifices, We don’t need Sunday trips, No fruit fckers or mime tricks, Hell, we don’t need beauty sleep, We just need to escape before Annarchy gets deep, We don’t need any bedtime prayer, We’re too busy trying not to care—* ’Cause, frankly, we don’t even have time to spare. Recipe for Chaos à la Rain-Slick Precipice Ingredients: - 1 cursed trench coat (bloodstains optional) - 3 pints of synthetic, semi-organic whiskey (label’s irrelevant) - A handful of slightly *questionable* fruit - 1 chewed rake (extra dread points for bites) - Dash of tainted rainwater (preferably cursed) - 2-3 shifty mimes (or existential dread) - Spoonful of cosmic horror (to taste) - Annarchy, to taste (for chaos) Instructions: 1. Slip into a damp trench coat; the musty scent of danger is key. 2. Pour whiskey into a glass—more if the mimes start eyeing you funny. 3. Add the fruit, preferably vibrating with wrongness. If it speaks in tongues, you’re on track. 4. Stir with the rake, making sure it’s as unsettling as your dreams. 5. Add mimes. If they scream silently into the abyss, you're doing it right. 6. Stir in the cosmic horror and a touch of Annarchy, watching the chaos unfold. 7. Serve in a cracked cup, sip while contemplating the end of all things. Enjoy in an alley full of rain, bad decisions, and a soul that's already halfway gone.

April 2024

A game where robots fuck fruits and piss on you. 10/10

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7.99€

8.3

449

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Hothead Games

Publisher

Hothead Games

Release 21 May 2008

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