Reviewers Liked
- Great sense of style
- Charming
- Sometimes funny characters
Reviewers Didn't Like
- A few illogical puzzles
- Poor hint system
The Next Big Thing
76
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Expert reviews and ratings
60
However, no amount of good-natured, LucasArts-inspired gameplay will obscure the fact that it can’t quite match its haphazard adventure script and humour to its impeccable presentation. 6.0/10Print this pageComments (0)Share this pageNoticed something...
By NowGamer on
70
The artistic approach Pendulo Studios takes with the game is what stands out the most. Their comic-like art style, fused with an art deco theme, creates a lighthearted film noir look and gives the game an adventure mystery feel. While simplistic in...
By GameZone on
60
It has been a while since the point-and-click adventure game was really popular; this popularity has seen a huge decline since the introduction of 3D games. The point-and-click genre relies heavily on story and the characters who are involved, as the...
By ImpulseGamer on
100
In 1997, Spanish developer Pendulo Studios released a 2D adventure called Hollywood Monsters that starred a two-person team of rival reporters investigating a story at the home of a powerful film producer. This premise, word for word, is the same...
By AtomicGamer on
75
Liz Allaire, one of the lead character's in point-and-click adventure The Next Big Thing, is a whole picnic's worth of sandwiches short of a picnic. She doesn't just have a screw loose - she's lost the entire toolbox. Here at Strategy Informer, being...
By Strategy Informer on
87
Don’t let the name fool you; The Next Big Thing really isn’t. Instead it’s a fun but flawed adventure game that falls slightly short of the mark. The game has some of the best animation and voice acting I’ve ever seen in a video game, but the plot...
By Diehard GameFAN on
85
In the recent years, point and click games have taken a backseat, as they are slower, and less energetic than other games. Using solely the mouse for control makes the player feel like they’re doing less. The Next Big Thing hopes to revitalize the...
By Gamers Daily News on
60
The Next Big Thing creates a lush vision of an alternate-reality Hollywood, but its knockout visuals can't make up for its frustrating...
By GameSpot on
80
While Liz Allaire is a crazy, fun loving individual with a hilarious way of looking at things, Dan Murray is a self-centered, egomaniacal bastard who gets annoying very quickly. If I were to describe him in one word, it would be “Prick.” Despite Dan’s character being a downside to the game, I...
By Hooked Gamers onInteresting characters abound in The Next BIG ThingThe point and click adventure game has undergone a rejuvenation within this last year. With the success of the latest season of Sam and Max, Telltale Games brought another point and click adventure...
By GamingShogun on
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