Rhiannon: Curse of the Four Branches

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 6 expert reviews

Excellent:

1
Good:

3
Average:

0
Bad:

2

Pros:

Superb, chilling tale reminiscent of the best hauntedhouse stories, Clever inventory puzzles based on commonsense solutions, Wordy ingame documents add depth to both story and setting and make you care about the characters.

Cons:

Poor graphics and sound take a toll on the creepy atmosphere.

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Last revision on January 31, 2012

Reviewers Liked

Superb, chilling tale reminiscent of the best hauntedhouse stories, Clever inventory puzzles based on commonsense solutions, Wordy ingame documents add depth to both story and setting and make you care about the characters

Reviewers Didn't Like

Poor graphics and sound take a toll on the creepy atmosphere

Expert reviews and ratings

100

A great game with a variety of merits and a plot that will keep you interested, this is a must have title for many gamers. Lovers of strategy and RPGs will enjoy this title. Enjoy a spooky world where you will be uncovering the magic-filled...

By BrightHub on March 31, 2009

Arberth Studios wanted to show the world that a three person team in Wales could produce a quality point-and-click style game. Rhiannon: Curse of the Four Branches gives the feeling of a ghost story with a twist. Common sense problem solving will...

By Gamers Daily News on March 03, 2009

There aren’t many games set in rural Wales, which is hard to understand given the area’s lore, but Arbeth Studios have decided this would be the best place to set their new supernatural adventure, Rhiannon: Curse of the Four Branches....

By Games Radar on December 19, 2008

Before the days of $20 million game budgets, many a creative game was made DIY-style. What these low rent titles lacked in production values they made up for in fun. With their home-spun adventure game, Rhiannon: Curse of the Four Branches,...

By IGN Gear on November 14, 2008

Despite agonizing movements and getting lost a lot, it’s a joy to play — and experience. It excels when things are dark and quiet. Puzzles are somehow more intense ... the more quiet things get. Clues are sometimes unique and unexpected,...

By GameZone on November 12, 2008

Welsh spooks, ancient myths, and subtle scares abound in this stylish point-and-click adventure....

By GameSpot on October 29, 2008