Item: The Hand of Glory
Rating: 65
Author: Adventure Games Info

The Hand of Glory

Point and click adventure game The Hand of Glory for Nintendo Switch was released by Meangrip Studio in 2022. Our critical review score is 65% (Average).

Game review

The Hand of Glory

I was really looking forward to this game. From the preview, it looked like a classic point-and-click adventure, so I started playing. The game is divided into two parts, and the creators promise around 15 hours of gameplay. It looked like a classic detective story, but it unnecessarily plays on emotions with its obscure plot and, despite the humor, unnecessary ending. I'm talking about the first part of the game; I'm getting ready for the second part. The weakest parts of the game are the cut scenes. I understand that they are supposed to illustrate the story. However, two-thirds of the game consists of cut scenes and only a little bit of actual gameplay. The game often plays for me, and it's actually more of an interactive story where I watch more than I play. It's a shame. The game mainly takes up playing time through endless cut scenes. I'll try the second part, hopefully it will be better.

Part 2 of The Hand of Glory is a solid continuation that improves pacing and delivers a more satisfying progression of the mystery, especially compared to the first half, and it does a good job tying together the supernatural elements into a more coherent payoff. However, it’s held back by uneven dialogue—there are moments where conversations feel overly drawn out or repetitive, slowing down the momentum of what is otherwise an engaging adventure. Despite that, the atmosphere, puzzle design, and general sense of old-school point-and-click charm carry it through, leaving a positive overall impression even if it doesn’t fully reach its potential.

65%

AGI Score

Average

About game

STORY The challenge from 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, the young descendant of one of the most influential families in the city. From the sunny shores of Miami to the green lush Italian hills, he will have to use all the resources at his disposal in order to reveal the truth behind the kidnapping. And by that time, he'll be past the point of no return. Get Ready to Face A Long and Dangerous Journey. Something sinister is lurking behind the dazzling glaze of Miami, a force that goes far beyond the usual human concept of science and religion. There is a silent, latent war going on, a war able to shatter the foundations of civilization, harnessing ancient knowledge and mystical arts lost for centuries.Get ready to face a long and dangerous journey. It might be the last. FEATURES > A brand-new point and click adventure, inspired by the golden age classics such as Broken Sword and Gabriel Knight > Find out who kidnapped Kathrin Mulzberg and unveil a mystery that has its roots in alchemy and esoterism > More than 15 hours of gameplay, thousands of dialogue lines and dozens of puzzles to solve > Impersonate Lars and Alice and explore Miami and Italy in wonderful hand-drawn 2D Full-HD locations > Original atmospheric soundtrack and full English voice-over

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