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Bilkins' Folly

Webbysoft · Oct 2, 2023

PC · PS5 · PS4 · Switch

Teen

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Percival “Percy” Bilkins is a treasure hunter on a mission to find his missing mother and grandfather, who mysteriously disappeared many years ago. The only problem? His ship got wrecked in a storm, and he needs to find a new way forward. Together with his family’s beloved dog Drayton, Percy must find a new ship, reunite with his crew, and discover family secrets that will change his life forever. Oh, and dig for hidden treasure of course. Bilkins’ Folly is a narrative adventure game about a boy and his dog. Team up with your canine best friend to uncover every nook and cranny of this region. With the help of Percy’s expert cartography skills, you can customize your map to help you solve puzzles and unlock other secrets. But be warned: some puzzles in this world are harder than others, and you might need to return to them later in your journey. Your friendship with Drayton will be your biggest asset when navigating through the world of Bilkins’ Folly. By spending quality time together, you can level up your bond and earn points to spend on new skills that can be used to clear obstacles. This will aid you in your search for family and riches and take you to places previously unseen.

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  • Finger Guns

    Joshua Thompson · Oct 12, 2023

    7.0
    Bilkins’ Folly is a charming yet deceptively challenging puzzle adventure that would fulfil most players’ pirate fantasies. The wonderful array of mechanics and the pitch-perfect comedy that harkens back to ’90s adventure games is a cosy time. It’s not without some minor flaws, but it’s an admirable exploration of being a different yet entertaining game.
  • Nintendo World Report

    Allyson Cygan · Oct 09, 2023

    7.5
    This is a fun puzzle game with charming writing and great mechanics that feel very satisfying when you figure out. Some solutions may be difficult, so if you don’t want to feel frustration you might want to sit this one out.
  • WellPlayed

    Adam Ryan · Oct 03, 2023

    6.5
    The technical woes, clunky side activities and unfulfilling rewards sully the overall experience, but Bilkin’s Folly more than proves its concept in the ways that matter, leaving me excited to see where Webbysoft goes next with Percy and Drayton.
  • PlayStation Universe

    John-Paul Jones · Oct 02, 2023

    9.0
    While the relatively laid-back and plodding pace likely won't be for everybody, it's fair to say that Bilkins' Folly represents an almost perfect storm of engaging characters, gorgeously framed visuals and refreshingly non-combat focused adventuring that gamers of any age can fully enjoy.
  • Game Grin

    Dylan Pamintuan · Oct 02, 2023

    8.5
    Bilikin’s Folly is a jolly adventure across the seas that makes treasure hunting fun, full of tricky puzzles and great characters, and the only time you’ll get frustrated is from your own folly.

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