Journey of a Roach

Koboldgames · Nov 4, 2013

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Journey of a Roach tells the story of two roach-buddies, who want nothing but see the surface world. On their way up, they meet all kinds of bizarre and ludicrous insects inhabiting the post-apocalyptic earth. In atmospheric 3D point&click adventure style you'll take control of Jim the roach through the bomb shelter, effortlessly crawling your way along walls and ceilings. This innovative and dynamic game mechanic creates opportunities for a wholly new puzzle design. Fondly designed speechballoons offer an unconventional new dialogue experience and the soundtrack delivers and atmospheric, post-apocalyptic mood.

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Critic 5.7 (4 critics) · Gamer 8.6

Critic reviews

COGconnected
NathanCroft · Dec 15, 2013
6.8
To say I did not like the game would in fact be a lie. I actually had a great time with it (sans the air duct sections). Journey of a Roach is ideal for someone who wants a change of pace in a puzzle game. It is for someone who does not want a complex story line and is looking for an affordable puzzle game for your PC. At $14.99 you can’t lose choosing an indie title like this to add to your collection.
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GameSpot
Britton Peele · Nov 08, 2013
7.0
Journey of a Roach is a charming, worthwhile adventure with some clever puzzles and a nice cast of characters, though you may wish for a longer adventure for the price. It makes some of the same mistakes as its ancestors, but it makes up for most of them with clever design and a unique world. If all roaches were this enjoyable to be around, maybe I wouldn't mind knowing they'll outlive humanity.
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PCGamesN
Tim Edwards · Feb 05, 2014
5.0
Journey of a Roach’s strong ideas loses too many of the conventional adventure game’s strengths without gaining enough from them to compensate. It can’t even retain the strengths of its setting, quickly jettisoning its post-nuclear scene for a standard flavour of cartoon zaniness. Too many basic lessons on how to treat players go unlearnt. Even over its short duration, initially colourful scenarios become sadly static and tired. Journey of a Roach has some promising ideas, but unfortunately struggles to demonstrate them at their best.
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Game Watcher
Chris J Capel · Nov 19, 2013
4.0
Journey of a Roach attempts some nice ideas and is pretty cute, but altogether isn’t a particular good or enjoyable adventure. The central walking-on-walls mechanic makes things more complicated than it justifies. The music and sound effects punish you for playing. It’s harder than it needs to be thanks to a few really poor puzzles, controls, the world’s worst Hotspot Highlighter, and the lack of a hint system.
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