Platforms
- PCMay 05, 20168.2playscore8.011 Critics9.01.70K Players
- AndroidNov 23, 2016NAplayscoreNA1 Critics8.61.03K Players
- iOSNov 23, 20168.5playscore9.02 Critics9.0174 Players
14 critic reviews · 1 community reviews across all platforms
Critic Reviews
Kathy Rain is quite the fascinating romp through the point-and-click adventure genre. It won't particularly challenge you, by design, but the story, theme, and performances are all quite splendid. This is quite the compelling game, and knowing that there's the Wadjet Eye connection makes me want to finally dive into the Blackwell series at some point just to get more of this style of game, because I need more Kathy Rain someday.
Carter Dotson · Dec 13, 2016 Reviewed on iOSRead full reviewAll in all this is the sort of game that’s great to spend a few hours with. It stretches you in the right directions, tickling your grey matter in ways that other experiences don’t. Along with making you think about what you’re doing, this is a story that will really make you think. And that’s exactly the sort of thing we need more of.
Harry Slater · Dec 06, 2016 Reviewed onRead full reviewKathy Rain takes the tools of classic adventure games and uses them to make an extremely compelling package. This is absolutely a must-play for point-and-click adventure fans, particularly if you're looking for an impactful story experience.
Campbell Bird · Nov 28, 2016 Reviewed on iOSRead full reviewDespite the complete curveball the plot gradually throws at you as it moves along, Kathy Rain is a great adventure game with a story that easily gets you hooked and a mystery filled with a grade-A level of challenge to tackle. It may not reach the status of a true classic as the most legendary titles of adventure gaming’s golden age that filled the decade it pays homage to, but it is an incredibly satisfying game all around.
Kyle LeClair · May 16, 2016 Reviewed on PCRead full reviewWhile it still carries some common adventure game problems, Kathy Rain acts as a nice update to the genre that still looks like a product of the '90s. Adventure game veterans and newcomers should find a lot to love with this one.
Bob Mackey · May 12, 2016 Reviewed on PCThere's nothing inherently wrong with an adventure game leaning on well-established mechanics, but doing so requires note-perfect storytelling. Kathy may fall short of that in her first outing, but she's compelling enough that I hope she gets a chance to return with characters and challenges that are as well-designed as she is.
Justin McElroy · May 10, 2016 Reviewed on PCRead full reviewNo hyperbole, Kathy Rain is yet another milestone in this resurgence of old-school point-and-click adventures. It’s a fantastic thriller, a remarkably deep and adult story about grief, transition, religion, and the personal decisions that make or break us, while being an engrossing adventure game for veterans and newcomers alike.
Stephen Turner · May 06, 2016 Reviewed on PCRead full reviewBeautiful, and with a plot as sharp as razor wire, Kathy Rain is a future classic. A fantastic story wrapped up in gorgeous presentation values – the only thing stopping this from being an absolute 10/10 is the divisive protagonist. If you like games that prioritise plot, then strap yourself in for this one.
Ben Mccurry · May 27, 2016 Reviewed on PCRead full reviewKathy Rain takes a bit too long to get going, but the six or so hour running time is perfectly in keeping with both the old school games it pays homage to and the agreeably low asking price. There’s a certain amount of sequel begging at the end, and the whole thing sometimes feels like merely episode one of a series, but as long as there actually is another game we’re perfectly fine with that.
David Jenkins · May 11, 2016 Reviewed on PCRead full reviewKathy Rain is a delightful little adventure game to add to the massive pile of fun adventure games released in the last couple of months. The puzzles are believable and interesting with some really clever computer hacking ones in there. The story is compelling and entertaining, and the characters are mostly wonderful – in particular the lead girls, Kathy and Eileen.
Chris J Capel · May 07, 2016 Reviewed on PCRead full review
Community Reviews
- Rated on PC
About the game
Set in the 90's, Kathy Rain tells the story of a strong-willed journalism major who has to come to terms with her own troubled past as she investigates the mysterious death of her recently deceased grandfather.