On The Rain-slick Precipice of Darkness Four

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  • Great Initial Review Highlights: Rain-Slick 4!

    June 10th, 2013

    Forbes
    “There are some excellent additions to this fourth and final title in the series.”
    “Replicating the style and gameplay of the retro RPG in a meaningful way is no easy task, but Zeboyd comes through strong.  While its inspirations are clear, Rain-Slick 4 never takes the easy route and becomes a derivative homage piece.  This powerful pastiche stands alone with ease and stacks up nicely alongside the 90s greats, although it certainly comes with a distinctly different approach to storytelling.”
    “Fans of classic RPGs will find a lot to love in Penny Arcade’s On the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness 4.”

    RPGamer
    “Offers great appeal to RPGamers of all generations”
    4 out of 5 - Great

    IndieGames.com
    PC|XBIG Pick!

    Jay is Games
    “Zeboyd Games delivers an epic conclusion to the surreal and sublimely funny indie RPG series with On the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness: Episode Four. Sporting free-roaming maps, all new battle mechanics, new characters and locations, challenging, strategic battles, and one awesome soundtrack, Episode Four delivers big laughs and bigger adventures.”
    “Fortunately, Episode Four continues the series’ tradition of challenge over grind, and with unique monsters in every area, it never really gets boring.
    Being able to swap different monsters in and out actually adds a nice additional layer of strategy”
    “Episode Four is an incredibly ambitious game, with all the challenging battles you could possibly want (and then some) and a story that treats nearly any notion of seriousness as a fate worse than death… apart from a few unexpectedly sweet moments. Funny, freaky, and tactical in all the right ways, this is a fitting end to one of the few genuinely clever comedic game series out there that fans will love to sink their teeth into.”
     
    Cheat CC
    “It’s just like your favorite RPGs from the mid-1990s—except, in a lot of ways, better.”
    “Characters are lively and funny, cracking jokes as they advance the story … This quirky and bizarre story is a perfect fit for the Penny Arcade universe.”
    “But Precipice 4 isn’t just good for laughs. It also updates the classic RPG formula in ways that make it a lot more fun—and a lot less work.
    It’s amazing to me that all of this costs a mere $5—this is not the longest game ever, by any stretch, but the sheer quality of the campaign makes it a steal at this price point. On the Rain-Slicked Precipice of Darkness 4 manages to be a trip down memory lane, a hilarious collection of Penny Arcade humor, and a worthy RPG all at once.”
    4.3 out of 5 – Great!

    Piki Geek
    “The overall presentation has seen drastic improvement. From the improved sound quality in combat to the better animations, this is Zeboyd’s most ambitious game to date.”
    “Jerry Holkins continues to show his knack witty dialogue with the game’s script.”
    “The gameplay has also seen some improvements that make it much more fun. Mixing and matching your trainers can lead to some incredibly fun and strategically amazing results such as melee fighter with the ability to imbue their attacks with magic ...a rewarding combat system that rewards strategy.”
    “Despite all of this, the game’s biggest improvement comes in the form of the soundtrack. This time around, Hyperduck Soundworks, the team behind many games including Dust: An Elysian Tail, took the reins. As a result, the music is some of the best in the series’ history. It does everything a good soundtrack should. Not only it does it get you excited and pumped but it can evoke the proper emotions.”
    “Rain Slick 4 is sure to leave everyone happy. It improves on the previous entry’s shortcomings and should act as point of study for other developers, including AAA ones.”
    5 out of 5

    BrainLazy
    “A madcap roller coaster of a plot built upon what may be my absolute favorite take on the RPG formula.”
    9.5 out of 10

    Slant Magazine
    “The series has improved with each iteration, especially after Zeboyd Games took over with Episode 3, and this final adventure is the longest (over 15 hours), thanks to the at-long-last inclusion of a world map filled with optional mini-dungeons and secrets.”
    3.5 out of 5

    Also
    http://www.blisteredthumbs.net/2013/06/on-the-rainslick-precipice-of-darkness-4-review/
    ttp://vgmmdi.com/review/on-the-rain-slick-precipice-of-darkness-4
    http://wegotthiscovered.com/gaming/penny-arcades-rainslick-precipice-darkness-4-review/
    http://burnpsy.wordpress.com/2013/06/07/1-quick-fix-penny-arcades-on-the-rain-slick-precipice-of-darkness-4/
    http://gameshock.com.ar/ ?p=26262
    http://jfaq.us/PA4.php
    http://legacy-control.com/control-freaks/review-penny-arcades-on-the-rain-slick-precipice-of-darkness-4/
    http://www.rpgsoluce.com/reviews/pc/Penny-Arcade%27s-On-the-Rain-Slick-Precipice-of-Darkness-4/ [French]
    http://www.totallygn.com/xbox360/penny-arcade-adventureson-the-rain-slick-precipice-of-darkness-episode-4-review/
    http://futileposition.com/2013/06/penny-arcade-on-the-rain-slick-precipice-of-darkness-4-review.html
    http://ragequit.gr/reviews/item/penny-arcade-s-on-the-rain-slick-precipice-of-darkness-episode-4-pc-review [Greek]
    http://pixelsordeath.com/features/finally-a-review-of-penny-arcades-on-the-rain-slick-precipice-of-darkness-4
    http://www.dealspwn.com/penny-arcades-rainslick-precipice-darkness-4-review-144130
    http://www.hbhud.com/2013/06/14/review-of-penny-arcades-on-the-rain-slick-precipice-of-darkness-4/
    http://www.snackbar-games.com/reviews/pas-rain-slick-precipice-of-darkness-4-distilled-joy/
    http://beefjack.com/reviews/penny-arcades-on-the-rain-slick-precipice-of-darkness-4-review-xbox-360-pc/

  • Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness Finale is Now Available!

    June 7th, 2013


    The End is Here! Final Game in Penny Arcade’s “On the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness” Series is Now Available!

    June 7, 2013 – Seattle, WA – Strange bells have begun to sound, and fur of various kinds has begun to grow on places you typically wouldn’t expect there to be a lot of fur.  There can be only one explanation: the culmination of Penny Arcade’s “On the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness” Tetralogy has been released!  Today, the world may begin unraveling the answer with the immediate availability of “On the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness 4” on Steam, and on the Xbox Live Indie Games Channel as soon as the proper sacrifices are completed. 

    Penny Arcade’s “On the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness 4” concludes the saga of Tycho Brahe, Scion of The Long Project, and his almost certainly human partner Jonathan Gabriel.  The world has been destroyed, but existence extends beyond this mortal plane in the gruesome Underhell! The new game expands considerably on its predecessor in size, scope and gameplay. Create the ultimate fighting force by recruiting bizarre, occasionally disgusting monsters and teaming them up with the best trainer for the job! The title features a completely banging new score from HyperDuck Soundworks (Dust: An Elysian Tail, Mojang’s Scrolls).

    “On the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness 4” is available for the special introductory price of $4.49 on Steam in its first week of availability, regularly $4.99. The Xbox version is available for 400 Microsoft points, which are like money, but not exactly.  Additional details are posted at the game’s official site at www.rainslickgame.com.

    About Penny Arcade

    Equal parts online comic and commentary, Penny Arcade (www.penny-arcade.com) keeps its finger on the pulse of the gaming industry, prompting conversation and controversy alike from community members to industry experts. What started as a hobby in 1998 for Jerry “Tycho” Holkins and Mike “Gabe” Krahulik has grown into an online phenomenon serving over 70 million page views a month to millions of readers worldwide. In addition to the comic strip and PAX (www.paxsite.com), Penny Arcade has expanded its reach to include the PA TV web broadcasting channel, The Penny Arcade Report, a growing line of merchandise, a video game series and management of Child’s Play (www.childsplaycharity.org), a gamer-driven charity for children that spans the globe.

    About Zeboyd

    Zeboyd Games is a maker of quality retro RPGs including Penny Arcade’s On the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness 3 & 4, Cthulhu Saves the World, and Breath of Death VII. For press inquiries about Zeboyd Games or any of our games, please contact Robert Boyd at rdespair@gmail.com or visit our website at http://zeboyd.com

  • Announcing Rain-Slick Finale Release for June 7, and Free Rain-Slick 3 today only!

    May 20th, 2013

    Get Free Penny Arcade “On the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness” Game For One Day Only – to Prepare for Series Finale!
    Final Game in Series Set to Release June 7, 2013!

    May 20, 2013 – Seattle, WA – To prepare the Earth for the finale of Penny Arcade’s “On the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness” on June 7th, the penultimate game is free on Steam for all – for one day only!  Beginning immediately, and through 11:59 PM PST tonight - or until all codes are distributed -  everyone who visits this page can secure a code to get “On the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness 3” for Free, including all bonus content!

    Penny Arcade’s “On the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness” series concludes the saga of Tycho Brahe, Scion of The Long Project, and his almost certainly human partner Jonathan Gabriel.  The world has been destroyed, but existence extends beyond this mortal plane in the gruesome Underhell! The new game expands considerably on its predecessor in size, scope and gameplay. Create the ultimate fighting force by recruiting bizarre monsters and teaming them up with the best trainer for the job! The title features a completely new score from HyperDuck Soundworks (Dust: An Elysian Tail, Mojang’s Scrolls). 

    “On the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness 4” is expected to release on PC and Xbox for $4.99 (400 Microsoft Points) June 7, 2013.  Additional details are posted at the game’s official site www.rainslickgame.com.

    About Penny Arcade

    Equal parts online comic and commentary, Penny Arcade (www.penny-arcade.com) keeps its finger on the pulse of the gaming industry, prompting conversation and controversy alike from community members to industry experts. What started as a hobby in 1998 for Jerry “Tycho” Holkins and Mike “Gabe” Krahulik has grown into an online phenomenon serving over 70 million page views a month to millions of readers worldwide. In addition to the comic strip and PAX (www.paxsite.com), Penny Arcade has expanded its reach to include the PA TV web broadcasting channel, The Penny Arcade Report, a growing line of merchandise, a video game series and management of Child’s Play (www.childsplaycharity.org), a gamer-driven charity for children that spans the globe.

    About Zeboyd

    Zeboyd Games is a maker of quality retro RPGs including Penny Arcade’s On the Rainslick Precipice of Darkness 3 & 4, Cthulhu Saves the World, and Breath of Death VII. For press inquiries about Zeboyd Games or any of our games, please contact Robert Boyd at rdespair@gmail.com or visit our website at http://zeboyd.com

  • Rain-Slick 4 First Looks from PAX East

    March 26th, 2013

    A number of journalists came by to check out Rain-Slick 4 at PAX East.

    Check out first looks from Kotaku, Polygon and Destructoid!

  • See first video footage of Rain-Slick 4!

    March 19th, 2013

    Teaser video for upcoming Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness finale is up!

    Check it out here