Girl Genius: Adventures in Castle Heterodyne Standard Edition - Nintendo Switch

Name: Girl Genius: Adventures in Castle Heterodyne Standard Edition - Nintendo Switch
Brand: PM Studios
SKU: 6577597
Rating: 3.3 (3 reviews)

SKU: 6577597

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Details
- Genre: Action and Adventure
Key Specs
- Edition: Standard Edition
- ESRB Rating: T (Teen 13+) (The overall rating of the game, based on its age-appropriateness, interactive elements, and types of featured content, as established by the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB).)
- Compatible Platform(s): Nintendo Switch
- Software Format: Physical (Physical software requires a disc, cartridge, etc. be inserted into the gaming console or computer to download and/or operate the software. Digital software allows for downloading and/or playing the software on the gaming console or computer without a physical disc, cartridge, etc. Physical (Download Code Only) software is purchased in physical form with a code that allows for downloading and/or playing the software on the gaming console or computer without a physical disc, cartridge, etc.)
General
- Brand: PM Studios
- Product Name: Girl Genius: Adventures in Castle Heterodyne
- Publisher: PM Studios
Game Details
- Edition: Standard Edition
- Genre: Action and Adventure
Certifications Listings & Approvals
- ESRB Rating: T (Teen 13+) (The overall rating of the game, based on its age-appropriateness, interactive elements, and types of featured content, as established by the Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB).)
Compatibility
- Compatible Platform(s): Nintendo Switch
- Software Format: Physical (Physical software requires a disc, cartridge, etc. be inserted into the gaming console or computer to download and/or operate the software. Digital software allows for downloading and/or playing the software on the gaming console or computer without a physical disc, cartridge, etc. Physical (Download Code Only) software is purchased in physical form with a code that allows for downloading and/or playing the software on the gaming console or computer without a physical disc, cartridge, etc.)
Requirements
- Video Game Content Included: Full game
Other
- UPC: 850042968291

Discover the award winning, gaslamp fantasy world of “Girl Genius”! Experience Agatha Heterodyne’s story, as she navigates the hostile hallways, catacombs, and kitchens of her ancestral home, Castle Heterodyne. As the Lost Heir to a mad family, she must return the ancient fortress to its former glory and ascend the throne as a “True Heterodyne”. Only then can she stand up to the might of the Wulfenbach Empire and the power-hungry usurpers. But first, she must contend with the corrupted and insane AI controlling the castle, its spiky death traps, and bottomless doom-pits. Not to mention the painfully pink cherry on top, Zola Heterodyne. Another lost child? Or just another villain here to steal your thunder?

Build tools: Build tools like the Grapple Gun and the Wrencherang at the Workbench and use your tools to explore and solve the castle's challenges.
Discover: Discover numerous sights and secrets, by being perceptive and using your tools to the fullest.
Defeat foes: Defeat foes in furious melee combat or with explosive gadgets and utilize the environment to your advantage using your tools.
Creative spatial puzzle solving: Use the unique "Build System", rebuilding scrap traps into objects like the Springclank, Grappleclank and the special Rollerclank, giving the player a suite of tools for creative spatial puzzle solving.
Read: Read the Girl Genius graphic novels in the game! Note! This feature is in English only.
Build tools: Build tools like the Grapple Gun and the Wrencherang at the Workbench and use your tools to explore and solve the castle's challenges.
Discover: Discover numerous sights and secrets, by being perceptive and using your tools to the fullest.
Defeat foes: Defeat foes in furious melee combat or with explosive gadgets and utilize the environment to your advantage using your tools.
Creative spatial puzzle solving: Use the unique "Build System", rebuilding scrap traps into objects like the Springclank, Grappleclank and the special Rollerclank, giving the player a suite of tools for creative spatial puzzle solving.
Read: Read the Girl Genius graphic novels in the game! Note! This feature is in English only.

Q: How does the game's story unfold in Castle Heterodyne?

A: As the Lost Heir, Agatha Heterodyne must navigate the dangers of Castle Heterodyne, overcome the castle's corrupted AI and traps, and confront Zola Heterodyne to reclaim her throne as a "True Heterodyne."

Q: What are some of the challenges Agatha faces in the game?

A: Agatha must contend with a corrupted and insane AI controlling the castle, its deadly traps, and bottomless doom-pits.

Q: What is the significance of the Wulfenbach Empire in the game?

A: The Wulfenbach Empire is a powerful force in the game that the protagonist, Agatha Heterodyne, must eventually confront.

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Could've been better but fans are happy.
There's a massive Girl Genius in the family so finding out there was a game from the serious was fantastic. The game itself was definitely made on a small budget and missing the charm it deserves, but still happy.
Posted 1 year ago by DeborahK
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
Good exploration game
I purchased this game for my kids since it was on sale. the game is an ok game
Posted 1 year ago by Jenova
Rated 2 out of 5 stars
Good Attempt But Falls Flat
While it was a decent attempt to callback game styles of the 90's like Banjo-Kazooie it lacks the polish of that game which is a little disappointing considering it's had more then twenty years to work with that style. The other issue that can be quickly annoying is the lack of a jump feature which can definitely cause frustration as you can clearly see an easy resolution if only you had that feature during certain platforming segments in the game. Another is the level design at times during puzzle solving situations where you will do a ton of backtracking that if the game has entertainment value is okay but sadly this game didn't have much of it in the levels to make it entertaining but more frustrating and annoying. Lastly is the story that seems a convoluted mess at the beginning though to be fair some of it does get resolved later on but it doesn't help when that's what you read about what's happening and are left to discern the rest of the chaotic situation yourself. While not a pricey game what I did pay for it made me feel like I was cheated but would I say it's a horrible game? not really but it's one that I'll not come back to anytime soon.
Posted 1 year ago by Nintedy