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Yesterday received mixed reviews from critics. [[Metacritic]], which assigns a [[weighted average]] score, rated the game 65 out of 100 based on 33 reviews from critics indicating "mixed or average" reviews.<ref>{{cite web|title=Yesterday|url=http://www.metacritic.com/game/pc/yesterday|website=Metacritic|publisher=Metacritic|accessdate=11 November 2017}}</ref>
On Metacritic, the game has a rating of 77% based on 11 critic reviews.<ref>http://www.metacritic.com/game/ios/yesterday</ref> SlideToPlay described it as "A quality adventure game with a sinister and twisting story complete with layers of puzzles and a smattering of dark humor and obscure references",<ref>http://www.slidetoplay.com/review/yesterday-review/</ref> while AppAdvice said "My only complaint is that it is a bit short, but that is easily overlooked when you consider its low price point ($4.99) and its innovative graphic style".<ref>http://appadvice.com/appnn/2012/06/quickadvice-yesterday</ref> TouchArcade wrote "My only regret was that it didn't go on longer (but sequel maybe, please?)",<ref>http://toucharcade.com/2012/07/24/yesterday-review/</ref> and Touch Gen described it "an engrossing and rewarding experience" adding "I was surprised by its plot, intrigued by its themes and writing, and stimulated by its many puzzles".<ref>https://web.archive.org/web/20121018132732/http://www.touchgen.net/yesterday-review</ref> Multiplayer.it said "What a pity that Yesterday has such a rough plot and shallow characters, because it's instead one of the most intriguing and mysterious adventures on the App Store".<ref>http://multiplayer.it/recensioni/107409-yesterday-unavventura-occulta.html</ref> 4Players.de wrote "Pendulo is on the right track. The conspiracy thriller with its’ complex story keeps you on your edge, while the puzzles are mostly conservative, but are nicely tailored to the narrative",<ref>http://www.4players.de/4players.php/dispbericht/iPad/Test/34535/79537/0/Yesterday.html</ref> though PocketGamer said "Yesterday is as dark as a summer's day and as funny as a kick in the teeth. The puzzles are poorly designed and the story barely even makes sense. Leave this one in the past".<ref>http://www.pocketgamer.co.uk/r/Multiformat/Yesterday/review.asp?c=42175</ref>
Shuva Raha from [[Adventure Gamers]] gave the game 4 out of 5 stars and commented that "Sleekly packaged and eminently playable, Yesterday conceals the darkness of the human mind within a beautiful artistic canvas; drawing you in with glimpses of dreadful secrets and leaving you shocked, yet satisfied, with its twisted narrative".<ref>{{cite web|title=Yesterday|url=https://adventuregamers.com/articles/view/18611|website=Adventure Gamers|publisher=Adventure Gamers|accessdate=11 November 2017}}</ref> Alasdair Duncan from [[Destructoid]] gave the game 8 out of 10 and wrote in his review that "Impressive effort with a few noticeable problems holding it back. Won't astound everyone, but is worth your time and cash".<ref>{{cite web|title=Yesterday|url=https://www.destructoid.com/review-yesterday-224511.phtml|website=Destructoid|publisher=Destructoid|accessdate=11 November 2017}}</ref>

[[GameSpot]] gave the game 6 out of 10 and wrote "Yesterday's unsteady narrative is disappointingly brief, though solid puzzles and nice visuals make it a pleasant diversion".<ref>{{cite web|title=Yesterday|url=https://www.gamespot.com/reviews/yesterday-review/1900-6368998/|website=GameSpot|publisher=GameSpot|accessdate=11 November 2017}}</ref> [[GameSpy]] gave a negative review and rated the game at 1.5 out of 5 stars and wrote "Even with its cliches, Yesterday probably looked good on paper. It's a comic-book-style thriller about a mysterious amnesiac (take a shot), which takes the graphical charm of the Runaway games and pushes them into the service of a much darker story full of mystery, murder, torture, and ancient conspiracies. All good stuff. In another life, it might even have worked. Unfortunately, in this one, the real dark secret has nothing to do with our hero John Yesterday's past. It's that his game is really, really stupid".<ref>{{cite web|title=Yesterday|url=http://pc.gamespy.com/pc/yesterday/1222205p1.html|website=GameSpy|publisher=GameSpy|accessdate=11 November 2017}}</ref>


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Revision as of 09:32, 11 November 2017

Yesterday
Developer(s)Pendulo Studios
Publisher(s)Focus Home Interactive
Platform(s)Microsoft Windows
iOS
Android
Release29 March 2012
Genre(s)Adventure
Mode(s)Single-player

Yesterday (known in Spain as New York Crimes) is a point and click adventure game game developed by Pendulo Studios released on 29 March 2012 by FX Interactive in Spain and Italy and by Focus Home Interactive in other countries. The story revolves around John Yesterday, a man who has been hired by Henry White to investigate the murder of homeless people in New York City.

Plot

In 2011 in New York, homeless people are disappearing one after another, their bodies found lifeless. Meanwhile, a Y-shaped scar appears on the hands of seemingly unrelated people. Henry White, a young and rich heir dedicated to a charitable organization, and his friend Cooper, are the first to investigate. They soon cross paths with the enigmatic John Yesterday, whose memory seems to have been wiped clear, and who will find himself dragged into this incredible story.

Critical reception

Yesterday received mixed reviews from critics. Metacritic, which assigns a weighted average score, rated the game 65 out of 100 based on 33 reviews from critics indicating "mixed or average" reviews.[11] Shuva Raha from Adventure Gamers gave the game 4 out of 5 stars and commented that "Sleekly packaged and eminently playable, Yesterday conceals the darkness of the human mind within a beautiful artistic canvas; drawing you in with glimpses of dreadful secrets and leaving you shocked, yet satisfied, with its twisted narrative".[12] Alasdair Duncan from Destructoid gave the game 8 out of 10 and wrote in his review that "Impressive effort with a few noticeable problems holding it back. Won't astound everyone, but is worth your time and cash".[13]

GameSpot gave the game 6 out of 10 and wrote "Yesterday's unsteady narrative is disappointingly brief, though solid puzzles and nice visuals make it a pleasant diversion".[14] GameSpy gave a negative review and rated the game at 1.5 out of 5 stars and wrote "Even with its cliches, Yesterday probably looked good on paper. It's a comic-book-style thriller about a mysterious amnesiac (take a shot), which takes the graphical charm of the Runaway games and pushes them into the service of a much darker story full of mystery, murder, torture, and ancient conspiracies. All good stuff. In another life, it might even have worked. Unfortunately, in this one, the real dark secret has nothing to do with our hero John Yesterday's past. It's that his game is really, really stupid".[15]

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  7. ^ "Yesterday". Games Radar. Games Radar. Retrieved 11 November 2017.
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  9. ^ "Yesterday". Game Zone. Game Zone. Retrieved 11 November 2017.
  10. ^ "Yesterday". Game Spy. Game Spy. Retrieved 11 November 2017.
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  13. ^ "Yesterday". Destructoid. Destructoid. Retrieved 11 November 2017.
  14. ^ "Yesterday". GameSpot. GameSpot. Retrieved 11 November 2017.
  15. ^ "Yesterday". GameSpy. GameSpy. Retrieved 11 November 2017.
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