Golden Gate (video game)
| Golden Gate | |
|---|---|
| Developer(s) | iX Entertainment |
| Publisher(s) | Panasonic Interactive Media |
| Platform(s) | MacOS, Microsoft Windows |
| Release | 1997 |
| Genre(s) | Adventure video game |
Golden Gate is a 1997 adventure video game developed by iX Entertainment and published by Panasonic Interactive Media.
Plot
The protagonist explores San Francisco while searching for hidden treasure. Gameplay plays with a classic point and click interface, with inventory-based puzzles and dialogue sequences to advance the story.
Critical reception
Game Revolution didn't recommend it to puzzle adventure gamers.[1] CD Mag called it a diamond in the rough.[2] PC Game World deemed it tiresome and forgettable.[3] Coming Soon Magazine thought the film's visual style would be copied by other games.[4] Gamezlla praised the artwork, plot, and musical score.[5] Electric Playground thought the gameplay was uninspired and slow.[6] Four Fat Chicks described the game as old-fashioned.[7] The Adrenaline Vault criticized the gameplay.[8][9] Just Adventure criticized the tone while enjoying the experience of exploring San Francisco.[10] Mac Gamer thought the music was the best part of the game.[11] Quandary didn't think the game was good in terms of gameplay and narrative.[12]
References
- ^ Alex (June 6, 1997). "Golden Gate". Game Revolution. Retrieved 2017-12-30.
{{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|dead-url=(help) - ^ Yans, Cindy (June 5, 1997). "Golden Gate: A diamond in the rough". CD Mag. Retrieved 2017-12-30.
{{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|dead-url=(help) - ^ "Golden Gate". PC Gameworld. August 19, 2000.
{{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|dead-url=(help) - ^ "Golden Gate - PC & Macintosh Review - Coming Soon Magazine". 2002-04-14. Retrieved 2017-12-30.
- ^ "Golden Gate by Panasonic Interactive Media. Reviewed by Mitch Eatough". 2002-04-15. Retrieved 2017-12-30.
- ^ "Electric Playground GAME REVIEWS: MAC - Golden Gate". 1997-08-04. Retrieved 2017-12-30.
- ^ Orb (February 2002). "Golden Gate". Four Fat Chicks. Retrieved 2017-12-30.
{{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|dead-url=(help) - ^ Brumbaugh, Jim (June 13, 1997). "Golden Gate". The Adrenaline Vault. Retrieved 2017-12-30.
{{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|dead-url=(help) - ^ Brumbaugh, Jim (June 13, 1997). "Golden Gate (Cont.)". The Adrenaline Vault. Retrieved 2017-12-30.
{{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|dead-url=(help) - ^ Ivey, Ray (October 22, 2002). "Golden Gate review". Just Adventure. Retrieved 2017-12-30.
{{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|dead-url=(help) - ^ Porfido, Gene (August 30, 2002). "Golden Gate". Mac Gamer. Retrieved 2017-12-30.
{{cite web}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter:|dead-url=(help) - ^ Ramsey, Steve (December 2002). "Golden Gate review". Quandary. Retrieved 2017-12-30.
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