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Precipice of Darkness, Episode One

About this game

On the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness, Episode One is the first installment in the RPG-Adventure game series based on the web comic Penny Arcade. Create your character in the classic comic style, and join Gabe and Tycho in the alternate 1920s universe of New Arcadia, where you'll combat savage enemies, solve mysteries, meet bizarre new characters, and discover their unique sense of humor for a 100% authentic Penny Arcade experience!

  • Create-a-Player System lets you design and develop your own character, seeing it come to life in 3D and in the comic-style 2D cut scenes
  • Dynamic turn-based combat system, over-the-top animations, and team-up moves during enemy battles
  • Classic adventure game play combines with RPG elements to unravel the game's mysteries and puzzles
  • Authentic Penny Arcade story and dialogue written exclusively by Jerry 'Tycho' Holkins
  • Includes Gabe, Tycho, Annarchy, the Fruit F*cker and many other favorite Penny Arcade characters, plus new characters designed by Mike 'Gabe' Krahulik

Achievements

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Silent, But Deadly

Silent, But Deadly

2.7%

Fight, and destroy the final Boss without using any healing items.

Immortal

Immortal

2.8%

Play and win the game without allowing a character to die during combat.

Pacifist

Pacifist

5.6%

Only use counterattacks, health items, or distraction items to win one battle.

Pack Rat

Pack Rat

5.9%

Find and collect all of the hidden collectibles scattered around the game.

Nine Lives

Nine Lives

21.1%

Kill an enemy using T. Kemper's basic attack.

Precipice of Darkness, Episode One

On the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness, Episode One is the first installment in the RPG-Adventure game series based on the web comic Penny Arcade. Create your character in the classic comic style, and join Gabe and Tycho in the alternate 1920s universe of New Arcadia, where you'll combat savage enemies, solve mysteries, meet bizarre new...

Developer

Hothead Games

Publisher

Hothead Games

Release Date

21 May, 2008

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