The Rise of the Golden Idol

The Rise of the Golden Idol is a point-and-click detective adventure game and the sequel to 2022's The Case of the Golden Idol. Like the first game, it was developed by Color Stray Games.

Plot

The Rise of the Golden Idol is set in the 1970s, three centuries after the first game. Despite the passage of time, the legend of the Golden Idol is still alive and reaping a bloody harvest. We play as a treasure hunter following its trail, needing to solve fifteen criminal mysteries.

Mechanics

The Rise of the Golden Idol has us conducting investigations, ranging from murders to other crimes. The player will meet various characters, each with a different personality and hidden motivations. They include people from the upper classes, TV presenters, convicts and those seeking enlightenment.

The gameplay revolves around solving increasingly more difficult puzzles. To solve them, we must thoroughly search the locations for clues, leads and evidence, then figure out a coherent cause-and-effect sequence. This lets us explain how the event unfolded and who was involved in it.

Technical aspects

Unlike the first game, which made use of pixel art, The Rise of the Golden Idol features a colorful artstyle reminiscent of the 1970s.

Last updated on 13 December 2023