Kathy Rain Critic Reviews

No hyperbole, Kathy Rain is yet another milestone in this resurgence of old-school point-and-click adventures.

Blend a setting which reminds True Detective with the atmospheres of Twin Peaks and the results will be Kathy Rain, a well-written and intriguing point-and-click adventure that proves the incredible talent of Joel Staaf Hästö, the solo developer of Clifftop Games.

A remarkable achievement from a first-time developer, Kathy Rain is an unexpectedly personal gem about a heroine who proves she belongs with the genre’s other big names.

A fantastic story well told, superbly presented. When it comes to point and click adventures on Steam, Kathy reigns.

This is one of the best point-and-click adventures of the year, and Raw Fury should be immensely proud of their ability to bottle that retro lightning twice.

A very good classic graphic adventure with smart puzzles and a bizarre atmosphere that goes from Nancy Drew to Twin Peaks.

Kathy Rain is a really exciting point 'n' click adventure that every fan of eerie and dark adventures should play, even if it is hard for some to swallow the pill of the AGS engine.

This is one of the best traditional adventures we've played this year. Long and well designed, it's a great choice for those who miss this genre.

It’s not every day that a video game surprises me, and that is exactly what’s happened here. Kathy Rain is engrossing for nearly all of its admittedly modest running time, even when it takes quirky trips into left field. It may wear its inspirations on its sleeve, but that makes it no less likeable or entertaining.

For all the problems I've outlined, I haven't enjoyed an AGS adventure this much in quite some time. The end might not satisfy, but the journey is a hell of a ride.

Kathy Rain is a delightful little adventure game to add to the massive pile of fun adventure games released in the last couple of months.

Kathy Rain is a good point-and-click adventure for Gabriel Knight's classic fans.

Despite the complete curveball the plot gradually throws at you as it moves along, Kathy Rain is a great adventure game with a story that easily gets you hooked and a mystery filled with a grade-A level of challenge to tackle.

Its story and some characters might not feel as fleshed out as they could be, but its main character has a surprising depth and the world here is certainly immersive. Put that alongside some solid puzzling, voice acting and a great style and you’ve got a great little point and click adventure that is not to be missed.

I will admit that it took me some time to really get into Kathy’s story, but once I reached past the initial pieces, I was soon hooked. As the plot deepened, I found myself captivated and driven to finish the game and see what lay ahead.

A fairly brief game that's worth the time to play, but only if you can find answers for when you get stuck.

Kathy Rain is an great adventure, that combines a vintage look to an intense and strong story. Given the quality of the plot and the variety of puzzles, we can forgive the presence of some stereotypical characters.

Really sticks out as one of the best looking pixel art games I’ve played in a while.

One of the best graphic adventures of recent years, with an interestingly complex main character and some enjoyable puzzles.

While it still carries some common adventure game problems, Kathy Rain acts as a nice update to the genre that still looks like a product of the '90s. Adventure game veterans and newcomers should find a lot to love with this one.