Golden Gate (video game)
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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. A 3DO Interactive Multiplayer version was in development but never released.[1]
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.[2] CD Mag called it a diamond in the rough.[3] PC Game World deemed it tiresome and forgettable.[4] Coming Soon Magazine thought the film's visual style would be copied by other games.[5] Gamezlla praised the artwork, plot, and musical score.[6] Electric Playground thought the gameplay was uninspired and slow.[7] Four Fat Chicks described the game as old-fashioned.[8] The Adrenaline Vault criticized the gameplay.[9][10] Just Adventure criticized the tone while enjoying the experience of exploring San Francisco.[11] Mac Gamer thought the music was the best part of the game.[12] Quandary didn't think the game was good in terms of gameplay and narrative.[13]
References[]
- ^ bitrate54 (January 15, 2008). 3DO Unreleased Golden Gate. Retrieved 2019-08-31 – via YouTube.
- ^ Alex (June 6, 1997). "Golden Gate". Game Revolution. Archived from the original on June 6, 1997. Retrieved 2017-12-30.
- ^ Yans, Cindy (June 5, 1997). "Golden Gate: A diamond in the rough". CD Mag. Archived from the original on June 5, 1997. Retrieved 2017-12-30.
- ^ "Golden Gate". PC Gameworld. August 19, 2000. Archived from the original on August 19, 2000. Retrieved August 27, 2020.
- ^ "Golden Gate - PC & Macintosh Review - Coming Soon Magazine". 2002-04-14. Archived from the original on 2002-04-14. Retrieved 2017-12-30.
- ^ "Golden Gate by Panasonic Interactive Media. Reviewed by Mitch Eatough". 2002-04-15. Archived from the original on 2002-04-15. Retrieved 2017-12-30.
- ^ "Electric Playground GAME REVIEWS: MAC - Golden Gate". 1997-08-04. Archived from the original on 1997-08-04. Retrieved 2017-12-30.
- ^ Orb (February 2002). "Golden Gate". Four Fat Chicks. Retrieved 2017-12-30.
- ^ Brumbaugh, Jim (June 13, 1997). "Golden Gate". The Adrenaline Vault. Archived from the original on January 15, 2001. Retrieved 2017-12-30.
- ^ Brumbaugh, Jim (June 13, 1997). "Golden Gate (Cont.)". The Adrenaline Vault. Archived from the original on January 15, 2001. Retrieved 2017-12-30.
- ^ Ivey, Ray (October 22, 2002). "Golden Gate review". Just Adventure. Archived from the original on October 22, 2002. Retrieved 2017-12-30.
- ^ Porfido, Gene (August 30, 2002). "Golden Gate". Mac Gamer. Archived from the original on August 30, 2002. Retrieved 2017-12-30.
- ^ Ramsey, Steve (December 2002). "Golden Gate review". Quandary. Archived from the original on 2008-01-22. Retrieved 2017-12-30.
External links[]
- 1997 video games
- Adventure games
- Cancelled 3DO Interactive Multiplayer games
- Classic Mac OS games
- Video games developed in the United States
- Video games set in San Francisco
- Windows games