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

  1. Alex (June 6, 1997). "Golden Gate". Game Revolution. Retrieved 2017-12-30.
  2. Yans, Cindy (June 5, 1997). "Golden Gate: A diamond in the rough". CD Mag. Retrieved 2017-12-30.
  3. "Golden Gate". PC Gameworld. August 19, 2000.
  4. "Golden Gate - PC & Macintosh Review - Coming Soon Magazine". 2002-04-14. Retrieved 2017-12-30.
  5. "Golden Gate by Panasonic Interactive Media. Reviewed by Mitch Eatough". 2002-04-15. Retrieved 2017-12-30.
  6. "Electric Playground GAME REVIEWS: MAC - Golden Gate". 1997-08-04. Retrieved 2017-12-30.
  7. Orb (February 2002). "Golden Gate". Four Fat Chicks. Retrieved 2017-12-30.
  8. Brumbaugh, Jim (June 13, 1997). "Golden Gate". The Adrenaline Vault. Retrieved 2017-12-30.
  9. Brumbaugh, Jim (June 13, 1997). "Golden Gate (Cont.)". The Adrenaline Vault. Retrieved 2017-12-30.
  10. Ivey, Ray (October 22, 2002). "Golden Gate review". Just Adventure. Retrieved 2017-12-30.
  11. Porfido, Gene (August 30, 2002). "Golden Gate". Mac Gamer. Retrieved 2017-12-30.
  12. Ramsey, Steve (December 2002). "Golden Gate review". Quandary. Retrieved 2017-12-30.
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