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Demetrios: The Big Cynical Adventure · LUDEX

Release

Tuesday, May 31, 2016

Critic score

56/100

Platform families

7

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Inside Demetrios: The Big Cynical Adventure

What it is

Demetrios is a quirky point and click adventure game inspired by classics like Broken Sword, packed with tons of humor!

Bjorn Thonen, a slob of an antique dealer living in Paris, is robbed one night after coming home drunk. Forced to conduct his own investigation with the help of his neighbor Sandra, he ends up involved in a murky, mysterious affair. Will these unlikely heroes be able to rise up and discover ancient secrets?

The game offers situations and puzzles for beginners and experts alike, with a high degree of interactivity. Explore ridiculous item combinations, just to see what happens!

Play styles

Single player

Perspective

First person

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Point-and-click Puzzle Adventure

Demetrios: The Big Cynical Adventure

COWCAT

56Critics3.5/5Tuesday, May 31, 201610.2 years ago

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Themes

Comedy · Mystery

Languages

6 supported

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2 releases

BundleDemetrios: The Big Cynical Adventure & Xenon Valkyrie+May 31, 2020Multi-item package
BundleHand-Drawn Epic AdventuresDec 20, 2024Multi-item package

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1 release

RemasterDemetrios: The Big Cynical Adventure - ReplasteredMar 8, 2022Modernised release

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Who made it

COWCAT
Developer · Publisher

Built with

Game Maker Studio

Platforms

PlayStation 4
Gen 8
Linux
Android
PC (Microsoft Windows)
iOS
Mac
PlayStation Vita
Gen 8
Xbox One
Gen 8
Nintendo Switch
Gen 8

Release history

May 31, 2016Mac
May 31, 2016Linux
May 31, 2016PC (Microsoft Windows)
Dec 06, 2016PlayStation Vita
Aug 01, 2017PlayStation 4
Aug 02, 2017Xbox One
Nov 04, 2017iOS
Dec 03, 2018Nintendo Switch
Dec 29, 2020Android

Themes & modes

ComedyMysterySingle player

Windows

Minimum

Minimum: • OS: Windows 10 or 11 (64 bits) • Processor: 1.5 GHz Dual Core • Memory: 2 GB RAM • Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 5000, Nvidia or ATI card with at least 256MB VRAM • DirectX: Version 9.0c • Storage: 600 MB available space • Sound Card: DirectX Compatible Sound Card

macOS

Minimum

Minimum: • OS: macOS 11 (Big Sur) or newer • Processor: 1.5 GHz Dual Core • Memory: 2 GB RAM • Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 5000, Nvidia or ATI card with at least 256MB VRAM • Storage: 600 MB available space

Linux

Minimum

Minimum: • OS: Ubuntu 16.04 LTS (64 bit) or later • Processor: 1.5 GHz Dual Core • Memory: 2 GB RAM • Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 4000, Nvidia or ATI card with at least 256MB VRAM • Storage: 600 MB available space • Additional Notes: Only Ubuntu distributions are officially supported by the game engine (GameMaker Studio)

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Metascore

Critic aggregate

3.5/5· 6 ratings

Details

Released: Tuesday, May 31, 2016
Developer: COWCAT
Publisher: COWCAT
Engine: Game Maker Studio
Perspective: First person
Modes: Single player
Languages: English, French, German, Italian, Russian, Spanish (Spain)
Also known as: Demetrios: The BIG Cynical Adventure, Demetrios.exe
In player libraries: 11

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Point-and-click Puzzle Adventure Indie

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