Penny Arcade Adventures: On the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness, Episode One

Though not set in the world of the strip, this simple, but hilarious, RPG has all its trademark humor. If you happen to not like the strip (philistine) then you may not want this one.

Genre: Adventure
Expected release date: Spring 2008
Developed by: Hothead Games
Min system requirements: Piii 1GHz, 512mb ram, 350 hd space, 64mb 3d card
Recommended system: p4 1.5ghz, 768mB
8 GREAT
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Screenshots updated May 7, 2008
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ESRB Rating
Penny Arcade Adventures: On the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness, Episode One is rated:
Mature
Blood and Gore, Mature Humor, Strong Language, Violence
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