Precipice of Darkness, Episode One (Steam Game) 
On the Rain-Slick Precipice of Darkness, Episode One is the first installment in the RPG-Adventure game series based on the web comic Penny Arcade. Create your character in the classic comic style, and join Gabe and Tycho in the alternate 1920s universe of New Arcadia, where you'll combat savage enemies, solve mysteries, meet bizarre new...
- RPG (57)
- Adventure (47)
- Comedy (31)
- Funny (18)
- Singleplayer (15)
- Turn-Based (7)
| Release Date | May 21, 2008 |
| Price | $ 7.99 |
| Steam Rating (Steam Purchases / All) | 91.8% (very positive) Top 20% / 88.8% Top 30% |
| Steam DB Rating (Steam Purchases / All) | 84.5% Top 15% / 82.8% Top 15% |
| Reviews (Steam Purchases / All) | 330 Top 25% / 500 Top 20% |
| Curators | 23 reviews Top 25% |
| Median Play Time | 6.9 hours Top 25% |
| Play Time per Dollar | 52 minutes Top 30% |
| Followers | 580 |
| Owners | ± 251.4K Top 10% |
| Copies Sold | ± 31.9K Top 20% |
| Gross Revenue ($) | ± 219.9K Top 15% |
Rating and Reviews (Monthly)
Here you can see Precipice of Darkness, Episode One's Steam rating and reviews between November 2010 and November 2023. Steam's rating is varying from 100% (January 2011) to 88.6% (November 2022).
With 500 reviews Top 20%, Precipice of Darkness, Episode One could be an indie success or even a small AAA success. There are peaks that suggests major updates or discounts.
Review Languages
This donut graph displays the languages of Precipice of Darkness, Episode One's Steam reviews. The most popular language is English (83%), followed by German (3%). The player's languages are well diversified, with 17 different languages appearing in the reviews. The game has been translated in only one language (English), it's always good to have more translations to access other markets.
Time Played
This chart displays the time played in Precipice of Darkness, Episode One, showing a comparison between positive and negative reviews. The time played is decent, reaching 10 hours in the 80th percentile.
The negative reviews play time is 3.7 times lower than the positive reviews median play time. When the negative review time is low (median : 114 minutes), it can be a sign that the game crashes on some systems or that players misunderstood the nature of the game (Does the Steam page clearly explain it, with gifs and a gameplay video ?). It can also mean that some players were somehow offended by Precipice of Darkness, Episode One and decided to review it and get a refund under 2 hours. The Players' feedback section might help understanding the issue.
Players' Feedback
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The intention behind these pros & cons isn't to establish a balanced evaluation of the game, but rather to assist developers in identifying enhancement opportunities. The game's rating of 91.8% Top 20% should be taken into account when assessing them.
Take into account that list was generated using AI on a small sample of Precipice of Darkness, Episode One's Steam review data, it is not meant to be exhaustive. Moreover, be aware that problems aren't always meant to be solved. Communicating clearly and managing the player's expectations is important too!
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