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Bone: The Great Cow Race
Bone: The Great Cow RaceJoin the carnival chaos in Bone's quirky cow race adventure.
Dark Arcana: The Carnival
Dark Arcana: The CarnivalUncover a haunted carnival’s secrets across two twisted worlds
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Spring fair time erupts with carnival games, love poetry, and a massive bee to outsmart. Dress up like a cow, cheat locals out of eggs, and escape an angry mob in this humorous point‑and‑click adventure. Experience Telltale's signature humor and puzzle‑filled storytelling as you navigate a series of mini‑games and quirky challenges, all set in a vibrant, hand‑drawn world.

Dive into a chilling carnival of horrors where you must locate a missing woman by navigating both the familiar realm and a nightmarish mirror dimension. Along the way, solve inventive minigames, uncover hidden objects, and unravel the tragic tale of star‑crossed lovers while preventing the Evil One from breaking free. A clever monkey companion aids your quest, adding charm to the atmospheric, hand‑painted visuals. Experience a blend of mystery, puzzle‑solving, and adventure across PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PC, Mac, Linux, and iOS.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Paid (One-time)
Category
Story-Rich
Horror
Best for
Fans of narrative adventure games
Fans of hidden-object adventure puzzles
Specifications
General
msrp
$9.99
$9.99
release date
2006-04-12
2012-10-08
Specifications
developer
Telltale Games
Artifex Mundi
publisher
Telltale Games
Artifex Mundi
age rating
ESRB E
PEGI 7, ESRB T
multiplayer
Single player
Single player
critic score
75/100
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Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Charming hand‑drawn visuals
  • Humorous writing and dialogue
  • Variety of mini‑games keep gameplay fresh
  • Short length makes it easy to finish quickly
  • Engaging, twisty story
  • Beautiful hand‑painted art style
  • Variety of inventive puzzles
  • Available on many platforms
Cons
  • Limited replay value after puzzles are solved
  • Some puzzles can feel overly simplistic
  • Graphics are dated compared to modern standards
  • Relatively short playtime
  • Some puzzles can be obscure
  • Limited replayability after completion
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