AdventureFit check
Is City of Fools worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Adventure players who want nonlinear investigation and comic storytelling
- Hidden-object fans who prefer large numbers of locations and side requests
- Players seeking a long Expert-mode campaign with mini-games
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking combat-focused action rather than investigation, errands, and object-finding
- Players who prefer tightly directed stories instead of open-ended choices and extensive information gathering
- Players looking for a short game rather than a campaign advertised at more than 100 hours in Expert mode
Our take on City of Fools
Its open-ended investigation trades tightly paced progression for a large amount of exploration, resident errands, and information management. The comic tone and many locations support variety, but the structure may feel diffuse for players who prefer a direct route through a mystery.
What is City of Fools?
Take the role of a magazine reporter dispatched to Tundel after its mayor secretly hides a UFO.
Reaching City Hall involves finding a concealed pass, speaking with the town’s residents, and carrying out their strange errands. The investigation covers roughly 500 places, many hidden-object challenges, and 10 mini-games. Its branching structure lets the journalist choose different ways forward. Notes about roads, addresses, and other clues need to be sorted throughout the case. Completing residents’ requests provides rewards, while the story uses a comic tone. Expert mode contains a playtime exceeding 100 hours, giving the investigation a long progression alongside its open-ended route choices.
How City of Fools plays
- 01Nonlinear investigation
- The journalist can choose among different actions while gathering information about the town's UFO mystery.
- 02Resident assignments
- Meeting Tundel's inhabitants leads to requests that provide rewards and support access to City Hall.
- 03Large exploration scope
- The investigation covers about 500 locations and numerous hidden-object scenes.
- 04Mini-game variety
- Ten mini-games are included alongside the investigation and object-finding sections.
- 05Expert-length campaign
- Expert mode offers more than 100 hours of gameplay.
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City of Fools: platforms & release
Is City of Fools worth it?
It is worth it if: adventure players who want nonlinear investigation and comic storytelling. Skip it if: players seeking combat-focused action rather than investigation, errands, and object-finding.
Where can I download City of Fools?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens City of Fools's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is City of Fools on?
Windows and macOS.
