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Nelly Cootalot, fearsome pirate and lover of tiny and adorable creatures, is
charged by the spirit of a dead buccaneer to investigate the mysterious disappearance
of a fleet of birds known as spoonbeaks. Her adventure will bring her face to face
with the nefarious Baron Widebeard as she uncovers corruption and wanton punning in
the Barony of Meeth. This is a free game made with AGS (Adventure Game Studio). It
is around medium length, and should take a few hours to play. It features a soundtrack
by Mark "m0ds" Lovegrove, and real-time particle effects courtesy of Akayumo's Particle
Engine. Though simple, the story is captivating and again very "cute", there is plenty
to learn about the world Nelly inhabits. The dialogue throughout the game is witty and
well written. There are plenty of comedy and contemporary references, and any fan of
the old Maid Marian show will get a kick from it. The graphics are truly unique and
are a pleasure to see - the Barony could almost make a superb "land" in Disneyland.
The animations are incredibly smooth, and there are plenty of them to keep the player
interested. The sound effects are top notch throughout the game, and create a very
memorable atmosphere. On May 23/2019, a remastered commercial version Nelly Cootalot: Spoonbeaks Ahoy! HD was released. The game now runs in full 1920x1080 HD, (as well as other widescreen resolutions). It adds: full voice acting (English only); Full support for macOS and Linux as well as all recent Windows systems; Streamlined point & click interface; Improved launcher app. |