Golden Gate (video game)

Golden Gate is a 1997 adventure video game developed by iX Entertainment and published by Panasonic Interactive Media. A 3DO Interactive Multiplayer version was in development but never released.[2]

Golden Gate
Developer(s)iX Entertainment
Publisher(s)Panasonic Interactive Media
Platform(s)MacOS, Microsoft Windows
ReleaseApril 1997[1]
Genre(s)Adventure video game

Plot

The protagonist explores San Francisco while searching for hidden treasure. Gameplay plays with a classic point and click interface, with inventory-based puzzles and dialogue sequences to advance the story.

Critical reception

Game Revolution didn't recommend it to puzzle adventure gamers.[3] CD Mag called it a diamond in the rough.[4] PC Game World deemed it tiresome and forgettable.[5] Coming Soon Magazine thought the film's visual style would be copied by other games.[6] Gamezlla praised the artwork, plot, and musical score.[7] Electric Playground thought the gameplay was uninspired and slow.[8] Four Fat Chicks described the game as old-fashioned.[9] The Adrenaline Vault criticized the gameplay.[10][11] Just Adventure criticized the tone while enjoying the experience of exploring San Francisco.[12] Mac Gamer thought the music was the best part of the game.[13] Quandary didn't think the game was good in terms of gameplay and narrative.[14]

References
  1. "Panasonic Interactive Media Company introduces Golden Gate, A Time-Spanning, Graphical Treasure Hunt Through Beautiful San Francisco". goldengategame.com. January 27, 1997. Archived from the original on June 28, 1997. Retrieved May 27, 2022.
  2. bitrate54 (January 15, 2008). 3DO Unreleased Golden Gate. Retrieved 2019-08-31 – via YouTube.
  3. Alex (June 6, 1997). "Golden Gate". Game Revolution. Archived from the original on June 6, 1997. Retrieved 2017-12-30.
  4. Yans, Cindy (June 5, 1997). "Golden Gate: A diamond in the rough". CD Mag. Archived from the original on June 5, 1997. Retrieved 2017-12-30.
  5. "Golden Gate". PC Gameworld. August 19, 2000. Archived from the original on August 19, 2000. Retrieved August 27, 2020.
  6. "Golden Gate - PC & Macintosh Review - Coming Soon Magazine". 2002-04-14. Archived from the original on 2002-04-14. Retrieved 2017-12-30.
  7. "Golden Gate by Panasonic Interactive Media. Reviewed by Mitch Eatough". 2002-04-15. Archived from the original on 2002-04-15. Retrieved 2017-12-30.
  8. "Electric Playground GAME REVIEWS: MAC - Golden Gate". 1997-08-04. Archived from the original on 1997-08-04. Retrieved 2017-12-30.
  9. Orb (February 2002). "Golden Gate". Four Fat Chicks. Retrieved 2017-12-30.
  10. Brumbaugh, Jim (June 13, 1997). "Golden Gate". The Adrenaline Vault. Archived from the original on January 15, 2001. Retrieved 2017-12-30.
  11. Brumbaugh, Jim (June 13, 1997). "Golden Gate (Cont.)". The Adrenaline Vault. Archived from the original on January 15, 2001. Retrieved 2017-12-30.
  12. Ivey, Ray (October 22, 2002). "Golden Gate review". Just Adventure. Archived from the original on October 22, 2002. Retrieved 2017-12-30.
  13. Porfido, Gene (August 30, 2002). "Golden Gate". Mac Gamer. Archived from the original on August 30, 2002. Retrieved 2017-12-30.
  14. Ramsey, Steve (December 2002). "Golden Gate review". Quandary. Archived from the original on 2008-01-22. Retrieved 2017-12-30.
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