(Nearly) Everybody Loves Nathan
GameHippo
Nathan's Second Chance earns a very respectable 7/10 in Dave Seaman's review on GameHippo.
“What we have here is a traditional point and click adventure, and a well executed one it is. However, what I really liked about this game was the surreal, slightly warped humour that came from both the characters and dialogue, along with the fact that this is a game with a heart. The author, Tim Knauf, has done a great job with that and also in making sure there is plenty of variety in the type of puzzles to be solved, without any of them being real stumpers. All in all this is a great little game for anyone who enjoys adventure games, while serving as a perfect introduction to the genre for anyone unused to them.”
Clubic
French portal site Clubic gives a five-star review, and awards the game with ‘Selection’ status. They'd like a French translation, but they understand that this would have to be done very carefully.
“Notre avis : Nathan's Second Chance est gratuit, drôle et bien réalisé. Que demander de plus ? Une traduction française peut être, mais celle ci devrait vraiment être de qualité pour retranscrire ces dialogues absolument exquis. A essayer absolument si vous êtes concernés !”
Completely FREE Software
Graham Pockett at Completely FREE Software gives the game a coveted ‘Five Dove Award’ (out of five) in this review:
“...one of the most unusual point and click adventures we have seen. You might not want to base your afterlife theology from its storyline but it certainly is a fun way of looking at death.
Nathan's Second Chance is not an extremely long game, but it contains just enough "meat" to have you coming back for more. Your will even find it is a worthwhile replay.
If you like interactive RPGs with a strong storyline and a lot of laughs then grab a copy of Nathan's Second Chance. Like us, you are sure to love it.”
Hrej
Czech gaming site Hrej likes Nathan's Second Chance enough to award it an 8/10 review. I guess their English is better than my Czech: if someone wants to email me a rough translation of the review, I'd be delighted.
General Games on Blogspot
Keadin on Blogspot's General Games posts this short but positive review in the Small Games Sunday feature:
“Alright, this game is awesome! It reminds me of Grim Fandango or the Monkey Island games, except in this one you play a dead guy trying to repair his relationship with his estranged daughter. It looks like it was done with MSpaint, but that just adds to it's appeal. This is a great game, and the best part is it's 100% Free! No Demo, just free! Enjoy.”
TIGSource
Tim at TIGSource (“Independent Gaming News. Unfiltered.”) liked the game enough to say in his review:
“Easily the one of the best freeware adventure game ever released, and it's not even coded using AGS. I mean, how many games actually allows the player to assume the role of a balding middle-aged man?
Tim, please make more!”
“I just had to write to you to thank you for your game---it was so touching, funny, sad, bittersweet, and so rich in many ways that at the risk of sounding all soppy and full of tea-sodden mush....it was a real pleasure to play it, it kind of echoed (-choed -choed -choed!!) deep down inside :) I've played many point-and-click games but I've not come across something that goes beyond just solving puzzles and having a laugh. ...
I liked your somewhat cinematographic shots (again, something that not many p-n-c games have) and your intricate story ... In short, it was great and thanks!!!
p.s. ... I enjoyed the music/sounds---they worked a real treat. As a guitarist, I particularly appreciated hearing the fret-tiness at some points during the game.” - Esperanza
