The Neverhood

October 31, 1996 The Neverhood, Inc. Dreamworks Interactive, Riverhillsoft
Point-and-click Puzzle Adventure
PC PS1
About

The game follows the adventure of a claymation character named Klaymen as he discovers his origins and his purpose in a world made entirely out of clay.
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User Score
84.6
Total Score
123
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Game Info

Release Date October 31, 1996
Developer The Neverhood, Inc.
Publisher Dreamworks Interactive, Riverhillsoft
Game Modes Single player
Perspective First person, Third person
Themes Fantasy, Historical, Comedy