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A Game About Flicking A Switch

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47%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, emotional
Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
71% User Score Based on 17 reviews

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A Game About Flicking A Switch is a single player casual simulation game. It was developed by Barry Knoll and was released on February 13, 2024. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

This is LITERALLY just a game about flicking a switch. It's in the title. You, in a room, four pale-green colored walls, stained carpet, and those funky ceiling tiles you definitely imagined punching out when you were a kid. Are you looking for groundbreaking mechanics? There's one function in the game - you flick a switch. Maybe award-winning graphics? Well, it is Unreal Engine 5. But l…

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71%Audience ScoreBased on 17 reviews
humor5 positive mentions
gameplay3 negative mentions
  • The game offers a humorous and unique experience centered around flicking switches, with clever puzzles and well-designed level sequences.
  • It features creative breaking of the fourth wall and engaging player interaction that keeps players entertained and amused.
  • The visual style and audio elements, including a memorable piano piece, add charm and immersion to the gameplay.
  • There are frustrating design issues, such as a pitch-black dark room that many players find annoying and unclear, sometimes forcing the use of a guide.
  • The game suffers from bugs and glitches, including game-breaking bugs, a broken achievement, and problems with save file management requiring manual deletion to restart.
  • Performance issues like low frame rates on decent hardware and lack of important settings (e.g., mouse sensitivity and audio controls) reduce overall playability and polish.

  • humor

    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game's humor is characterized by clever, fourth-wall-breaking jokes and unexpected, crazy moments that keep players entertained and laughing. Its playful, troll-like style combined with inventive mechanics contributes to a fun and amusing experience.

    • “This is another in the fine tradition of troll games on Steam, where breaking the fourth wall and engaging directly with the player is the focal point; the very thing that makes this game both hilarious and awesome.”
    • “The core mechanic of flicking a switch might sound mundane, but the clever twists and unexpected moments kept me engaged and laughing throughout.”
    • “It's a funny short little game with some good and crazy stuff in it.”

  • gameplay

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    25% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 75% negative mentions

    Gameplay is centered on flicking switches, which may seem simple or mundane, but includes clever puzzles and unexpected twists that keep it engaging and enjoyable for many players. However, some find the core mechanic lacking in depth.

    • “The core mechanic of flicking a switch might sound mundane, but the clever twists and unexpected moments kept me engaged and laughing throughout.”
    • “The gameplay is simple: you flick a switch.”
    • “One point for the idea, but none for gameplay.”
    • “Although gameplay is centered around flicking switches, there are actually a few very interesting puzzles to be solved in order to progress.”

  • story

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 100% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The story is closely integrated with the gameplay, with achievements serving as narrative messages that enhance the player's experience and connect directly to the unfolding plot.

  • graphics

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 50% neutral mentions, 50% negative mentions

    Users find the graphics creatively designed but report performance issues, experiencing low frame rates (20-50 FPS) even at 1080p with the lowest settings. An options menu for customizing graphics is also requested for better control.

    • “But I only get 20-50 frames most of the time, even when running in 1080p and lowest graphic settings.”

  • music

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 100% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The music in the game is subjective and may appeal differently depending on individual musical preferences.

  • emotional

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    Users praise the game for delivering a powerful emotional rollercoaster, highlighting the developer's unique and unpredictable approach that evokes strong feelings throughout the experience.

  • stability

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The game suffers from significant stability issues, frequently causing players to get permanently stuck without clear guidance. Its numerous bugs create uncertainty about whether glitches are intentional design or errors, severely impacting the overall experience.

    • “You permanently get stuck (like in the faucet room), there are no hints on how to continue, and even if you somehow manage to continue, you're never sure if it's an intentional prank or an error because the game is buggy as hell.”
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A Game About Flicking A Switch is a casual simulation game. Common tags for A Game About Flicking A Switch include first-person, 3D, indie, linear, surreal and others.

A Game About Flicking A Switch is available on PC and Windows.

A Game About Flicking A Switch was released on February 13, 2024.

A Game About Flicking A Switch was developed by Barry Knoll.

A Game About Flicking A Switch has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked A Game About Flicking A Switch for its humor but disliked it for its gameplay.

A Game About Flicking A Switch is a single player game.

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