A Story About Farting

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A Story About Farting is a single player casual platformer game with a comedy theme. It was developed by lizardgamesstudio and was released on April 22, 2024. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

A Story About Farting – the weirdest clicker you'll play today! Ready for the most ridiculous indie adventure of your life? A Story About Farting is a clicker game that pulls no punches – it’s all about gas, achievements, and… a surprisingly emotional journey. Or maybe not. Click. Fart. Unlock absurd characters like Mustached Pig, Drunk Cockroach, and Farting Cow. Earn achievements a…

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Audience ScoreBased on 397 reviews

story17 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

The game embraces its absurd premise with humor, providing a surprisingly enjoyable experience for those who appreciate silly and juvenile humor.
The art style is colorful and cartoonish, fitting the game's theme well, and the sound effects, especially the variety of fart noises, add to the comedic value.
It's a simple clicker game that offers easy achievements, making it a fun distraction for a short period, especially for those looking for a light-hearted experience.

The gameplay is repetitive and lacks depth, with no real progression or upgrades, making it feel tedious after a short time.
The game has a limited narrative and ultimately ends after a set number of clicks, which can be frustrating for players expecting more content.
Many players found the humor to be juvenile and excessive, leading to a lack of enjoyment for those not fond of fart jokes.

story
104 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game "A Story About Farting" is characterized by its absurd and humorous premise, focusing on flatulence rather than a traditional narrative. While some players find it charming and entertaining in its silliness, many note that it lacks a substantial story, often describing it as a simple clicker game with minimal gameplay mechanics. Overall, it delivers a light-hearted experience that embraces its ridiculousness, appealing to those who enjoy irreverent humor.
- “A very heartwarming story about a man down on his luck, climbing his way to the top.”
- “While the premise might sound silly, 'A Story About Farting' delivers a delightful narrative, engaging puzzles, and genuinely funny moments, making it a surprisingly enjoyable and memorable experience for those who appreciate quirky indie titles.”
- “From the moment you boot up 'A Story About Farting', you know you're not just playing a game — you're stepping into a legend.”
- “There's barely any story to it too.”
- “The cartoon style drawing is okay, but it has no story, no diversity, just the same fart and burp sounds over and over, which becomes dull in like 10 seconds.”
- “They named the game 'a story about farting' — but there's no story.”
humor
82 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in this game is predominantly juvenile and centered around toilet humor, featuring exaggerated fart and burp sound effects that some players find genuinely funny, while others deem it excessive and annoying. It embraces a goofy, irreverent tone that appeals to fans of quirky indie games, though the humor can become stale after a short period. Overall, it offers a light-hearted experience that may surprise those open to its absurdity, but it may not resonate with everyone, particularly those who dislike crude humor.
- “It's the kind of humor that's perfectly juvenile yet surprisingly clever, proving that sometimes, the simplest things are the funniest.”
- “The humor is definitely juvenile, but if you’re in the mood for some ridiculous, goofy fun, it hits the mark.”
- “With a simple yet bold premise, the game manages to captivate players through its irreverent humor and accessible mechanics, delivering a light, casual, and surprisingly enjoyable experience.”
- “Unfunny.”
- “In my case, after five minutes, it was just not funny anymore.”
gameplay
57 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is primarily centered around a simplistic clicker mechanic, where players repeatedly click to make a character fart, which some find amusing while others deem it shallow and repetitive. While the game features quirky humor and a unique art style, many reviewers criticize the lack of depth and engaging mechanics, leading to a quick sense of boredom. Overall, it appeals to those who enjoy casual, irreverent fun but may disappoint players seeking more substantial gameplay experiences.
- “You'll be platforming, solving small challenges, and making your way through silly, quirky levels where your primary mechanic is, well… flatulence.”
- “With a simple yet bold premise, the game manages to captivate players through its irreverent humor and accessible mechanics, delivering a light, casual, and surprisingly enjoyable experience.”
- “The mechanic of using a 'fart' as a tool for movement or interaction is unusual and makes the game memorable.”
- “I'm surprised how stylized the game looks (I'm only talking about the visuals), but the gameplay is not that interesting.”
- “However, there isn't much gameplay in it aside from clicking on objects, and the game can be boring quickly.”
- “This game isn't going to change any lives from a gameplay or story perspective - it is a basic clicker, nothing more, nothing less.”
graphics
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are characterized by a colorful, cartoonish art style that aligns well with its humorous and absurd theme. While the visuals are simple and may not appeal to everyone, they are generally considered charming and fitting for the game's lighthearted nature. Overall, the graphics serve their purpose in enhancing the comedic experience, despite some critiques regarding gameplay and optimization.
- “The visuals, though simple, are charming and suit the humorous tone of the story.”
- “The art style is colorful and stylized, creating a lighthearted and fun atmosphere.”
- “Visually, the game boasts a cool, cartoonish art style that perfectly matches its quirky and outrageous theme.”
- “A clicker game with exaggerated toilet humor, annoying sounds, and graphics that only 8-year-olds might find cool.”
- “Not only is the optimization worse than Capcom games on release while somehow having little to no visuals, but the achievement popups get in the way of the gameplay and make the entire game uninteractive for as long as they are on your screen.”
- “What it lacks in graphical quality and storyline, it makes up for in the ability to develop carpal tunnel and borderline personality disorders.”
emotional
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Despite its humorous premise centered around farting, the game delivers a surprisingly profound emotional experience, resonating deeply with players. Many reviewers noted that it evokes genuine feelings, with some describing it as an emotional rollercoaster that blends childish humor with heartfelt storytelling. The juxtaposition of lightheartedness and emotional depth has left a lasting impact, making it a unique entry in the gaming landscape.
- “A very heartwarming story about a man down on his luck, climbing his way to the top.”
- “I have never felt so spiritually and emotionally connected to a story in my life.”
- “Beneath its childish humor lies a surprisingly emotional and meaningful experience.”
music
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is a unique blend of classical orchestration and humorous sound effects, creating an educational yet entertaining atmosphere. While the soundtrack is generally praised for its pleasantness and fitting nature, some players find the looping tracks can become repetitive and annoying over time. Overall, the combination of orchestral elements and quirky sounds enhances the game's whimsical experience.
- “The soundtrack is pleasant and complements the pace of the game well.”
- “Music becomes emotion.”
- “The orchestral soundtrack swells — composed by a 98-piece symphony and a guy blowing raspberries into a microphone.”
- “Funny and cheerful in the first 5 minutes then becomes annoying, e.g., by short looping music.”
- “Farts become music.”
grinding
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, players appreciate that the game minimizes grinding, focusing instead on humor and light puzzle-platforming. While some mention that the game can feel grindy at times, the general consensus is that it avoids excessive grinding, allowing for a more enjoyable and straightforward experience.
- “No grinding, no nonsense—just click, laugh, unlock, and fart your way to the end.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “Grindy achievement(s): no (the game itself is grindy).”
- “You're not here for hours of grinding or serious storytelling—you’re here to laugh at the ridiculousness while still enjoying some light puzzle-platformer action.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is characterized by a colorful and stylized art style that fosters a lighthearted and fun environment, while also being described as weirdly immersive, enhancing the overall player experience.
- “The art style is colorful and stylized, creating a lighthearted and fun atmosphere.”
- “The atmosphere is weirdly immersive.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews; while some players report smooth performance and high frame rates on certain systems, others criticize the intrusive achievement popups that disrupt gameplay. Overall, the game's optimization appears to be inconsistent, with some users experiencing significant issues compared to other titles.
- “The game runs smoothly on my Arch Linux under Proton with solid 180 fps. The graphics are great, cartoonish like in Sam and Max.”
- “Not only is the optimization worse than Capcom games on release, while somehow having little to no visuals, but the achievement pop-ups get in the way of the gameplay and make the entire game uninteractive for as long as they are on your screen.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game has been criticized for its lack of replayability, with users indicating that once completed, there is little incentive to play again.
- “There is no replayability.”
- “The game lacks any incentive to play again.”
- “Once you finish it, there's really nothing left to draw you back.”