Alien Function

About

Alien Function is a point and click adventure game by Stand Off Software. It features classic style point and click gameplay as well as a computer simulator and hacking mechanics. It's the fourth game in the Sir Typhil's Tale series.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

92%

Audience ScoreBased on 12 reviews

story3 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game features interesting and original puzzles that provide a good challenge for players.
It has a nostalgic feel reminiscent of classic adventure games, appealing to fans of the genre.
The voice acting and some humorous moments add to the overall enjoyment of the game.

The graphics are considered poor and may deter some players from fully enjoying the experience.
The game can feel overly linear, with a lack of side quests or red herrings, making it predictable.
There are pacing issues towards the end, where players may feel frustrated by slow movement and repetitive tasks.

graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
50%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews; some players find them to be beautiful and fitting with an old aesthetic, while others criticize them as terrible and reminiscent of low-quality assets. Despite the divided opinions, many agree that the gameplay remains solid regardless of the visual presentation.
- “Then this game is for you, amazing graphics, captivating story-line... it has it all.”
- “I don't agree, I think they are beautiful and they have their own olden aesthetic that's very fluent and clean in this game.”
- “The graphics and sounds appear to be Creative Commons assets, but the script is original and all the money has gone into the voice acting.”
- “Okay first up, yes, the visuals are absolutely terrible.”
- “Don't let the ugly graphics put you off, as there's some solid gameplay here.”
story
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
40%
The game's story is described as engaging and captivating, with a mix of silliness and depth that keeps players invested. However, it is noted to be very linear, with interactions becoming available only as the story progresses. Overall, the narrative is complemented by good puzzles, enhancing the overall experience.
- “Then this game is for you, amazing graphics, captivating storyline... it has it all.”
- “Fun game with a great storyline and good puzzles ranging from easy to very challenging.”
- “Very linear, but the storyline was engaging enough to want to keep on the ride.”
- “Most things are not interactable at all and only become available once the story progresses.”
- “The story is silly.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
100%
The gameplay is reminiscent of classic 1980s adventure games, offering a unique and unconventional experience despite its limited locations and outdated graphics. Players appreciate the solid mechanics that allow for creative exploration, making the overall experience enjoyable despite some frustrations typical of the genre.
- “It feels like a computer game as they used to be in the 1980s, when the industry wasn't so bound to genre conventions and established mechanics. One person could just implement whatever wacky idea they had and release it, and hey, maybe something cool would come out.”
- “In most adventure games, this sort of mechanic is frustrating, but in this case, there are only a handful of locations to begin with, so it's no big deal.”
- “But it feels like a computer game as they used to be in the 1980s, when the industry wasn't so bound to genre conventions and established mechanics... when one person could just implement whatever wacky idea they had and release it, and hey, maybe something cool would come out.”
- “Don't let the ugly graphics put you off, as there's some solid gameplay here.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is described as light and complements the interesting puzzles and hacking elements, adding an unexpected layer of enjoyment to the overall experience.
- “There's some light humor, interesting puzzles, and quite a bit of hacking and navigating around computer systems, which I wasn't expecting.”