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Alien Function

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56%Game Brain Score
story, humor
graphics, gameplay
92% User Score Based on 12 reviews

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Alien Function is a single player simulation game with comedy and science fiction themes. It was developed by StandOffSoftware and was released on January 20, 2021. It received very positive reviews from players.

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.

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92%
Audience ScoreBased on 12 reviews
story3 positive mentions
graphics3 negative mentions
  • The game features interesting puzzles and a nostalgic feel reminiscent of classic adventure games.
  • The voice acting is well done, and there are moments of dry humor that can be enjoyable.
  • Despite its janky presentation, the game offers a rewarding experience for fans of point-and-click adventures.
  • The graphics are considered poor and may deter some players from fully enjoying the game.
  • The gameplay can feel overly linear, with a lack of side quests or red herrings, making it less engaging for some.
  • There are pacing issues towards the end, where players may feel frustrated by slow movement and repetitive tasks.
  • graphics
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews; some players find them to be creative and aesthetically pleasing, 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 storyline... it has it all.”
    • “I don't agree, I think they are beautiful and they have their own old 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

    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 impressive graphics and a variety of puzzles.

    • “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

    The gameplay is reminiscent of classic 1980s adventure games, offering a unique and creative experience despite its limited locations and outdated graphics. While some mechanics may frustrate players, the overall design allows for enjoyable exploration and innovative ideas.

    • “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. 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

    The humor in the game is described as light and complements the interesting puzzles, adding an unexpected layer to the experience, particularly in the context of hacking and navigating computer systems.

    • “There's some light humor, interesting puzzles, and quite a bit of hacking and navigating around computer systems, which I wasn't expecting.”
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Alien Function is a simulation game with comedy and science fiction themes.

Alien Function is available on PC, Windows and Linux.

Alien Function was released on January 20, 2021.

Alien Function was developed by StandOffSoftware.

Alien Function has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its graphics.

Alien Function is a single player game.

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