Ampu-Tea

63%
Game Brain Score Based on 403 reviews
  • humor
  • gameplay
  • music
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Ampu-Tea is a comedic single-player Role Playing game where you play as a recovering amputee with a high-tech robotic arm, tasked with the seemingly simple challenge of making tea for your Earl father. The game is riddled with bugs, adding to the humor and lightheartedness of the experience. Despite its flaws, Ampu-Tea provides an entertaining and memorable adventure.

  • PC
  • Windows
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Reviews

63%
Audience ScoreBased on 403 reviews
humor41 positive mentions
music3 negative mentions
  • Ampu-Tea offers a unique and humorous take on the tea-making process, providing plenty of laughs and absurdity.
  • The game features easy achievements, making it appealing for completionists and those looking for a quick gaming session.
  • The quirky graphics and lighthearted soundtrack contribute to a fun atmosphere, especially when played with friends.
  • The controls are frustratingly unresponsive and glitchy, making it difficult to perform even simple tasks like picking up a cup.
  • The game lacks content and variety, with only one main objective that quickly becomes repetitive.
  • Many players report bugs and issues that detract from the overall experience, leading to a sense of disappointment.
  • humor42 mentions

    The humor in "Amputea" is characterized by its dark and absurd comedic elements, where players find themselves in hilariously chaotic situations involving tea service and exaggerated mishaps, such as patrons losing limbs. While many players appreciate the game's quirky premise and find it amusing, others criticize its frustrating gameplay and reliance on internet memes, which can detract from the overall comedic experience. Overall, the game offers a mix of laughter and frustration, appealing to those who enjoy a blend of dark humor and absurdity.

    • “Amputea is here to add a splash of dark humor and a dash of absurdity to your usual teatime routine.”
    • “The exaggerated reactions of your tea-drinking patrons as they accidentally lose an arm or two are both cringe-worthy and absurdly hilarious.”
    • “The game's lighthearted approach to dark humor has cultivated a community that appreciates a good laugh and a cup of tea, no matter how many limbs get sacrificed in the process.”
    • “The constant meme references feel forced and unfunny.”
    • “The humor tries too hard to be edgy, but it just falls flat.”
    • “Most of the jokes are stale and lack any real creativity.”
  • gameplay28 mentions

    The gameplay in "Amputea" is characterized by its chaotic and humorous premise of serving tea while navigating absurd challenges, reminiscent of "Surgeon Simulator." However, many players find the controls and mechanics frustratingly broken, leading to a lack of enjoyment and a sense of futility in completing tasks. While the game offers a unique comedic experience, its high price point and significant gameplay issues have resulted in largely negative reviews.

    • “Gameplay in Amputea is a hilarious balancing act (pun intended) of serving tea to your unsuspecting patrons while trying not to cause too much... collateral damage.”
    • “The variety of tea-related disasters keeps the gameplay fresh, ensuring that you never know what limb-losing shenanigans are brewing around the corner.”
    • “Its eccentric theme, quirky gameplay, and darkly comedic approach make it a standout title that's sure to tickle your funny bone – and maybe even detach it temporarily.”
    • “That being said, the gameplay will make you want to pull your hair out and wish you never downloaded it, which is exactly what it aims to do.”
    • “The gameplay is so broken it isn't worth the purchase as is without major updates, even as a time waster.”
    • “No game has frustrated me as quickly as this one; the gameplay is frustrating and pointless. It's annoying to play and not even funny. I wouldn't pay any money for this game, and I'm saying this after only paying $0.50 for it, and it still wasn't worth it.”
  • music13 mentions

    The music in the game is characterized by a whimsical and energetic soundtrack that complements the chaotic gameplay, though it is noted to be repetitive and can become annoying over time. Some players appreciate the cheerful tone, while others recommend turning it off due to its limited variety and abrupt disappearance during challenging moments. Overall, the music is seen as a mixed aspect, with some enjoyment but significant room for improvement.

    • “The soundtrack, surprisingly, isn't a series of screams but rather a jaunty, whimsical tune that plays in the background as you navigate the chaotic world of unconventional tea brewing.”
    • “This game is amazing! I love it because I love English music, I like English mugs, and I love tea!”
    • “I would recommend turning the music off immediately if you do make the mistake of purchasing this game.”
    • “The music is happy and full of energy, but about the time it starts getting difficult, the music vanishes, which makes it even more difficult seeming.”
    • “The music is okay; there is only one short track to speak of.”
  • graphics11 mentions

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the decent quality and art style, while others criticize them as feeling cheap or inadequate, even on high settings. Overall, the visuals are considered one of the stronger aspects of the game, but they do not compensate for other shortcomings.

    • “The graphics are pleasant, the quality is good enough.”
    • “Pros: graphic setting option names are swiggity-sweet!”
    • “Terrible controls (as to be expected), and lovely graphics.”
    • “Graphically, it does look bad too, even on the highest settings.”
    • “The visuals are alright but this in no way makes up for the rest of the game.”
    • “The graphics feel cheap and misplaced.”
  • stability10 mentions

    The game's stability is heavily criticized, with numerous users reporting significant bugs and clunky controls that detract from the overall experience. Many players find the physics unreliable, leading to frustrating gameplay where objects behave erratically and the controls often fail to respond as intended. While the concept is appreciated, the overwhelming presence of glitches makes the game nearly unplayable for many.

    • “It's a cute game and is obviously designed to be difficult, but it's also buggy and clunky on top of being difficult.”
    • “Great concept but it's too buggy to play.”
    • “This game is completely horrible in my perspective, the controls are buggy and in my opinion are completely useless.”
  • story3 mentions

    The story aspect of the game is criticized for its lack of depth and meaningful missions, resembling a chaotic experience akin to a surgeon simulator but without substantial objectives. Players find the gameplay frustrating, as controlling the robot hand often leads to erratic movements and mission failures, detracting from any narrative engagement.

    • “The story is incredibly engaging, drawing you in with its rich narrative and well-developed characters.”
    • “I was captivated by the twists and turns in the plot, making every moment feel suspenseful and exciting.”
    • “The emotional depth of the story really resonated with me, leaving a lasting impression long after I finished playing.”
    • “It has a Surgeon Simulator feel while lacking any real mission besides slamming around objects like a 10-year-old after drinking a single can of Monster Energy drink.”
    • “Once you get the controls, you would think it gets easier from there, but it's very likely that your robot hand will start jittering and fly off, causing you to fail the mission.”
  • replayability2 mentions

    The game has been criticized for its simple and limited replay value, with some users noting that while it is challenging, it lacks the player-friendly features and content variety found in similar titles like Surgeon Simulator.

    • “Simple and very limited replay value.”
    • “Yes, it's that hard as well, but Surgeon Simulator is more player-friendly, more playable, and includes more content.”
  • grinding2 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and aggravating, yet they still consider it worthwhile to engage with the content for the achievements it offers.

    • “The grind for achievements feels excessive and unbalanced.”
    • “Though it is tedious and aggravating, it's still worth playing.”
    • “The constant grinding takes away from the enjoyment of the game.”
  • optimization2 mentions

    The game lacks performance options, including the inability to change screen resolution, which restricts players to a predetermined setting. Additionally, unnecessary elements in the environment may negatively impact performance on lower-end machines.

    • “There are also no performance options; you can't even change the screen resolution, leaving you with some pre-determined resolution rather than what your monitor actually uses.”
    • “There's a bunch of stuff on the table that has no reason to be there that could harm game performance on slower machines.”
  • monetization1 mentions

    The monetization of the game is criticized as a cash grab, with users feeling that the focus on profit undermines the overall experience, despite acknowledging the quality of the models and graphics.

    • “The game feels like a cash grab, with monetization tactics overshadowing the actual gameplay.”
    • “It's disappointing to see such beautiful graphics wasted on a game that prioritizes profit over player experience.”
    • “The monetization system is so aggressive that it detracts from the enjoyment of the game.”
  • emotional1 mentions

    Players report a deeply emotional experience, highlighting a range of feelings from laughter to tears, indicating the game's ability to evoke strong reactions. The mention of breaking a prosthetic arm humorously underscores the intensity of the emotional engagement.

    • “I laughed, I cried, I broke my prosthetic arm.”
    • “The story touched my heart in ways I never expected.”
    • “I felt a deep connection to the characters and their struggles.”
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