Ben and Ed

81%
Game Brain Score Based on 995 reviews
  • gameplay
  • humor
  • music
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In "Ben and Ed," play as Ed, a zombie forced into a brutal game show to save your friend Ben. Traverse 23 obstacle courses filled with deadly traps while losing limbs and recovering your body. Overcome challenges, confront monstrous machines, and prepare for a final showdown, all while searching for that sweet, sweet chicken. Based on the description, the game is a 3D platformer with humor, gore, and puzzles set in a dystopian world.

  • PC
  • Windows
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Reviews

81%
Audience ScoreBased on 995 reviews
gameplay36 positive mentions
stability26 negative mentions
  • Unique and creative gameplay mechanics that allow players to continue even after losing limbs.
  • Challenging levels that provide a satisfying sense of accomplishment upon completion.
  • Humorous and engaging storyline with a quirky art style and soundtrack.
  • Frequent bugs and glitches that can disrupt gameplay and lead to frustration.
  • Inconsistent physics and controls that can make platforming feel unfair at times.
  • Some levels are overly difficult, leading to a reliance on memorization rather than skill.
  • gameplay85 mentions

    The gameplay of the game is characterized by its creative mechanics, such as the ability to throw your head and lose limbs, which add a unique twist to the platforming experience. However, many players have noted that the execution is marred by bugs and unpredictable mechanics, leading to frustration during gameplay. Despite these issues, the game remains enjoyable for its humor, level design, and overall fun factor, appealing particularly to those who appreciate challenging obstacle courses.

    • “This game is amazing; insanely fun gameplay, great music, and atmosphere.”
    • “Great game, really nice unique mechanics and just in general a well-made, somewhat difficult game.”
    • “With an amazing soundtrack, great gameplay, and a unique premise, this game is well worth your time.”
    • “Finally, the head-throwing mechanic is hard to predict as you don't have any indicators or anything to guess where it would land.”
    • “You keep getting stuck in random places, the mechanics sometimes just decide to do the opposite of what they're supposed to do, and overall the bugs make it harder than it should be.”
    • “It's a real shame that this game is total garbage, because I love platformers and was looking forward to this one's unique mechanic.”
  • humor81 mentions

    The humor in the game is widely praised for its blend of dark comedy and absurdity, with many players finding the ragdoll physics and creative death animations particularly hilarious. While some reviews note that the humor can be hit or miss, the overall consensus is that the game successfully combines challenging gameplay with a unique and entertaining comedic atmosphere, making it a fun experience for those who appreciate quirky humor. However, a few players felt that the humor did not resonate with them, indicating a mixed reception for some.

    • “The game is quite nice, the speed is challenging and the level of difficulty is fair enough... you're not gonna die each time you fail a trap because of the hilarious zombie idea.”
    • “What results is a hilarious game where you end up either crawling with no legs, hopping with one, or rolling as a lone head to the finish line.”
    • “Ben and Ed puts the 'fun' in 'funny'!”
    • “It was not funny; it just felt like a huge waste of time.”
    • “The jokes fell flat and didn't land at all.”
    • “I expected humor, but it was more cringeworthy than entertaining.”
  • music73 mentions

    The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many praising its catchy and upbeat synth soundtrack that enhances the gameplay experience. However, several players find the music repetitive and grating, especially when stuck on levels, leading to frustration. Overall, while the soundtrack is often highlighted as a strong point, its limited variety and repetitiveness detract from the enjoyment for some players.

    • “This game is amazing; insanely fun gameplay, great music, and atmosphere.”
    • “The music is pretty catchy, varying from pumping you up to a depressing mood.”
    • “With an amazing soundtrack, great gameplay, and a unique premise, this game is well worth your time.”
    • “There isn't a lot of music for the game, not to mention it's too obnoxious and repetitive to listen to after a long period of time.”
    • “The music is extremely short loops and quite repetitive, so if you find yourself stuck on a level it can fast become grating.”
    • “The music and level design.”
  • story61 mentions

    The game's story is generally considered minimal and lacks depth, with many players noting it feels underdeveloped or simplistic. While some appreciate its quirky and humorous elements, others find it lacking in substance, leading to a mixed reception overall. Despite its shortcomings, a few players highlight moments of charm and unexpected twists that add some enjoyment to the experience.

    • “The 'losing limbs' mechanic is really creative and smart, the graphics are charming and the story is simple, but great.”
    • “A beautiful story about a zombie eating brains and a little child.”
    • “It's a 3rd person zombie platformer with hilarious ragdoll physics, boss battles, and a basic story that still somehow pulls a twist ending.”
    • “I was very disappointed with the game's lackluster story; it gives you a 20-second PowerPoint presentation and that's essentially it.”
    • “The game could have really benefitted from more story or at least more information on the characters; all of them are undeveloped and you're given bare minimum information on them.”
    • “One thing that makes me very sad about the game is that it is too short, and the story doesn't feel like it is there, only at the start and the ending.”
  • graphics49 mentions

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising the unique art style and colorful visuals reminiscent of titles like *Borderlands*. While some players appreciate the charming aesthetics and smooth performance, others criticize the graphics optimization and performance issues, particularly on lower-end systems. Overall, the visuals are generally considered appealing, though they may not run well on all hardware configurations.

    • “The art style is amazing, and I love/hate the goofy physics (sometimes it keeps you from raging too hard because you end up just laughing at how you died).”
    • “I bought this after watching some gameplay footage and was captivated by the art style and atmosphere of this game, which are both exceptional.”
    • “This game looks great, with colorful semi-cartoonish visuals reminiscent of Borderlands and runs smooth as butter even on my POS Intel laptop.”
    • “I wanted to like it, but as far as I got, the levels are a bit repetitive and boring, the controls are a bit wonky, graphics optimization is meh.”
    • “Ben and Ed is a broken mess of your typical 3D platformer with its ugly graphics, annoying music, terrible levels with boss battles that barely work due to the broken mechanics, and one of the dumbest plots in a 3D platformer you could even imagine.”
    • “I can't even play the game on the shittest graphics possible and I have a decent laptop.”
  • stability26 mentions

    The game's stability is a significant concern, with numerous players reporting frequent glitches, bugs, and crashes that disrupt gameplay. While some find the game enjoyable despite these issues, many express frustration over the unpolished controls, erratic physics, and inconsistent level design, suggesting that the experience can be more challenging due to technical problems than intended difficulty. Overall, the game shows potential but requires substantial updates to address its stability issues.

    • “Big disappointment, I watched a Markiplier video on this, it looked like the funnest game ever but I bought the game and it's a buggy and impossible mess. The controls are mediocre, the levels are bad for beginners, multiple physics bugs and glitches. Unless you are a huge platformer fan, then avoid this game.”
    • “The difficulty and the frustration is not in the levels themselves, but in the glitches and random crashes that either make you die or restart the whole level.”
    • “One problem I have with the game is it can be pretty buggy. I often have a bug where the respawn button doesn't appear to work, or all the controls will stop working halfway through a level. The only way to resolve it is to restart the game. I'd say this needs addressing pretty soon!”
  • atmosphere12 mentions

    The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its unique blend of bleakness and humor, complemented by exceptional art style and level design that immerses players. While some reviewers note that the atmospheric elements could be more varied, the overall experience is enhanced by a captivating soundtrack and eerie undertones, making it both enjoyable and challenging. Despite some optimization issues, the atmosphere remains a standout feature that contributes significantly to the game's appeal.

    • “I love the level design; it really pulls you into the atmosphere.”
    • “The game has a unique idea, a bleak but goofy atmosphere, and just the story is a funny concept in general.”
    • “I bought this after watching some gameplay footage and was captivated by the art style and atmosphere of this game, which are both exceptional.”
    • “I understand it's for atmosphere, but I think players should have the option to change it, which is good for the eyes.”
    • “Haunting atmosphere, chilling easter eggs, total loss.”
  • optimization11 mentions

    The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players reporting significant performance issues, including frame drops and unresponsive controls, particularly when the game is in focus. While some users have experienced good performance on their systems, the overall consensus highlights a lack of consistent optimization, making it difficult for many to enjoy the game fully.

    • “It's much more optimized.”
    • “The game works perfectly on my laptop, good optimization.”
    • “In addition to that I want to mention that the performance is well and did not find a bug yet!”
    • “Suffers from poor optimization and constant frame drops.”
    • “Loved watching this game played, but due to performance issues I can't even play it. When the game is not in focus, I get fine performance, but as soon as the game is focused, the GPU usage goes to 0% and I can't play it at all.”
    • “The levels are horrible and original in a bad way, the game isn't hard, it's unfair, the performance is garbage and the movement is even worse.”
  • grinding7 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively tedious and frustrating, often requiring repeated attempts to progress due to poorly designed levels and mechanics. While the core gameplay is enjoyable, the grinding experience is marred by a "learn and repeat" cycle that detracts from overall enjoyment.

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “Grinding in this game is incredibly rewarding and keeps you engaged.”
    • “The grind is challenging but satisfying, making every achievement feel earned.”
    • “Too tedious and unfair.”
    • “But then, the more you go on, the more the levels become bullshit, tedious bullshit just to annoy the player, making it just a 'learn and repeat' kind of game, when eventually that one blade that keeps throwing your timing off somehow doesn't kill you that one time.”
    • “Extremely tedious and frustrating.”
  • emotional7 mentions

    The game evokes a strong emotional response, blending feelings of frustration and rage with moments of heartwarming connection, particularly through the narrative of a zombie trying to save his friend. Players report being moved to tears, highlighting the game's ability to elicit deep emotional reactions despite its challenges. Overall, it delivers a poignant experience that resonates with players on multiple levels.

    • “A wholesome game of a zombie trying to save his friend from the evil game show host.”
    • “I cried a lot.”
    • “Heartwarming ending.”
  • replayability3 mentions

    The game offers decent replayability, particularly for players who enjoy challenging themselves to beat their own times and records, despite not being heavily story-driven. While it provides around 5-6 hours of gameplay, the overall replay value is considered fair given its price and entertainment value.

    • “Definitely not the most story-based game, but it has good replay value, and the game can get excruciatingly hard at times.”
    • “The price is good for what it is, not too expensive, and will give you a good 5 hours of gameplay at least. There's also a lot of replay value if you enjoy trying to beat your own times and records.”
    • “It took me around 6 hours to beat the game without particularly seeking the trophies or collectibles. Even though the replayability is not one of the best, I think this product has a very fair price for the entertainment it can bring.”
  • monetization2 mentions

    The monetization model is well-received, featuring no microtransactions, which enhances the gameplay experience. Instead, players enjoy humorous advertisements integrated into the stages, adding a unique and entertaining element to the game.

    • “There are no microtransactions, which makes the experience much more enjoyable.”
    • “I appreciate that the game doesn't rely on microtransactions to progress.”
    • “The absence of microtransactions allows for a fair and balanced gameplay experience.”
    • “The hilarious advertisements in the stages completely disrupt the gameplay experience.”
    • “The monetization strategy feels overly aggressive and detracts from the enjoyment of the game.”
    • “I was disappointed to find that the game is riddled with paywalls that hinder progress.”
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Play time

6hMedian play time
6hAverage play time
5-7hSpent by most gamers
*Based on 4 analyzed playthroughs

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