Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots

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In "Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots", play as the bumbling Captain Disaster, tasked with delivering a seemingly ordinary package across the galaxy, unaware of the danger it presents. Experience classic point-and-click adventure, puzzles, and humor, all with retro-style graphics, a voiced narrative, and an epic soundtrack. The game features plenty of comedy, adventure, and challenges, making it an exciting journey for fans of the genre. Note: A free demo is available for those interested in trying it out before purchasing.

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

Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots screenshot

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95%

Audience ScoreBased on 22 reviews

humor26 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game features clever puzzle design that is mostly fair and solvable, providing a satisfying challenge without excessive pixel hunting.
It has a charming and humorous narrative, filled with witty dialogue and a variety of quirky characters that enhance the overall experience.
The game pays homage to classic adventure games with its nostalgic graphics and engaging voice acting, making it a delightful throwback for fans of the genre.

Some puzzles can be obtuse or rely on humor rather than logic, which may frustrate players looking for more straightforward solutions.
The game is heavily reliant on pop culture references, which can feel forced or excessive at times, detracting from the original humor.
The interface can be janky, and the voice acting quality varies, which may impact the overall immersion in the game.

humor
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in "Captain Disaster in: Death Has a Million Stomping Boots" is characterized by clever writing, witty dialogue, and a light-hearted tone reminiscent of classic point-and-click adventures like Space Quest. While some players appreciate the abundance of references to other games and media, others feel it can be overdone, with a few puzzle solutions leaning more on humor than logic. Overall, the game is praised for its fun, silly scenarios and engaging voice acting, making it a delightful experience for fans of retro adventure games.
- “Don't be fooled by simplistic graphics, this is a full-blown high quality adventure game featuring very clever puzzle design and lots of healthy humor.”
- “Super funny writing that reminded me of the show Red Dwarf.”
- “It has all the elements of a successful adventure... witty dialog, funny cut-scenes, well acted voice-overs, a silly story, quests with obscure solutions, and a hero you can't help but like.”
story
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of "Captain Disaster in: Death Has a Million Stomping Boots" is a humorous and engaging space adventure featuring a bumbling protagonist and a cast of quirky NPCs. With excellent pacing, witty dialogue, and well-developed characters, it captures the charm of classic point-and-click games while offering a blend of comedy and challenging puzzles. Overall, it appeals to fans of retro gaming and those who enjoy a lighthearted narrative filled with absurd situations.
- “With an excellent storyline, wonderfully balanced puzzles, and a fully fleshed out character set with excellent voice acting!”
- “The story has a lot more work, with more developed characters and references to the prequel.”
- “Captain Disaster in: Death Has a Million Stomping Boots is a humorous old-school point & click game telling a silly story about a sloppy spaceship captain who gets himself into all kinds of unusual situations.”
- “It has all the elements of a successful adventure... witty dialog, funny cut-scenes, well acted voice-overs, a silly story, quests with obscure solutions, and a hero you can't help but like.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of "Captain Disaster in Blah Blah Blah Stomping Boots" are described as charming and nostalgic, reminiscent of classic point-and-click adventures. While initially appearing simplistic, the visuals enhance the overall experience, with consistent quality that improves as the game progresses. Players appreciate the clever puzzle design and humor, which are complemented by the engaging graphics.
- “So, the writing is great, the puzzles are challenging but fun, the graphics are charming and add a little nostalgia from the glory days of point and click, and I thoroughly enjoyed the music and voice acting.”
- “Don't be fooled by simplistic graphics, this is a full-blown high quality adventure game featuring very clever puzzle design and lots of healthy humor.”
- “Don't be fooled by simplistic graphics; this is a full-blown high-quality adventure game featuring very clever puzzle design and lots of healthy humor.”
- “Captain Disaster is a very intriguing and charming sci-fi comedy title, that's definitely recommended if you like point-and-clicks, especially of retro aesthetics and absurd humor variety!”
- “The visuals are very consistent, increasing in quality as you reach the climax, which is very rewarding.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is reminiscent of classic point-and-click adventure games, featuring a humorous style similar to Space Quest and a design philosophy akin to LucasArts, which eliminates dead ends and deaths. Players can expect traditional mechanics for puzzle-solving throughout the game.
- “It features common mechanics to solve some of the puzzles.”
- “The humor is very reminiscent of Space Quest, but the gameplay follows the LucasArts style: no dead ends, no deaths.”
- “It's a point-and-click adventure game with classic gameplay elements hidden within.”
- “It's a common mechanic used to solve some of the puzzles.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is highly praised for its ability to enhance the overall experience, fitting seamlessly with the game's atmosphere and evoking a sense of nostalgia. Reviewers particularly enjoyed the "outrun" style tracks, which complement the charming graphics and engaging puzzles.
- “The writing is great, the puzzles are challenging but fun, the graphics are charming and add a little nostalgia from the glory days of point and click, and I thoroughly enjoyed the music and voice acting.”
- “The music fits perfectly and sets the mood.”
- “Also, the 'outrun' music!”
- “The music feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “I found the soundtrack to be uninspired and forgettable, which really detracted from the overall experience.”
- “The 'outrun' music doesn't fit the game's atmosphere and feels out of place.”