Captain Disaster in: Death Has A Million Stomping Boots
- May 28, 2020
- CaptainD
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Reviews
- Clever puzzle design that is mostly fair and solvable, with minimal pixel hunting.
- Humorous writing and engaging characters that evoke nostalgia for classic adventure games.
- Fully voiced with charming graphics and a fun, silly story that keeps players entertained.
- Some puzzles can be obtuse or rely on humor rather than logic, which may frustrate players.
- The game may feel overly reliant on pop culture references, which can detract from its originality.
- Voice acting quality varies, with some performances being slow or lacking in energy.
- humor50 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
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 characters, making it a delightful experience for fans of retro adventure games.
“Truly a worthy addition to the annals of #pointandclick glory based on its clever humor alone!”
“This game gives me hope that point and click games can still be wild, funny, and well made all at the same time!”
“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.”
- story22 mentions
- 36 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The story of "Captain Disaster in: Death Has a Million Stomping Boots" is a humorous and engaging old-school point-and-click adventure featuring a bumbling spaceship captain and a cast of quirky NPCs. With excellent pacing, witty dialogue, and well-developed characters, the game offers a nostalgic experience reminiscent of classic titles like Space Quest and Maniac Mansion, complete with balanced puzzles and entertaining voice acting. Overall, it appeals to fans of comedic storytelling and retro gaming.
“With an excellent storyline, wonderfully balanced puzzles, and a fully fleshed out character set with excellent voice acting!”
“"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.”
“The story has a lot more work, with more developed characters and references to the prequel.”
“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.”
“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.”
- graphics12 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 42 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
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 are noted for their consistency and improvement throughout the game, enhancing the overall experience. Players appreciate the combination of clever puzzle design and humor, which complements the game's retro aesthetic.
“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.”
“It has better graphics, much less pixel hunting and offers a longer playtime.”
“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.”
- music6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
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" music, noting that it effectively sets the mood and complements the engaging writing and charming graphics.
“The music fits perfectly and sets the mood.”
“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.”
“Also, the 'outrun' music!”
“The 'outrun' music is repetitive and lacks variety.”
“The 'outrun' music feels out of place and doesn't enhance the gameplay experience.”
“The 'outrun' music is overly simplistic and fails to create an engaging atmosphere.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is reminiscent of classic LucasArts titles, featuring a no-death mechanic and no dead ends, which allows players to focus on solving puzzles without the frustration of failure. The humor aligns closely with that of Space Quest, enhancing the overall experience.
“The humor is very close to Space Quest, but the gameplay is of the LucasArts school: no dead ends, no deaths.”
“It's a common mechanic to solve some of the puzzles.”
