Comedy Night
- August 24, 2017
- Lighthouse Games Studio
- 5h median play time
Get on Steam"Comedy Night" is a virtual stage game where players can perform stand-up comedy, sing songs, or share stories with a global audience. Users can create their own rooms or join existing ones for live performances, collaborate with other artists, and vote off unpopular performers. It's an entertaining platform to test new material and enjoy spontaneous and often humorous performances.
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Reviews
- humor903 mentions
- 93 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The humor in this game is a mixed bag, often characterized by a chaotic blend of dark, edgy, and offensive jokes, primarily revolving around racism and sexism. While some players find genuine hilarity in the absurdity and spontaneity of the performances, many reviews highlight a toxic community filled with unoriginal and crude humor, making it difficult to find truly funny moments. Overall, the experience can be entertaining if you manage to find the right lobby, but it often devolves into a cacophony of unfunny and offensive remarks.
“Stepping onto the virtual comedy stage, sharing your comedic talents, and engaging with an ever-changing audience is an entertaining and often hilarious endeavor.”
“This game is hilarious, just wish there was a 4-pack so I could buy a copy for all my mates!”
“When you find the right room this game is funny as hell.”
“The game itself isn't bad, but most of the people who play it are infinitely unfunny, and when dealing with a game that relies on multiplayer, the playerbase matters quite a bit.”
“As far as my standpoint from my last time playing this game 2+ years ago, there is not a high percentage of the game where actual comedy is taking place and the few people that are left playing the game are unfunny as hell and need to touch grass.”
“But the community recycles the same racist, sexist, and generally unfunny jokes that wouldn't make somebody laugh if they had a gun pointed at them.”
- music212 mentions
- 23 % positive mentions
- 73 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The music aspect of the game is often highlighted as a standout feature, with many players appreciating the talent found in the music rooms, which resemble virtual open mic nights. While there are instances of trolling and offensive behavior, the music lobbies generally foster a more positive and respectful environment compared to the comedy sections, attracting musicians and karaoke enthusiasts who enjoy sharing their performances. Overall, the music experience is seen as a valuable part of the game, offering a platform for genuine artistic expression amidst a mixed community.
“The music rooms really feel like an international open mic for aspiring musicians, cool people too.”
“There are wonderfully moving and highly proficient musical performances, as well as jaw-dropping displays of talent from lightning-fast rappers and rhythmically complex beatboxers.”
“If you come for the music you'll be happy.”
“Playing for a while, I noticed music has the least.”
“Pretty empty, when there are people it's either garbage music or racist talk.”
“The only problem is that the game mostly consists of kids making weird noises or playing loud music as soon as they get on stage.”
- optimization38 mentions
- 26 % positive mentions
- 66 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game is generally functional, with good microphone quality and a well-designed platform for performances. However, players report significant issues with performance stability, experiencing low frame rates and disruptive behavior from the community, which can detract from the overall experience. Suggestions for improvement include implementing a performance queue and enhancing audience interaction systems to better manage the chaotic environment.
“The idea behind the game is solid and the platform itself is functional and thought-out, with multiple rooms for different types of performances.”
“There are wonderfully moving and highly proficient musical performances, as well as jaw-dropping displays of talent from lightning-fast rappers and rhythmically complex beatboxers.”
“Good game, the microphone quality is very good and well optimized.”
“Me myself had difficulties with performance, I was only getting about 10-15 fps and my PC has 5 GB of RAM, but I absolutely love the gameplay!”
“Giving everyone a microphone just disrupts the performance of the stage (which is what happens in this game).”
“Allow for a larger audience and implement a lineup mode or queue for those who want to get up on stage and actually try a performance and rework the audience interaction system completely because the way things are now just doesn't work.”
- story33 mentions
- 18 % positive mentions
- 73 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The reviews highlight a mixed reception regarding the story aspect of the game, with some users appreciating the immersive and compelling narratives, while others criticize the lack of coherent storytelling and the prevalence of inappropriate content. Many emphasize the moral lessons embedded in the stories, particularly about resilience and unexpected life outcomes, but also note that the storytelling experience can vary significantly based on the community and individual performances. Overall, the game's storytelling potential is seen as promising but in need of better moderation and structure to enhance the experience.
“My favorite story game.”
“Compelling story, amazing graphics, interesting characters, really spoke to the heart.”
“Wow best game, I was about to buy Skyrim, Bioshock, and Battlefield 1 but I didn't as I lost interest as this game is immersive and has a great story in which you really feel like Batman.”
“I listened to a guy tell a terrible story involving a pool, a gorilla, and a ton of cheese balls.”
“I've only been in the story rooms three times, but the ones I went in weren't fun at all.”
“The stand-up isn't full of jokes, storytelling, or any form of comedy.”
- gameplay32 mentions
- 22 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 16 % negative mentions
The gameplay experience is highly variable, with some players enjoying the complex mechanics and social interactions, while others find it plagued by toxicity and poor performance. Many reviews highlight the potential for fun in the right server environment, but also note significant issues such as bugs, underpopulated servers, and a lack of engaging mechanics. Overall, the gameplay is seen as a mixed bag, with creative ideas overshadowed by community behavior and technical shortcomings.
“The game is surprisingly complex for such a simple premise (that being to tell jokes) that your jaw will genuinely drop when you see some of the mechanics in this game.”
“Gameplay is tight and very creative, playing into the plot perfectly.”
“This game is fascinating in that the entire core of the gameplay is based on social interactions, and nothing else.”
“No one is funny and the mechanics are awful.”
“The gameplay is really boring and the servers are underpopulated.”
“Many people may agree that listening to some guy sing the bear necessities from a popular movie is the greatest experience you can have yet it is dragged down from the poor fighting mechanics that the game hasn't implemented as well as it could have.”
- graphics27 mentions
- 44 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are described as a mix of minimalistic and cartoonish styles, fitting well with its comedic genre. While some players appreciate the art direction and find it charming, others criticize the graphics as underwhelming, especially in comparison to the game's potential. Overall, the visuals are seen as simple and goofy, suitable for a low-budget game, but opinions vary on their effectiveness in enhancing the gameplay experience.
“Comedy night is a piece of artwork, it should be kept in a museum.”
“I like it, very good graphics and the community is great, it's always a good time.”
“Compelling story, amazing graphics, interesting characters, really spoke to the heart.”
“The graphical update that recently rolled out brought me back in to try the game again, but nothing has changed at all.”
“The graphics are very minimal - the characters are just bobbleheads with funny looking faces.”
“But apart from that the game is kind of a let down and not funny, the graphics aren't the best, and although it's cheap (£4 ish), I regret spending my money, and I got a refund for it.”
- emotional20 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by a mix of heartwarming and intense experiences, with players often feeling a deep connection to the community and the narratives presented. While many describe moments of joy and wholesome interactions, there are also instances of emotional drain and discomfort, highlighting the game's ability to evoke strong feelings, both positive and negative. Overall, it presents a unique blend of humor, vulnerability, and community spirit that resonates deeply with players.
“It will drain you physically and emotionally... please for your own sake.”
“This game is a very serious RPG where you play as a black man who is under slavery and works at a plantation; it's very sad and an emotional game.”
“It's an incredibly emotional experience.”
- atmosphere18 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is generally praised for its wholesome and supportive community, fostering genuine moments of laughter and camaraderie among players. While many enjoy the lighthearted and fun environment, some users report instances of toxicity that can detract from the overall experience. The game's design, including its cartoony graphics, contributes positively to the atmosphere, making it a suitable space for activities like karaoke and stand-up comedy.
“The ability for players to heckle and respond to your routine further enhances the dynamic atmosphere, creating genuine moments of laughter and camaraderie.”
“The atmosphere was great, feels like you were actually in a theatre.”
“Not only a good game to practice standup, it also has great atmosphere for karaoke, with lots of talented singers to listen to.”
“It's hard to not only find a decent chatroom but to spend longer than 5 minutes in there because of the obnoxious sounds, disturbing playermodels, and overall boring atmosphere in the only playable world.”
“Even if I managed to hit back once in a while (I told one of the jerks not to assume my gender and he stumbled on his words, it was hilarious), I feel the atmosphere is way too toxic for it to be in any way fulfilling or healthy, even for people who are headstrong and immune to big ol' meanie bullies.”
“Some people ruin the atmosphere.”
- monetization14 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 57 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has received significant criticism, primarily due to the prevalence of microtransactions for cosmetics, which many players find excessive and poorly justified given the game's low player base. Users express frustration over the high costs of in-game purchases, often feeling that they detract from the overall experience and community engagement. Additionally, the presence of a cash shop and the perception of greed from developers have further soured opinions on the game's monetization strategy.
“There's no microtransactions excluding some for just costumes (like around Halloween there was a lot of Halloween themed stuff) so not necessary!”
“The devs could make money with microtransactions like building your own bar with your own style and your special face masks and such...”
“Now the game is filled with toxic people, lots of bugs, poor developer support, and tons of in-app purchases.”
“Useless greedy microtransactions for terrible clothing with a dying player base of only an average of about 20 people to 10 or less.”
“The in-game purchases to buy outfits are a bit stupid, I get it, they want to make money from a £4 game, but the outfits or outfit components cost almost as much as the game itself; it's a bit of a rip-off.”
- stability6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with users reporting numerous bugs that significantly impact gameplay, including audio issues and frequent disconnections. While the concept is appreciated, the overall experience is marred by these persistent technical problems, making it largely unplayable for many.
“Incredibly buggy audio-wise, rendering the game unplayable.”
“Really buggy; the mic doesn't work half the time, and it's full of ear rape and auto kickouts.”
“It's a great concept, if a bit buggy, but there's no reason to play this at this point unless you were just messing around with your friends.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 200 % positive mentions
- -400 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players indicate that grinding in the game can be quite demanding, often requiring significant time investment or additional lives to progress effectively.
“Grinding in this game is incredibly rewarding and keeps you engaged.”
“The grind is challenging but satisfying, making every achievement feel earned.”
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
“I spent hours grinding, and it felt like I made no progress.”
- character development1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers generally appreciate the game's character designs and mechanics, indicating a solid foundation for character development. However, specific feedback on the depth and progression of character arcs is not highlighted, suggesting that while the designs are appealing, the development may lack depth.
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Replayability is often highlighted as a strong feature, with many players noting that the game's diverse choices, multiple endings, and varying character paths encourage repeated playthroughs. Additionally, the inclusion of unlockable content and dynamic gameplay elements further enhances the incentive to revisit the game. Overall, players find that the experience remains fresh and engaging across multiple sessions.
