Ellen and the Degenerates RPG

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Ellen and the Degenerates RPG is a single player casual role playing game. It was developed by Humdinger Games and was released on February 7, 2019. It received positive reviews from players.

A wonderfully ramshackle game about a rock and roll band and their stolen equipment.

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83%

Audience ScoreBased on 46 reviews

music9 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game features beautiful graphics and a fantastic soundtrack that many describe as a masterpiece.
It offers a deep and thought-provoking story, with quirky moments and interesting dialogue that can be entertaining.
Players appreciate the humor and charm of the game, making it a unique experience that stands out among RPGs.

Many players experienced technical issues, including getting softlocked and encountering bugs that hindered gameplay.
The game is criticized for its low-quality graphics and reliance on RPG Maker assets, leading to a perception of it being a low-effort project.
Some found the gameplay frustrating, particularly with difficult sections and a lack of save points, making it less enjoyable for casual players.

music
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many praising the soundtrack as a standout feature, likening it to a masterpiece and highlighting its ability to enhance the gaming experience. While some players appreciate the unique blend of punk and indie influences, others criticize it as unappealing, suggesting it primarily serves as a promotional tool for the band's music. Overall, the soundtrack is a significant aspect of the game, with a strong emphasis on its role in gameplay and atmosphere.
- “A fantastic soundtrack that can only be described as a masterpiece from Ludwig van Beethoven himself.”
- “The soundtrack is literally amazing and the storyline is really cute and neat; I like it.”
- “If you like punk and indie, this is worth playing on the soundtrack alone.”
- “This game, however, was made to sell the bands' music, and it was on the Steam store for free, whereas most RPG Maker games nowadays are sold after once being free.”
- “Now, what the authors added themselves (art and music) are just atrocious.”
- “The music - well, to me it's just trash, but ok I get that they have their own audience.”
story
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is described as deep yet aimless, featuring quirky moments and interesting dialogue, though it ultimately lacks excitement and depth. While some players appreciate the cute and neat storyline involving a duck and stolen instruments, others find the visual design distracting and the overall narrative underwhelming. Despite its brevity, lasting around two hours, the story is complemented by an impressive soundtrack that some players feel overshadows the narrative itself.
- “A deep and thought-provoking story.”
- “The soundtrack is literally amazing and the storyline is really cute and neat; I like it.”
- “There's some story about a duck and stolen instruments, but I received massive ocular damage from the bad graphics and couldn't progress any further.”
- “The strange visual design and the storyline made me wonder what effort was put into the development.”
- “While the story isn't very exciting, there are still some quirky moments and interesting dialogue.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are polarizing, with some praising the bright and fun art style, while others criticize the low-quality, MS Paint-like visuals and lack of full HD support typical of RPG Maker games. Many users found the punk-band aesthetic unappealing and poorly executed, leading to a negative overall impression of the graphical presentation.
- “It has beautiful graphics.”
- “The art style is fun.”
- “Bright artwork.”
- “As with all RPG Maker games, the poor quality engine displays badly in fullscreen and doesn't have full HD support or any graphics tweaking options, making this unacceptable for any dedicated modern PC gamer.”
- “In this case, they didn't go for an anime/weeb style at all, which would be nice, but they found something that might be worse... a punk-band MS Paint garbage art style.”
- “The graphics are literally drawn with MS Paint, featuring simple black contours and flat fills with colors from the default palette.”
humor
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is widely praised for its humor, with players finding it both hilarious and unique, complemented by a strong soundtrack. Many appreciate the clever dialogue and amusing scenes, although some note that certain gameplay elements, like the car section, detract from the overall experience. Overall, the humor contributes significantly to the game's appeal, earning it high ratings.
- “Honestly, the first RPG I've tried and it's pretty difficult for being this hilarious. Would definitely recommend!”
- “This is a very funny game and unique. Because of this, I checked out their music and it's pretty good.”
- “I appreciate all the little scenes and dialogue; the game is even unintentionally funny because of how loud the sounds are most of the time.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay features a unique slot machine mechanic that adds an element of fun, while the inclusion of a "live action video" segment titled "love" introduces a surreal and unexpected twist, leaving players intrigued and amused.
- “Although I have not finished it yet, the gameplay is surreal. There is a slot machine mechanic that is quite fun, and there is a 'live action video' called 'Love' that will probably have you going, 'WTF, dude!'”