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Eric The Unready

54%Game Brain Score
humor, story
graphics, gameplay
86% User Score Based on 14 reviews

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Embark on a witty and humorous adventure in "Eric the Unready" as you navigate through a fantasy world filled with dragons, dwarves, and the dreaded Attack Turtles. As Eric, who has a talent for impaling instructors and rescuing princesses, you'll encounter references to popular movies, TV shows, and adventure games. Prepare for countless laughs and an unforgettable journey in this interactive novel.

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86%
Audience ScoreBased on 14 reviews
humor14 positive mentions
graphics3 negative mentions
  • The game features a fun and humorous narrative with plenty of puns, jokes, and pop culture references that enhance the overall experience.
  • The interface is flexible, allowing players to use a combination of mouse and keyboard controls, making it user-friendly despite its initial complexity.
  • Puzzles are generally logical and solvable, with an 'Undo' feature that allows for experimentation without severe penalties, making the game more forgiving than others in the genre.
  • Some puzzles, particularly towards the end, can be abstract and illogical, leading to frustration for players who may struggle to complete them without external help.
  • The game lacks a proper save feature, which can be inconvenient for players who want to revisit their progress, as there is no autosave functionality.
  • The outdated graphics and interface may deter some players, as the game feels slow and clunky on modern systems, impacting the overall enjoyment.
  • humor
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is widely praised for its clever writing, detailed dialogue, and engaging puns, often drawing on nostalgic references from 1970s and 1980s pop culture. Players appreciate the fourth wall-breaking moments and the immersive, comedic experience that keeps them entertained throughout. Overall, the game's humor is described as charming, hilarious, and a standout feature that enhances the overall enjoyment.

    • “The humor really did it for me and there was a lot of detail put into the game's descriptions and dialogue.”
    • “This game is hilarious, the fourth wall breaking and just creative insanity keeps you coming back for more, never know what's gonna happen next, tons of homages to TV shows and movies.”
    • “Enjoy for the crazy humor - Eric is the most clumsy, idiotic knight in the kingdom and the bad guys picked him to rescue the princess because of his ineptitude.”
  • graphics
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics in the game are described as simple and modest, reminiscent of early interactive fiction, which may not appeal to all players. While some users appreciate the visual engagement and find satisfaction in the interaction with items and tasks, others criticize the graphics and overall interface as lacking quality. Overall, the graphics serve their purpose in enhancing the gameplay experience, but they may not meet the expectations of those seeking more advanced visuals.

    • “When done promptly, the accompanying graphics are delightful to enjoy, if you need a bit of that visual engagement.”
    • “Second generation developers such as Legend Entertainment had modest 'still shot' graphics and displayed allowable verb/noun lists.”
    • “The interface is bad, the graphics are terrible, and the sound is horrible.”
    • “Take this review of 'Eric the Unready' with a grain of salt since I think I've just grown too old to play these types of games (semi-graphical, basically text adventure).”
    • “Despite simple graphics, I feel like I am really interacting with items and tasks, which gives me game satisfaction.”
  • story
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story is praised for its logical puzzle-solving and a humorous tone that engages players from the start, making it more accessible than similar titles like King's Quest. It effectively combines quest elements with interactive fiction, appealing to both puzzle enthusiasts and those seeking a fun narrative experience.

    • “To start with, paragraph one, I had already had an 'oh if it's how the story/comedy starts, this is going to be fun' chuckle session.”
    • “Eric is a prime example of this second generation interactive fiction storytelling.”
    • “Way more forgiving than, say, King's Quest and more logical in terms of puzzle solving.”
    • “Eric is a prime example of this second-generation interactive fiction storytelling.”
  • gameplay
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is straightforward and accessible, despite a seemingly complex interface, allowing players to easily engage with the action-packed, adventure-filled experience reminiscent of 90s games.

    • “Though the interface may look daunting, the gameplay is rather straightforward, and I rarely found myself typing commands that didn't exist or were met with resistance.”
    • “Though the interface may look daunting (all the words), the gameplay is rather straightforward and I rarely found myself typing commands that didn't exist or were met with resistance.”
    • “I highly recommend this game if you like 90s style, action-packed, adventure-stuffed gameplay!”
  • music
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is highly praised, particularly for its engaging and humorous intro, as well as the captivating soundtrack in the initial area.

    • “The intro is absolutely hilarious, and the music in the beginning area is amazing.”

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