Ferris Mueller's Day Off

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Ferris Mueller's Day Off is a single player casual puzzle game with a comedy theme. It was developed by Glitch Games and was released on January 16, 2014. It received positive reviews from players.

"Ferris Mueller's Day Off" is a point-and-click game with a zinester spin, reminiscent of older adventures. As the headteacher, search for the sick mule Ferris by speaking to townspeople and solving puzzles to find 9 golden carrots. Filled with humor, clever puzzles, and vibrant graphics, it promises a fun and engaging experience.

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85%

Audience ScoreBased on 52 reviews

humor11 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game features clever and humorous puzzles that are enjoyable and engaging.
The art style and cultural references, particularly to 80s movies, add a unique charm to the experience.
Players appreciate the lack of intrusive ads and the availability of free in-game hints.

The game suffers from glitches and freezing issues, which can disrupt gameplay.
Some players found the puzzles to be either too easy or frustratingly cryptic, requiring excessive hints.
There are complaints about the game being too short, leaving players wanting more content.

humor
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely praised for being both hilarious and clever, providing a lighthearted contrast to more serious titles. Players appreciate the whimsical and quirky elements, along with amusing nods to previous series, making it a fun and enjoyable experience overall. While some found the puzzles to be on the easier side, the comedic aspects significantly enhance the gameplay.
- “It's great to have some lighthearted funny games that still have your very clever puzzles.”
- “Hilarious game with fun puzzles!!”
- “I had a lot of fun playing this funny adventure game.”
story
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
60%
The game's story is praised for its creativity and charm, featuring a whimsical narrative about a green horse aspiring to be a roller derby ballerina, alongside a darkly humorous subplot involving a radioactive barber and a criminal syndicate. However, some players noted issues with quest completion mechanics, which can lead to confusion regarding item requirements. Overall, the unique artwork and engaging puzzles complement the intriguing storyline.
- “Great artwork, unique, creative, great puzzles, and charming storyline.”
- “Also a side story involving a radioactive barber set loose on the sun by a criminal syndicate hell bent on starting their own melted cheese shoe factory.”
- “Often completing quests with people just ends up with new items in your inventory without notification.”
- “Didn't need the duster to complete that quest (should have needed it along with another item, but I did need a clue with the duster).”
- “Sensuous story about a green horse who dreams of becoming a roller derby ballerina and the sadistic jester that tries to enslave him.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The graphics feature a unique cartoon style that initially requires some adjustment but ultimately enhances the overall experience. Players appreciate the creative artwork, which complements the charming storyline and engaging puzzles, leading many to consider it a favorite despite initial reservations.
- “Great artwork, unique, creative, great puzzles, and a charming storyline.”
- “It took me a moment to adjust to the cartoon-style artwork, but it does add to the experience.”
- “From the graphics, I wasn't sure I would like this as much as their other games, but now it's a favorite!”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game has received high praise from users, with many describing it as "sick" and perfectly complementing the overall experience. Players appreciate how the background music enhances their enjoyment of the game.
- “This is the best game ever! I am enjoying the experience; the music is amazing!”
- “Love it, especially the music!”
- “The background music was perfect.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with frequent glitches and freezing reported by users.
- “Unfortunately, they live up to their name with quite a few glitches.”
- “The game freezes a lot.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players prefer the inclusion of ads as a means of monetization over having to pay upfront for the game.
- “I would rather have ads to continue playing than pay for anything.”
- “The monetization model feels overly aggressive and detracts from the overall experience.”
- “It's frustrating to see so many features locked behind a paywall.”