Frick Frack

About

A puzzle simulation game about hurting what you love the most. You must find the perfect work-life balance but the work you do directly affects the world around you. Good luck.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

47%

Audience ScoreBased on 51 reviews

emotional3 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game has a meaningful narrative that addresses important themes such as environmental issues and capitalism.
The pixel art style is visually appealing and adds charm to the game.
The game offers a unique experience that evokes strong emotions and encourages reflection.

Gameplay is tedious and repetitive, leading to a lack of engagement and enjoyment.
The game suffers from numerous bugs and glitches, making it frustrating to play.
Instructions and guidance are unclear, leaving players confused about objectives and mechanics.

story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
24%
38%
The story is generally regarded as interesting and well-crafted, with a strong environmental theme and multiple endings that enhance engagement. However, players express frustration with technical issues, lack of guidance, and an unsatisfying conclusion, which detracts from the overall experience. While the narrative has potential, the execution in gameplay leaves much to be desired, leading to a mixed reception.
- “This game has an interesting story and concept.”
- “The story is a good environmental friendly one and it plays pretty well. I liked the different endings, even though one of them had absolutely no dialogue—the 'destroy the earth' ending, since I didn't get an achievement for it, that's what I'll call it.”
- “It tells the story just by its gameplay and forces the player to stay focused, even in moments of intentional waiting around.”
- “If improved, it has the potential to become much better, but there are issues such as bugs, the lack of a conclusion to the story, the absence of guidance, and the frustration of starting from the beginning every time, which waste my time...”
- “Although it got very tedious after a while, I kept at it for the story.”
- “The story is well-done, but the actual playable game looks and feels like it was made by an 8-year-old on Scratch in one lesson.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
50%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it overly simplistic and repetitive, while others appreciate its ability to convey the story and maintain player focus, even during slower moments. There is a suggestion for developers to study successful mechanics from other games to enhance engagement and introduce new features more frequently.
- “Would recommend studying that game's mechanics to see what makes it so popular.”
- “The gameplay tells the story just by its mechanics, forcing the player to stay focused even in moments of intentional waiting.”
- “Not fun gameplay.”
- “Like the message, but the gameplay is a little too simple.”
- “However, the gameplay is very repetitive (which is the point) but is very slow to add new features for the player to interact with as they progress.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
75%
The graphics of the game feature a mix of pixel art and visual effects, such as smoke and rising oil, which some players appreciate for their charm. However, there is a divide in opinion; while some enjoy the pixelated style, others feel that the blending of different art styles detracts from the overall quality, leading to perceptions of amateurism. Overall, the artwork has received praise for its beauty, despite criticisms regarding the effort put into the graphics and design.
- “I also loved the beautiful artwork in the game as well!”
- “Pixel graphics!”
- “The graphics are just pixelated!”
- “Visual effects (smoke, rising oil) - this is a matter of preference, but I like pixel games to remain fully pixelated; mixing different art styles makes it look amateurish to me (this comment does not refer to the cutscenes).”
- “What is this? It feels as though there's no effort put into the graphics and design of the game.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its profound emotional impact, evoking strong feelings that resonate deeply with players, often leading to tears. Many appreciate its ability to convey emotions without relying on text, though some feel the experience could be enhanced with a shorter runtime.
- “It really made me feel a certain way without any text, just making me experience something firsthand.”
- “This game was so beautiful and made me cry.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively tedious, which can detract from the overall experience, although some are motivated to continue for the story.
- “Although it got very tedious after a while, I kept at it for the story.”
- “I don't want to be mean; I really like the concept, but the gameplay is tedious.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game shows promise and potential, but its overall experience is significantly hindered by numerous bugs and glitches, impacting stability.
- “It's a good game at heart, and I see its potential, but the game itself is ruined by bugs and glitches.”
- “The frequent crashes make it nearly unplayable, which is frustrating given how much I want to enjoy it.”
- “I keep encountering game-breaking bugs that completely disrupt my experience.”