Frick Frack

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Frick Frack is a single player casual role playing game with horror, romance and historical themes. It was developed by Weston Bell-Geddes and was released on March 12, 2021. It received neutral reviews from players.

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.

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48%

Audience ScoreBased on 52 reviews

emotional3 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game delivers a strong and relevant environmental message, raising awareness about the impact of resource extraction and capitalism.
The art style and visuals are praised by many, with some considering it beautiful and emotionally impactful.
The narrative and emotional storytelling are effective, with varied endings and a gameplay style that creates immersion and tension.

Gameplay is often described as tedious, slow, and repetitive, with unclear instructions and confusing mechanics.
Technical issues such as bugs, glitches, non-functioning save/load features, and lack of tutorial hinder the experience.
The pacing and game design include long walking sequences and no pause feature, which frustrate players and reduce engagement.

story
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is generally seen as basic and clichéd by some, with issues like lack of conclusion and guidance causing frustration. However, others appreciate its environmental themes, multiple endings, and the way it conveys narrative through gameplay, finding it engaging despite the game's mechanical flaws. Overall, the story has potential but is hindered by execution problems.
- “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.”
- “It tells the story just by its gameplay and forces the player to stay focused even in moments of intentional waiting around.”
- “Very basic game, mechanics that do not make sense and a story that is cliché and poor.”
- “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 wastes my time.”
- “Although it got very tedious after a while, I kept at it for the story.”
gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
28%
43%
The gameplay is generally considered simple and repetitive, with slow introduction of new features, leading to a less engaging experience for some players. However, its mechanics effectively convey the story and maintain player focus, providing a meaningful, if basic, gameplay experience.
- “Would recommend studying that game's mechanics to see what makes it so popular.”
- “It tells the story just by its gameplay and forcing the player to stay focused even in moments of intentional waiting around.”
- “Very basic game, mechanics that do not make sense, and a story that is cliché and poor.”
- “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.”
- “Like the message but the gameplay is a little too simple.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The graphics feature pixel art with thoughtful visual effects like smoke and rising oil, appealing to fans of classic pixel styles. However, some users feel that mixing different art styles disrupts cohesion, while others praise the beautiful artwork overall. Opinions vary between appreciating the pixel aesthetic and perceiving a lack of effort in design.
- “I also loved the beautiful artwork in the game as well!”
- “Pixel graphics!”
- “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%
Players find the game deeply emotional, praising its ability to evoke strong feelings without relying on text. While its beauty and impactful experience are highly appreciated, some wish the game were shorter.
- “This game was so beautiful and made me cry.”
- “It's quite an emotional game, I just wish it was a lot shorter.”
- “It really made me feel a certain way without any text, just making me experience something first hand.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Grinding in the game is described as very tedious and repetitive, making progression feel slow and monotonous despite the engaging story and concept.
- “Although it got very, 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
100%
The game shows strong potential but is significantly marred by bugs and glitches, affecting its overall stability.