Frick, Inc.

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Frick, Inc. is a single player casual platformer game with a comedy theme. It was developed by Kenney and was released on December 18, 2020. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

In Frick, Inc. you'll drive various trucks using on-screen control panels. Each truck has a different control method and it's all made to be "Frick, Inc." frustrating until you master it. Easy to learn, hard to master – You'll be switching between trucks (and control methods) in 30 levels to perform various tasks. Extra challenge in each level – Each of the levels contains an extra challenge…

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78%

Audience ScoreBased on 63 reviews

music1 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

Unique and innovative gameplay concept using mouse-only controls to operate vehicles, providing a fresh and challenging puzzle experience.
Well-designed levels with good pacing and variety, featuring 3 different vehicles and 41 stages that progressively increase in difficulty.
Polished and stable with no major bugs, minimalist and clean visuals, and relaxing music that adds to the overall enjoyment.

Mouse-only control scheme is frustrating and unintuitive for many players, limiting accessibility and causing repeated mistakes during gameplay.
The game feels short with limited content and lacks additional features like a story mode, campaign, or level editor to extend replayability.
Graphics are overly simplistic and low detail, which some players find too barren or resembling a low-budget mobile app rather than a PC game.

gameplay
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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54%
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The gameplay features unique and challenging mechanics with various maps and obstacles, emphasizing skill and practice. However, the deliberately difficult and sometimes frustrating control scheme can detract from the overall experience, making it feel tedious for some players after initial stages. Despite this, it offers a rewarding challenge for those willing to master its unconventional design.
- “They explore their own mechanics really well with several different maps, routes, and obstacles.”
- “Great game to test your skills with custom game mechanics.”
- “The gameplay is where this game is different from most PC games.”
- “The bad: the mechanic overall essentially shows you what you're in for in the first stage; yeah, there will be other gimmicks, but it'll come down to you trying to learn a new way to control something in a difficult way.”
- “Backward turning controls are actually reversed, so this stupid idea ruins the whole gameplay.”
- “Gameplay is honestly a bit dull once you get past the 'controls are difficult' aspect.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
60%
The graphics are characterized by a minimalist, low-polygon, and untextured retro style that some find clean and unique, while others view it as lazy or underdeveloped. This simple aesthetic may appeal to fans of basic visuals but could feel too bare or outdated for many players.
- “Gets some respect for being a bit different (on-screen controls) and having an interesting, if basic, aesthetic.”
- “The game’s graphics have a very clean, simple and minimalist look that I personally enjoy but might look a bit too barren for most players.”
- “Nevertheless a time killer, even though there are plenty of better games, either graphically or gameplay wise, I'd still recommend trying it out!”
- “The lack of textures is a method that lazy developers often use to disguise their lack of talent or interest in doing the graphics properly, trying to pass it off as 'art' or claiming 'we made it look bad on purpose,' which really isn't something gamers should have to put up with.”
- “The game’s graphics have a very clean, simple, and minimalist look that I personally enjoy but might look a bit too barren for most players.”
- “Nevertheless, a time killer, even though there are plenty of better games, either graphically or gameplay-wise, I'd still recommend trying it out!”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
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The game lacks a story or campaign mode, offering only level completion without much narrative depth. While this limits its appeal, it may still be enjoyable, especially when purchased at a discount or as part of a bundle.
- “Like most indie games, it could have more content and a story mode or campaign to add a little bit of flavor to the game, making it more than just about completing levels.”
- “Hardly a success story, gamers just weren't all that interested in the game.”
- “Like most indie games, it could have more content and a story mode or campaign to add a little bit of flavor to the game for it to be more than just about completing levels.”
- “Unfortunately, there is no story or campaign, just levels to complete, but I think it’s still worth getting if you buy it bundled or with a generous discount.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music is ambient and relaxing, enhancing the overall gaming experience without being intrusive.
- “The ambient music is relaxing and enjoyable and adds a little bit to the gaming experience.”