General Horse and the Package of Doom
- June 23, 2020
- Studio spektar
Get on Steam"General Horse and the Package of Doom" is a first-person platformer game featuring porcupine parkour. Players must navigate through challenging environments, using General Horse's parkour skills to avoid obstacles, solve puzzles, and ultimately, deliver an important package. With its unique premise and fast-paced gameplay, this game offers a fresh take on the platformer genre.
Reviews
- The game is a unique and entertaining blend of FMV and gameplay, offering a quirky and humorous experience that stands out from typical modern titles.
- It features deep lore, varied mechanics, and a high level of replayability, encouraging players to explore different outcomes and encounters.
- The intentionally low-budget production adds to its charm, creating a fun and silly atmosphere that resonates well with fans of absurd humor.
- The acting quality is inconsistent, with some performances feeling amateurish and cringeworthy, which may detract from the overall experience for some players.
- Long scenes and occasionally vapid dialogue can make parts of the game feel insufferable, leading to a lack of coherence in the storytelling.
- The game may not appeal to everyone, especially those who prefer more polished and serious FMV experiences, as it revels in its absurdity and low production values.
- humor8 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is a mix of intentional absurdity and quirky charm, often characterized by corny jokes and peculiar scenarios, such as Czechoslovak sombreros and praying monkeys. While some players appreciate the unique Russian comedic style and find it entertaining, others criticize the lengthy scenes and inconsistent joke quality, noting that the humor can be hit or miss. Overall, the game's commitment to its bizarre concepts contributes to its distinct comedic appeal, despite some shortcomings in execution.
“Between Czechoslovaks, sombreros, and praying monkeys, the universe is a funny place.”
“The humor is at its best!”
“A charming and strange game filled with delightful Russian humor and writing.”
- story7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The game's story is a quirky blend of humor and adventure, featuring a low-budget, bonkers plot that players find entertaining, especially in a multiplayer setting. While the narrative is well thought out with engaging characters and bizarre locations, it doesn't quite reach the heights of other cult classics in the genre. Resource management is intricately linked to the story, adding a layer of strategy to the gameplay.
“Kinda Red Dwarf-ish, but not only because it's happening in space. The story's well thought out, the characters are engaging, and the locations are stunningly...weird!”
“Balancing your resources is directly tied to the story, so choose your options wisely.”
“The story is good as well.”
“Play it with a couple of friends in a voice chat, and laugh at the game and often with the game at the low budget, bonkers plot they have come up with.”
“The game isn't weird enough to compete with the likes of Norwood Suite or Zeno Clash and not well-made enough to be compared to Her Story (which is roughly the same price).”
“I only played one FMV game prior (Her Story), which is a cult classic and has set a bar quite high for the genre.”
- replayability3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players highlight the game's strong replayability due to its abundant content, randomization, and diverse options and encounters, encouraging exploration of different choices. Many express a desire to revisit the game to experience alternative paths and outcomes, particularly enjoying the dynamic between characters.
“But there is a ton of content and replayability, and you really want to see all of the options.”
“Played it several times; decent replay value due to randomization and everything essentially.”
“Various options and encounters give great replay value for those who always wonder: 'What if I had gone that way?' My favorite character is hands down the ship's computer, which perfectly counters the disinterested (and most of the time drunk) nature of the main character.”
“Played it several times; decent replay value due to randomization, but it feels limited overall.”
“The game has a lot of content, but the replayability quickly diminishes after a few playthroughs.”
“While there are many options, the lack of meaningful differences in each playthrough makes it hard to stay engaged.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game have received high praise for their remarkable quality, with many users noting that they are nearly indistinguishable from real life. Additionally, the improvements in sound and music further enhance the overall visual experience.
“Suddenly, way better graphics, sounds, and music were possible, as were entire video files.”
“Suddenly, way better graphics, sounds, and music were possible, as were entire goddamn video files.”
“And the graphics - oh, the graphics - it's basically indistinguishable from real life!”
- music2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game significantly enhances the overall experience, contributing to immersion and emotional engagement in key scenes. Users appreciate the improved sound quality and the integration of music with visuals, which elevates the adventure's atmosphere.
“The music and the costumes really do sell you on some of the scenes and let you immerse yourself into the adventure.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is generally praised, particularly for the flawless performance of the horse mechanics, while the quality of acting varies among characters, with some standout performances noted.
- gameplay1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a deep and mysterious lore, complemented by varied and challenging mechanics that enhance the overall experience.
“The lore is deep and mysterious, and the mechanics are varied and challenging.”
“The gameplay is incredibly engaging, with a perfect balance of strategy and action.”
“Each level offers unique challenges that keep the experience fresh and exciting.”
