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.
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Reviews
- The game is a unique blend of FMV and gameplay, offering a fun and quirky experience that doesn't take itself too seriously.
- It features a deep and mysterious lore with varied and challenging mechanics, providing great replay value due to randomization and multiple encounters.
- The intentionally awful acting and absurd humor create a charming and entertaining atmosphere, making it a delightful experience for those who appreciate its style.
- The game suffers from poor writing and amateur acting, which can lead to cringe-worthy moments and inconsistent humor.
- Long scenes and vapid dialogue can make the experience feel insufferable at times, detracting from the overall enjoyment.
- Some players may find the game lacks coherence and polish compared to other FMV titles, making it feel less refined.
- humor16 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is a mix of charmingly absurd and intentionally awkward, featuring quirky elements like Czechoslovak sombreros and praying monkeys, which some players find delightful. However, opinions are divided, as many feel that the humor can be hit or miss, with long scenes and flat jokes detracting from the overall experience. Despite its corny nature, the game's commitment to its unique comedic style and Russian cultural references adds a distinct flavor that some players appreciate.
“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.”
- story14 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The game's story is described as a humorous and well-thought-out space adventure, featuring engaging characters and bizarre locations that evoke a "Red Dwarf" vibe. While it offers a fun and low-budget narrative experience, it falls short of the quality and uniqueness found in more acclaimed titles like "Her Story" and "Norwood Suite." Players are encouraged to make strategic choices, as resource management is intricately linked to the unfolding plot.
“Kinda red dwarfish, 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.”
- replayability6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game offers significant replayability due to its extensive content, randomization, and multiple choices that encourage players to explore different paths and outcomes. Many users appreciate the variety of encounters and options, making it enticing for those who enjoy experimenting with different scenarios.
“There is a ton of content and replayability, and you really want to see all of the options.”
“Played it several times; it has decent replay value due to randomization and everything essentially.”
“Various options and encounters provide 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, and... everything essentially.”
“But there is a ton of content and replayability and you really want to see all of the options.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are highly praised for their exceptional quality, with many users noting that they are nearly indistinguishable from real life. Enhanced visuals, along with improved sound and music, contribute to an immersive experience that elevates the overall gameplay.
“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!”
“And the graphics - oh, the graphics - it's basically indistinguishable from real life!”
- music4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 75 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The music in the game significantly enhances the overall experience, contributing to immersion and complementing the visuals and narrative. Players appreciate how the improved sound design and musical elements elevate key scenes, making them more engaging.
“The music and the costumes really do sell you on some of the scenes and let you immerse yourself into the adventure that is General Horse and the Package of Doom.”
- optimization4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate that while the acting quality in the game is inconsistent, the optimization of the horse mechanics is praised as flawless, suggesting a well-executed performance in that aspect. Additionally, the pirate couple's portrayal, particularly one actress, received positive remarks, highlighting effective character optimization.
- gameplay2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Gameplay is characterized by a deep and mysterious lore, complemented by varied and challenging mechanics that engage players effectively.
“The lore is deep and mysterious, and the mechanics are varied and challenging.”
