Geoff Dandy is your typical lout. Until one day, life long friend Dolph Dombardo barges into his house in a drunken stupor. He rages incoherently then leaves mumbling about going to the deadly Jiggly Swamp. Saving Dolph from doom is just the beginning of events that lead to Geoff's true purpose...
The game is free, making it accessible to everyone without any financial risk.
It has a lot of heart, showcasing the creators' passion through quirky characters and enjoyable writing.
The turn-based combat system is simple yet engaging, allowing for strategic gameplay.
The graphics and overall visual quality are very low, resembling outdated pixel art.
The game can be punishing if players do not keep up with equipment, leading to frustration.
Many players may not connect with the story or characters, making it less engaging for some.
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
25%
50%
The graphics are characterized by a retro pixel art style that some players find charming, despite its limitations and resemblance to MS Paint. While the visuals are not considered high quality and could benefit from contemporary design, they reflect the creators' passion and effort, avoiding the pitfalls of generic asset flips. Overall, the graphics evoke a nostalgic feel, though they may not appeal to everyone.
“The art style is a blend of retro pixel and MS Paint art.”
“They chose to use retro pixel art as a unique alternative to contemporary PC graphics.”
“The art style is a blend of retro pixel and MS Paint 'art'.”
“The graphics here aren't great, but at least they're not asset flips (assets would look better).”
“They chose to use obsolete retro pixel 'art' as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The story unfolds with various events occurring in town, creating a sense of mystery that some players find engaging. However, there are also players who express indifference towards the story and its characters, suggesting a divide in player investment in the narrative.
“I don't care about the story and characters.”
“Even with the combat, the most memorable aspect of this game for me is the mystery set forth in the story.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The gameplay is characterized by a lack of polished graphics and mechanics, yet it reflects the developers' passion for their work. Players express a desire for a more nuanced combat system that emphasizes strategy and positioning.
“I struggle to find a single style of combat that allows for more in-depth gameplay where positioning and strategy are given more presence.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is completely free, which contrasts with the common perception of titles made with GameMaker Studio often being low-effort cash grabs.
“Very often, GameMaker Studio is used to make shovelware and lazy cash grabs, although in this case, the game is completely free.”