Hair of the Dog

About

"Hair of the Dog" is a point-and-click adventure game where players assume the role of Cummerbund Bandersnatch, who experiences time-warping effects after consuming his uncle's experimental formula. With a playtime of 1 hour, players must navigate through the game's real-time elements, presented between 8pm-8am, to help Cummerbund reverse the formula's effects before it's too late. A full-length version titled "Heir of the Dog" is in production, following the success of the original game.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

99%

Audience ScoreBased on 72 reviews

humor25 positive mentions

The game features high-quality writing, voice acting, and humor, making it a hilarious and polished experience.
It offers clever puzzles and a unique time manipulation mechanic that enhances gameplay.
As a free game made in a short time frame, it provides great value and is highly recommended for fans of point-and-click adventures.

The game is quite short, which may leave some players wanting more content.
Some puzzles can be tricky or confusing, leading to frustration without clear hints.
The real-time mechanic can be cumbersome, as it requires players to wait for specific times or use a time skip feature.

humor
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is widely praised for its humor, featuring witty dialogue, hilarious character interactions, and amusing scenarios that keep players entertained throughout. Reviewers highlight the quality of the writing, voice acting, and the cleverness of the puzzles, all contributing to a charming and funny experience. Overall, it is described as a short but delightful point-and-click adventure that effectively showcases the developers' sense of humor.
- “Puzzles are very fun to solve, writing, artwork and voice acting are top notch, plot and humor - of the highest quality.”
- “I love the voice acting, and the humor in the dialogue like when asked how the business is, the shopkeeper replies he gives out free candy for customers to get rid of them lol.”
- “The dialogue between characters, the subtle hints of dark doings, and the explanations he gives for objects kept me chuckling.”
graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
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The graphics of the game are praised for their charming pixel art style, which evokes a nostalgic retro vibe. Reviewers highlight the high-quality artwork and voice acting, contributing to an engaging overall experience. While the game lacks extensive graphics settings, its visual presentation is considered a strong point, enhancing the fun and humor of the gameplay.
- “The art style, gameplay, and story work all portend good point-and-click titles to look out for from them in the future.”
- “Retro vibes of pixel graphics are great; puzzles are quite easy but satisfying at the same time, and full voice acting is surprisingly good.”
- “I'd recommend this game; it's a fun game with good visuals and music that really fits the retro point-and-click vibe.”
- “There are no volume (only on/off options) or graphics settings, but alt+enter does toggle windowed mode, though it is not persistent in subsequent launches.”
story
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is characterized by its charm and humor, featuring a simple yet engaging plot that revolves around item collection and time manipulation. While some elements may be predictable, the writing, artwork, and voice acting elevate the experience, making it enjoyable and satisfying, especially with a surprising twist at the end. Overall, the narrative complements the puzzles well, contributing to a fun and complete adventure in a vibrant neighborhood setting.
- “I really enjoyed the plot and I wasn't expecting the little twist at the end.”
- “The story was interesting and the puzzles made sense alongside it.”
- “The story is simple, but the game is heavily based on collecting items and time manipulation - it uses real time and requires at least 2 nights to get the essentials.”
- “The hour-long adventure is not a demo or a prologue; it's a complete story of a self-inflicted misfortune and a dubious attempt to fix it.”
- “The story itself is slightly predictable, but it's done with so much charm that it doesn't really matter, and the pay-off is satisfying nonetheless.”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
63%
38%
The gameplay is characterized by a charming Victorian horror-themed point-and-click experience that incorporates a unique time mechanic, allowing players to explore different scenarios between day and night. Despite its limited number of scenes, the game offers solid and engaging puzzles, witty humor, and good voice acting, making it a fun and memorable experience. Overall, players appreciate the innovative mechanics and retro vibe, though some feel the game could benefit from a longer duration to fully explore its concepts.
- “It's a fun little game, with only 2 scenes + a street view but has solid gameplay, as things are different in daytime and nighttime, effectively doubling the scenes.”
- “In only two weeks, the devs created a charming little old-school point-and-click game that is fully voiced, featuring witty humor and enjoyable gameplay.”
- “The best part of the game, however, is its execution of a unique mechanic that I have not seen in any other games of this genre.”
- “The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks depth, making it hard to stay engaged for long.”
- “The controls are clunky and unresponsive, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- “There are too many bugs and glitches that disrupt the flow of gameplay, making it frustrating to play.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is praised for its atmospheric quality, complementing the retro point-and-click vibe effectively. Reviewers appreciate how it enhances the overall experience alongside good voice acting and visuals, contributing to a fun and engaging gameplay atmosphere.
- “The music, jokes, voice acting, and setting were very atmospheric!”
- “I'd recommend this game; it's a fun experience with good visuals and music that really fits the retro point-and-click vibe. It features some logical puzzles that are challenging enough without making you roam around to find the solution, along with good voice acting and a nice time mechanic.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, with users highlighting the effective combination of music, humor, voice acting, and setting that creates an immersive experience.
- “The music, jokes, voice acting, and setting were very atmospheric!”