Honked: a clown noir
- October 27, 2023
- Max
Get on Steam"Honked: A Clown Noir" is a narrative-adventure game where you play as a private investigator mysteriously transported to a world called Clownside, inhabited by clowns. Utilize your balloon pump and wit to interrogate and gain clues from various clown characters, and solve the clown-spiracy that led you there. The game features a unique balloon-making mechanic and is approximately an hour long.
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Reviews
- Unique and charming concept set in a noir clown world, providing a fun and whimsical experience.
- Strong visuals, well-polished gameplay, and enjoyable music that enhance the overall atmosphere.
- The balloon mechanic is entertaining and adds a humorous element to the gameplay, making it a fun short platformer.
- The game is extremely short, with most players completing it in under an hour, leaving a desire for more content.
- Limited use of the balloon-making mechanic and lack of meaningful puzzles or challenges throughout the game.
- Repetitive dialogue and NPC interactions that do not contribute significantly to the gameplay experience.
- gameplay10 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 30 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a unique balloon mechanic that players find enjoyable and humorous, but the overall experience is hindered by its brevity and a lack of substantial puzzle-solving elements. While the visuals, music, and controls are praised for their quality, many reviewers feel that the game fails to fully utilize its platforming and balloon mechanics, leading to a sense of underdevelopment in gameplay depth.
“The balloon mechanic is brilliant and had me cackling through the whole playthrough.”
“It's pretty short, but I loved the balloon mechanic and all the characters.”
“Strong visuals, well polished, good music, fluid controls.”
“It is also incredibly short due to the lack of any actual puzzle solving/gameplay.”
“Strong visuals, well polished, good music, fluid controls, but... too short, I would say, failing to get much use out of the platforming/balloon mechanics, with the wheel especially having no real use beyond just moving around a bit faster.”
“A system where NPCs teach you balloon layouts that actually aid you in gameplay, that you then just draw in freeform whenever you feel like it would have been much better.”
- music6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is initially praised for its quality and score, contributing to a polished experience. However, it quickly becomes repetitive and monotonous, detracting from the overall enjoyment. While the strong visuals and fluid controls are noted, the short length of the game limits the music's impact.
“Loved the music/score especially.”
“Strong visuals, well polished, good music, fluid controls.”
“The music is good, for a few minutes.”
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is appreciated for its clever lines and unique concept, though some players feel it may be more rewarding with full completion. Overall, it garners a positive response, but the comedic elements are not the primary focus.
“I guess you can get more out of it if you go for 100% completion, but as it stands, I’m only giving it a thumbs up because of the cool concept and some funny lines.”
“10/10 no laughing matter”
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their strong visuals and polished presentation, complemented by good music and fluid controls. However, some users feel that the overall experience is too short and that certain mechanics, like the platforming and balloon features, are underutilized.
“Strong visuals, well polished, good music, fluid controls.”
