Lancelot's Hangover: The Quest for the Holy Booze
- October 1, 2020
- Jean-Baptiste de Clerfayt
Get on SteamIn "Lancelot's Hangover: The Quest for the Holy Booze," play as Lancelot, on a quest from God to find the Holy Grail and fill it with alcohol for England's biggest party. Navigate through the dangerous Kingdom of France, filled with absurdity and historical inaccuracies, and enjoy silly humor, mini-games, and a religious spoof in this 3-6 hour point-and-click adventure.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a humorous and absurd style reminiscent of Monty Python, providing an enjoyable experience.
- The art style is appealing, and the puzzle design is interesting and engaging.
- Players appreciate the quirky humor and the unique, random scenarios that keep the gameplay entertaining.
- Interaction hot-spots can be difficult to target, and the character can obstruct gameplay.
- The game lacks settings for sound and graphics, and there is no voice acting, which some players found disappointing.
- It is relatively short, which may not satisfy those looking for a longer gaming experience.
- humor26 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is described as a mix of absurdity and juvenile wit, reminiscent of Monty Python, with some players finding it extremely funny while others consider it crude and lacking depth. While the dialogue is generally enjoyable, it may not elicit loud laughter for everyone, and opinions vary widely on its comedic quality. Overall, those who appreciate quirky, short games with a lighthearted tone are likely to find it entertaining.
“A little absurd funny game in the style of Monty Python movies.”
“This game is very funny and super absurd in the best possible way!”
“As a Belgian, I loved the game... as a Monty Python fan, I adored it... as a medieval reenactor, I couldn't stop laughing and any English vs French joke is a good one :-)”
- graphics10 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game feature a nice art style, but many users criticize the overall quality, comparing it unfavorably to similar titles by Joe Richardson. There are no options to adjust sound or graphics settings, and some players express a desire for an upgraded version with improved visuals and interface. Additionally, the game's appearance may mislead players into thinking it is child-friendly, which is not the case.
“The art style is nice.”
“At first, it looks similar to Joe Richardson's games, except it turns out to be a low IQ, bad humor, bad graphics, bad music, bad everything version of them.”
“I wish for an upgraded version with better interface and graphics, maybe even voice acting.”
“If you see the graphics and assume this is a cartoon game suitable for children, let me assure you this is absolutely not the case.”
- music4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game is often criticized for being excessively loud and of poor quality, contributing to an overall negative impression that likens it unfavorably to the works of Joe Richardson. Reviewers describe it as lacking in creativity and coherence, further detracting from the gaming experience.
“At first, it looks similar to Joe Richardson's games, except it turns out to be a low IQ, bad humor, bad graphics, bad music, bad everything version of them.”
“Music can be very loud.”
- story4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story of "Lancelot's Hangover: The Quest for the Holy Booze" is a humorous homage to Monty Python's "The Quest for the Holy Grail," appealing to fans of the classic film with its comedic quest narrative. Players can expect a lighthearted adventure filled with absurdity and nostalgia.
“If you loved Monty Python and the Quest for the Holy Grail back in the day, you will enjoy this one!”
“Lancelot's Hangover: The Quest for the Holy Booze has you covered!”
