- October 14, 2016
- Perfectly Paranormal
- 4h median play time
Manual Samuel
There are some great ideas in many of the mini-games and the humour is great, but the controls are frustrating and detract from the fun.
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About
In "Manual Samuel," you play as Samuel, a lazy trust-fund kid who's been given a second chance at life. The twist? You must manually control Samuel's every body function, from breathing to blinking, to survive. This quirky, challenging adventure game offers unique humor and a distinctive art style. For steaming needs











- The game features a unique and humorous concept where players must manually control every aspect of the character's bodily functions.
- The art style is charming and the voice acting, particularly the narrator, adds to the comedic experience.
- The game provides a fun and entertaining experience, especially in co-op mode, where players can share the control of the character.
- The controls can be frustrating and unresponsive, particularly during the final boss fight, making it difficult to progress.
- The humor, while initially amusing, can become repetitive and juvenile, detracting from the overall experience.
- The game is very short, typically taking only 1-2 hours to complete, which may not justify the full price for some players.
humor
544 mentions Positive Neutral NegativeThe humor in "Manual Samuel" is a mix of dark, absurd, and slapstick comedy, often eliciting laughter through its quirky narrative and challenging gameplay mechanics. While many players found the humor engaging and entertaining, especially in the early stages, others felt it became repetitive and tedious as the game progressed. Overall, the humor is a defining feature that can be hit-or-miss depending on individual taste, with some praising its originality and others criticizing its reliance on juvenile jokes.
“Whimsical and hilarious to the very end.”
“The humor is the spotlight and is pitch perfect.”
“The writing is excellent, the humor is great, the jokes are funny, the art-style is gorgeous and the gameplay is challenging yet rewarding and fun.”
“Overall, 'Manual Samuel' is a frustrating, unfunny mess of a game that's best avoided.”
“The writing is so bad, it's that goofy, unfunny Reddit-tier humor.”
“Manual Samuel is creative, inventive, and very self-aware, except for the fact that it is painfully unfunny the majority of the time, sometimes embarrassingly so.”
Manual Samuel Review
Manual Samuel is a short but interesting title, however its gameplay gets very repetitive and infuriating quickly with the constant blinking and breathing. The game's controversial approach to humour also dampens the experience and makes it difficult to enjoy the best bits without feeling guilty for laughing at something you feel like you really shouldn't.
40%Manual Samuel Review
There are some great ideas in many of the mini-games and the humour is great, but the controls are frustrating and detract from the fun.
70%Manual Samuel Review - KeenGamer
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