Max Gentlemen

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Max Gentlemen is an arcade-style extreme manners simulator about stacking hats, inspired by a spam email for male enhancement. Challenge your friends. Prove once and for all who is the most gentlemanly. Seriously though, 2 player is super fun.

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89%

Audience ScoreBased on 645 reviews

humor38 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

Max Gentlemen is a hilarious and entertaining game that provides a unique and silly experience centered around stacking hats.
The game is free to play, making it accessible for everyone, and it offers enjoyable local multiplayer options.
Its simple mechanics and humorous premise make it a fun time-waster, especially when played with friends.

The game lacks depth and variety, with only a couple of game modes and limited content unless players purchase DLC.
Performance issues and bugs can detract from the overall experience, making it frustrating at times.
While the humor is appreciated, the gameplay can become repetitive quickly, leading to a short-lived interest.

humor
38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in this game is widely praised, with many users finding it hilarious and entertaining, particularly due to its quirky mechanics and retro aesthetic. While the game offers a fun and lighthearted experience, some reviewers note that the humor can wear off quickly, especially with limited content and gameplay options. Overall, it is considered a funny and enjoyable way to pass the time, appealing to those who appreciate a blend of silliness and simplicity.
- “Hilarious and perfect for some silly shenanigans.”
- “What the game lacks in complexity it makes up for with its free price tag and its bold humorous style that insists on melding together lots of testosterone, hats, and some simple retro piano music.”
- “I don't know what I just played, but I can't stop laughing.”
gameplay
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
41%
45%
14%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it shallow and overly simplistic, likening it to basic games like Flappy Bird. Others appreciate the humor and unique mechanics, noting that while the gameplay can be entertaining and intense, it lacks depth and content, leading to a range of scores from decent to impressive. Overall, the game is seen as fun for those who enjoy simple mechanics and a lighthearted atmosphere, but it may not satisfy players looking for more complex gameplay experiences.
- “The gameplay is pretty good and can get pretty intense when the score goes up.”
- “I must say, after playing this game, I am fully astonished by the amazing game mechanics brought forth in such a simple game.”
- “Gameplay is simple, yet solid.”
- “On top of this, the gameplay is incredibly shallow, short, and barely even worth installing to play.”
- “The actual gameplay is not really fun... at all.”
- “Well, there isn't any humor (or worthwhile gameplay) left that you'll miss out on by not wasting precious minutes of your life on this.”
graphics
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
36%
21%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the retro art style and high-quality visuals, while others criticize performance issues and simplistic designs. Despite the varied opinions, many players appreciate the overall aesthetic and execution, highlighting the graphics as a strong point in the gameplay experience.
- “Love the homages and art style.”
- “Amazing graphics.”
- “The graphical use of the area is superb, with no low-resolution imagery to be found anywhere.”
- “This game somehow manages to have terrible performance, and yet eat up 70% of a mid-market graphics card.”
- “Graphics need to be fixed; pay-to-win mechanics unlock more content, and the gameplay is boring.”
- “Let's make the simplest game ever and cover it up with retro graphics (because retro is in, you know hipsters and whatnot), making the graphics as simple as possible and offering this game for free.”
music
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is characterized by a chill, ragtime soundtrack that complements its humorous and quirky style, featuring elements like top hats and beer. While the catchy tunes enhance the overall experience, some players note a lack of variety, which may lead to monotony over time. Overall, the soundtrack is enjoyable but may not sustain long-term engagement for all players.
- “Enjoy your hat jokes, your burly gentlemen, your booze, and of course the nice little ragtag music of this game!”
- “What the game lacks in complexity, it makes up for with its free price tag and its bold humorous style that insists on melding together lots of testosterone, hats, and some simple retro piano music.”
- “What the game lacks in complexity it makes up for with its free price tag and its bold humorous style that insists on melding together lots of testosterone, hats, and some simple retro piano music.”
- “Otherwise there isn't a lot of variety in the soundtrack, so some of you might get tired of listening to it.”
- “Max Gentleman is a distillation of something involving top hats, bullet hell, and beer drinking, given a ragtime soundtrack and just being.”
story
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
33%
33%
The reviews highlight a mix of experiences regarding the story aspect of the game, with some players expressing a desire for a more developed narrative or a dedicated story mode. While one user praises the immersive and intriguing storyline involving Solid Snake on a high-stakes mission, others note the lack of a substantial story in certain minigames, focusing instead on simpler mechanics like collecting hats. Overall, the story's depth and engagement vary significantly across different game modes.
- “No game has had me glued to the screen faster with its beautiful atmosphere and intriguing story.”
- “You play as Solid Snake, the world's greatest soldier, who has been pulled out of retirement for one last mission: infiltrate the top-secret Shadow Moses Island and stop the genetically enhanced terrorist group FOXHOUND from launching a nuclear weapon at the White House.”
- “Most immersive story I've ever seen in a game. 10/10 ~ IGN”
- “Nothing too involved, no story, no combat - just collecting hats and dodging various birds (unless in challenge mode where you collect hats by drinking and dodge thrown beverages).”
- “I wish there was a story mode, where you participated in the manliness competition, facing against the most manly of men in the deadly hat stacking duels.”
- “I simply wish this game had achievements or more modes to offer...maybe even a story mode.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, the game's stability is generally better than many similar titles from the era, with users noting it as a commendable effort despite some bugs and unclear instructions. However, several glitches remain that require attention for a smoother experience.
- “Instructions are rather unclear and the game is still somewhat buggy.”
- “Somewhat entertaining, but there are a lot of glitches that need fixing.”
- “As far as YouTube meme bait of the era goes, this one is commendable for actually being two half-decent arcade games instead of broken, buggy mess.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
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The game's optimization has been criticized for poor performance, consuming a significant amount of resources from mid-range graphics cards while failing to deliver a smooth experience, which detracts from the overall enjoyment.
- “This game somehow manages to have terrible performance, and yet eats up 70% of a mid-range graphics card.”
- “The optimization is so poor that even high-end systems struggle to maintain a stable frame rate.”
- “I can't believe how unoptimized this game is; it feels like it's running on outdated hardware.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and monotonous, often leading to a sense of wasted time, although it can be enjoyable in shorter sessions.
- “I'm not recommending this game because it is tedious, monotonous, and a total waste of time.”
- “It is great in small doses, but can get tedious if you play it for long stretches.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its beauty and ability to captivate players, creating an engaging experience that complements its intriguing story and gameplay.
- “No game has had me glued to the screen faster with its beautiful atmosphere and intriguing story.”
- “This game hits you right in the ticker with its wonderful atmosphere and marvelous gameplay.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's replayability is rated low due to limited content and paywalls, with users suggesting that the addition of more free characters and game modes could enhance the experience. While the gameplay is enjoyable, the lack of global multiplayer options and variety in levels detracts from its long-term appeal.
- “If it was free, 10/10 for old-timey hat collectors. It's fun as heck, but with most content locked behind paywalls, I give it a 6/10 due to the lack of levels and replayability.”
- “Add more playable free characters and new game modes at least. Also, change it so you can play with people around the world, not just through one's Wi-Fi connection that is limited to those around you.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy of the game is criticized for being excessive, requiring players to make in-game purchases to fully enjoy the experience, despite the game's appealing visuals and humorous advertisements.
- “Beautiful game with very annoying advertisements.”
- “The in-game purchases you need to make just to get the game's worth are ridiculous!”