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Mercury Blue

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90%Game Brain Score
humor, story
graphics, music
90% User Score Based on 72 reviews

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Mercury Blue is a single player action adventure game. It was developed by TurboChimp and was released on January 2, 2018. It received very positive reviews from players.

Join Captain Jake Hunter and his loyal sidekick FU-2 as they storm across the galaxy in search of adventure (and revenge) in a side-splitting classic comedy adventure!

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90%
Audience ScoreBased on 72 reviews
humor26 positive mentions
music3 negative mentions
  • The game features humorous dialogue and a nostalgic charm reminiscent of classic point-and-click adventures.
  • It's a free game that offers simple and enjoyable gameplay, making it accessible for casual players.
  • The art style, while minimalistic, has a unique charm and the voice acting is well done, adding to the overall experience.
  • The game is very short, with a playtime of around 30-40 minutes, leaving players wanting more content.
  • Some gameplay elements, particularly the shooting sequences, are poorly executed and can lead to frustrating experiences.
  • The graphics and animations are inconsistent and lack polish, which may detract from the overall immersion.
  • humor
    27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players praising the funny dialogue and entertaining moments that evoke genuine laughter, while others criticize it as forced or reliant on excessive swearing. Overall, the humor is described as simple and occasionally effective, providing a light-hearted experience, though not universally appreciated.

    • “I love the extremely funny dialogue and it's a classic adventure style I love.”
    • “Really fun, made me laugh, what more do you want in a game?”
    • “For the love of God, please make this a full game; it had me in tears, it was so funny.”
    • “It's not funny, except in a 'how embarrassing' sort of way.”
  • story
    22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story of "Mercury Blue: Mini Episode" serves as a comedic introduction to a larger narrative, featuring a simple yet engaging backstory that sets the stage for future episodes. While some reviewers found the plot to be somewhat clichéd and lacking depth, others appreciated its humor and potential for character development. Overall, the game successfully hooks players with its lighthearted storytelling, despite some technical issues and a need for more substantial content.

    • “The story is simple enough, showing a nice introduction to its backstory and what is planned, along with some interesting background setup and world setting to expect with pretty good voice work.”
    • “It does what it's meant to: hook you onto the game and leave you wanting to find out how the story goes.”
    • “The story was mostly filled with simple humor, but in the brief time we have with the game, also sets the universe up quickly and coherently.”
    • “The story is a bit dull; obviously, we must have the main character seeking revenge after losing a beloved one, and at the same time, he is the key for mass destruction. Bla bla bla... I've seen this thousands of times.”
    • “It's almost as if the game knows it's not something serious, so it doesn't take itself seriously. Though it does have some backstory that's supposed to feel deep, I can only find it comical in a bad way.”
    • “The story was mostly filled with simple humor, but in the brief time we have with the game, it sets the universe up quickly and coherently.”
  • graphics
    16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many users noting a lack of polish and inconsistency in quality, such as low poly characters alongside more detailed models. While some appreciate the art style reminiscent of titles like Ratchet & Clank, others feel that the visuals do not meet modern standards, especially given the game's focus on storytelling. Overall, the graphics are considered acceptable for a free game, but there is a strong desire for improvements in future updates.

    • “The graphics and characters remind me of Ratchet & Clank in a way.”
    • “In this game, the graphics are crisp, the characters move lifelike except for getting stuck in the scenery at times, the storyline is believable, and the game could have thousands of possibilities when you factor in adding more planets and more bad guys as time progresses.”
    • “The graphics are nice, the story is on par, and the rest is great for small kids.”
    • “The art and graphics are a mess both in consistency and quality (low poly cartoon dragons next to a decent looking realistic worm monster).”
    • “Obviously, it's not a very graphically polished game. It would be better if the graphics of the sceneries and characters were more polished, since it doesn't focus on mechanical or gameplay aspects.”
    • “The game graphically is not too impressive, but we live in a time where games like The Walking Dead and Life is Strange are dominating the storytelling point-and-click episodic genre.”
  • gameplay
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is characterized as simple and enjoyable, primarily utilizing classic point-and-click mechanics that make it accessible for players familiar with the genre. While the gameplay is engaging and features minor shooter elements that enhance pacing, many reviewers noted that the graphics could benefit from improvement to better align with the game's overall experience. Overall, the gameplay is praised for its fun and straightforward nature, complemented by a humorous narrative.

    • “Gameplay is basic enough using the very classic point & click elements, so it's easy to get into, especially if you're familiar with the genre.”
    • “Definitely a highlight of the game's mechanics and very fun.”
    • “The gameplay in Mercury Blue: Mini Episode is pretty simplistic, point and click fare, albeit with the inclusion of some minor shooter sections, which did a great job of subtly breaking up the pace and keeping you involved the whole time.”
    • “Obviously it's not a very graphically polished game; it would be better if the graphics of sceneries and characters were more polished, since it doesn't focus on mechanical or gameplay aspects. I recommend it to be better graphically polished to fit better with that genre of game.”
    • “Another thing I hope they keep is a world with more linear gameplay, and a clear goal of what you need to do to progress to the next world, or at least have the option of putting a pin on the map to come back when you have maybe had more training, a better weapon, or more help.”
    • “The gameplay in Mercury Blue: Mini Episode is pretty simplistic, point-and-click fare, albeit with the inclusion of some minor shooter sections, which did a great job of subtly breaking up the pace and keeping you involved the whole time.”
  • music
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game receives mixed feedback; while some find it fitting and well-suited to the game's whimsical and comedic tone, others feel it falls short of expectations. Overall, it appears to complement the game's atmosphere, though it may not resonate with all players.

    • “Music was not for me, but somehow it felt fitting.”
    • “Mercury Blue: the mini episode features appropriately whimsical voice acting done to perfection, along with a nice sampling of music and sounds that fit perfectly within this comedic and yet Star Trek/Firefly-ish motif.”
    • “So many wrong things about this game (voice acting, sound effects, music...)”
    • “Music was not for me but somehow fitting.”
    • “Music & sound?”
  • stability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability has been criticized for being buggy, with users reporting occasional glitches, particularly during gameplay moments like trapping bugs. However, despite these issues, many still find the overall experience to be decent.

    • “Buggy, as noted above.”
    • “A few glitches here and there, like when you're about to trap the bugs, but overall the game is pretty decent.”
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Mercury Blue is a action adventure game.

Mercury Blue is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 2 hours playing Mercury Blue.

Mercury Blue was released on January 2, 2018.

Mercury Blue was developed by TurboChimp.

Mercury Blue has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its humor but disliked it for its graphics.

Mercury Blue is a single player game.

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