Mercury Blue
- January 2, 2018
- TurboChimp
- 2h median play time
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Reviews
- The game features humorous dialogue and a nostalgic charm reminiscent of classic point-and-click adventures.
- Gameplay is simple and enjoyable, making it accessible for both new and experienced players.
- As a free title, it offers a fun and entertaining experience, with decent voice acting and engaging characters.
- The game is very short, with a playtime of around 30-40 minutes, leaving players wanting more.
- Some gameplay elements, particularly the shooting sequences, are poorly executed and can be frustrating.
- Graphics and animations are inconsistent and lack polish, which detracts from the overall experience.
- humor28 mentions
- 96 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The humor in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players praising the funny dialogue and entertaining moments that evoke laughter, while others criticize it as forced or reliant on excessive swearing. Many appreciate the likable characters and the classic adventure style, though some find the humor lacking depth or coherence. Overall, it seems to provide a blend of amusing elements, but opinions vary widely on its effectiveness.
“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.”
- story22 mentions
- 18 % positive mentions
- 68 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The story of "Mercury Blue: Mini Episode" serves as a comedic introduction to a larger narrative, featuring simple humor and a familiar revenge plot. While some reviewers found the storyline lacking depth and originality, others appreciated its potential for character development and world-building in future episodes. Overall, the game effectively hooks players with its lighthearted approach, despite some technical issues and a basic plot structure.
“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 also sets the universe up quickly and coherently.”
- graphics16 mentions
- 19 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
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 scenery and characters were more refined, 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.”
- gameplay14 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized as simple and enjoyable, primarily utilizing classic point-and-click mechanics that make it accessible, especially for genre enthusiasts. While the gameplay is engaging and features minor shooter elements that enhance pacing, many users noted that the graphics could benefit from improvement to better align with the game's mechanics. 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.”
- music4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some find it unappealing, others appreciate its fitting and whimsical nature that complements the game's comedic and sci-fi themes. Overall, the soundtrack is seen as appropriate for the game's tone, even if it doesn't resonate with all players.
“Music was not for me, but somehow it felt fitting.”
“The mini episode 'Mercury Blue' 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 and sound?”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability has been criticized for being buggy, with occasional glitches that can disrupt gameplay, particularly during critical moments like trapping bugs. However, many players still find the overall experience to be decent despite these issues.
“The game is buggy, as noted above.”
“There are a few glitches here and there, like when you're about to trap the bugs, but overall the game is pretty decent.”
