Merrily Perilly

About

"Merrily Perilly" is a single-player Fantasy Role Playing game with good music, where you play as Perry, a severely dehydrated man navigating through a remote village to resolve perpetual perils. The nonlinear narrative features fast-paced gameplay, 6 distinct endings, and unlockable trophies/achievements. With a top-down adventure style, players collect hats, interact with townsfolk and environment, and discover secrets.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

76%

Audience ScoreBased on 33 reviews

music8 positive mentions

The game features incredible animations, charming character design, and a unique mechanic that adds to its appeal.
It has great humor, art, music, and clever puzzles that provide a fun and casual experience.
The game is well-crafted with a nice hand-drawn art style and fitting music, making it a delightful adventure for players.

The game is plagued by numerous bugs that can break the experience and make some endings impossible to achieve.
Some players find the gameplay frustrating due to unclear goals and mechanics that can lead to getting stuck.
It is considered short and may lack depth, with some players feeling that it becomes repetitive quickly.

music
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
36%
7%
The music in the game is widely praised for its fitting and situational qualities, enhancing the overall experience with a blend of humor and cuteness. Reviewers highlight how the music escalates in intensity during critical moments, perfectly complementing the game's smooth animation and art style. Overall, it contributes significantly to the game's atmosphere and engagement.
- “The animation and art style is super smooth, and the music that keeps getting more panicky as your situation gets more dire is perfect.”
- “Very cute graphics and music.”
- “Music is fittingly pushy and somewhat situational.”
humor
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its clever and simple humor, complemented by charming art and smooth animations. Players find the dialogue funny and the scenarios unpredictable, making it an entertaining experience overall.
- “It's a very funny, simple but clever puzzle game!”
- “An actually really funny... action puzzle game?”
- “The art is adorable, the animations are smooth and charming, the dialogue is funny, the scenarios are unpredictable and entertaining.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The graphics are characterized by a charming, hand-drawn art style that is both simple and visually appealing. Users praise the smooth animations and the effective use of music, which intensifies as the gameplay becomes more challenging, enhancing the overall experience.
- “The art style is simple, nice, and looks hand-drawn.”
- “The animation and art style is super smooth, and the music that keeps getting more panicky as your situation gets more dire is perfect.”
- “Very cute graphics and music.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
While the game features impressive animations and character design, the character development is hindered by numerous bugs that detract from the overall experience.
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The gameplay is praised for its impressive animations, character design, and engaging mechanics; however, numerous bugs significantly detract from the overall experience, hindering enjoyment.
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game offers a casual experience centered on comedy rather than challenging puzzles, which contributes to its replayability, especially given its low price. Players find it enjoyable enough to revisit, making it a worthwhile investment for those seeking lighthearted fun.
- “Definitely a casual experience with a focus on comedy more so than challenging puzzles, but worth it considering the low price and replay value.”