My Ex-Boyfriend the Space Tyrant

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My Ex-Boyfriend the Space Tyrant is a point-and-click adventure game featuring a gay cast and vibrant visuals. As retired space captain Tycho Minogue, you must stop a power-hungry tyrant, while navigating a story of love, loss, and adventure across multiple planets. With artwork by Joe Phillips, the game offers a unique blend of comedy, drama, romance, and mystery, featuring over 70 scenes and 40 characters.

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Play Modes

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

Reviews

80%

Audience ScoreBased on 84 reviews

story14 positive mentions

stability8 negative mentions

The game features a fun, campy atmosphere with humorous dialogue and innuendo, reminiscent of classic point-and-click adventures.
It offers a unique gay-themed narrative that is both entertaining and refreshing, appealing to LGBTQ+ gamers.
The artwork is charming and colorful, contributing to the overall whimsical feel of the game.

The game is plagued by numerous bugs and technical issues, including crashes and glitches that can disrupt gameplay.
Many players found the puzzles to be overly simplistic or illogical, leading to frustration during gameplay.
The game is quite short, with some players feeling that it does not justify its price point given the limited content.

story
32 mentions
44 % positive mentions
47 % neutral mentions
9 % negative mentions
The game's story is a mixed bag, with some players finding it charming and humorous, reminiscent of classic point-and-click adventures, while others criticize it for being bland, nonsensical, and poorly delivered. Despite its clichés and unexplained elements, many appreciate the well-written dialogue and engaging characters, though some feel the overall execution falls short due to bugs and a lack of depth. Overall, the story offers a light-hearted experience with moments of emotional depth, appealing particularly to fans of quirky humor and LGBT themes.
- “The plot - while not very surprising - is charming and nicely done, the dialogue is well-written with a lot of tongue-in-cheek nods to classic sci-fi, reminding me of Space Quest, all the while leaving some room for not-overly-complex but still very likable characters.”
- “It's a cute game with a likable protagonist, and the story is pretty interesting (also you might not enjoy it if you lack a sense of humor).”
- “Beneath the light-hearted comedy and sexual innuendo, there were some dark points which added needed depth to the story universe.”
- “The story is also largely nonsensical and poorly delivered.”
- “Secondly, there were quite a few things in the story that I felt were left unexplained.”
- “The comedy, story, romance, puzzles, and mystery all fall short for me.”
humor
31 mentions
94 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
6 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is a mixed bag, with some players finding it genuinely funny and charming, particularly appreciating the witty dialogue and campy references. However, others criticize the humor as stale, overly reliant on sexual innuendo, and lacking in comedic depth, often feeling more absurd than amusing. Overall, while some enjoy the lighthearted and kitschy approach, others feel it falls short of delivering a consistently engaging comedic experience.
- “Very funny game, fun and not mentally taxing point and click story-game.”
- “The humor was pretty on the nose and there were innuendoes aplenty, but it was clearly all in good fun.”
- “The dialogue was hilarious and the puzzles were challenging.”
- “I think the game is supposed to be funny, but it was mostly absurd in a non-funny way.”
- “What I got: a poorly made, unfunny, bug-filled, overpriced flash game.”
graphics
13 mentions
38 % positive mentions
38 % neutral mentions
23 % negative mentions
The game's graphics feature charming 2D artwork that, while simple, effectively complements its humorous narrative and aesthetic. Although some players noted inconsistencies and a jarring change in style during a late-game scene, the overall visual presentation is appreciated for its fun and engaging qualities. The art style may not be groundbreaking, but it successfully supports the game's comedic elements and themes.
- “Great artwork and a fun little game.”
- “The artwork is very nice.”
- “This game made me laugh a whole bunch, and the aesthetic is great.”
- “There was some jarring change in artwork at one point late in the game, for what amounted to an extremely lame joke; and I'm still not sure what happened in the grand final scene, other than by implication: it's almost as if there's a part of the scene missing.”
- “The animation and graphics were occasionally shoddy and inconsistent.”
- “The art style is not exceptionally thrilling, but the dialogue is hilarious and finding all of the hidden jokes and sexual innuendo was exactly what I expected.”
gameplay
10 mentions
30 % positive mentions
40 % neutral mentions
30 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many users finding it basic and lacking depth, often describing it as "barely tolerable" and "very simple." While some appreciated the story and found enjoyment in the experience, others were left wanting more, noting the short duration of under five hours and a desire for more engaging mechanics. Overall, the gameplay is seen as a weak point, overshadowed by a compelling narrative.
- “I wasn't disappointed from a monetary value perspective, but from a gameplay perspective, because I wanted to keep playing.”
- “I enjoyed the gameplay so much.”
- “The gameplay is rather simple, even for a point and click game.”
- “The gameplay isn't the best, but it was fine, just fine.”
- “The game itself lacks any actual gameplay.”
- “Gameplay is very, very basic, so bear that in mind.”
stability
8 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The game is widely reported to be very buggy, with players encountering numerous glitches that can disrupt gameplay, including game-breaking issues. While some users note that the bugs are minor and manageable, the lack of an autosave feature necessitates frequent manual saves to avoid losing progress. Overall, stability is a significant concern for many players.
- “First of all, the game is very buggy.”
- “It's buggy as hell, so make sure you save your game often because there's no autosave and there are occasionally game-breaking bugs.”
- “But the game is also buggy as hell.”
music
6 mentions
67 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
33 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players praise it for enhancing the upbeat space opera atmosphere, others find it lacking or even awful. Sound effects are generally well-received, though a glitch affecting fullscreen mode has been noted. Overall, the music contributes positively to the experience, despite the absence of voiceovers.
- “The music was great and suited the upbeat space opera mood, and the sound effects were unobtrusive and fit the mood well.”
- “Yes, there's no voiceovers but all the chat bubbles are pretty short and to the point so you don't really need it in my opinion; instead, the game has some nice music :) and I think $15 is pretty fair for this game.”
- “The music and the background are good, and the characters have assets that are enjoyable to look at.”
- “Oh, the music is awful too.”
- “The music and sound effects are present, but I encountered a glitch where if you go fullscreen, you can't hear any sound.”
optimization
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game has received mixed feedback, with some users noting slow character movement and occasional typographical errors in the dialogue, which detracted from the overall experience.
- “My only complaints were that at times it felt like it was running slowly; it seemed to take ages for Tycho to walk from one end of the screen to the other, and there were a couple of typos in the dialogue I noticed.”
character development
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
While the game is enjoyable and offers a fun, surreal experience, many users feel that it could benefit from deeper character development to enhance the overall narrative.
- “The character development in this game is truly impressive, allowing players to form deep connections with the characters as their stories unfold.”
- “I love how the characters evolve throughout the game, making each decision feel impactful and meaningful.”
- “The depth of character development adds layers to the gameplay, making every interaction feel significant and engaging.”
grinding
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding experience to be tedious due to a clunky interface and poorly designed hotspots, which detracts from overall enjoyment.
- “The interface is clunky, hotspots are poorly set up, and the whole experience is rather tedious.”
- “Grinding feels like an endless chore with little reward, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “The repetitive nature of grinding becomes exhausting, turning what could be fun into a monotonous task.”
emotional
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Despite some gameplay flaws, the game is praised for its compelling story that evokes strong emotions, particularly in its touching conclusion.
- “Despite its gameplay flaws, the story was incredibly moving and became quite touching towards the end.”
- “The emotional depth of the narrative really resonated with me, leaving a lasting impact.”
- “I was genuinely moved by the characters' journeys; their struggles and triumphs felt real and relatable.”