Neckbeardia
- August 14, 2019
- Keystone Knight
Get on SteamIn "Neckbeardia," players embark on a quest to gain XP, Good Boy Points, Chicken Tendies, and M'lady Respect. They battle through Crypto Mines, the Fedoration, and Chadlands, wielding a katana and taking down giant wild boars. The game also features tabletop games with friends and saving ladies in distress, all to become a legendary master of the blade.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Neckbeardia offers a surprisingly engaging and humorous RPG experience with well-written dialogue and a heartfelt story.
- The game combines absurd humor with relatable themes, making it enjoyable for players who appreciate its unique style.
- Players have praised the game's charm and the effort put into its development, finding it to be a delightful surprise rather than a typical meme fest.
- Some players felt the game could benefit from additional content, as the story is relatively short and could be expanded.
- While the game has its charm, it does reuse stock assets typical of RPG Maker games, which may detract from the overall experience for some players.
- The humor may not resonate with everyone, as some players view it as silly or a waste of time, potentially limiting its appeal.
- humor11 mentions
- 91 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised for being genuinely funny and well-integrated into the engaging RPG experience, with players appreciating its heartfelt story and well-developed characters. While it avoids being a meme-heavy experience, the humor stands out due to its clever writing and relatable moments, making it a delightful surprise for many players. Overall, the game is recognized for its solid comedic elements that enhance the gameplay rather than detract from it.
“But it's a solid RPG with jokes that are actually funny.”
“Seriously though, this was much better than I expected; it actually had a heartfelt, sympathetic story and was well written and funny.”
“It is not a meme fest, but is an actual game with a pretty good story and truly awesome characters. I was laughing out loud in many moments!”
“When I purchased this game, I was worried that it was going to be an unfunny mess of obnoxious Reddit memes, or an extremely generic RPG Maker game where all the weapons are katanas, enemies are chads, power-ups are Doritos, etc.”
- story7 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The game's story is praised for being heartfelt, well-written, and humorous, with many players finding it surprisingly engaging and character-driven. While some users wished for a longer narrative, they appreciated the balance of humor and sincerity, noting that it feels more like an interactive story than a traditional RPG. Overall, the storytelling is a standout aspect that enhances the gaming experience.
“Seriously though, this was much better than I expected. It actually had a heartfelt, sympathetic story and was well written and funny.”
“It is not a meme fest, but is an actual game with a pretty good story and truly awesome characters. I was laughing out loud in many moments!”
“Honestly, this game is much more of an interactive story with some battle scenes than an RPG game.”
“I do wish the story was longer as it could easily have been expanded; however, it was great.”
“A cute little RPG Maker game that's amusing and also plays its plot fairly straight, which makes the humor stand out more.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized as a solid RPG experience, featuring straightforward yet effective mechanics that contribute to an enjoyable gaming experience.
“Beneath all this is a pretty decent RPG-like game with simple yet effective mechanics and gameplay.”
“The gameplay is engaging and keeps you coming back for more.”
“The mechanics are intuitive, making it easy to pick up and play.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features a surprisingly heartfelt and well-written story that resonates emotionally with players, blending humor with sympathetic themes. Overall, it exceeds expectations in delivering an engaging emotional experience.
“Seriously though, this was much better than I expected. It actually had a heartfelt, sympathetic story that was well written and funny.”
“> The game has a surprisingly heartfelt story.”
