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Normality

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77%Game Brain Score
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gameplay, optimization
77% User Score Based on 185 reviews

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Normality is a single player action adventure game. It was developed by Gremlin Interactive and was released on October 9, 2015. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

A sinister force now controls the city of Neutropolis. A once-thriving city full of beauty and light, Neutropolis has been reduced to a a stagnant pit of apathy. As Kent Knutson, a shameless dreamer and one of Neutropolis' most awkward citizens, you have been imprisoned for a week and are now under home arrest for that most sinister of crimes: whistling in public. You must get out of your home and…

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graphics13 positive mentions
  • The game offers a unique blend of humor and nostalgia, making it a delightful experience for fans of retro point-and-click adventures.
  • Despite its age, the graphics and animations hold up well, and the game features a variety of interactive content and engaging dialogue.
  • The quirky storyline and absurd puzzles provide a fun challenge, with many players appreciating the game's charm and creativity.
  • The controls can be clunky and difficult to master, which may frustrate players unfamiliar with older game mechanics.
  • The game suffers from issues related to outdated graphics and sound, which may not appeal to modern gamers.
  • There are complaints about the voice acting, particularly regarding the UK version, which some players find less enjoyable compared to the original US voice cast.
  • graphics
    32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are a mixed bag, with many reviewers noting their retro charm and nostalgic appeal, reminiscent of 90s pixel art and early 3D rendering. While some appreciate the artistic direction and fluid controls, others criticize the outdated visuals and low resolution, which can hinder gameplay. Overall, the graphics evoke a sense of nostalgia for classic adventure games, though they may not meet modern standards.

    • “The motion capture animation is stunning and the realistic 3-dimensional graphics are the best I have ever seen.”
    • “Breathtaking graphics, incredibly fluid controls.”
    • “In addition, it has great music, the pixel hunting is absent, and excellent graphics for its time which holds itself brilliantly even today, thanks to the outstanding art direction.”
    • “The graphics and controls are horrible though, but you don't play a 30-year-old game for graphics.”
    • “It was probably an okay game back in its time; however, in today's era of HD 3D graphics, it is very, very outdated.”
    • “There are some sections that require pixel hunting to acquire necessary items in order to progress, and that in combination with low-resolution graphics can lead to difficulty and frustration without a walkthrough.”
  • humor
    25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in this 1996 adventure game is a blend of quirky, surreal, and often juvenile wit, reminiscent of classic titles like Sam and Max and Day of the Tentacle. While many players appreciate its unique charm and funny dialogues, opinions vary, with some finding the humor hit-or-miss and others enjoying its retro, trashy appeal. Overall, it is celebrated as a funny and creative experience that enhances the gameplay.

    • “It's got your usual adventure game stuff, combining weird items etc.... this game totally jives with me, it's weird and funny.”
    • “For starters, that combination alone makes this game really unique and interesting, but it also is really wacky, funny and creative, in a vibe kind of like Sam and Max or Day of the Tentacle.”
    • “Play on words, tongue-in-cheek humor or just sheer surrealism is the basis of this game.”
    • “Ugly, unfunny, and plays like garbage.”
  • story
    22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story of the game is a quirky and humorous adventure set in a dystopian society, where players navigate through a narrative involving oppressive government control and the quest for fun. While the characters may be somewhat stereotypical and the gameplay controls clunky, the engaging plot and clever puzzles create an enjoyable experience that resonates with fans of story-driven games. Overall, the narrative is praised for its unique charm and subversive humor, making it a worthwhile journey despite its retro flaws.

    • “The challenging puzzle gameplay complements the amazing story.”
    • “This is a story of some oppressive government, ruled by some strange cyborg, that wants to remove all fun from society and control their thoughts through furniture in some sort of run-down dystopian nineties society.”
    • “It still feels fresh and unique, and I highly recommend it to fans of story-driven games with a taste for subversive humor.”
    • “A juvenile story that hits and misses with the humor intended.”
    • “Navigating the environment is a chore, characters are mostly surface deep stereotypes, the story is handled in a heavy-handed caricatural manner.”
    • “Graphics are bad, story is bad, controls are bad, interface is bad.”
  • gameplay
    13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of "Normality" is a blend of point-and-click and FPS mechanics, offering a humorous and puzzle-oriented experience that some players find entertaining despite its awkward controls and dated graphics. While the game features a compelling story, frustrations arise from technical issues, such as lost progress due to uninstallation, which detracts from the overall enjoyment. Players note that the gameplay can be challenging and may require external help, leading to mixed feelings about its accessibility and fun factor.

    • “And the gameplay is still quite entertaining.”
    • “It uses a unique engine that combines point-and-click and FPS gameplay qualities with a humorous story.”
    • “Fun, but controls are pretty hard; however, I could understand as it's an old game. The story is also good, and the game is tricky, like a puzzle that requires you to use your mind.”
    • “The plot, awkward gameplay, music, graphics... wtf was that.”
    • “I don't mind bad graphics but the gameplay requires a lot of work and kills the fun which isn't found very much in this game.”
    • “20h of gameplay and just 2 of 3 cards... pathetic.”
  • optimization
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's optimization is notably affected by the voice acting choices, with users expressing disappointment over the UK voice actors compared to the superior US version featuring Corey Feldman. While the initial experience may be lacking, a community patch allows players to access the preferred voice files, significantly enhancing the game's appeal and overall enjoyment. Thus, the game's optimization is contingent on this patch for an optimal experience.

    • “However, apparently you can patch this to have those sound files, so it has his excellent and much funnier voice performance. There is a post about it in the community here: https://steamcommunity.”
    • “Without that performance, I would not recommend this game as the UK performance misses the mark, but with the patch, it is definitely worth it. In the end, I will recommend this game as it has an amusing and interesting storyline, and Corey Feldman's performance really makes a huge difference here.”
    • “UK voice actors, not the US version; I'd prefer the performance of Corey Feldman.”
    • “Despite the video on the store page, the game you buy has the UK voice actors. This is not the US version, which has the much better performance of Corey Feldman for the character of Kent, which is what is portrayed in the video on the store page, making it misleading.”
    • “Without that performance, I would not recommend this game as the UK performance is subpar and misses the mark. However, with the patch, it is definitely worth it, so in the end, I will recommend this game as it has an amusing and interesting storyline, and Corey Feldman's performance really makes a huge difference here.”
    • “UK voice actors, not the US version. I'd prefer the performance of Corey Feldman.”
  • music
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it decent and relaxing, while others describe it as average or "so-so," particularly in the context of its 1996 DOS origins. Despite the varied opinions, many agree that the music contributes to the overall atmosphere, enhancing the experience without being a standout feature.

    • “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
    • “In addition, it has great music, the pixel hunting is absent (that horrid nightmare plaguing so many Russian point-and-click adventure games!), and excellent graphics for its time which holds itself brilliantly even today, thanks to the outstanding art direction.”
    • “However, due to an unfortunate setback, you're immediately arrested while whistling one night & you're sentenced to an entire week in a reform center called 'The Blue Pen', a blue steel prison where they pipe in music to normalize any lawbreakers (including you).”
    • “The plot, awkward gameplay, music, graphics... wtf was that.”
    • “The music is quite so-so in general but not really bad per se (we are talking 1996 DOS here).”
    • “No TV other than the boring normtv(tm) which runs normal (read: boring) programs for normal (read: boring) people, no rock music, normal books only (anything that isn't normal is of course either censored or disposed of).”
  • atmosphere
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its vibrant and nostalgic world, rich with 90s references and infused with entertaining UK humor, particularly enhanced by the English voiceover in the Steam version.

    • “This game offers an atmospheric, vibrant, nostalgic world with a lot of 90s references and some entertaining UK humor (luckily, the Steam version has the English voiceover).”
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Normality is a action adventure game.

Normality is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 9 hours playing Normality.

Normality was released on October 9, 2015.

Normality was developed by Gremlin Interactive.

Normality has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its gameplay.

Normality is a single player game.

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