Not Another Weekend

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Not Another Weekend is a humorous point-and-click adventure game with beautiful 80's-inspired pixel art graphics. Players assume the role of Mike Melkout, an eccentric bellboy on a mission to clear out a high-class hotel over a wild weekend. The game features hilarious characters, funny situations and dialogues, satisfying puzzles, and an original soundtrack. Enjoy the unique story and 80's pop culture references as you play through this quirky gaming experience.

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

96%

Audience ScoreBased on 160 reviews

story46 positive mentions

atmosphere2 negative mentions

The game offers a fun and engaging story filled with quirky characters and humorous 80s pop culture references, reminiscent of classic point-and-click adventures.
Puzzles are mostly logical and well-telegraphed, providing a good balance of challenge without being overly difficult, making it accessible for both newcomers and veterans of the genre.
The game features a polished design with modern conveniences like fast travel and a notepad for tracking objectives, enhancing the overall gameplay experience.

Some puzzles can feel gated, requiring specific actions to be completed in a certain order, which may lead to moments of confusion or frustration.
The lack of voice acting and occasional inconsistent writing quality can detract from the overall immersion and character engagement.
The game may become repetitive due to its single-location setting and linear progression, limiting exploration and variety in gameplay.

story
98 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
47%
50%
3%
The game's story is a quirky and engaging blend of humor and macabre elements, centered around a bellboy tasked with emptying a hotel of its guests and staff. Players appreciate the original plot, well-developed characters, and clever puzzles that enhance the narrative, all while maintaining a light-hearted tone reminiscent of classic adventure games. Overall, the story is described as fun, unpredictable, and filled with delightful surprises, making it a captivating experience from start to finish.
- “It's a wild ride from start to finish, full of great writing, delightful animations, and a bonkers story that will keep you guessing right up to the end credits.”
- “The story of this game meets the exact sweet spot between hilarious and creepy, making it both a fun and engaging, thrilling experience to follow.”
- “The creators have pulled off the feat of including so much referential humor in this game and make it work perfectly, while also telling a funny but captivating enough story to want to see it to the end.”
- “The overall story hit the maniac mansion vibe... ok-ish.”
- “If Not Another Weekend makes any slips at all, it's at the very end, with one puzzle involving solving a few riddles that is a little trial-and-error, and then the story payoff for completing the game is just a tad underwhelming.”
- “But as I kept playing, the story started progressing faster and I became more invested in ridding this hotel of all its staff and occupants.”
humor
96 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in this game is widely praised for its cleverness and creativity, featuring a mix of wry, nostalgic, and sometimes naughty elements that resonate with fans of 80s and 90s pop culture. Players appreciate the quirky characters, engaging dialogue, and unexpected plot twists that keep the experience entertaining and often laugh-out-loud funny. While some find the humor a bit shallow or not immersive, the overall consensus is that it successfully captures the spirit of classic point-and-click adventures with a modern twist.
- “It's colorful, it's funny, it's creative, filled with so many pop culture references, and offers really good and clever puzzles.”
- “The story is hilarious and every time you think it can't get any weirder, something else happens.”
- “The writing is genuinely very funny, making me laugh out loud on a number of occasions.”
graphics
44 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
41%
52%
7%
The graphics of the game are a nostalgic throwback to the late '80s, featuring classic pixel art that captures the essence of old-school point-and-click adventures. Reviewers appreciate the unique art style, custom animations, and humorous visuals, which enhance the overall atmosphere and storytelling. While some find the graphics take getting used to, they ultimately contribute to an engaging and memorable gaming experience.
- “Top notch graphics including a ton of custom animations that would have been far too expensive to do back in the 90s.”
- “The visuals in the game are exactly what you’d think of when hearing '80s silly point’n’click'.”
- “The art style is a funky, pixelated, dorky mess, as is almost mandatory for a good point & click adventure.”
- “There is something oddly middle-aged about the whole thing, and not just in the '80s references and the pixel-graphic-point-and-click thing.”
- “Probably because the graphics remind me of the old games, it's got the same hardness of any PC game back in the '90s, but I really thought what I was buying was going to be a funny game; it's just kind of boring.”
- “The graphics take some getting used to, back in the old '80s style as well, but that's the entire point of this game.”
gameplay
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
54%
13%
The gameplay is a nostalgic homage to classic point-and-click adventure games, featuring smooth mechanics, clever puzzles, and humorous dialogues. Players appreciate the balance of challenge, with optional hints for those seeking a more casual experience, and commend the engaging story and varied characters. Overall, it offers a fun and well-crafted experience, making it a worthwhile investment for fans of the genre.
- “It is an excellent entry in this genre, with funny dialogues, an extremely varied cast of characters, some silly plot twists, and clever puzzle mechanics.”
- “An inventive, very funny point and click with a quirky and immediately gripping central mechanic of trying to get everyone in a hotel to leave.”
- “Very fun gameplay, excellent hidden achievements, comedy writing was spot on and not over the top or bloated, and a story with a few twists and turns.”
- “Because the game isn't aiming to reinvent the wheel, the gameplay is reminiscent of the old point-and-click adventure genre.”
- “I don't mind there being strong hints, but as long as they are set behind a clearly labeled 'hint' mechanic, that the players wanting a more hardcore experience can avoid.”
- “An adult game that pays homage to point and click games from the 80’s in style and in game mechanics.”
music
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
70%
15%
15%
The music in the game is generally well-received, with many praising its ability to match the mood and enhance the overall experience without becoming intrusive. While some reviewers noted that the soundtrack could benefit from more variety or a stronger 80s-inspired theme, the pleasant and minimalistic tunes are seen as a fitting accompaniment to the gameplay. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a highlight, with some players enjoying it so much that they listen to it even outside of the game.
- “The music is perfect, matching the mood and never becoming annoying.”
- “Occasionally it will change to a different track due to entering several of the rooms or to reflect an 'interesting' situation, but mostly, the music is just a pleasant accompaniment to the journey.”
- “The story is brilliant, the many characters are well built, the graphics and the music are remarkable.”
- “While the potential of creating an 80s-inspired soundtrack for such a game is pretty much limitless, the (most likely budget-related) decision to settle into joyful, easy tunes is understandable and fits in well with the rest of the game.”
- “Many bizarre puzzles and no voice acting, okay pixel art, and an okay soundtrack.”
- “It seems to me that great care was taken during the development, and I was pleasantly surprised by the themes and the soundtrack!”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
25%
50%
The game's atmosphere is heavily influenced by its pixel graphics, evoking a nostalgic feel reminiscent of classic 80s games. While there is no voice acting, the retro aesthetic enhances the overall throwback experience for fans of old-school gaming.
- “If you enjoy old-school pixel graphics or want to dive into the nostalgic atmosphere of the 80s.”
- “No voice acting, but since it's a pixel graphics game, it fits the classic game throwback atmosphere.”
- “If you enjoy old-school pixel graphics or want to dive into the nostalgic atmosphere of the 80's.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game offers minimal replayability, a common trait among point-and-click titles, as players typically experience the same narrative and puzzles in a single playthrough.
- “Like most point-and-click games, it has minimal replay value.”

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