Oh...Sir! Prototype

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Oh...Sir! Prototype is a multiplayer action game with a comedy theme. It was developed by Vile Monarch and was released on December 21, 2015. It received very positive reviews from players.

A Ridiculous local 1v1muliplayer Insult Simulator for two! This is the prototype that started it all! This build was oringially created in 42 hours during the amJam game jam event hosted by Artifex Mundi. The competition’s theme was "this parrot is no more" based on the Monty Pythons' Dead Parrot sketch. Oh...Sir! came in second and received an audience award. Subsequently we decided to release t…

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91%

Audience ScoreBased on 646 reviews

humor55 positive mentions

monetization5 negative mentions

The game features hilarious and absurd insults, making it a fun experience for players who enjoy humor.
It's a free game that offers a unique and entertaining local multiplayer experience, perfect for playing with friends.
The art style and concept are charming, reminiscent of Monty Python, which adds to the overall enjoyment.

The game lacks online multiplayer, limiting the ability to play with friends who are not physically present.
Insult options become repetitive quickly, leading to a short gameplay experience that may not hold interest for long.
The voice acting and audio quality are poor, detracting from the overall experience.

humor
56 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
98%
5%
The humor in the game is widely praised, with many players finding the dialogue and insults to be hilarious and reminiscent of Monty Python's style. While the game is described as simple and sometimes repetitive, it offers a fun experience, especially when played with friends. Overall, it is considered a funny and entertaining game, particularly for those who appreciate absurd and silly humor.
- “Very funny :D basically an English gentleman insult simulator, it's great and can be so inspiring for real life :P nice gameplay, immersive music, pretty good artwork, and it's free!”
- “You're gonna end up laughing a lot as you both race to grab the good 'insults.'”
- “This game is simple and hilarious!”
- “I found this game to be unfunny and lacking any clever wit.”
- “The humor fell flat and often felt forced, making it hard to enjoy.”
- “I expected more laughs, but the jokes were stale and predictable.”
graphics
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
55%
18%
27%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the stunning visuals and charming art style, while others find them merely passable for a lighthearted title. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the immersive experience, despite the lack of a graphics settings menu.
- “Graphics are stunning and beautiful, the professional voice recordings greatly add to the atmosphere.”
- “+very nice art style”
- “The graphics are passable for a goofy little game like this, but give nothing worth remembering.”
- “There is no graphics settings menu.”
- “Graphics are charming.”
gameplay
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized as humorous and engaging, centered around an "insult simulator" featuring pixelated gentlemen in a unique argument scenario. While some players appreciate the immersive music and visuals, others note a lack of depth, suggesting that the gameplay may become repetitive after a short time. Overall, it offers an interesting experience, especially considering it is free.
- “Very funny :D basically an English gentleman insult simulator, it's great and can be so inspiring for real life :P nice gameplay, immersive music, pretty good artwork, and it's free!”
- “"Oh...Sir!" has a very interesting gameplay mechanic...it's basically about two elegant pixelated gentlemen arguing about a dead parrot.”
- “Actually, you can't complain about an absolutely free game with nice visuals and some interesting gameplay.”
- “I haven't done the math, but there's probably about 3 full unique insults to be made out of this whole game, and the gameplay is lacking.”
- “After 15 minutes of gameplay, this is what I say...”
- “Or the gameplay value will reduce to 5 minutes.”
monetization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
83%
The monetization aspect of the game is criticized for misleadingly presenting itself as a full game when it is actually a demo or advertisement, which detracts from genuine titles and misleads consumers. Users express frustration over the lack of value in the product, describing it as a simplistic insult generator rather than a legitimate game, and highlight the negative impact of such practices on the gaming market.
- “It's a common mistake when unfamiliar with Steam to launch demos/advertisements as full games on Steam instead of tagging them correctly as demos.”
- “While it might seem like an innocuous mistake, publishing demos and advertisements as if they are full games is misleading and in some ways harmful.”
- “This advertisement is taking up marketing space and visibility that would be better made available to a developer that's done the right thing and created a full game.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is noted for being immersive and fitting the serious tone, enhancing the overall experience. However, some users find the looping transitions to be jarring and irritating, detracting from the gameplay. Overall, while the music contributes positively, it has moments that can become bothersome.
- “Nice gameplay, immersive music, pretty good artwork, and it's free!”
- “Good music, very serious.”
- “The music loop plays weird during transitions.”
- “The music gets on your nerves before the jerky movement of the characters does.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers limited replayability, with players experiencing most of its content within about 30 minutes. While it is enjoyable and serves as a foundation for a series of insult simulators, the lack of variety in phrases restricts its potential for repeated play. Expanding the phrase options could significantly enhance its replay value.
- “The game that started a series of quite wonderful and replayable insult simulators.”
- “Strange one as it could have a couple hours of replayability if it just had 3-4 times the phrases, which would take absolutely no time or effort to implement.”
- “It's a strange one, as it could have a couple of hours of replayability if it just had 3-4 times the phrases, which would take absolutely no time or effort to implement. But as it is, you've seen 100% of the game in about 30 minutes.”
- “Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to go back. The lack of variety in gameplay makes replaying feel more like a chore than an enjoyable experience.”
- “The game lacks meaningful choices that would encourage multiple playthroughs. After the first run, it feels like there's nothing new to discover.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The story is characterized by its absurd and humorous tone, reminiscent of a Monty Python sketch, revolving around a customer dealing with the comical aftermath of purchasing a deceased parrot.
- “The storyline is like something straight out of a Monty Python bit, where a customer has returned to the shop from which he purchased an ex-parrot; it is no more, it has ceased to be.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players report that the game elicits strong emotional reactions, with some experiencing intense moments that led to tears, highlighting its impactful storytelling and character interactions.
- “The story moved me to tears; I felt every character's pain and joy.”
- “I was completely immersed in the emotional journey; it left a lasting impact on me.”
- “The game made me reflect on my own life experiences, evoking deep feelings of nostalgia and empathy.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is enhanced by stunning graphics and high-quality professional voice recordings, creating an immersive experience for players.
- “The graphics are stunning and beautiful; the professional voice recordings greatly enhance the atmosphere.”
- “The immersive sound design and detailed environments create a captivating atmosphere that draws you in.”
- “The combination of haunting music and intricate visuals establishes a truly unique and engaging atmosphere.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game suffers from significant stability issues, with users reporting numerous bugs that affect gameplay, including misclicks and graphical glitches such as a double border around the game window. Overall, these problems detract from the user experience.
- “I really don't know what to say about this game other than the fact it's buggy as hell and nothing I click on is what I'm clicking on.”
- “The window for the entire game glitches and gives me a double border with black around the actual game.”