Oh...Sir! The Insult Simulator
- October 25, 2016
- Vile Monarch
- 13h median play time
Aside from being incredibly fun to play, by yourself or with a friend, the game captures that silly Monty Python vibe exceptionally well. Hours of slanderous and humorous enjoyment await players in this simple to play argument battler.
Oh...Sir! The Insult Simulator is a game where players can hurl creative insults at others, either in single-player or local multiplayer mode. The game offers a variety of characters and numerous insults to choose from, providing hours of entertainment and laughter. Its unique concept and humor make it a memorable experience, allowing players to learn the meaning of life while engaging in witty banter.
Reviews
- Hilarious and absurd humor, especially for fans of Monty Python.
- Fun to play with friends, providing a unique and entertaining experience.
- Great value for the price, offering a few hours of laughs.
- Repetitive gameplay that can become boring after a short time.
- Limited vocabulary and sentence options lead to nonsensical insults.
- Online multiplayer is mostly dead, making it hard to find matches.
- humor513 mentions
- 98 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 2 % negative mentions
The humor in this game is predominantly characterized by absurd and British-style wit, often drawing comparisons to Monty Python. While many players find the insults and scenarios genuinely hilarious, especially in multiplayer settings, some note that the humor can become repetitive and less effective after a few rounds. Overall, it offers a mix of clever and nonsensical humor that appeals to fans of light-hearted, silly banter.
“Lol, this is pretty funny.. I like absurd humor and this sure is absurd.”
“The scenarios are pretty funny and the massive, undecipherable sentences deal way too much damage, which is even funnier.”
“It's a fun game for any age: kids just enjoying the absurd phrases (or legitimately learning English grammar!) and animations, to adults laughing at the references (if you're a Monty Python fan, you'll love this) and how ridiculously insulting they can be to each other.”
“It's slow, boring, unfunny and if you try to make a good combo the computer will likely steal your words and you will be left with nothing but frustration.”
“Personally, I find it not funny, boring, not worth the cash nor the time I spent on it.”
“It is simply not funny.”
- gameplay132 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it simple and repetitive, leading to boredom after a short time. While some appreciate the unique mechanics of crafting insults and the humorous art style, others feel that the lack of variety and depth limits its replay value. Overall, the game is seen as entertaining in short bursts but may not sustain long-term interest.
“The gameplay is fun, but is a bit simplistic.”
“Very fun game, simple in design yet the mechanics make coming back to this game a joy and great to play with friends.”
“The gameplay is unique and clever.”
“The gameplay is boring within minutes and it isn’t even funny.”
“Most fans of the game will admit that the gameplay becomes very repetitive very quickly, but for me this process took less than thirty minutes.”
“The gameplay itself is so insubstantial and gets stale within a couple of hours; it has absolutely no replay value either.”
- graphics66 mentions
- 56 % positive mentions
- 39 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their unique and charming art style, often described as lovingly crafted pixelated visuals that enhance the humorous and quirky nature of the gameplay. Players appreciate the vibrant colors and creative character designs, which contribute to an overall visually appealing experience, despite some noting that the graphics are simple and not graphically taxing. Overall, the art style is considered a significant draw for the game, complementing its comedic elements and engaging mechanics.
“The graphical style is unique, the progression is fun - it's just a perfect little product.”
“Gorgeous graphics, hilarious interactions, and interesting characters.”
“The graphics are vibrant, cheery, and sophisticated.”
“This game isn't as good as the Hollywood roast in terms of gameplay, but in terms of art style, I think the original is better.”
“Despite its low graphical quality, as time goes on, it uses up more and more CPU and VRAM until you eventually struggle to a halt.”
“The visuals and mechanics are nothing special.”
- story24 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 75 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The game's story aspect is a mixed bag, with some players appreciating its comical elements and character backstories, while others criticize it for lacking depth and variety. Many reviews highlight the absence of a substantial narrative, suggesting that the gameplay is primarily focused on unlocking characters rather than engaging with a meaningful story. Overall, while there are moments of humor and creativity, the consensus is that the story is shallow and could benefit from more development.
“It has good enough 2D graphics, good variety of characters, a nice game idea and concept, a comical story and epic ending, and it has achievements which are essential to keep the player even more motivated.”
“It's a really in-depth game with amazing graphics and one of the best stories you'll ever play. The African Swallow is possibly the most developed antagonist I have ever seen, and I really have to hand it to the developer who has clearly thought well into the backstory and past of the characters.”
“Although it has a great story and is overall a casual game, which would be perfect for playing with your friend by passing on the device, there is also a multiplayer mode, which is unfortunately quite dead.”
“There is no story, there is nothing.”
“Maybe if it was free, it would be a different story, but it doesn't have enough content and the only thing you can get out of it is a little amusement.”
“Don't expect a groundbreaking story here though, or extensive amounts of gameplay.”
- replayability19 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 58 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The game's replayability is a mixed bag; while some players find it enjoyable and strategic with good multiplayer options that enhance longevity, others criticize it for having limited content, such as only a few maps and characters, leading to a repetitive experience. Overall, it offers decent replay value for casual play, especially in multiplayer, but lacks depth for those seeking extensive replayability. Future content updates may improve this aspect further.
“It's a silly and clever game with a surprising amount of strategy that gives it a ton of replayability, and makes trying to unlock all the characters and scenes a lot of fun.”
“One run through the campaign only takes about 30-45 minutes, but it has a lot of replay value and is a fun multiplayer game for two players.”
“Very high replay value, thanks mainly to local & online multiplayer mode, and great single player modes.”
“If you do multiplayer (local or online) with friends, that extends its life a lot, but with only 5 maps and not many characters, it's just not very replayable.”
“However, the gameplay does not change in the slightest, so this game has very limited replay value.”
“This game is short, repetitive, not particularly exciting, and has low replayability.”
- music16 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 31 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its charming classical soundtrack, which complements the humorous gameplay and unique art style. Reviewers appreciate the relaxing and cheerful atmosphere it creates, although some note that it can be somewhat repetitive. Overall, the soundtrack enhances the game's appeal, making it a delightful experience.
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
“It has a nice chilled-out classical soundtrack, amusing accents, and a cheerful art style.”
“The soundtrack is very British and gentlemanly, I suppose.”
“It is a funny little game where you have to insult your opponent 'like a sir' to the sound of classical music.”
“Music is a bit repetitive but not droning.”
- grinding11 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- -18 % neutral mentions
- 91 % negative mentions
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and time-consuming, often leading to frustration as they work towards unlocking achievements. While some appreciate the sense of reward that comes from completing these challenges, many feel that the repetitive nature of grinding, especially against AI, can quickly become monotonous and detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“Grinding in this game is incredibly rewarding and keeps you engaged.”
“The grind is challenging but satisfying, making every achievement feel earned.”
“It's tedious and gets annoying, really fast.”
“These 5 hours are purely from me grinding out the story mode in order to unlock the final character.”
“The game is worth its price tag, but the jokes get old fast and you will never be able to stomach the game long enough to unlock all of the achievements as it just doesn't have enough content for the long grindy achievements in place.”
- emotional6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is described as a heartwarming and silly experience that evokes strong emotions, particularly laughter, making it a joy to play with friends. Its blend of strategic combat and humorous insults creates a unique emotional impact, reminiscent of Monty Python, and leaves players feeling warm and fuzzy. Overall, it successfully combines humor and emotional resonance, resulting in moments that can make players cry from laughter.
“Still, it is absolutely heartwarming, smile-inducing, and stress-relieving, as well as a great homage to Monty Python!”
“The voice just screams Terry Jones to me, and this made me feel a little warm and fuzzy to get that feeling.”
“Never before has a game made me cry of laughter.”
- stability3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's stability is mixed; while it has aged well, users report occasional freezes and crashes, particularly in online and CPU modes, which can negatively impact the gaming experience and reputation.
“Only one issue I do have with the game is the fact that when I play both online mode and CPU mode, I crash occasionally. This is a bit annoying, especially for online mode, because it makes me look like I have a bad reputation just disconnecting all the time due to the game freezing and I can't click anything.”
“It's buggy and keeps giving 'learn to grammar' errors for insults that would work.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere is charged with excitement and tension, setting the stage for a uniquely absurd battle of wits that promises to challenge the very essence of Camelot.
“The atmosphere crackles with anticipation as players prepare for an absurd battle of insults that could shake the very foundations of Camelot.”
“The haunting melodies and eerie soundscapes create an immersive atmosphere that pulls you into the heart of the adventure.”
“Every corner of the environment is filled with rich details, making the atmosphere feel alive and vibrant, as if the world itself is a character.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The reviews do not provide relevant information regarding the aspect of "optimization," as they focus on the theatrical genre of Greek comedy rather than any technical performance or game-related optimization.
- character development1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Character development is well-executed, with designs that align perfectly with the game's tone, enhancing the experience through expressive animations that add depth to interactions, particularly during moments of humor and conflict.
“The character designs fit the tone of the game, and it's very satisfying to see them roll up their sleeves or stick their tongue out when delivering a particularly effective insult.”
“The depth of character development allows players to form genuine connections with the characters, making their journeys feel personal and impactful.”
“Each character evolves in a way that feels natural and rewarding, with choices that truly affect their growth and relationships.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization of the game is generally viewed positively, with users finding it justifiable for its unique and entertaining content, especially for those who are already interested based on trailers or ads.
Critic Reviews
Oh… Sir! The Insult Simulator Review
The rumour goes that Oh…Sir! was developed at a gamejam where copious amounts of alcohol fuelled its creation.
80%Oh…Sir! The Insult Simulator Turns Sick Burns Into a Great Game
A colorful cast with full voice-acting support, a small yet varied selection of stages, and the unique humor come together to create something that’s a fun time-killer and easy to get the hang of.
80%Oh...Sir!! The Insult Simulator Review - Something Completely Different
Aside from being incredibly fun to play, by yourself or with a friend, the game captures that silly Monty Python vibe exceptionally well. Hours of slanderous and humorous enjoyment await players in this simple to play argument battler.
90%