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
- The game features a unique and engaging gameplay loop that combines humor and strategy.
- The humor is often hilarious, especially for fans of Monty Python, with many absurd and creative insults.
- It's a great party game that is fun to play with friends, and the low price makes it an easy purchase.
- The game can become repetitive quickly, with limited content and insults leading to a loss of interest after a short time.
- The AI opponents are often not challenging, making single-player mode less enjoyable.
- The scoring system can feel arbitrary, rewarding nonsensical insults over more coherent and clever ones.
- humor1,039 mentions
- 98 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 2 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is largely characterized by absurd and nonsensical insults, often drawing inspiration from British comedy and Monty Python references, which many players find hilarious, especially in multiplayer settings. However, the humor tends to wear thin after a few rounds due to repetitive phrases and a lack of depth, leading some players to describe it as initially funny but ultimately shallow and boring. Overall, while the game can provide a good laugh, its comedic value may not sustain long-term engagement.
“The classic insult simulator, funny British roasts here!”
“Absurd, easy to pick up, and very funny.”
“This game is hilarious, and great game to play with friends!”
“It's slow, boring, unfunny, and if you try to make a good combo, the computer will likely steal your words, leaving you with nothing but frustration.”
“Personally, I find it not funny, boring, and not worth the cash nor the time I spent on it.”
“It is simply not funny.”
- gameplay265 mentions
- 31 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a unique and humorous premise where players construct insults using a limited pool of words, leading to a mix of fun and frustration. While many find the mechanics easy to learn and the art style charming, the gameplay often becomes repetitive and lacks depth, resulting in limited replay value. Overall, it offers a lighthearted experience that can be enjoyable in short bursts, but may not sustain long-term engagement.
“That is, until they actually played it and found that it had a very addictive, engaging gameplay loop.”
“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.”
- graphics133 mentions
- 56 % positive mentions
- 42 % neutral mentions
- 2 % 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 and visually appealing graphics, which complement the game's comedic elements and character designs, making it an enjoyable experience overall. While some note that the graphics are simple, they fit well within the game's aesthetic and contribute to its overall charm.
“Gorgeous graphics, hilarious interactions, and interesting characters.”
“Lovingly crafted pixelated graphics.”
“To me, there is almost nothing that annoys me about this game, its graphics and art style is superb, its voice acting is hilarious and it's easily one of the good games I've been lucky to play this year.”
“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.”
“Even though it is fun, it just isn't that great once you are just trying to waste time. It's silly, it's cartoonish, and it feels retro because of the art style.”
- story48 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 79 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The game's story is largely criticized for its lack of depth and engagement, with many players noting that it feels shallow and repetitive. While some appreciate the comical elements and character interactions, others express a desire for a more substantial narrative or dedicated story mode. Overall, the consensus is that the game prioritizes gameplay mechanics over a compelling storyline, leaving players wanting more in terms of narrative content.
“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.”
“It has good enough 2D graphics, a good variety of characters, a nice game idea and concept, a comical story, and an epic ending. It also has achievements which are essential to keep the player even more motivated.”
“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.”
“Don't expect a groundbreaking story here though, or extensive amounts of gameplay.”
“The game could've benefitted from an actual story mode which composed of some sort of Victorian-esque squabble that ended up with the whole of the UK taking sides and insulting each other over the pettiest of things.”
- replayability38 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 high replay value, especially in multiplayer modes, others criticize its limited content, citing only a few maps and characters. The campaign is short and repetitive, leading to low replayability for solo play, though future content updates may enhance this aspect. Overall, it offers fun multiplayer experiences but lacks depth for extended solo play.
“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.”
- music33 mentions
- 52 % positive mentions
- 39 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its charming classical soundtrack, which complements the humorous gameplay and unique art style. Players appreciate the relaxing and cheerful atmosphere it creates, although some note that the music can be a bit repetitive. Overall, the combination of amusing accents and a classy vibe enhances the game's appeal.
“It has a nice chilled-out classical soundtrack, amusing accents, and a cheerful art style.”
“It is an absolute charm with wonderful classical music and hilarious insults generated by random selection and user choice.”
“Throw in some 'classy' voices, and classical music, and you're in for some smiles.”
“Music is a bit repetitive but not droning.”
“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.”
- grinding22 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 9 % neutral mentions
- 91 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, often leading to burnout due to repetitive tasks and recycled content. While some achievements can be rewarding after extensive effort, many feel that the lack of engaging content makes the long grind unappealing. Overall, the grinding experience is seen as a significant drawback that detracts from the game's enjoyment.
“It's tedious and gets annoying, really fast.”
“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.”
“Over time, it can become tedious playing against the AI because a lot of insults are recycled.”
- emotional12 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 unique blend of strategic insult combat and homage to Monty Python creates a stress-relieving atmosphere that leaves players feeling warm and fuzzy, often resulting in tears of laughter.
“Still, it is absolutely heartwarming, smile-inducing, and stress-relieving game, 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.”
- stability6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from stability issues, including frequent crashes in both online and CPU modes, which can negatively impact the player's reputation due to unexpected disconnections. Additionally, users report persistent bugs, such as incorrect grammar error messages, although they note that the game has aged well despite these problems.
“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.”
“Its buggy and keeps giving 'learn to grammar' errors for insults that would work.”
“I'd say that aside from a few freezes, this game has aged very well!”
- optimization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
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- character development2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Character development is highlighted through engaging designs that align with the game's tone, enhancing the experience as characters express themselves with unique animations during key moments, such as delivering insults.
“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.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization of the game is generally viewed positively, with users finding it worth the purchase if they are convinced by the trailers or ads, indicating a strong alignment between marketing and player expectations.
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere is charged with excitement and tension, setting the stage for a uniquely absurd battle of insults that promises to disrupt the very essence of Camelot.
“The atmosphere crackles with anticipation as they prepare for an absurd battle of insults that could shake the very foundations of Camelot.”
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%