Papa's Quiz
- October 22, 2020
- Old Apes
Papa’s Quiz is a game that tries different ways to spruce up the party game/quiz game genre, and it does a good job in most of its execution. It stumbles in the quiz question balance but excels in its creativity to personalize the experience for its players.
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Reviews
- Great party game that is fun and engaging for families and friends, with a wide variety of trivia questions.
- Unique character creation and entertaining dancing features add a quirky charm to the gameplay.
- Easy to set up and play over streaming platforms like Discord, making it accessible for remote gatherings.
- The game can feel repetitive due to its fixed format and limited variety in rounds.
- The text-to-speech voice acting is often criticized for being monotonous and lacking personality.
- There are technical issues such as lag during streaming and a host advantage that can affect gameplay fairness.
- humor14 mentions
- 93 % positive mentions
- -14 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by its silly and quirky elements, including funny character designs, absurd dancing, and a lighthearted atmosphere that makes it a hit at parties. Players appreciate the comedic aspects of character creation and the entertaining commentary, which contribute to a fun and laughter-filled experience, despite some noting that the novelty may wear off quickly. Overall, the game successfully combines humor with gameplay, making it a delightful choice for those with a sense of fun.
“A perfect party game if you have a sense of humor.”
“We switched to papa's quiz and all started laughing harder than we had all night as soon as our custom characters got up and started dancing.”
“The oddly voiced lead and the generic text to AI are hysterical; the dancing is weird, silly, and fun. Creating your characters is so funny, and the category selection is the funnest part of the game.”
“Sorry if the accent was never supposed to be funny, and I just offended the person who did the voiceover.”
“The jokes fell flat and felt forced, lacking any real wit or charm.”
“I expected clever humor, but instead, it was just cringeworthy and awkward.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
Gameplay is generally well-received, with simple yet solid mechanics that enhance the experience. However, the text-to-speech feature is criticized for being too slow, which can hinder gameplay. There are hopes for further innovation in the quiz elements to match the game's overall goofy tone.
“Hope they continue to innovate on the quiz gameplay to make it as goofy as the rest of the game, but regardless, it's terrific and I highly recommend it.”
“The text-to-speech/auto-generated voice is serviceable but way too slow and impedes gameplay.”
“The mechanics are simple but solid.”
“The point-stealing mechanic should be expanded a bit.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally described as fun and colorful, contributing positively to the gameplay experience, though some users note that they may become repetitive over time. While the visuals are simple, they are considered appealing and enhance the overall enjoyment of the game.
“Despite the fun and colorful graphics, the audio presentation is actually a bit flat.”
“The graphics and dances are fun, and the category selection battle is quite funny.”
“Simple but cool graphics, and the gameplay keeps it moving.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed feedback; while some players enjoy the humorous pairing of tunes with animations, others find it lackluster, which detracts from their overall enjoyment.
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Users report that the game operates smoothly without glitches, showcasing a polished experience. The mechanics related to time management function effectively, with correct answers enhancing time and incorrect ones reducing it.
“Correct answers freeze your time (and can even increase your time!) while wrong answers rapidly decrease your time.”
“The game frequently crashes, making it frustrating to progress.”
“I experienced multiple bugs that disrupted my gameplay experience.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players express frustration with the optimization of the game's scoring system, feeling that it overly emphasizes performance in the final round, where scores are converted into time for answering questions, potentially skewing the overall experience.
“I just wish winning didn't rely too much on your performance in the last round, where all your score is transformed into time to answer the question.”
“The optimization mechanics feel unbalanced, making it frustrating to progress.”
“It seems like the game prioritizes optimization over fun, which detracts from the overall experience.”
