Projector Face

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Projector Face is a single player action game. It was developed by Fluik Entertainment Inc and was released on May 31, 2016. It received positive reviews from players.

Projector Face is a point-and-click adventure game featuring a voiceless protagonist who communicates through projected movies. Players must repair old films, interact with objects, and solve puzzles in this odd town. With hand-drawn characters and environments, the game offers an immersive and unique experience.

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Audience ScoreBased on 52 reviews

story10 positive mentions

replayability2 negative mentions

The game features a unique and touching story that resonates emotionally with players.
The hand-drawn art style and atmospheric music create a charming and immersive experience.
Puzzles are logical and engaging, making for a satisfying point-and-click adventure.

The game is very short, typically taking less than an hour to complete, which may leave players wanting more.
Some players experienced issues with pixel hunting and finding small items, which can be frustrating.
The game defaults to Italian, which can be confusing for players who expect English, and lacks an in-game options menu for language settings.

story
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is praised for its emotional depth and unique presentation, drawing inspiration from silent films with intertitles to convey its narrative. Players appreciate the blend of humor and sadness, as well as the charming, quirky storyline centered around a projector character's quest for friendship. While the story is engaging and poignant, some players noted its brevity and occasional language barriers that could detract from the overall experience.
- “The story and the art stuck with me.”
- “The story is touching and bittersweet, and the gameplay is very well orchestrated.”
- “The charming story is told solely through actions and silent film title cards.”
- “However, because I didn't understand the other language, I knew that as I was playing there was a story that I was actually missing.”
- “It's not like the whole game is in the other language; the options screen is in English, but I just feel that knowing I was missing story ruined my enjoyment of what is otherwise an adorable little game.”
- “The story of the game is very simple: Projector Face wants to make friends with kids, but apparently, a projector can't speak, so it's not going to be easy for him to accomplish his little dream.”
graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game feature a charming hand-drawn art style that many players find impressive and fitting for its theme, enhancing the overall experience. However, some users noted that the animations are lacking and the graphics only occupy half the screen, which detracts from the immersion. Overall, while the artwork is praised, there are concerns about animation quality and screen usage.
- “The cartoonish art style of the game makes the characters even more likable.”
- “Loved the artwork and the silent film theme going on.”
- “The artwork in the game is fully hand-drawn and is insanely impressive.”
- “Graphics are fine, but they take only half the screen, leaving an impression of being cheated somehow.”
music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally praised for its cheerful and relaxing qualities, effectively enhancing the overall atmosphere and mood, reminiscent of a theatrical experience. However, some players found the volume levels problematic, leading to a need for adjustments. While the soundtracks align well with the game's aesthetic, the sound design outside of the music received mixed feedback.
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- “The black-and-white menu was like a stage with spotlights focusing on your mouse cursor as you scroll through it, and the background music was very cheerful and relaxing as well, all of which made me feel like I was sitting in a theatre waiting for a movie to begin.”
- “The soundtracks fit the game perfectly as if they're connected to the mood of the projector face.”
- “I had to quit the game again after a couple of minutes to try and reduce the music volume.”
- “And while the art style is perfectly fine, the animations are severely lacking, as is the sound design outside the old-timey soundtrack.”
- “The black-and-white menu was like a stage with spotlights focusing on your mouse cursor as you scroll through it, and the background music was very cheerful and relaxing as well, all of which made me feel like I was sitting in a theater waiting for a movie to begin.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by a classic click-and-play mechanic that facilitates easy engagement with the story, which is both touching and bittersweet. Players gather items and interact with the game world, creating a well-orchestrated experience that enhances the overall enjoyment.
- “Click-and-play gameplay makes this storytelling game easy to enjoy.”
- “Gameplay is your classic 'gather items and use them on objects in the game world or on other items in your inventory.'”
- “Gameplay is your classic 'gather items and use them on objects in the game world or on other items in your inventory'.”
- “The story is touching and bittersweet, and the gameplay is very well orchestrated.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is characterized by a quirky and slightly sinister tone, complemented by a clever and emotionally nuanced storyline. Players appreciate the hand-drawn backgrounds and animations, which enhance the overall ambiance, although some find the ending to be somewhat unsatisfying. Overall, it offers a unique and engaging point-and-click adventure experience.
- “I loved the atmospheric feeling of a slightly sinister yet clever, tricky, and cute/sad storyline, although I cannot tell you much about it without spoilers.”
- “An atmospheric little point-and-click adventure with an original protagonist, to say the least.”
- “Backgrounds, characters, and animations are completely hand-drawn and are very consistent with the overall atmosphere.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its emotional depth, featuring a touching and bittersweet story that resonates with players. The immersive atmosphere, enhanced by a cheerful and relaxing soundtrack, creates a theatrical experience that draws players into its narrative. Overall, the combination of storytelling and gameplay effectively evokes strong emotions.
- “An emotional little story.”
- “The black-and-white menu was like a stage with spotlights focusing on your mouse cursor as you scroll through it, and the background music was very cheerful and relaxing as well, all of which made me feel like I was sitting in a theater waiting for a movie to begin.”
- “The story is touching and bittersweet, and the gameplay is very well orchestrated.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers moderate replayability, primarily through the challenge of obtaining achievements, such as completing it without mistakes, and the opportunity to explore its vibrant world again. Players may also be motivated to replay for hidden achievements or to enhance their memory skills.
- “The 5th achievement is obtained when you finish the game without making a single mistake, which adds some form of replayability: if you want the 5th achievement, you'll get to test your memory after finishing the game once (or you can use a guide, of course).”
- “There is some replayability if you want to get the hidden achievement or just to enjoy the colorful world in the game again.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the humor in the game to be genuinely laugh-out-loud funny, a rarity in gaming, with clever foreshadowing that adds to the comedic experience. The use of videos and unexpected twists enhances the overall enjoyment and comedic timing.
- “The videos the projector displays made me laugh out loud (literally out loud, which is very uncommon for game jokes as they usually only make me smile). With the third movie, I found it quite funny to get some foreshadowing of what the twist would be from the last frame visible during the assembly.”