Quiver Dick's Terrible Tale For Terrible Parents To Read To Their Equally Terrible Children
- October 26, 2018
- Crankage Games
Get on Steam"Quiver Dick's Terrible Tale" is a single-player adventure game with an intriguing and hilarious story. Play as Mary the Fairy, a cannibalistic pixie, in a hilarious visual novel with no combat and three alternate endings. The game features constant laughs, loads of hidden easter eggs, and a relaxing, streamlined linear story.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a unique and crude sense of humor that resonates well with players who enjoy dark jokes and adult themes.
- Despite its short length, the game offers multiple endings and replayability, making it a fun experience for those looking for a quick laugh.
- The graphics and nostalgic RPG Maker style add a charming touch, enhancing the overall comedic experience.
- The gameplay is overly simplistic and linear, lacking depth and engagement, which may disappoint players expecting a more traditional RPG experience.
- Text scrolling is slow and unskippable, making it frustrating for players who want to progress through the dialogue more quickly.
- The story is considered weak and not particularly compelling, relying heavily on humor that may not appeal to everyone.
- humor78 mentions
- 99 % positive mentions
- -3 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The humor in this game is predominantly crude and dark, appealing to players with a taste for adult jokes and irreverent dialogue. While many found it hilarious and well-crafted, some critiques noted that the humor can be hit-or-miss, with a reliance on base-level jokes that may not resonate with everyone. Overall, it offers a mix of funny scenarios and characters, making it a worthwhile experience for those who appreciate its specific brand of humor.
“The plot's surprisingly good with lots of dark jokes and adult humor, sarcasm, the whole shebang that may not be right for some but can be quite hilarious to others.”
“The humor is on point, and the characters are an interesting bunch, that's for sure.”
“Absolutely hilarious game, loved it from beginning to end, can't wait to play the rest of the series, the man that created this game is a legend.”
“Not funny, not interesting, nothing at all.”
“The humor fell flat and felt forced throughout the game.”
“I expected some laughs, but the jokes were stale and unoriginal.”
- story42 mentions
- 31 % positive mentions
- 62 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The game's story is a mix of humor and absurdity, often described as a short, amusing narrative that leans heavily on comedic elements and quirky characters rather than a deep plot. While some players found it entertaining and funny, others criticized it for being shallow and lacking coherence, with a few noting that it serves more as a light-hearted bedtime story than a traditional RPG experience. Overall, the humor and character interactions are highlighted as the main draws, despite the story's brevity and simplicity.
“The title of the game says right on it it's a tale, that means you're gonna hear a story.”
“Awesome story - so many throwbacks and satire.”
“Great story and humor.”
“Then they simply replaced all the dialog with whatever came to mind, while they were high, and playing it, with zero comprehension of the foreign language or the actual storyline.”
“This game is the equivalent of tossing a coin to the town hobo in exchange for a story.”
“If you have ever played a solely story-driven RPG Maker game, you know what you get, except even less.”
- gameplay7 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 29 % negative mentions
The gameplay is designed for players who prefer a narrative-driven experience over challenging combat, offering a relaxed and humorous atmosphere. Users appreciate the engaging dialogue and story, making it ideal for those looking to enjoy a long, entertaining journey.
“If you are in the mood to laugh and experience good dialogue and story along with chill and funny gameplay, then please check this game out.”
“Gameplay is great.”
“Gameplay is quite easy and made for people who just want to enjoy the entirety of a long story rather than battling foes.”
“Order of gameplay is metal as f***, chronicles then terrible tale.”
- music5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- -20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The music in the game is praised for its fantastical and whimsical qualities, enhancing the overall experience with a mix of dark humor and clever references. Players appreciate the self-aware nature of the soundtrack, which includes notable musical cameos and fits seamlessly into the light fantasy setting. Overall, the music contributes significantly to the game's charm and comedic tone.
“The music choice is great, really made things feel fantastical and whimsical.”
“There are easter eggs as well as nods to music, film, and video games throughout, with the game clearly being self-aware.”
“Lots of cool musical cameos and laugh-out-loud or oh no moments.”
“The music feels generic and doesn't stand out in any meaningful way.”
“It's basically music that fits into any random light fantasy setting.”
“While there are easter eggs and nods to music, film, and video games, the overall soundtrack lacks originality.”
- replayability4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Players generally find the game highly replayable, offering plenty of laughs and value for completionists. However, some feel that the overall experience is too short, even with its replayability features.
“It's definitely replayable and worth doing so!”
“I found the game was over far too quickly, even with its replayability.”
“The laughs will come aplenty, and it actually has replay value (which for me as a completionist is awesome).”
- graphics3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The graphics are reminiscent of classic RPGs created with RPG Maker, receiving a score of 6, indicating a nostalgic yet somewhat dated visual style.
“The graphics have a nostalgic feel, reminiscent of classic RPGs made with RPG Maker.”
“The visual graphics are impressive and add a unique charm to the game.”
“The art style is beautifully crafted, enhancing the overall gaming experience.”
“The visual graphics tend to look like classic RPGs made with RPG Maker.”
“Graphics: 6”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its ability to evoke a range of feelings, including laughter and tears, particularly noted in a poignant graveyard scene early in the story.
“This is the first in the series that actually made me not only laugh, but shed a tear during the graveyard scene near the beginning.”
