Randal's Monday
- November 12, 2014
- Nexus Game Studios
- 20h median play time
Fans of old adventure titles, crude humor and excessive pop culture references might find some value here, but most would be better served with better adventure games.
Get on Steam"Randal's Monday" is a point-and-click adventure game with humor and pop culture references. The time-looping story follows Randal Hicks, who accidentally keeps reliving Monday and must undo his mistakes to break the cycle. Expect quirky characters, challenging puzzles, and lots of geeky humor in this game.
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Reviews
- The game is filled with a plethora of pop culture references and video game nods, which many players find hilarious.
- The voice acting, particularly by Jeff Anderson, is well-received and adds to the overall charm of the game.
- The story, while flawed, has interesting twists and keeps players engaged through its unique premise of a time loop.
- Many players find the puzzles to be illogical and frustrating, often requiring the use of a walkthrough to progress.
- The dialogue is excessively long and often tedious, leading to a lack of engagement and enjoyment.
- The main character, Randal, is perceived as unlikable and annoying, which detracts from the overall experience.
- humor297 mentions
- 91 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The humor in "Randal's Monday" is a mixed bag, heavily relying on pop culture references and dark, often crude jokes that may appeal to a niche audience familiar with the genre. While some players find the writing witty and engaging, others criticize it for being overly forced, tedious, and lacking genuine comedic value, with many feeling that the humor often misses the mark or becomes repetitive. Overall, the game's humor can be polarizing, with enjoyment largely dependent on individual taste and tolerance for its edgy style.
“The game features witty writing and clever dialogue, filled with pop culture references, puns, and dark humor.”
“This game had me busting out laughing multiple times and provided a lot of geekdom humor.”
“A hilarious point-and-click game with well-voiced characters and a good storyline.”
“This game was supposed to be funny, but it wasn't.”
“You are forced to play as a jerk, and must select every single dialog option to progress through the game, all of which are stupid, offensive, and/or not funny.”
“The point of a game like this is humor, and if said humor is not funny, they aren't doing their job properly; this game would not exactly be played for its plot anyway.”
- story259 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 51 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The story of "Randal's Monday" is characterized by its humorous and engaging narrative, revolving around a time loop and filled with pop culture references. While many players appreciate the quirky characters and entertaining plot twists, some criticize the dialogue for being overly long and the puzzles for lacking logic, which can detract from the overall experience. Despite its mixed reception, the game is noted for its unique storytelling approach and comedic elements, appealing to fans of the point-and-click genre.
“Awesome point and click game with great story and characters.”
“A beautiful and hilarious point and click in a hand drawn art style, loved the story and happily looking forward to the prequel 'Randal's Tuesday'.”
“The story is entertaining, and as your character is in a time-loop you get to experience the same day over and over, but everything you interacted with the day before changes the next day.”
“Final verdict is that this is a game I cannot recommend because the writing is a chore to get through, and it makes me not care about where the story is going.”
“The story was incomprehensible and the puzzles were so idiotic and illogical that there was no way to solve them other than just clicking through the hint book in the inventory every minute or two.”
“The dialogue feels forced, and so far has basically been 'Randall cracks long referential jokes at everything, even in dead serious situations', it causes a complete disconnection from the situation and story.”
- gameplay89 mentions
- 12 % positive mentions
- 72 % neutral mentions
- 16 % negative mentions
The gameplay of "Randal's Monday" is characterized by engaging point-and-click mechanics and a humorous storyline, appealing to fans of classic adventure games. However, it suffers from a lack of innovation and some unintuitive puzzles, which can lead to frustration and reliance on walkthroughs. While it offers substantial content for completionists, the overall experience may feel tedious and uninspired for some players.
“Randal's Monday offers classic point-and-click adventure gameplay with a humorous and engaging storyline.”
“A great tribute to the 90s point-and-click games, Monkey Island or Simon the Sorcerer style, really very successful, both aesthetically as well as in plot, dialogues, and gameplay.”
“Randal's Monday delivers an engaging point-and-click adventure experience with its humorous writing and nostalgic gameplay.”
“While Randal's Monday excels in storytelling and humor, it may lack innovation in terms of gameplay mechanics.”
“The gameplay feels like torture.”
“Perhaps I just do not have the patience, but after over 2 hours of gameplay consisting of easily the dullest dialogue I have ever encountered outside of grade school and the easiest puzzles that even a five-year-old would argue weren't really puzzles... I decided to no longer waste my time.”
- graphics85 mentions
- 36 % positive mentions
- 59 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players appreciating the hand-drawn art style and its alignment with the game's comedic tone, while others find the visuals average and lacking polish compared to contemporary titles. Some users highlight the decent quality of graphics and voice acting, though a few mention graphical glitches and simplistic designs reminiscent of lower-budget games. Overall, the art style is generally well-received, but opinions vary on its execution and impact on gameplay engagement.
“A beautiful and hilarious point and click in a hand-drawn art style, loved the story and happily looking forward to the prequel 'Randal's Tuesday'.”
“The visuals and graphic design are top-notch compared to other games in its genre, and the voice acting might not be as good, but it's decent.”
“I liked the graphics and the art style a lot; it fits the characters and looked smooth.”
“While the art style matches the game's comedic tone, it may lack the polish and sophistication found in higher-budget titles.”
“I really only tried 10 minutes and the sound and visuals were so bad I muted my headset and tried to change settings, but no, the acting sucks.”
“Simplistic visuals evoke a low-budget Deponia offshoot, with an unpleasant anti-hero, tedious dialogue, unclear tasks that defy all sense (luckily, there's a kitten-killing hint system), a numbingly forgettable soundtrack, tepid humor, and innumerable pop-culture references that are, I presume, meant to make me feel all warm, fuzzy, and nostalgic.”
- music54 mentions
- 26 % positive mentions
- 69 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many praising the original soundtrack as catchy and engaging, often described as "banging" and "infectious." However, several users noted issues with inconsistent volume levels that made it difficult to hear dialogue during key scenes. While some found the soundtrack enjoyable and a highlight of the game, others criticized it as repetitive and generic, suggesting it detracted from the overall experience.
“So, get ready for a rollercoaster of bad decisions, awkward encounters, and a soundtrack so infectious, it'll have you humming in existential crisis.”
“Kudos to the artists and soundtrack composers; the game looks and sounds awesome!”
“I would probably buy this game for the soundtrack alone.”
“For some unknown reason, the volume of characters and music would change in many scenes, to where I was sometimes unable to hear what an NPC was saying.”
“Music in the intro was way too loud; I couldn't understand half of what was said.”
“The soundtrack is extremely repetitive and dull; it's a constant simple little cheery tune that could get on your nerves.”
- grinding32 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 6 % neutral mentions
- 94 % negative mentions
The reviews highlight that the grinding aspect of the game is characterized by tedious dialogue, unclear tasks, and a slow pace that can lead to frustration. Many players found the trial-and-error puzzle-solving process unnecessarily laborious, with humor that quickly becomes tiresome. Overall, the game is perceived as lacking engaging content, making the experience feel more like a chore than enjoyable gameplay.
“This game is tedious.”
“Just unnecessarily tedious when you're just trying out random stuff to see what works.”
“The gameplay is tedious and lacks so much logic despite it constantly creating new rules.”
- stability12 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The stability of the game has received mixed reviews, with many users reporting significant bugs and graphical glitches that detract from the overall experience. While some players experienced stable gameplay, the consensus leans towards a perception of poor coding and a lack of developer support for fixing these issues.
“The game is very buggy and the devs simply don't care.”
“I suspect that other than the horribly verbose writing and some of the puzzles that made zero sense, the majority of what is 'holding this game back' is just buggy coding, or whatever engine they used.”
“Buggy behavior.”
- replayability4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game has minimal replayability, primarily appealing to players interested in achievement hunting, as there are no significant incentives or varied experiences to encourage multiple playthroughs.
“I will admit, there's no replay value other than achievement hunting.”
“There is no replay value to this game unless you are just a fan of achievements.”
- emotional4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is largely criticized, with users finding the story to be very boring and lacking in engagement, leading to a negative overall experience.
“Not recommended, very boring story and jokes are of low quality.”
- character development2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Character development is initially misleading due to the superficial design and pitch, which resemble a condensed version of "Family Guy." However, the strong script compensates with a wealth of jokes, clever references, and absurd situations, showcasing a depth that enhances the characters without becoming repetitive.
“The character designs and pitch sell what sounds like heavily condensed Family Guy garbage, but the actual script is strong, throwing out tons of jokes constantly, mixing in references with witty quips and absurd situations, and just enough meta gags to be funny without becoming tiring.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The optimization of Randal's Monday is noted to be superior to that of the Visionnaire engine, resulting in better overall performance.
“The engine used in Randal's Monday is somewhat better performance-wise than the Visionnaire engine.”
