Sam Glyph: Private Eye!
- October 9, 2014
- Narrow Monolith
Get on Steam"Sam Glyph: Private Eye! is a single-player action game with plenty of humor, available on Steam. Experience the episodic format with Season One Pass, containing four episodes filled with classic film noir stylings and surprises. Investigate your environment, escape danger, and enjoy Sam's witty comments as you solve mysteries in this shadow-filled world."
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The humor in the game is appreciated by some players, with moments that can be genuinely funny.
- The detective noir-style story and animation show promise, suggesting potential for future episodes.
- Some players enjoyed the play-style and found it engaging despite its flaws.
- The game is extremely short, with only about 10-20 minutes of gameplay, leaving players feeling unsatisfied.
- The development has been stagnant for six years, leading many to believe the game is abandoned and unlikely to be completed.
- The dialogue and voice acting are often criticized as juvenile and unpolished, detracting from the overall experience.
- humor14 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is polarizing; while some players find it genuinely funny and worth the price, others describe it as cringy and dull, with attempts at comedy often falling flat. Characters like Sam provide some comedic relief, but overall, the humor is seen as inconsistent and not particularly high-quality. Many agree that while it can elicit laughs, the overall execution feels unpolished.
“Sam is pretty funny though.”
“Yeah, I said humor twice because this game had me laughing out loud.”
“I have to admit that the game is sometimes quite funny, but everything else seems very unpolished and amateurish...”
- gameplay10 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The gameplay is criticized for being extremely short, lasting only 10 to 20 minutes, and lacking originality, resembling other walking simulators and minimalistic adventure games. Many players feel that the content does not justify the price, expressing disappointment in the limited gameplay experience despite some appreciation for the humor. Overall, the consensus is that the game offers insufficient value for its cost.
“Luckily I got this on a sale as I thought it looked interesting, but what you get is 10-15 minutes of gameplay with the promise of new episodes coming.”
“I do not think this is worth 15 dollars at all, and the episodes are short with little gameplay, but the humor is definitely worth 5 dollars.”
“There's only ten, maybe twenty minutes of gameplay, and it's doubtful that we're ever going to get more than that.”
“I do not think this is worth 15 dollars at all, and the episodes are extremely short with little gameplay, but the humor is definitely worth 5 dollars.”
“For the money you pay, it's just far too little gameplay... I'm very disappointed. The game really is only like 15 minutes long.”
- story8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The story is generally viewed as forgettable and lacking depth, with dull humor and poor dialogue detracting from the experience. While some appreciate the detective noir style and animation, many find the overall narrative and character development to be abysmal, leading to a consensus that the game feels like a waste of money.
“Loved the play-style, and the detective noir-style story and animation are great.”
“The story is forgettable, and the humor is mostly dull.”
“This game is really just a joke; the graphics are awful, the story is abysmal, no personality, and in my opinion, a waste of money.”
“Story could have gone places, but eh, 'game not being abandoned' is kind of a prerequisite for that.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have been widely criticized for being poor, with many users describing them as "awful" and "blocky." Additionally, there are notable graphic bugs, such as seeing headlights through walls, which detracts from the overall experience. Overall, the visual presentation has left players feeling disappointed and frustrated.
“This game is really just a joke; the graphics are awful, the story is abysmal, no personality, and in my opinion, a waste of money.”
“There are also some graphic bugs, like seeing the non-existent car's headlights through the walls, but that wouldn't matter too hard if the game was actually good.”
“I'm not a huge fan of the blocky graphics, but that is mostly just a personal preference.”
- music2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The reviews regarding the music aspect highlight a unique and humorous situation where a musician attempted to sell their soul on eBay, which was ultimately prohibited. This incident reflects the intersection of music and pop culture, showcasing the lengths to which artists may go to engage with their audience. Overall, the music aspect is characterized by creativity and a playful approach to self-promotion.
