Sir! I'd Like To Report A Bug!
- October 5, 2014
- Lord Puggington Games
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Reviews
- The game has a nostalgic retro pixel art style that appeals to fans of classic 90's platformers.
- Some players find the gameplay enjoyable and appreciate the challenge it presents, especially for those looking for a punishing experience.
- The game has potential as a portfolio piece for aspiring developers, showcasing their work on a well-known platform like Steam.
- The controls are floaty and imprecise, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences with poorly functioning hitboxes.
- The game lacks basic features such as customizable controls and proper audio settings, which detracts from the overall experience.
- Many players find the humor forced and the overall quality of the game to be subpar, making it difficult to recommend even at a low price.
- gameplay12 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 58 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The gameplay is widely criticized for being janky and unsatisfying, with poor handling and responsiveness that detracts from the overall experience. Many users feel that the lack of polish and testing is evident, particularly in the main mechanics like jumping, which are described as flawed. Overall, the game fails to meet the expectations of experienced gamers, leaving them disappointed.
“It's janky and unsatisfying to play, and any experienced gamer will tell you that the handling, responsiveness, and general gameplay feel of the control scheme must be well polished for this kind of game to succeed.”
“Furthermore, the main mechanic of the game is jumping, and even that is terrible; the gamepad controls are even worse, and the hitboxes are messed up.”
“It's janky and unsatisfying to play. Any experienced gamer will tell you that the handling, responsiveness, and general gameplay feel of the control scheme must be well polished for this kind of game to succeed.”
“Unfortunately, this is something the developer seems to have phoned in, with little to no apparent gameplay testing or polish done.”
“Furthermore, the main mechanic of the game is jumping, and even that is terrible. The gamepad controls are even worse, and the hitboxes are messed up.”
- music12 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players find it catchy and enjoyable, others describe it as annoying and overwhelming, with a notable lack of audio controls to manage it. Despite the criticisms, many appreciate the music's charm and its contribution to the game's overall humor and aesthetic.
“It's a very nice and funny game; if we must find a flaw, maybe the music is a bit too catchy.”
“Music is ace, graphics are endearing, and there's a great sense of humour throughout.”
“I think the art is well done, and the music is great!”
“Bewilderingly, the game doesn't include proper audio controls, so you can't turn off the annoying background music; you'll need to alt+tab out and stop the music using the Windows sound mixer.”
“First, the music gave me brain cancer; then the gameplay fast-forwarded it to stage 3.”
“If we must find a flaw, maybe the music is a bit too catchy.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game employs retro pixel art, which some players find charming and endearing, while others view it as a limitation compared to modern graphics. Despite the lack of contemporary visual enhancements, the overall aesthetic is complemented by excellent music and a humorous tone.
“Music is ace, graphics are endearing and there's a great sense of humour throughout.”
“A choice was made to use obsolete, decades-old retro pixel art as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
“There's no other useful graphics tweaks.”
- humor6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players find it enjoyable and funny, others feel it falls flat and fails to elicit laughter despite its efforts. Additionally, there are mentions of catchy music that may detract from the overall experience.
“It's a very nice and funny game; if we must find a flaw, maybe the music is a bit too catchy.”
- story2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story conveys a powerful message about resilience and the unpredictability of life, emphasizing that perseverance in the face of adversity can lead to unexpected and rewarding outcomes.
“The moral of the story is that you never know what life has in store for you. If I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
