Sir Whoopass
- August 18, 2022
- Atomic Elbow
- 7h median play time
Get on Steam"Sir Whoopass: Immortal Death Atomic Elbow" is a fast-paced, action-packed platformer game. As the legendary Sir Whoopass, players must fight their way through hordes of enemies with over-the-top finishing moves. With procedurally generated levels, intense boss battles, and a variety of weapons and upgrades, each playthrough is a unique and thrilling experience.
PC
Steam Deck
Windows
Reviews
- The game is filled with humor and funny references, making it a lighthearted and entertaining experience.
- Combat is enjoyable and fast-paced, with a variety of weapons and abilities to use.
- The game doesn't take itself seriously, allowing for a fun and chaotic gameplay experience.
- The combat can feel clunky and unresponsive at times, especially when facing multiple enemies.
- The game becomes repetitive after a few hours, with similar dungeon designs and enemy types.
- There are numerous bugs and performance issues, including frame rate drops and crashes.
- humor415 mentions
- 97 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The humor in this game is a mixed bag, with many players finding it initially hilarious due to its absurdity and clever references, reminiscent of titles like "Saints Row" and "Goat Simulator." However, opinions vary widely, as some feel the jokes become repetitive and lose their charm after a few hours, while others appreciate the consistent silliness and playful satire of RPG tropes. Overall, the game is noted for its lighthearted, goofy humor, though it may not resonate with everyone.
“The humor is great and the dialogue and references are awesome but that mechanic is just so unlike everything else in the game so far.”
“This game is absolutely hilarious and enjoyable!”
“The humor is top-notch, with unexpected and hilarious moments throughout.”
“It's just...not funny, relying on meme references and toilet humor without much actually clever to say.”
“The game feels like an Amy Schumer stand-up show... you know that jokes are being told, but they're just not funny.”
“This is a game with an exceptionally funny premise executed by unfunny people.”
- story115 mentions
- 24 % positive mentions
- 64 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The game's story is characterized by its absurd humor and slapstick style, reminiscent of early 2000s fantasy games, featuring a mix of silly quests and comedic narration. While many players appreciate the entertaining dialogue and quirky plot twists, some criticize the repetitive dungeon design and lack of depth in the overall narrative. Overall, it appeals to those seeking a lighthearted, comedic experience rather than a serious or complex storyline.
“Just amazing, the story was great, reminding me of a slapstick fable, but where reality is thrown out the window. I will buy any game built by this developer in this genre and comedic style.”
“The game's storyline is absurdly funny, following the journey of the titular Sir Whoopass as he battles his way through hordes of monsters, evil knights, and other wacky enemies.”
“The story is engaging and filled with hilarious twists that keep you hooked right from the first cutscene.”
“If you want a story-heavy game, you should already know from the trailer that you are wrong here.”
“Intentionally awful, full of bad jokes and plot points that don't really make sense nor ask the player to care.”
“The plot here is simple to the point of being practically nonexistent.”
- gameplay114 mentions
- 36 % positive mentions
- 51 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game is a mixed bag, with many players noting clunky controls and simplistic mechanics that can lead to frustration, especially during combat. While some appreciate the humor and find the gameplay enjoyable in a light-hearted, chaotic way, others criticize it for being repetitive and lacking depth. Overall, it offers a blend of fun and frustration, appealing primarily to those who enjoy its comedic elements despite its gameplay shortcomings.
“The gameplay is actually quite functional; most of the time, it's just overall a solid game, with good jokes and enough content to justify the price. The co-op is also pretty fun, but playing it solo won't take away from your enjoyment!”
“This ridiculously entertaining game has won me over with its unique blend of humor, challenging gameplay, and charming retro-style graphics.”
“The gameplay is fast-paced and enjoyable, with plenty of hack-and-slash action.”
“Horrible combat mechanics and clunky controls make the combat encounters with many enemies at once a nightmare (you will be dying a lot, especially if you play on keyboard and mouse).”
“The fights often get quite silly and confusing, mostly because there is no lock-on and friendly fire is on, so do not expect deep or complex fighting mechanics or combos.”
“The gameplay is very simplistic and if you can time blocks right (not overly difficult), it's so easy that it's boring.”
- graphics44 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising the charming retro-style pixel art and detailed environments, while others criticize performance issues and inconsistencies. Some players note that the visuals are good for an indie title, though not groundbreaking, and there are reports of frame rate drops and memory leaks on higher settings. Overall, the graphics are generally considered decent, aligning well with the game's humorous and engaging gameplay.
“This ridiculously entertaining game has won me over with its unique blend of humor, challenging gameplay, and charming retro-style graphics.”
“The pixel art graphics are beautifully rendered, with detailed environments and adorable character designs.”
“Surprisingly nice and polished graphics for an indie dev.”
“Of course, the graphics are terrible; smoke and mirrors are everywhere. The challenge is hardly a thing, and the gameplay is only marginally more complex than a 90s 2D hack-and-slash, but let's be honest, that's not what we're here for.”
“The quality of the graphics is pretty dodgy and inconsistent, although this is done as a joke.”
“I was getting constant frame rate drops using an RTX 3080 and i9 processor no matter what I lowered the graphic settings to, especially when the game auto-saves like every few seconds, which cannot be disabled.”
- stability28 mentions
- 11 % positive mentions
- -7 % neutral mentions
- 96 % negative mentions
The game's stability is widely criticized, with numerous players reporting a significant number of bugs, glitches, and performance issues, particularly in multiplayer mode. While some users found the game enjoyable despite its flaws, many noted that the instability detracted from the overall experience, making it feel like a "buggy mess." Overall, while there are patches addressing some issues, the game remains inconsistent in performance and can be frustrating for players seeking a smoother experience.
“It runs great when first starting, although the loading times are a bit on the long side.”
“The game maintains a solid frame rate throughout most of the experience, providing a smooth gameplay.”
“I appreciate how stable the game feels during intense moments, with minimal crashes or glitches.”
“Add to this the fact that it's still a buggy, crashy mess, and it's definitely not worth the sticker price.”
“Doesn't change the fact that the game's a buggy mess.”
“However the real reason I cannot recommend it is that there are too many bugs and glitches and no controller support yet when I played.”
- optimization22 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 68 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has received mixed feedback, with many players reporting significant performance issues, particularly in open-world areas, leading to low frame rates and stuttering. While a recent performance update has improved the situation, players still encounter bugs, memory leaks, and long loading times that detract from the overall experience. Overall, the game is seen as needing further optimization and polish to fully realize its potential.
“Especially with the recent performance update (it improved so much!) this game has become a hidden gem.”
“Not too far in but pretty enjoyable so far, the game needs a bit more optimization but besides that I would recommend this game.”
“The performance is pretty good for the most part, but some levels, like the finale level, gave me FPS loss.”
“Really fun and funny but terrible performance in the open world, very unoptimized (I have above recommended specs). Until it gets better performance, I can't recommend it.”
“The game desperately needs some optimization; no matter what I did, there were constant massive drops in frame rate.”
“There are also huge performance issues, long load times, lots of loading, and frame drops which aren't fun.”
- music19 mentions
- 42 % positive mentions
- 42 % neutral mentions
- 16 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received positive feedback for its catchy and enjoyable soundtrack, which complements the lighthearted atmosphere and comedic moments. While some reviewers noted that certain tracks are overused, the overall quality of the music, including standout pieces like the disco song in the tavern, has been praised. Players appreciate the engaging sound design, which enhances the gaming experience and adds to the fun.
“The soundtrack is equally impressive, with catchy chiptune tunes that perfectly complement the game's lighthearted atmosphere.”
“Disco song in the tavern has no business being as good as it is.”
“The music fits the game well.”
“The music was okay, and the controls - as already mentioned - are pretty normal.”
“The music, while not amazing, is pretty decent; they overuse certain tracks, however.”
“Actually, the soundtrack all around was pretty decent.”
- grinding15 mentions
- 7 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 93 % negative mentions
Overall, players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience. While some appreciate that it doesn't require excessive grinding to progress, many note that it becomes tedious and repetitive, particularly in the mid- to late-game. The clunky mechanics and certain mini-games contribute to the frustration, making the grinding feel less enjoyable for some players.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“Considering that the final boss requires aiming, this made finishing the game very tedious and annoying.”
“I don't mind grinding the same quests hour after hour in RPG games, but the game optimization and clunky movements make it very hard for me to play and enjoy the game.”
“It starts off real strong, then starts to feel grindy around the mid- to late-game.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is characterized by a lighthearted tone, enhanced by catchy chiptune music that complements the overall experience. It is not designed for players seeking deep narratives or complex mechanics, focusing instead on a fun and upbeat environment.
“The soundtrack is equally impressive, with catchy chiptune tunes that perfectly complement the game's lighthearted atmosphere.”
“If you're looking for deep, meaningful storylines, grimdark atmosphere, or extensive skill trees full of abilities, this is not your game.”
- character development1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
While the pixel art graphics are praised for their beauty and detail, the reviews do not provide specific insights into character development, focusing instead on the visual aspects of the characters and environments.
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game offers around 11 hours of gameplay but is noted for having limited replay value, suggesting that once completed, players may not find much incentive to revisit it.
“Took about 11 hours to complete, with limited replay value.”
“Once you finish the game, there's little incentive to play it again.”
“The lack of different endings or choices makes replaying feel pointless.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers express a desire for deeper emotional engagement through additional side content, suggesting that more varied activities could enhance the game's overall vibe and allow players to invest more time in both the main quest and supplementary experiences.
