Tall Poppy
- November 26, 2021
- AttainableEnt
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Get on itch.io Store"Tall Poppy" is a first-person shooter game where players compete in a dystopian city's brutal "Elimination Games." As a contestant, you must navigate the urban arena, outsmart opponents, and avoid deadly traps to emerge as the last one standing. With a range of weapons and abilities at your disposal, strategy and quick thinking are crucial to claim victory.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game is a fun and humorous take on the horror genre, providing good jump scares and laughs.
- It's a short but entertaining experience, making it perfect for quick gaming sessions with friends or family.
- The graphics and voice acting are surprisingly well done for an indie game, adding to the overall enjoyment.
- The game is very short, with many players completing it in under 30 minutes, leaving them wanting more.
- There are several bugs and stability issues, including crashes that can disrupt gameplay.
- Some players found the humor to detract from the horror experience, making it feel less scary.
- humor58 mentions
- 93 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised, with many players finding it to be a hilarious blend of comedy and horror, often resulting in laughter during jump scares. While some users noted the game’s short length and occasional bugs, the overall consensus is that it delivers a fun and goofy experience, making it a worthwhile play for those looking to enjoy a lighthearted take on the horror genre. However, a few players felt the humor fell flat for them, indicating that the comedic style may not resonate with everyone.
“Actual review: short and sweet, and quite funny to boot :) a humorous take on an overdone genre, well worth the 3 bucks”
“Who knows but anyway, the game is hilarious, spooky and an overall fun time.”
“Just play this if you like to laugh because while you will get jump scared, every moment it happens is worth it because it's hilariously done.”
“Not funny, I cried.”
“If it was supposed to be funny, this was a fantastic game.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are impressively detailed, especially considering the small size of the development team. Reviewers highlight the quality of the character models and the overall visual presentation as a standout feature.
“The graphics are nicely done, and a lot more detailed than I expected.”
“The team working on this is small, yet they pack a punch with the impressive graphics and character models.”
- atmosphere4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is consistently praised for its ability to create tension and unease, effectively keeping players on edge with a mix of creepy elements and unexpected jump scares, all at an affordable price.
“Creepy atmosphere and silly jump scares for $2.99.”
“There was not one moment where the atmosphere built by this game's crew didn't put me on edge.”
- replayability4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Overall, the game has limited replayability, but some players express a desire to revisit it for casual enjoyment and to explore its features more deeply. Enhancing the game's elements could potentially increase its appeal for repeated playthroughs.
“Though there isn't much replay value, I do see myself playing this in the future for fun.”
“I think it would add some more replay value and make people actually want to explore the game to appreciate your work some more.”
- music2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music aspect of the game has been noted for its unique integration of country music, which some players find appealing as a thematic choice, while others may have mixed feelings about its suitability for the game's atmosphere.
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game experiences significant stability issues, particularly towards the end, with numerous bugs reported by users. Despite these problems, players still find the game enjoyable and entertaining.
“The game is very buggy towards the end, but it's funny otherwise. I would recommend it if you're not afraid to try other games.”
“The game is very buggy towards the end, but it's funny otherwise. I would recommend it if you're not afraid to try other games.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by players who found it deeply moving, with some expressing that it evoked tears rather than laughter. This suggests a strong emotional impact that resonates with players on a personal level.
“Not funny, I cried.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The gameplay is brief, lasting around twelve minutes, and has received mixed feedback, with some players finding it neither funny nor scary, criticizing its reliance on juvenile humor and poorly crafted dialogue.
“The gameplay lasted roughly twelve minutes for me, and admittedly I didn't find the game either funny or scary - goofy fart jokes and roughly hewn sarcastic letters just didn't jive for me.”
“The gameplay felt repetitive and lacked any real challenge, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“I found the controls to be clunky and unresponsive, which really detracted from the overall experience.”
