Techno Banter

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In "Techno Banter" , players enter the vibrant nightlife of Rainbow Drive as bouncer Nil, assessing and rejecting club-goers with snarky, stylish remarks. Each night brings unique characters and backstories, requiring quick wits and judgment calls on party readiness and potential trouble. Deliver cutting insults and quips to keep the Green Door club exclusive and bustling.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

85%

Audience ScoreBased on 66 reviews

music12 positive mentions

optimization3 negative mentions

The game features a unique and engaging world with quirky characters and a captivating storyline.
The soundtrack is catchy and complements the game's retro aesthetic and humor, enhancing the overall experience.
The dialogue and writing are witty and well-crafted, providing a fun and interactive gameplay experience.

The game suffers from numerous bugs and performance issues, which can disrupt gameplay and lead to frustrating experiences.
The lack of an auto-save feature and limited save areas can result in lost progress, making it difficult for players to continue smoothly.
Some players found the game to be short and felt that it could benefit from more content and story depth.

music
30 mentions
40 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
10 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its catchy and groovy soundtrack, appealing particularly to fans of retro aesthetics and techno music. While many enjoy the existing tracks, some players express a desire for a more diverse and bold mix to elevate the experience further. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout feature that enhances the game's unique charm and humor.
- “Weird, funny game with a fantastic soundtrack.”
- “Great music, witty jokes, a mix of cool 3D/2D art that I really dig, and a whole bunch of crazy denizens of the techno scene.”
- “Keep the club’s rep in check, explore, and soak in the belting Berlin techno soundtrack.”
- “I do like simple 90s minimal techno and bouncy little house tracks; I just think there is a lot of room to improve the soundtrack and make it stand out and draw all the audiophile people into the game. I would love to hear sounds similar to productions of Floating Points, Objekt, Lag, Petter, The Memory Foundation, Detroit Swindle, so many to list.”
- “I'm not usually too blown away by sound and music in games, but the music in Techno Banter is quite groovy.”
- “Keep the club’s reputation in check, explore, and soak in the belting Berlin techno soundtrack.”
story
18 mentions
56 % positive mentions
28 % neutral mentions
17 % negative mentions
The game's story is praised for its interesting overall plot and captivating character backstories, creating a richly detailed world. However, players feel the game is somewhat short and could benefit from more narrative content, as well as clearer explanations for side quests. Despite these shortcomings, the charming and interactive nature of the story, along with its potential for expansion through DLC or sequels, leaves players eager for more.
- “Hope to see either some DLC or a sequel to this since the story idea is amazing and has so much potential.”
- “Every character you can interact with feels like they have a deep and captivating story waiting to unfold, and the setting and atmosphere feels like a fully realized world with a lot of detail to soak in.”
- “With multiple mini-games and storylines to enjoy, ultimately this is just such a charming game.”
- “The game felt a bit short, and I think we could have gotten more story.”
- “It was also frustrating trying to get some other side quests done, as things just aren't explained very well.”
- “Every character you can interact with feels like they have a deep and captivating story waiting to unfold, but the overall narrative lacks depth.”
gameplay
14 mentions
57 % positive mentions
29 % neutral mentions
14 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its innovative talking mechanic and engaging bouncer role, offering a fun exploration experience with charming aesthetics and a strong soundtrack. However, some players find the mechanics awkward, which detracts from the overall enjoyment. Despite this, the humor and writing are highlighted as standout features that enhance the gameplay experience.
- “Highly recommend for amazing music, 2D-3D aesthetic, good writing, and gameplay.”
- “Gameplay is good, super fun to just walk around the world and see what's up and talk to people.”
- “The writing is hilarious, the look is really cool, and the central gameplay loop of being a bouncer at a club is wonderful.”
- “That said, the mechanics are so awkward that it ruins a lot of the fun.”
humor
14 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised for its absurdity and charm, effectively blending quirky writing with a retro aesthetic and a fantastic soundtrack. Players appreciate the well-crafted, non-cringe comedic elements that elicit genuine laughter, making it a standout experience reminiscent of titles like "Papers, Please." Overall, the game is described as a funny and enjoyable time, particularly for fans of techno music and unique humor.
- “Weird, funny game with a fantastic soundtrack.”
- “It's rare that a quirky, goofy kind of game is well written to actually be funny, and not cringe, but the techno banter is, in my opinion.”
- “The writing is hilarious, the look is really cool, and the central gameplay loop of being a bouncer at a club is wonderful.”
graphics
12 mentions
67 % positive mentions
33 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their charming and unique stylized aesthetic, appealing particularly to fans of retro visuals and absurd humor. Reviewers highlight the combination of 2D and 3D elements, which complement the engaging gameplay and witty dialogue, making the overall visual experience a standout feature of the game.
- “I loved the stylized graphics.”
- “The art style is very charming and unique, and the bouncer gameplay is a lot of fun.”
- “Witty, well-written dialogue and distinctive graphics make this a gem of a game full of weird characters.”
optimization
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-50 % neutral mentions
150 % negative mentions
Overall, users report significant issues with optimization, citing poor performance and distracting motion blur that detracts from the gameplay experience. Despite potential fixes for specific bugs, these performance concerns, coupled with the game's price, have led to negative impressions.
- “Even with the dialogue bug fixed using a controller, the poor performance and motion blur significantly detract from the experience, especially considering the price.”
- “The optimization issues are hard to overlook; the game suffers from poor performance and distracting motion blur, which ultimately affects my enjoyment.”
- “Despite knowing how to fix the dialogue bug, the overall optimization is lacking, with performance issues and motion blur making the game feel worse than it should.”
replayability
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-50 % neutral mentions
150 % negative mentions
The game's replayability is largely criticized, with users noting that it primarily stems from the potential to make mistakes due to poor explanations, rather than offering engaging content or varied experiences.
- “The only replay value here seems to be if you screw up, which you will, because the game is poorly explained.”
- “There is little incentive to replay the game, as the experience feels repetitive and lacks variety.”
- “Once you complete the game, there’s not much that draws you back for a second playthrough.”
stability
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The game demonstrates strong stability, performing well on various platforms, including the Steam Deck, with users reporting smooth gameplay experiences.
- “Runs great on my Steam Deck too.”
atmosphere
2 mentions
50 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its immersive and richly detailed world, where every interactable character possesses a deep and captivating backstory, enhancing the overall experience.
- “Every character you can interact with feels like they have a deep and captivating story waiting to unfold, and the setting and atmosphere feel like a fully realized world with a lot of detail to soak in.”