Ted by Dawn

About

"Ted by Dawn" is a action-packed platformer that pays homage to classic games like Mega Man and Metroid. As Ted Carcass, a rugged survivalist with a penchant for whiskey and shotguns, you must escort a scientist across a post-apocalyptic wasteland, fighting off mutants and zombies. With 20+ levels, boss battles, and multiple survival modes, this game offers a challenging and humorous experience for fans of retro platformers.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Local Multi-Player Play with friends in the same physical space using split-screen or multiple screens
2-Players Play with one other player, either online or locally, in a cooperative or competitive game mode
Multi-Player Compete or cooperate with other players online
Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo
Split Screen Play with multiple players on the same screen, often with divided or shared screen real estate

75%

Audience ScoreBased on 32 reviews

graphics2 positive mentions

gameplay2 negative mentions

Ted by Dawn offers a fun old-school platforming experience with a humorous zombie twist.
The game is engaging and addictive, providing a good kind of frustration that keeps players coming back.
It's affordable and has simple controls, making it accessible for short gaming sessions.

The game suffers from crashes on startup and has been abandoned, with a fix that seems unworthy of the effort.
Keyboard controls are poorly designed, and the game is frustratingly difficult without a proper tutorial.
The sound levels are excessively loud and cannot be adjusted, contributing to a negative gameplay experience.

gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by incredibly simple controls and mechanics, making it accessible yet frustratingly difficult for some players. While many find it worth the low price, there are notable issues that detract from the overall experience.
- “Incredibly simple controls, immensely simple gameplay, unreasonably difficult, completely worth the 2 bucks.”
- “The gameplay is okay, but there are some big problems.”
- “Incredibly simple controls, immensely simple gameplay, unreasonably difficult.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in "Ted by Dawn" are praised for being engaging and aesthetically pleasing, enhancing the overall gameplay experience. Players enjoy the visual style while engaging in chaotic action, such as using a chainsaw against zombies, although the game's difficulty can lead to frustration.
- “I really liked the graphics and running around with a chainsaw chopping up zombies and blowing things up. This game can be really rage-inducing as well if you can't pass a level.”
- “It's engaging, humorous, and aesthetically pleasing enough that I have a few attempts at a level while I'm waiting for the kettle to boil.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the humor in the game engaging and enjoyable, contributing to its overall appeal. The lightheartedness adds to the aesthetic experience, making it a fun choice for short gaming sessions.
- “I can't play this for more than around twenty minutes at a time because I'd probably lose a fortune in wall filler, but it's engaging, humorous, and aesthetically pleasing enough that I have a few stabs at a level while I'm waiting for the kettle to boil.”