The Adventures of Nick & Willikins

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The Adventures of Nick & Willikins is a single player casual puzzle game with mystery and comedy themes. It was developed by pinheadgames and was released on March 6, 2018. It received positive reviews from players.

A humorous look at the very British relationship of Master and Manservant as told through the lens of clueless non-British writers. Also, there's a dead body involved. Did the Butler do it? It's up to you to find out! Oh, and you're the butler, I should probably mention that.

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humor52 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features charming visuals and clever British humor, making it an enjoyable point-and-click adventure.
It offers a fun and engaging storyline with amusing characters and witty dialogue, providing a light-hearted gaming experience.
As a free game, it delivers good value with decent voice acting and logical puzzles that are not overly difficult.

The graphics and animations are considered lackluster, which may detract from the overall experience for some players.
The game is relatively short, with some players feeling that the ending is abrupt and leaves much to be desired.
There are instances of frustrating gameplay mechanics, such as needing to click on everything to progress and occasional bugs that can hinder the experience.

humor
52 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is widely praised for its cleverness, charm, and British wit, with many players finding it hilarious and filled with puns and pop culture references. The voice acting enhances the comedic experience, making it an enjoyable and entertaining point-and-click adventure. While some noted that the humor can be a slow burn or occasionally tedious, the overall consensus is that it adds significant value to the gameplay, making it a must-try for fans of the genre.
- “Very funny/silly enjoyable little game... and it's free, plus plus :)”
- “Hilarious, full of puns and pop culture references.”
- “The humor is top-notch, the puzzles are clever, and the artwork is pleasing.”
story
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
48%
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The game's story is characterized by a humorous and engaging narrative centered around a murder mystery involving the spoiled character Nick and his butler Willikins. While the graphics are simple, the well-paced storyline, filled with funny situations and characters, captivates players, despite some noted plot holes. Overall, it offers a nostalgic point-and-click experience with entertaining dialogue and a logical progression that keeps players entertained for a few hours.
- “The story is simple: a murder occurred at Nick Hall and Willikins, the long-suffering butler (not the dog by the same name, lol!) must gather evidence to exonerate his master, Nick, who is a rather spoiled brat.”
- “It was funny, the story was interesting, and you can complete it within a couple of hours.”
- “The adventures of Nick & Willikins turned out to be the funniest game I've played in a while: it's a comedy that feels a lot like the old school point & click adventure games, with a lot of jokes, puns, and references, excellent voice acting, and an interesting story that will keep you entertained for around 3 hours.”
- “Lastly, massive plot holes for such a short game, and the complete over-the-top abuse that the main character suffers through is agonizing.”
- “Could be improved in many ways (voice acting, story...)”
- “Story is simple: a murder occurred at Nick Hall and Willikins, the long-suffering butler (not the dog by the same name, lol!) must gather evidence to exonerate his master, Nick, who is a rather spoiled brat.”
graphics
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players criticizing the lackluster 2D visuals and uneven character animations, especially in comparison to modern 3D standards. However, others appreciate the cartoonish art style and detailed environments, finding them charming and fitting for the game's humorous narrative. Overall, while the visuals may not be groundbreaking, they complement the engaging gameplay and storyline.
- “The humor is topnotch, the puzzles are clever, and the artwork is pleasing.”
- “It was indeed a surprise to find great graphics, exceptionally funny humor, and it's a rare game that gets me to leave the sound turned up.”
- “+ simple but beautiful art style”
- “The game features really lackluster 2D visuals (does the developer not know 3D graphics became mainstream in the mid-1990s?).”
- “Gamers don't spend thousands of dollars on gaming rigs and the latest 3D graphics cards to play 2D games.”
- “Even mobile phones and game consoles can do 3D graphics now.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by a large, open environment that allows for exploration, but the abundance of puns and lengthy explanations can make it feel tedious. While the gameplay is simple and classic with amusing characters and suitable puzzles, some players feel the experience is short and could have been priced accordingly. Overall, it offers a captivating experience despite its visual limitations.
- “Honestly, the visuals and animations may not be extraordinary, but in the end it doesn't really matter; the game is captivating, the gameplay simple and classic, the puzzles not too hard but suitable, the characters and dialogues pretty amusing and the ending rather unexpected.”
- “There are a number of ways to do clever adventure game mechanics with humor, but when you can explore everywhere at once, and everything is a pun or a long-winded explanation of something useless, it becomes tedious.”
- “Gameplay worked well, though the entire game is spent in a large environment rather than introducing new areas slowly.”
- “They could have charged a few bucks and gotten away with the shortness of gameplay.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game exhibits some minor bugs that do not significantly disrupt gameplay but may cause occasional slowdowns. Overall, stability is generally acceptable.
- “The game was a little buggy, but nothing that interfered with actual gameplay; it just slowed things down.”
- “I experienced frequent crashes that made it hard to enjoy the game.”
- “There were numerous glitches that disrupted my experience and made it frustrating to play.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, particularly when it involves excessive exploration and humor that feels forced or irrelevant. The need for additional lives to manage the grinding further detracts from the overall experience.
- “There are a number of ways to do clever adventure game mechanics with humor, but when you can explore everywhere at once, and everything is a pun or a long-winded explanation of something useless, it becomes tedious.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received high praise, with one user expressing a desire to play the credits song in another game due to its exceptional quality.
- “I'm now going to go play the credits song for this game in Audiosurf; it's that good!”

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The Adventures of Nick & Willikins is a casual puzzle game with mystery and comedy themes.

The Adventures of Nick & Willikins is available on PC, Mac OS and Windows.

On average players spend around 2 hours playing The Adventures of Nick & Willikins.

The Adventures of Nick & Willikins was released on March 6, 2018.

The Adventures of Nick & Willikins was developed by pinheadgames.

The Adventures of Nick & Willikins has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its humor but disliked it for its gameplay.

The Adventures of Nick & Willikins is a single player game.

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