The Adventures of Nick & Willikins
- March 6, 2018
- pinheadgames
- 2h median play time
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Reviews
- The game is free and offers a surprisingly high quality experience with entertaining humor and clever puzzles.
- The voice acting is generally well done, adding to the charm and comedic elements of the game.
- It's a fun and light-hearted point-and-click adventure that provides a good way to pass the time, with many amusing interactions and a quirky storyline.
- The game is relatively short, which may leave some players wanting more content or a longer experience.
- Some players found the character graphics and animations to be lacking, which detracted from the overall visual appeal.
- There are instances of frustrating gameplay, such as unclear puzzle solutions and an abrupt ending that may leave players unsatisfied.
- humor52 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
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 delivers a unique and funny gaming experience, especially 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.”
- story20 mentions
- 45 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The game's story is characterized by a humorous and engaging narrative centered around a murder mystery involving the spoiled Nick and his butler Willikins, filled with funny characters and situations. While the graphics are simple and there are some plot holes, the well-paced storyline, excellent voice acting, and comedic elements keep players entertained throughout the short playtime. Overall, it is a lighthearted and enjoyable experience reminiscent of classic point-and-click adventures.
“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 (do not believe my play time as I notoriously leave my games running while I do other things).”
“And yet, 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, must gather evidence to exonerate his master, Nick, who is a rather spoiled brat.”
- graphics12 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally appreciated for their cartoonish and eccentric art style, with some users noting the detailed environments, especially for a freeware title. However, character graphics and animations are often described as uneven or lacking quality. Overall, while the visuals may not be groundbreaking, they complement the game's humorous narrative and engaging gameplay.
“The humor is top-notch, the puzzles are clever, and the artwork is pleasing.”
“It was indeed a surprise to find great graphics, exceptionally funny humor (loved the refrigerator bits), and it's a rare game that gets me to leave the sound turned up.”
“+ simple but beautiful art style”
“The graphics are bad, but the story is really good. I don't really have anything against this game because it's an old game and I don't really play it anymore.”
“Honestly, the visuals and animations may not be extraordinary, but in the end, it doesn't really matter; the game is captivating.”
“The cartoon and eccentric art style detracts from the overall experience.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a large, open environment that allows for exploration, but this can lead to a tedious experience due to an overabundance of puns and lengthy explanations. While the gameplay is simple and classic with amusing characters and suitable puzzles, some players feel the game could have benefited from a more gradual introduction of new areas and a longer overall experience.
“Honestly, the visuals and animations may not be extraordinary, but in the end it doesn't really matter; the game is captivating, the gameplay is simple and classic, the puzzles are not too hard but suitable, the characters and dialogues are pretty amusing, and the ending is 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.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
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.”
- music1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received high praise, with players expressing a strong desire to revisit the soundtrack, particularly highlighting the quality of the credits song.
“I'm now going to go play the credits song for this game in Audiosurf; it's that good!”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
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.”
