The Game Awards

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The Game Awards is a single player action game. It was developed by Maxwell Software and was released on February 27, 2024. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

GAME AWARDS is a mockumentary-style genre swapper that cycles between third-person speed-platforming collectathon, third-person hack-n-slash action title, and third-person exploration/adventure game. Expect platforming, collectibles, enemies to be slashed and defeated, vast maps to be explored, and the occasional linear hallway for narrative purposes. With these ingredients, a lone developer—who s…

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Audience ScoreBased on 10 reviews

humor6 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features sharp, witty humor and plenty of sarcastic remarks that can lead to genuine laughter.
It offers a unique experience with fourth-wall breaking elements and a novel approach to storytelling.
The game is challenging and rewarding for those who appreciate genre-bending gameplay and enjoy exploring its quirky world.

Gameplay can feel tedious and lacks compelling mechanics, making it difficult to stay engaged.
There are significant performance issues, including clipping problems and poor optimization that detract from the experience.
The humor may not resonate with everyone, particularly those who are sensitive to its edgy and sarcastic tone.

humor
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
86%
43%
The humor in the game is polarizing; while some players appreciate its quirky metahumor and find it worth the price for a few genuine laughs, others criticize the story mode and jokes as unfunny and lacking relevance. The crude humor from the narrator and the lengthy waits during gameplay also detract from the overall comedic experience for some users.
- “You must have a great sense of fluffing humor to play this.”
- “Funny metahumor indie game.”
- “The humor is worth the price for sure; more than a few actual belly laughs for 5 bucks is well worth it.”
- “All you can find are 30 jokes, which are not funny.”
- “The humor feels forced and falls flat throughout the game.”
- “I expected clever writing, but the jokes are stale and unoriginal.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
50%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it unengaging and lacking depth, particularly in the early levels. While the second stage introduces more challenge, the overall execution is described as janky, which some feel aligns with the game's narrative but may not satisfy all players.
- “The second stage offers a bit more challenge in terms of gameplay.”
- “Gameplay is janky, but it fits the narrative, so be aware before you go in.”
- “Most of my time was on the first level, and the core gameplay wasn't compelling at all.”
- “Before someone says 'that's the point' - okay, but you need to be providing some other value to offset being intentionally poor with the gameplay.”
- “Falls short on both gameplay and, more annoyingly, the critique of the gaming industry it attempts to mock.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
25%
50%
The story mode is largely criticized for being unengaging and lacking humor, making it feel pointless to many players. In contrast, the stage select option is seen as the only redeeming feature, suggesting that the story aspect fails to provide a compelling experience.
- “This is a major obstacle for practically everyone, rendering the story mode completely pointless to play.”
- “I played the story mode and remained on the first level.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music aspect of the game is criticized for its disconnection from the gameplay, featuring unrelated stories and crude humor from the narrator, while players often find themselves waiting too long during black screens until the songs conclude.
- “You hear a few stories that have nothing to do with the game, listen to the narrator’s crude humor, and wait at the black screen for far too long until the song ends.”
- “The music feels repetitive and uninspired, making it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
- “The soundtrack lacks variety and fails to enhance the gaming experience, often feeling like an afterthought.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's optimization is lacking, leading to performance issues despite its appealing visuals. While it offers a quirky charm, the gameplay can feel monotonous due to its walking simulator nature.
- “Although it looks good, optimization is poor.”
- “The game has some performance issues, and while it has a goofy charm, it can feel slightly boring as it is essentially a walking simulator.”