The Goat in the Grey Fedora: Remastered
- August 1, 2022
- Pinheadgames
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Reviews
- Charming game with great plot, nice puzzles, and memorable characters.
- Good voice acting and humorous dialogue enhance the overall experience.
- Stylish interface and solid controls make it easy to play.
- Very short gameplay, typically completed in about an hour.
- Graphics are crude and lack texture, detracting from the visual experience.
- Limited points of interaction within scenes and some bugs affect gameplay.
- humor5 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised, featuring good dialogue and a comedic tone that resonates with fans of film noir and point-and-click genres. While some comparisons to other titles suggest it may not reach the same comedic heights, it still delivers a fun and engaging experience that many players find hilarious. Overall, the humor is a standout aspect that contributes significantly to the game's appeal.
“Good dialogue, lots of humor.”
“It gets a recommendation mainly because of the humor.”
“This was hilarious!”
- graphics2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally considered crude, with a satisfactory black and white aesthetic but a noticeable lack of texture, resulting in inconsistent visual quality across scenes. However, the unique art style contributes to the charm of the game, particularly in the context of the Nick Bounty series.
“Great and very short game of the infamous Nick Bounty series, once again with a charming detective and unique art style.”
“The graphics are fairly crude; the black and white is fine, but there is a lack of texture. Some scenes look okay, but overall, it's not great.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The gameplay is noted to be limited and relatively short, characteristic of a point-and-click format, which may affect the overall experience for fans of the Nick Bounty series.
“The gameplay is incredibly limited, making it feel more like a short point-and-click experience rather than a fully developed game.”
“I found the gameplay to be quite repetitive and lacking in depth, which made it hard to stay engaged.”
“The mechanics are clunky and the puzzles are often frustrating, detracting from the overall enjoyment of the gameplay.”
- story1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story is praised for its faithful remastering of a beloved flash game, appealing to fans of film noir and point-and-click genres, and is noted for its engaging humor and compelling narrative.
“A very faithful remaster of one of my favorite flash games. If you're a fan of film noir and point-and-click games with good humor and storylines, you'll enjoy this.”
