The Narrator Is a DICK
- June 14, 2016
- Adam DeLease
- 2h median play time
Get on SteamIn this narrated platformer there's one man who's always out to get you... The Narrator. He's a real jerk, but with determination and a lot of skill MAYBE you can make it through this crazy adventure.
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- The game features hilarious commentary from the narrator, making the frustrating gameplay more enjoyable.
- It offers a challenging platforming experience that encourages learning from mistakes and trial and error.
- The pixel art style and retro graphics are charming, reminiscent of classic platformers.
- The narrator's lines become repetitive and can be annoying after multiple deaths, detracting from the experience.
- Gameplay suffers from glitches, inconsistent controls, and imprecise hit detection, leading to frustration.
- The game can be overly difficult, with some players feeling it is unfair and tedious, especially during boss battles.
- humor49 mentions
- 96 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by a mix of funny narration and comedic moments, often likened to the style of "The Stanley Parable." While many players find the commentary amusing at first, it tends to become repetitive and irritating over time, leading to mixed feelings about its effectiveness. Overall, the game is seen as a blend of humor and challenge, with some players enjoying the comedic rage that arises from its difficulty.
“It gets pretty difficult pretty fast, but the narrative humor keeps it going.”
“Funny and also fun.”
“It's platform hell with a serious sense of humor.”
“The comedy is not funny, the challenge is not clever, and the narration is not interesting.”
- gameplay28 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The gameplay of "The narrator is a dick" is a mixed bag, with some players enjoying its challenging and humorous elements, while others criticize it for being glitchy, inconsistent, and lacking depth. Despite the creator's evident effort, many reviewers found the gameplay to be underwhelming or offensive, detracting from the overall experience. Overall, while some aspects of gameplay are appreciated, significant flaws prevent a strong recommendation.
“The comedy and gameplay catered to me perfectly.”
“Gameplay is fantastic.”
“The game is what I expected, gameplay-wise, from the reviews/videos available.”
“It's very clear the creator put some love into this game but it suffers from some major gameplay issues.”
“I just actively can't recommend this game because the gameplay is glitchy, the narrator isn't just a jerk, he's downright offensive sometimes, and the controls aren't consistent.”
“There's no real interaction with the gameplay.”
- music8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The music in the game has been described as clever yet somewhat trolling, with a whimsical quality that complements the gameplay. However, it has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it underwhelming and reminiscent of music from the Hercules puzzle games. A volume slider is available for players to adjust the music to their preference.
“The music is clever and engaging, enhancing the experience as you traverse through time.”
“There is a music volume slider available, allowing for a customizable audio experience.”
“The music is very similar to that of the Hercules puzzle games, creating a nostalgic atmosphere.”
“The music is trolling but clever, scrolling-minded as you're traversing time with a spoon...”
“Music is very similar to the Hercules puzzle games.”
“Meh music.”
- graphics8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their clean and crisp pixel art, reminiscent of classic platformers like Super Mario World, which appeals to fans of retro aesthetics. However, some users have reported issues with resolution settings, requiring them to play in windowed mode due to zoomed graphics.
“The graphics are reminiscent of classic platformers like Super Mario World, featuring clean and crisp pixel art.”
“First off, the graphics are pretty good, being what they are.”
“The retro graphics add a nostalgic charm to the overall experience.”
“The graphics are reminiscent of classic platformers like Super Mario World, so they are clean and crisp pixel art.”
“Not sure if it is just me, but I've had an issue setting the resolution and had to run it in windowed mode, or the graphics are zoomed.”
“Retro graphics.”
- grinding6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively tedious, particularly due to the lack of checkpoints after objectives, which exacerbates the frustration. The boss battles, especially the final one, are frequently described as some of the most boring and monotonous in adventure gaming history, contributing to an overall negative experience.
“I'd be okay with this if there were a checkpoint after each tedious objective, but there is not.”
“About boss battles (especially the last one): they're the most tedious and boring boss battles in adventure video game history.”
“It's tedious and adds insult to injury.”
- story4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
Players express concerns about save management in the story mode, particularly regarding the potential overwriting of progress when engaging in challenge modes. Additionally, the narrative style is compared to a blend of "DLC Quest" and "The Stanley Parable," highlighting a humorous yet critical narrator.
“DLC Quest + Stanley Parable = the narrator is a jerk.”
“The story feels disjointed and lacks a coherent narrative arc.”
“Character development is shallow, making it hard to connect with anyone in the game.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the game to be a wholesome experience, enhanced by a narrator whose loving and uplifting support fosters a strong emotional connection. This positive reinforcement contributes significantly to the overall enjoyment and emotional impact of the game.
“This game is wholesome fun, and the narrator brings it all around with his loving and uplifting support for the player.”
