The Protagonish

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The Protagonish is a single player action game with a comedy theme. It was developed by College Fun Games and was released on October 24, 2024. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

A fearless knight is on a heroic quest, but that's not you. Play 4 'NPCs' and choose to help or hinder the adventurer, in this very short 20 min hand-drawn, fully voice acted point-and-click adventurer with a twist. Take control of the villagers in a medieval fantasy village, and decide to help or halt the adventurer's quest, with multiple paths and endings. Made by real people, no AI guff! Fea…

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63%

Audience ScoreBased on 27 reviews

humor4 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game features great art and excellent voice acting, contributing to an engaging experience.
The unique premise of playing as NPCs instead of the protagonist offers a fresh take on the adventure genre.
Despite its short length, the game is entertaining and has potential for expansion into a more extensive narrative.

The game is very short, with most playthroughs lasting only a few minutes, leading to a lack of content.
Many players feel the game is more of a tech demo than a full-fledged game, lacking depth and replayability.
There are numerous bugs and glitches that detract from the overall experience, making it feel unfinished.

humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is described as a mixed bag; while some players find it well-written, engaging, and reminiscent of classic point-and-click adventures, others feel it falls flat with long-winded dialogue that lacks genuine comedic value. Overall, the humor is appreciated by some for its charm and execution, but criticized by others for being tedious.
- “This is a very interesting short game that is well-written, funny, and engaging.”
- “The art, voice acting, and humor are all fantastic.”
- “For what it is, it's amazing and really captures the feel of a funny point and click adventure game.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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75%
The game's story showcases potential for complexity and interconnected endings, but some players feel let down by an abrupt conclusion that lacks explanation. It offers a unique perspective on the impact of quest seekers on NPCs and is suitable for younger audiences with its lighthearted, nonviolent narrative.
- “An interesting perspective on how quest seekers cause trouble for the NPCs by incorporating several ones.”
- “The protagonist deposited an egg on the shop counter and then the game just mysteriously ended with no explanation, showing credits and no further story.”
- “I feel like this format has excellent potential for delivering a complex story with interconnected endings.”
- “Kids can safely play this; it is a quite dorky and nonviolent story.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music aspect of the game features good voice acting complemented by a serviceable soundtrack, indicating a solid but unremarkable audio experience.
- “The voice acting is impressive, complemented by a serviceable soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.”
- “The music perfectly sets the mood, making every moment feel more immersive and engaging.”
- “The soundtrack is a standout feature, with memorable tunes that stick with you long after playing.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users have reported stability issues, including visual glitches such as the protagonist disappearing and reappearing unexpectedly during gameplay.
- “There were visual glitches like the protagonist suddenly disappearing and reappearing at the end of the first scene.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly impossible to progress.”
- “I experienced multiple freezes during gameplay, which ruined the overall experience.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics feature an eye-friendly art style that enhances the overall visual experience.
- “The art style is eye-friendly.”
- “The graphics are stunning and truly immersive.”
- “The vibrant colors and detailed textures bring the world to life.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is centered around an engaging mechanic that involves controlling the protagonist through interactions with other characters, which many players found enjoyable. However, some users expressed disappointment with the overall length of the gameplay, feeling it was too short for their expectations.
- “I really enjoyed the central mechanic of controlling the protagonist via responses from other characters.”
- “It was extremely unsatisfying at that point as I was expecting at least a couple of hours of gameplay.”