The World Named Fred

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The World Named Fred is a single player role playing game. It was developed by Here Be Dragonz and was released on February 27, 2015. It received positive reviews from players.

In "The World Named Fred," players step into the first-person perspective of Leet Nym, tasked by the mysterious Mr. Snuggles to rescue a fantastical world filled with mythical creatures. Engage in slapstick sword combat, interact with characters through comic book-style conversations, and explore a rich, immersive 3D environment. The game boasts a polished, minimalist interface, enhancing the overall action-adventure experience.

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89%

Audience ScoreBased on 38 reviews

story10 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game features a charming and humorous story with enjoyable characters and absurdist humor.
It's a decent way to kill a couple of hours, especially for fans of indie titles and voxel art.
The combat, while basic, can be fun, and the game has intriguing lore that keeps players engaged.

The game is short and can feel tedious, with basic combat mechanics and limited abilities.
There are numerous bugs and glitches that can disrupt gameplay, along with stiff animations and dull graphics.
The story is linear with little room for exploration, which may disappoint players looking for a more open-world experience.

story
34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
62%
9%
The game's story is described as interesting and absurdist, reminiscent of works by Douglas Adams and Terry Pratchett, though not quite at their level. While some players appreciate its unique narrative style and character design, others criticize it for being overly linear and featuring long, tedious dialogues. Overall, it appeals to fans of story-driven adventure RPGs, despite some mixed opinions on its execution and quality.
- “In all honesty, this game isn't made for everyone, but if you like story-based adventure RPG games that you don't mind playing for an hour or two with somewhat decent jokes, then you will love this game.”
- “The fact that the story, the characters, and the locations remind me of the Abarat books makes this game so much more amazing to me.”
- “I'll describe this story-driven game as a kind of modern Alice in Wonderland (except you're a guy and weirder).”
- “The story, however, was not that good, but considering it's a low-budget game, that is understandable.”
- “- bland story”
- “- long, boring dialogs (kinda relates back to bland story)”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
62%
38%
The graphics of the game are generally considered decent but are often criticized for stiff animations and a lack of polish. The art style is reminiscent of Minecraft, which may appeal to some players, though it may not meet the expectations of those seeking high-quality visuals. Additionally, the game features mature themes that may not align with its initial family-friendly impression.
- “The animations of this game look pretty stiff at times, and the graphics in this game aren't the best.”
- “The art style evokes Minecraft.”
- “- decent graphics”
humor
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is described as charming and lighthearted, with moments that elicit genuine laughter, such as amusing camera antics. While it has some flaws, players appreciate its comedic potential and express enthusiasm for future installments in the series. Overall, the humor contributes positively to the game's appeal.
- “It's charming, it's actually pretty humorous, and it has the potential to become even greater as the rest of the games in this series are released (devs, if you're reading this, please work hard on the next chapter).”
- “With that one, you hilariously float up over the counter, and the camera goes all sorts of nuts, but it's nothing major.”
- “Funny and lighthearted.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game experiences significant stability issues, with users reporting frequent bugs that can make gameplay tedious. While some glitches are minor, the overall impression is that stability is a notable concern.
- “At times this game gets extremely buggy and sometimes downright tedious.”
- “I did have a few glitches, but they were fairly tiny.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and often plagued by bugs, which detracts from the overall experience.
- “At times, this game gets extremely buggy and sometimes downright tedious.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The gameplay is engaging and visually appealing, particularly highlighted by the unique and entertaining combat mechanics, such as fighting gnomes, which has captivated players.
- “The gameplay video showing fighting with gnomes sold me.”