The World Named Fred
- February 27, 2015
- Here Be Dragonz
Get on SteamIn "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.
Reviews
- The game features a charming and humorous story with enjoyable characters and absurdist humor.
- It provides 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 a unique and intriguing world that keeps players engaged.
- The game is short and can feel tedious, with a simplistic combat system and limited abilities.
- There are noticeable bugs and glitches that can disrupt gameplay, along with stiff animations and dull graphics.
- The story is linear with little room for exploration, and some players may find the dialogue long and boring.
- story17 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 53 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally well-received, characterized as an absurdist adventure reminiscent of Douglas Adams and Terry Pratchett, though not quite at their level. Players appreciate its interesting narrative and unique characters, likening it to a modern twist on "Alice in Wonderland," but some criticize its linearity and lengthy dialogues, which can detract from the overall experience. While the story is engaging for fans of story-driven RPGs, its execution may not appeal to everyone, especially given the game's low-budget production values.
“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 jokes and story are absurdist in the Douglas Adams/Terry Pratchett kind of way, though not of the same quality.”
“It's short, it stops in the middle of the story, it's about 2 hours unless you need to redo stuff a lot, and it somehow can't decide if it's an adventure or an RPG - it feels like an adventure, but it has a combat system that's too simple to be taken seriously and a bit annoying as a result.”
“- bland story”
- graphics4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are generally considered decent but are often described as stiff, with an art style reminiscent of Minecraft. While the visuals may not be top-tier, they serve the game's purpose, despite some players finding them lacking in quality.
“Decent graphics.”
“The animations in this game look pretty stiff at times, and the graphics aren't the best.”
“The art style evokes Minecraft.”
“The graphics are decent.”
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
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 elements and express optimism 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).”
“Funny and lighthearted.”
“It has its flaws, but the game was released literally about 1 month ago. Definitely recommend, kind of funny, loved it, actually had the choice between this or COD:AW, chose this, buy it.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is inconsistent, with some users reporting significant bugs that can make gameplay tedious, while others experience only minor glitches. Overall, the stability issues vary in severity among players.
“At times, this game gets extremely buggy and sometimes downright tedious.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
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.”
“The grinding feels endless and often becomes a chore rather than an enjoyable part of the game.”
“I find myself repeating the same tasks over and over, which makes the gameplay feel monotonous.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is engaging and visually appealing, particularly highlighted by the exciting combat sequences featuring gnomes, which effectively captured players' interest.
“The gameplay video featuring battles with gnomes completely sold me.”
“The combat mechanics are fluid and engaging, making every encounter exciting.”
“I love how the gameplay encourages strategic thinking and creativity in solving challenges.”
