Welcome to Bummertown
- September 11, 2018
- Boxhead Bros.
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Get on itch.io Store"Welcome to Bummertown" is a first-person puzzle adventure game where players must navigate a strange and surreal world filled with challenging puzzles. As the player, you will uncover the mysteries of Bummertown and its peculiar inhabitants, using your wits and problem-solving skills to unravel the town's secrets. With its unique art style and intriguing narrative, "Welcome to Bummertown" offers a memorable and thought-provoking gaming experience.
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Windows
Reviews
- The game features clever meta-humor and fourth-wall-breaking jokes that many players found hilarious.
- It offers a fun and cute experience with enjoyable characters and a unique storyline.
- For its price, the game provides a decent amount of entertainment with light puzzles and amusing dialogue.
- Many players found the gameplay repetitive, consisting mainly of tedious fetch quests and backtracking.
- The puzzles are often too easy, leading to a lack of challenge and engagement.
- Some players criticized the game for its glitches and unfinished feel, detracting from the overall experience.
- humor35 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is a mixed bag, with many players appreciating its self-aware, sarcastic, and meta-humor, while others found it hit-or-miss. Some enjoyed the quirky jokes and fourth-wall-breaking elements, describing the experience as funny and entertaining, while a few felt the humor fell flat or was overused. Overall, the game's comedic style seems to resonate well with those who enjoy unconventional and absurd humor, making it a notable aspect of the gameplay.
“Just a fantastically funny game overall!”
“The shtick is hilarious (fourth-wall-breaking jokes are exactly my sense of humor so I guess it just clicked with me) and the puzzles are fun.”
“Thanks for giving me a funny and interesting experience I haven't had with any other game.”
- story11 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The game's story is a mix of self-awareness and humor, reminiscent of films like Toy Story and Wreck-It Ralph, which adds depth despite its reliance on typical fetch quests. While the narrative may feel generic and the graphics crude, players appreciate the likable characters and clever details that elevate the experience. Overall, the storyline is unconventional and engaging, culminating in a satisfying ending.
“The story took a different route to the norm of games.”
“The storyline, while weird, is self-aware and has a pretty great ending.”
“Crude graphics, but an interesting story, likable characters, and pretty decent puzzles.”
“This game is about a generic player who has to beat a generic storyline.”
“Just a long, boring sequence of fetch quests where you walk back and forth through the same screens.”
“- The whole thing is a series of fetch quests and it isn't well hidden.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed feedback, with some users noting crude visuals while others praise the unique blend of crisp pixel art and photo realism. Overall, the artwork is appreciated for its charm and creativity, contributing positively to the game's atmosphere despite some criticisms.
“Great game, funny, great artwork, and a nice story.”
“I was actually really enamored with the artwork right off the bat; I love how it mixes crisp pixel art with photorealism.”
“The artwork is quite something; I love how it mixes crisp pixel art with photorealism.”
“Crude graphics, but an interesting story, likable characters, and pretty decent puzzles.”
“Graphics and story are alright.”
“I was actually really enamored with the artwork right off the bat, but the fetch-quest is too strong in this one.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it to be a glitchy and basic experience centered around simple puzzles and item retrieval. However, others appreciate its humor and unorthodox elements, suggesting that while it is entertaining for a short session, it lacks depth and innovation. Overall, the gameplay is seen as both amusing and somewhat tedious, with potential for improvement.
“Gameplay was pretty funny and unorthodox.”
“I thought the characters were funny and the gameplay was mostly interesting.”
“Pretty basic gameplay mechanics, mainly consisting of small puzzles and hunting for items.”
“Again, it doesn't really do anything wrong, but the core gameplay is a bit bland.”
“Sure, it's interesting enough to spend an afternoon with, but I think it could have gone a bit further and strayed from standard mechanics.”
- grinding3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that while the game features some tedious elements, particularly in its walking mechanics, it also offers entertaining minigames and well-balanced puzzles that keep the experience engaging. Overall, players find the grinding aspects manageable, especially given the game's low price point.
“Nothing groundbreaking, and the walking around can get tedious, but for a few bucks it's a nice game!”
“Unfinished glitchy mess with boring gameplay, tedious walking simulator, a lot of silly jokes and breaking the fourth wall.”
“The minigames were also surprisingly entertaining and puzzles had really well-balanced difficulty levels, as you do need to actually think about what you are doing but not for so long that it would turn tedious.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game's replayability is questioned by some users, with one noting it may not have much to offer for repeated playthroughs, while another finds it interesting but remains uncertain about its long-term appeal.
“This game offers a lot of different paths and choices, making each playthrough feel unique and engaging.”
“The variety of characters and strategies keeps me coming back for more; I love discovering new ways to approach the challenges.”
“With multiple endings and hidden secrets, I find myself replaying the game just to experience everything it has to offer.”
“There is virtually no replayability.”
“The game lacks any incentive to play again.”
“Once you finish the game, there's little reason to return.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game has notable stability issues, with users reporting visually jarring glitches that may pose a risk for players with epilepsy.
“The biggest caveat is that the glitches are hard on the eyes, and there's a general epilepsy warning for this game.”
“I experienced frequent crashes that made it nearly impossible to enjoy the gameplay.”
“The game is riddled with bugs that disrupt the experience and make it feel unfinished.”
