Yorkshire Gubbins
- October 17, 2017
- Stairfall Institute
An entertaining, light-hearted point-and-click adventure game full of memorable characters and wholesome British humor.
Get on Steam"Yorkshire Gubbins" is a collection of quirky, point-and-click comedy adventures, fully voiced by regional performers. The game features a musical episode and is set in a bizarre version of Yorkshire, filled with eccentric characters and absurd humor. With a dynamic music system and classic SCUMM-style interface, this game offers a unique and amusing experience for adventure game enthusiasts.
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Reviews
- Yorkshire Gubbins is a genuinely funny point-and-click adventure game with charming writing and excellent voice acting.
- The game features a unique Yorkshire setting that adds to its humor and authenticity, making it relatable for fans of British culture.
- Despite its short length, the game offers engaging puzzles and a delightful experience that leaves players wanting more episodes.
- The game is quite short, with a playtime of around 2 hours, which some players feel does not justify the price.
- Puzzles are generally easy and could benefit from being more challenging to enhance the gameplay experience.
- There are technical issues, such as the inability to skip dialogue and some graphical inconsistencies that detract from the overall polish.
- humor74 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in "Yorkshire Gubbins" is widely praised for its clever writing, engaging dialogue, and distinctively British wit, often drawing comparisons to classic comedy influences like Monty Python and Terry Pratchett. Players appreciate the game's ability to deliver genuinely funny moments throughout, including memorable characters and excellent voice acting, making it a delightful experience for both newcomers and seasoned fans of point-and-click adventures. Overall, the humor is described as charming, absurd, and consistently entertaining, contributing significantly to the game's appeal.
“The humor in Yorkshire Gubbins was right up my alley, making it a genuinely funny experience throughout.”
“I loved the game's non-stop barrage of sarcastic humor, and found the characters to be very likable with highly distinct and refreshing personalities.”
“This is a genuinely funny, and slightly surreal, point-and-click adventure with some excellent voice acting and a distinctive art style.”
- graphics24 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 58 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are characterized by a charming pixel art style that exudes character and detail, enhancing the overall aesthetic experience. While some users noted issues with resolution scaling and distracting animations, many praised the expressive and humorous design, which complements the engaging voice acting and writing. Overall, the retro-inspired visuals contribute positively to the game's appeal, making it a delightful experience for fans of the genre.
“Loved the graphics, the voices, and the humour.”
“Honestly just the most charming and wonderful game I've played in years - great humour, lovely graphics, and genuinely fun graphic adventure puzzles.”
“The graphics are simple but exude a whole lot of character, and there are lots of little details that help to build the world.”
“The artwork is in about 4 different resolutions.”
“I re-tried the game a few times but no joy, the mishmash of unrelated artwork and eye-crossingly distracting animation wasn't something I could push past, unfortunately :/”
“Graphically, the game falls into the ‘pixel art on steroids’ category, with both characters and environments comprised of large square blocks.”
- story12 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The game's story is characterized by its clever and humorous dialogue, drawing heavily on Yorkshire culture and eccentric characters, such as a neurotic robot and alien slug people. While the narrative lacks an overarching plot or dramatic tension, it excels in delivering engaging, self-contained episodes filled with silliness and relatable themes. Overall, the writing and voice acting contribute to a uniquely entertaining experience that resonates well with both British and international audiences.
“Aside from this nostalgia, the dialogue and story is genuinely funny - and above all, interesting and engaging.”
“The voice acting is good, the developers sourced local talent, and the story is engaging.”
“There's the expected item retrieval quests and character distraction subplots, but there is no overarching plot or dramatic tension.”
“The story is original and the characters are by turns endearing, odd, and a bit creepy -- personal favorites include Terry, the neurotic robot who refuses to leave his shrubbery until he's reassured he's 'normal', and the alien slug people fighting against discrimination, despite their habit of randomly cloning their neighbors.”
“Story-wise, the game's episodes work well as self-contained units of silliness.”
- music9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some praising its dynamic and reactive qualities reminiscent of classic LucasArts titles, while others find it less impressive, describing it as "unobtrusive but meh." The proprietary hexmuse music engine is noted for its effective implementation, contributing to the game's unique Yorkshire atmosphere. Overall, the soundtrack is appreciated for its creativity, though opinions on its execution vary.
“The soundtrack is also great.”
“Again, in a nod to LucasArts' classic adventures, the music is dynamic and reactive in much the same way as their Monkey Island games.”
“The Hexmuse proprietary music engine is a clear callback to LucasArts' own iMuse system, and it works beautifully.”
“The music sounds a bit like a man with a chronic head-cold playing a tuba, accompanied by a monkey on a xylophone.”
“[*] music is unobtrusive but meh”
“Io, gore has officially incorporated this musical episode into the [i]yorkshire gubbins[/i] lore, along with steam achievements for it and for ‘verb school’.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The gameplay is described as a humorous and entertaining adventure experience, featuring retro-style graphics and classic point-and-click mechanics. While the tutorial is straightforward, players should be ready for a cultural learning curve that adds depth to the fun and rewarding gameplay. Overall, it offers a unique blend of humor and engaging challenges.
“Really fun hour and a half of adventure gameplay with a Yorkshire twist!”
“Whilst the slug monster plotline is a metaphor for the state of current day politics, the gameplay is so entertaining and rewarding that one can overlook this due to laughing so much.”
“The game itself is a humorous adventure game with retro-style graphics and classic point-and-click gameplay.”
“Once you've done the tutorial, the gameplay is a cinch, but be prepared for a hefty cultural learning curve.”
- emotional3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its emotional depth, featuring a heartwarming friendship between characters Bertrella and Steggy, set in the whimsical backdrop of Yorkshire. Its light-hearted tone, memorable characters, and wholesome British humor contribute to an overall entertaining experience that resonates with players.
“This means that Yorkshire is the most amazing place on earth with slug clones, singing robots, and the world's most heartwarming friendship between Bertrella and Steggy.”
“An entertaining, light-hearted point-and-click adventure game full of memorable characters and wholesome British humor.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is reported to have excellent optimization, particularly on Linux (Ubuntu 16.04), with users experiencing smooth performance and no issues.
“I played this on a Linux (Ubuntu 16.04) machine and it had very good performance, no problems at all.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -300 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy is generally seen as a refreshing alternative to prevalent microtransactions in open-world games, though it may not be entirely free from criticism.
“In a world filled with open-world sandboxes and microtransactions, this game offers a refreshing approach to monetization.”
“In a world filled with open-world sandboxes, the microtransactions in this game feel like a nationwide ban on fun.”
“The monetization strategy is so aggressive that it overshadows the gameplay experience.”
“It's disappointing to see a game that could be great marred by excessive microtransactions.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game offers limited replayability, primarily serving as a one-time experience due to its reliance on humor, which may lose its charm after the initial playthrough. However, its low price point makes it a worthwhile option for a casual, single-session enjoyment.
“I don't know how replayable it will be once you know all the jokes, but at this price, it's fine as a complete throwaway one-shot.”
