Review Thread (spoilers) - Hector Episode 1: We Negotiate with Terrorists

[Epic Kiwi]

Originally Posted by Voideka

One major problem I encountered is that the game is designed to be played in a linear fashion. If you don't go in the right order then things get weird. For example, I started out with the park, and while investigating things Hector suddenly says that the crazy old man in the clock tower could use the statue's staff to fix the clock. So not only did that just give me the answer to a puzzle I haven't even encountered yet, it also spoiled part of the plot. Another example is with the guy outside the clock tower; in his dialog options you can choose the secret code without even knowing it, and he'll sell you a purse. After I did that I went inside the tower and then found the clue showing me how to do the thing I already did. I encountered that sort of thing maybe a dozen times, and it really detracted from the whole experience.

Yeah, I pretty much did things exactly the way you did. And when examining the handbag, Hector hinted that the handbag was no use to him if it wasn't red, before I had any idea why on earth I'd need a red handbag. Kind of ruins things a bit. :|

[Tea]

I couldn't finish it. I have to say I was really disappointed.

I can totally get behind the crude humour idea, but this? Not only was it disgusting but it was also predictable and was, overall, trying too hard.

Let me reiterate: I am totally fine with adult humour. I am a man, and we men like manly things. But this was trying so hard it was just childish. So it wasn't very manly, it was, in fact, laden with oestrogen.

The very point in which I knew the humour had failed was finding the condom in the mattress with Hector proudly announcing "oh yeah it's me own size". The puzzle involving the condom was also pretty disgusting.

I will also say again that I have not finished the game and I totally accept the "it gets better" argument, so please let me know if it does.

Also, again: I didn't find it disgusting because of my aversion to adult humour, as I have none. I found it disgusting because it was trying too hard. Aversion, no. Over the top, yes.

[Ignatius]

I think it's you who is trying too hard. I get it if you don't like this kind of crude humor, but saying it is "laden with oestrogen" it's absurdly funny. I assume you never play a Larry game either.

You don't have to give so many excuses for don't liking it, or reassure your manhood, we get it. In fact i think nobody is surprised by your reaction, im sure they were expecting things like that.
The whole condom puzzle is cleverly put at the begining to act as a filter, and in the most grose setting. People who r ok with it go on, the others just quit right at the start without losing too much time in a game they don't dig.

And you didn't get the condom joke quite right. He is not "proudly announcing" the size. He is surprised by the size (giving you the idea it's not his) so he quickly tries to revert the situation. I would not say "proudly" but embarassing.

[Tea]

Originally Posted by Ignatius

I get it if you don't like this kind of crude humor

I thought I made it clear that I did. But nevermind.

[nodoctors]

Absolutely loved it. I'm not so uptight when it comes to humor as I enjoy the mindlessly raunchy along with more clever humor like in xkcd, so that certainly helps. Sometimes you need to adjust your mind to take the tongue in cheek, well, tongue in cheek. And regardless of how you may feel about it overall, there really isn't anything else quite like it coming out these days which is a shame. So I am certainly pleased to have this series. And as mentioned by others, it really took me back to the old days of the absurd and bizarre adventure games I played growing up as a child. Just...grimier. Love ya Hector, and I can't wait to see you again later this year.

[kumarei]

Some of the humor was a little over the top for me, but thumbs up to the Doctor Who references.

[ffleming]

Wow, this game was bad. The engine is annoying, the puzzles are stupid, and the jokes are only rarely funny. There's crude humor, and then there's HA HA LOOK SEX! SEX!!! SEX IS FUNNY, RIGHT? I'm glad I only payed $2.50 for it, and I'm not sure I got my money's worth at that price. If this were developed by Telltale, I'd be really disappointed. As it is, though, I just know that Straandlooper has a long way to go.

[VJS25]

I reviewed it here: http://joegamesaga.com/v/2011/07/1310938206

@Ffleming Remember, you've another two episodes in the series. There's a lot of British humour in the game- watch the UK version of Life on Mars and then play the game

[Martin McFly]

I was expecting a little more from this episode. In hindsight, I think I overhyped it and set myself up for a let down. The puzzles were certainly imaginative to say the least but I didn't find myself overly challenged with any of them. I finished the episode fairly quickly and I was left feeling unsatisfied.

Coming from someone who likes adult humor as much as the next person, I found the crude jokes to be a little over the top and I agree with the notion that it appeared to be 'trying too hard'.

Was it the worst game I've played? No.
Would I pay more than $2.50 for it? No.
Was it a good time-killer? Yes.