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Time Gentlemen, Please! and Ben There, Dan That! Special Edition Double Pack

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2009

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Quick resume

Ben There, Dan That! and Time Gentlemen, Please! are a couple of rip-roaring point-and-click adventure games . With tongue firmly in cheek, sit back, relax, and put your mind to work solving puzzles, and reading some very funny dialogue. It's like a book, only good!

Global score

80/100

Genres

Adventure, Indie, Point-and-click

Pros

  • Witty and abundant british humor
  • Clever and challenging puzzles
  • Strong nostalgic homage to classic point-and-click adventures
  • Absurd and imaginative storylines
  • Excellent value for price

Cons

  • Simplistic, low-resolution graphics
  • Occasional frustrating or obscure puzzles
  • No voice acting, minimal sound effects
  • Interface can be clunky or unintuitive
  • Humor may be too crude or niche for some players

Motivations

  • Autonomy
    4

    "Players freely explore environments, choose dialogue options, and experiment with item combinations in a non-linear fashion."

  • Competence
    3

    "Puzzles require problem solving and logical thinking, though some are noted as frustrating or obscure."

  • Competition
    -4

    "Focus is on solo play and personal puzzle solving without competitive elements or leaderboards."

  • Continuation
    2

    "Players often engage for several hours and enjoy replaying for humor and puzzle exploration."

  • Cooperation
    -5

    "Entirely single-player experience with no cooperative or multiplayer features."

  • Creativity
    3

    "Players experiment with combining inventory items and exploring humorous interactions."

  • Domination
    -5

    "No social dominance or power dynamics; interactions are with game world and NPCs only."

  • Escapism
    4

    "Absurd humor, time travel, and surreal scenarios provide strong escapism from reality."

  • Expectation
    -4

    "Players engage voluntarily for fun and nostalgia, not out of obligation or pressure."

  • Experimenting
    4

    "Encouraged to try many item combinations and explore dialogue options to discover jokes and solutions."

  • Exploration
    3

    "Players explore multiple time periods and locations, uncovering secrets and story elements."

  • Expression
    -3

    "Limited customization; players interact with fixed characters and environments without personalization."

  • Fantasy
    5

    "Strongly imaginative fiction with time travel, aliens, robot dinosaurs, and absurd humor."

  • Fellowship
    -4

    "Minimal social interaction; experience focused on solo play and internal enjoyment."

  • Growth
    3

    "Players develop problem-solving skills and learn puzzle logic throughout gameplay."

  • Health
    -5

    "Sedentary gameplay typical of point-and-click adventures."

  • Idle
    -4

    "Requires focused attention to solve puzzles and progress; not suited for passive play."

  • Intimacy
    -4

    "No close social relationships formed; interactions are limited to game characters and humor."

  • Leadership
    -5

    "No leadership or group management elements present."

  • Progression
    3

    "Players collect and combine items to advance through puzzles and story."

  • Relaxation
    2

    "Humorous tone provides lightheartedness, though some puzzles cause frustration and tension."

  • Sensation
    1

    "Simple graphics and sound provide modest sensory stimulation; humor is primary engagement."

  • Status
    -4

    "No social recognition or ranking systems; focus is on personal enjoyment."

  • Story
    4

    "Narrative-driven with absurd plot, character dialogue, and meta-commentary on adventure games."

  • Strategy
    3

    "Puzzles require logical reasoning and planning to solve."

  • Thrill
    -2

    "Low risk and suspense; gameplay is more about humor and puzzle solving than excitement."

  • Value
    4

    "Highly praised for delivering strong entertainment and humor at a low price."

  • Violence
    1

    "Some violent themes (e.g. Hitler, death) but mostly presented in absurd, comedic context."

  • Survival
    -5

    "No survival or threat avoidance mechanics; stable, low-risk gameplay environment."

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