Eric The Unready (2019)

Developer: Legend Entertainment
Publisher: Ziggurat
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Adventure
Rating: 4.3 of 5, 21 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 4.0 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A lighthearted and whimsical text-based adventure with parody and slapstick humor, where you click through a madcap fantasy quest.

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What players say

Players praise the humor and writing, but note the interface feels dated. The game offers flexible input with both text parser and point and click, and puzzles are generally fair, though some rely on puns and a few are considered absurdly hard. Longtime fans call it a classic, while newcomers may find it a slog.

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