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Review of Cyanide & Happiness: Freakpocalypse on Nintendo Switch

by Gemma Looksby Gemma Looksby photo Mar 2021
Cover image of Cyanide & Happiness: Freakpocalypse on Switch
Gamefings Score: 8.5
Platform: Switch Switch logo
Released: 11 Mar 2021
Genre: Adventure, Comedy
Developer: Explosm
Publisher: Explosm

Introduction

Welcome to the chaotic universe of "Cyanide & Happiness: Freakpocalypse," where dark humor isn't just a trope; it's a lifestyle! If you're a fan of the webcomic or its animated shorts, buckle up, because this game takes absurdity to a new level. Ever wondered what it's like to save the world while running from all sorts of weird and twisted caricatures? Spoiler alert: it's bizarre and delightfully hilarious!

Gameplay

In "Freakpocalypse," players step into the shoes of Chuck, an all-too-ordinary kid trying to survive the end of the world while navigating the dark hallways of a school that's more like a tribute to chaos than a place for learning. This isn't just your basic 'adventure game' as you embark on an odyssey filled with comedic quests, wacky characters, and more humanity-collapsing nonsense than your average doomsday movie. Throughout the journey, Chuck must solve puzzles, collect items (think wild props rather than boring keys), and interact with a tapestry of colorful NPCs who range from the bizarrely humorous to the outrageously grotesque. How grotesque? Well, let's just say characters appear to have been drawn by someone going through a mid-life crisis at a stick figure convention. You'll encounter challenges that'd make even the toughest teachers weep, while the dialogue constantly manages to tread the fine line between brilliance and utter absurdity.

Graphics

Now, if you're looking for the latest in hyper-realistic graphics, you might want to keep walking. But for fans of the series, the stick-figure animation style will feel like a nostalgic hug from an old friend. The visuals are simple yet charming, successfully capturing the spirit of Cyanide & Happiness with a delightful hand-drawn aesthetic that lets the outrageous humor shine through. Each character expresses exaggerated emotions as if they were in the middle of an overdramatic soap opera, making every interaction a rollercoaster of laughter. As far as environments go, it feels like a blend of your average middle school horror album cover mixed with a cartoonish apocalypse - in short, it's wonderfully chaotic and delightfully surreal!

Conclusion

To sum it all up, "Cyanide & Happiness: Freakpocalypse" delivers exactly what fans of the series would hope for: a blend of dark humor, absurdity, and engaging gameplay that feels like a fever dream you're glad you experienced. Chuck's antics are sure to evoke more than a few laughs, and the game delivers an outrageous vibe that's hard to shake off. Sure, it's not going to win any Oscars for emotional storytelling, but who needs heartfelt moments when you can pummel through satire and dark comedy? As you navigate through the twisted confines of Chuck's universe, you'll find yourself laughing, cringing, and possibly questioning your life choices. But hey, that's what makes gaming fun, right? Grab your switch, buckle up, and prepare to laugh and cringe your way through the end of days!

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