
A dark comedy/horror game by Jesse Barksdale, creator of the static speaks my name. Help a cult complete a ritual in exchange for divine inspiration to finish writing your terrible novel. A story-focused experience which takes around 45 minutes to complete.
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Languages: English**languages with full audio support
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This game got me banned from the babysitter's union. I still do it but I'm not getting any proper compensation since losing my license. [code]Recommended by: [url=https://store.steampowered.com/curator/38893669/]Experiences Worth Experiencing[/url][/code]
This was a weird, funny, and disturbing little game that I've played through a few times, and likely will again. I highly recommend this game; however, depending on who you are, this may not be appreciated.
Neat game. Runs well on Steam Deck. Multiple endings. A few surprises and the humour lands for the most part. Easy recommend at $5AUD.
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It's dark humor might put some people off, and I don't think conceptually it's AS funny as it thinks it is (I chuckled a few times, but I don't think I really laughed), but it's still an engrossing and engaging easy breezy surreal horror experience. Maybe a little too short; I feel there could of been a bit more added, but overall, I didn't mind it. It's fine for it's price (AU $5), but I would only recommend if you can stomach some dark adult content.
This game made me stop and Quit before achieving any of the endings. Go give this game a shot.
Bucket Detective é o segundo jogo do desenvolvedor que fez 'the static speaks my name', e assim como seu antecessor lida com temas que podem ser vistos como desconfortáveis e perturbadores. No caso deste jogo, o tom é bem mais o de uma comédia de humor negro do que apenas o de um jogo desconfortável, equilibrando bem os dois. A forma que a trama dele aborda estes temas é bem interessante, com o personagem principal sendo uma pessoa terrível que decide ajudar um culto a terminar um ritual para conseguir inspiração para seu livro sobre um balde detetive (o livro é péssimo). Certamente recomendo Bucket Detective, é uma experiência interessante com finais diferentes, e trilha e estilo visual bem bons. Espero que o criador decida lançar novas experiências como estas no futuro.
Guys this game is top-tier story telling, and great soundtracks. It gives me chill watching the story unfold. It's not only the central story, the side-stories on secondary characters also gives you chills. I really love the vibe and the tempo of this game, it's done really well and seems like a signature feature now for Jesse (the game dev). [spoiler] The main character makes me feel repulsed and extremely uncomfortable, but I guess that's part of the charm of this story. [/spoiler]
It's a short and fun game. If you liked The Static Speaks My Name, probably you'll like this game too.
Short and for dark comedy not funny enough, just disgusting .
A very dark but humorous experience. The atmosphere is incredible and overall is well worth a playthrough. I highly recommend listening to the developer commentary after beating the game and doing all the endings; it's a very informative and enjoyable commentary. I definitely recommend checking this out.
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