Help list humorous / silly / funny games - Any system
So my favorite movies are comedies, and I appreciate a video game with a good sense of humor as well. Unfortunately, it seems that most games are lacking in the humor department, so when you play a good one, it usually sticks out in memory. I have a few that I'd recommend and I'm curious for other opinions.
PC / DOS, Point n' Click Genre - Leisure Suit Larry
One of the original Sierra classics that spawned god knows how many sequels. You're basically a broke 40 year old virgin looking for love in a small city with a bar / casino / wedding chapel / dept. store. Everything about this game is hilarious, from the hookers and pimps to the drunks and everyone inbetween. One of the first adult games that was actually interesting, rather than just strip poker or a gimmick for nudity (Custer's Revenge).
NES - ?????? (Need help here)
SNES / Genesis, Platformer Genre - Earthworm Jim
Everything in this game is hilarious, even the manual. With characters like "Psy-Crow" and "Princess What's-Her-Name" and levels like "Level Ate" and "Buttville", you know there's a heavy emphasis on humor.
N64 / PS1, 3D Platformers Genre - Conker's Bad Fur Day / Gex
Conker was humorous and turned out to be a good game, Gex was a satire that made fun of other games / pop culture but wasn't that great gameplay-wise.
PS1 / PC, Trivia / Game Show Genre - You Don't Know Jack
A trivia show with a humorous announcer that is funny the first few times you play it, or with friends. But no real lasting appeal.
Can you guys nominate some others?
PC / DOS, Point n' Click Genre - Leisure Suit Larry
One of the original Sierra classics that spawned god knows how many sequels. You're basically a broke 40 year old virgin looking for love in a small city with a bar / casino / wedding chapel / dept. store. Everything about this game is hilarious, from the hookers and pimps to the drunks and everyone inbetween. One of the first adult games that was actually interesting, rather than just strip poker or a gimmick for nudity (Custer's Revenge).
NES - ?????? (Need help here)
SNES / Genesis, Platformer Genre - Earthworm Jim
Everything in this game is hilarious, even the manual. With characters like "Psy-Crow" and "Princess What's-Her-Name" and levels like "Level Ate" and "Buttville", you know there's a heavy emphasis on humor.
N64 / PS1, 3D Platformers Genre - Conker's Bad Fur Day / Gex
Conker was humorous and turned out to be a good game, Gex was a satire that made fun of other games / pop culture but wasn't that great gameplay-wise.
PS1 / PC, Trivia / Game Show Genre - You Don't Know Jack
A trivia show with a humorous announcer that is funny the first few times you play it, or with friends. But no real lasting appeal.
Can you guys nominate some others?
Comments
Toe Jam and Earl Panic at funkotron. Sega Genesis
http://www.gametrailers.com/video/top-ten-gt-countdown/58060
Game Trailers did a top 10 funniest games if anyone is interested.
I can't think of any really funny NES games at the moment but there must be some.
N64: both Banjo games (especially Banjo Kazooie) gave me a good laugh. Sculptor's Cut was pretty hilarious especially the intro. War Gods had some hilariously funny fatalities
N64/PS1: South Park, South Park Rally, and Chef's Luv Shack (pretty funny, but the jokes do get repetitive), WWF War Zone (whenever you don't wrestle, Jim Ross and Vince McMahon says hilarious insults that's so bad it's funny)
WWF War Zone (whenever you don't wrestle, Jim Ross and Vince McMahon says hilarious insults that's so bad it's funny)
So many fond memories of this game. I had it for N64, and my friend had it for PS1.
Boogerman for the SNES and Genesis!
This is exactly what I came here to say. IT helps the game is unbelievably fun too.
This game is hilarious. The announcer's comments as you play the game never get old.
He makes references to obscure tampon commercials...yeah, stuff like that.
Grim Fandango! (PC) OK ok, I have to say this (see sig, heh), but there is a lot of good humor in there, if you go around talking to everyone
Psychonauts! (PC,PS2,Xbox) I love this game! It is really fun, and quite hilarious at times. The whole concept of the game is pretty silly and they do a good job throughout the game for the most part.
Sam & Max (PC,others)- I thought some of these games were really funny at times.
Katamari Damacy (PS2) - I just think the whole game is really silly
Mr. Mosquito (PS2) - it seems like no one I know has heard of this game - it is really goofy. Not the most amazing game ever, but unique, heh.
There are a ton more I can't think of right now
Yup. Lost Vikings.
I'd also add Prinny for the PSP. Its also a great game as far as gameplay goes.I highly recommend anyone who likes 2D platformers to check it out.
NES Caveman Games. I haven't played it much, but it has hilarious animations.
And the Mate-Toss is brilliant! My wife was upset because her female character threw the standard female and not a male! XD
There is a rather new point and click adventure I played recently called Jolly Rover for the Mac which I thought was pretty funny. If anyone is interested the link is listed below.
http://brawsome.com/
Just click on the games tab and the pirate hat icon to get to the Jolly Rover homepage if you'd like to see screen shots and some video.
According to the website the game will be avaialble in boxed retail form for PC and Mac in Feburary 2011.