https://illiteratecodegames.itch.io/powers-in-the-basement Will Phail is a fifteen-year-old like many others: lazy, spoiled and phlegmatic. But he has one thing that others lack: he's useless!
The gamePowers in the Basement (PitB for short) is a 5/6 hours long point-and-click adventure game, deliberately reminiscent of the great classics from the 80s / 90s, with a specific sweet spot for LucasArts production. It's a witty and sometimes surreal game, with clean humor, also suitable for children, set in a pseudo-fantasy world in which the medieval fairytale is punctuated by anachronisms, elements of modernity, and absurd references to nerd pop culture. You will meet funny characters, face bizarre situations, solve challenging puzzles, and enjoy some hopefully rewarding wild goose chases. Is this for you?If you are new to this genre: this is a game for puzzle lovers, those who like to have a-ha moments in the shower or while cooking. If you prefer story-driven games, rest assured we did our best to make PitB fair and enjoyable to casual gamers as well. If you are a longtime fan of this genre, well... we hope we can bring you back to your childhood for a while. Test-imonialsHere is some comments, left by the testers during game development. Those make us particularly proud. PITB is a gem for a compulsive clicker like me, a tribute to the masterpieces we grew up with. The humor is spot on, the pace is right, the puzzles are well balanced and there are many references to the classics (funny quotes, not JJAbrams-style copycat!). I was impressed by the attention to even the smallest of details. [...] It's a beautiful little game. The graphics were wonderful. The humor is witty and silly - very enjoyable. I chuckled aloud many times. The story was quirky, which I also liked. The polish on the game was solid. I really appreciate it. This is the second indie game I've tested and at no moment did I feel like you didn't put in the effort to make my experience great. WhyPitB is our first point & click adventure, and the first game featuring Will Phail, a clumsy, light-hearted teenager with a hypertrofic self-esteem. To us this game, is like a dream come true. We grew up in the golden age of Point & Click games and we have always dreamed of reviving the spirit, humor, and brain-squeezing of the good ol' days, bringing something new to the table as well. Feel free to join our Discord to leave your feedback. Keyboard shortcutsInterface:You can select verbs in the interface with your keyboard if you prefer:
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TipsWe know, you beat King's Quest on the first run and don't need tips, but for those who are new to the genre:
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