Ben There, Dan That!

eMTe · Post by **eMTe** » Mon Jul 21, 2008 1:35

"Ben There, Dan That!" is a knockabout point-and-click comedy game, in the vein of the old classic Lucasarts adventures like "Guybrush Threepwood’s The Monkey Islands" or "Sam and Max, Freelance Policemen".

Written by and somewhat-narcissistically starring heroes Dan Marshall and Ben Ward, it’s bursting with bold cartoon graphics, laugh-out-loud dialogue, colourful characters, some frames of animation and nearly 100 different sound effects!

There’s no need for hand-eye coordination or split-second reflexes here; it’s a fun game that anyone can play as long as they don’t mind a few naughty words here and there and the odd dabble of mild racism.

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Developer: Size Five Games

Download:

http://www.curlysworldoffreeware.com/games/view/326

Pater Alf · Post by **Pater Alf** » Thu Nov 13, 2008 16:54

This game is really funny. I had to lough out loud several times while playing, because of the dialogues between Ben and Dan. It also has nice puzzles which feel very classic (and reminds me of the good old times) and a decent length.

A minor flaw that I can see is the fact that sometimes the animated characters and the backgrounds don't work together perfectly. It loos like Ben and Dan are acting in front of the environment instead of in it.

Drasir-Vel · Post by **Drasir-Vel** » Sat Feb 07, 2009 8:00

I think it has a fun dialogue. Although this game seems amateurish to begin with, it gets interesting once you get a bit into the story.

eMTe · Post by **eMTe** » Sat Feb 07, 2009 10:56

Erm...you give what?

Drasir-Vel · Post by **Drasir-Vel** » Sat Feb 07, 2009 13:10

Actually i put it there intentionally. Removed it now.

eMTe · Post by **eMTe** » Sat Feb 07, 2009 21:15

Plays good, but games with overload of text are not my favourite. But it has sooo good puzzles. Puzzles make adventure game, together with interesting story. This one has both.

Do you also experience too long pauses between dialogue lines?

eMTe · Post by **eMTe** » Tue Feb 10, 2009 0:38

Nobody it seems.

I finished it btw. I had fun. I rarely have fun with AGS games, so this one must be above average I think.

Post by **Chroelle** » Tue Feb 10, 2009 16:10

I am looking forward to digging into this one very soon. It is on my list in the 2nd or 3rd place from now.

eMTe · Post by **eMTe** » Tue Feb 10, 2009 22:28

Prepare for lengthy evenings.

Post by **Chroelle** » Wed Feb 11, 2009 12:06

How long gameplay time are we talking here?

eMTe · Post by **eMTe** » Wed Feb 11, 2009 22:10

Counting AVERAGE troubles with puzzles and reading all object descriptions and dialogues I give you about 5-6 hours of pure playing time.

Post by **Chroelle** » Thu Feb 12, 2009 11:13

That sounds good. I will see if I can get time to play it before my vacation ends.

Post by **Chroelle** » Fri May 01, 2009 11:48

I didn't succeed at that, but I did suceed in the game after some time.
Few games has made me laugh out loud on simple object interaction. This game had me captivated from one end to the other.
Amazing dialogue, tongue-in-cheek dialogue, graphics that looks amateurish but ends up being a main joke of the game.
Great game, I hope a sequel will be released...

Pater Alf · Post by **Pater Alf** » Sat May 02, 2009 0:19

I don't think you have to wait that long for a sequel. It will be called "Time Gentlemen, Please" and you can find an announcement and some screenshots at the homepage of Zombie Cow Studios:

http://www.zombie-cow.com/?p=521#more-521

Pater Alf · Post by **Pater Alf** » Wed Jun 24, 2009 2:33

The sequel "Time Gentleman, Please" has been released. Unfortunately it's not freeware but will cost 5$ to download the whole game. But if you enjoyed "Ben There, Dan That!" there are surely worse ways to spend this small amount of money...

Post by **Zyx** » Tue Jun 21, 2011 21:59

For the next 22 hours or so, it's possible to get both Ben There, Dan That! and Time Gentlemen, Please! for just 1 euro.

Post by **Chroelle** » Thu Jun 23, 2011 22:35

Dammit. I should have stopped by earlier....

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