Ballads of Reemus: When the Bed Bites

by ClickShake Games LLC

The Developer Says...

Reemus the insect exterminator and his companion Liam the bear match wits with giant talking ants, termites and bed bugs in hopes of impressing the citizens of Fredricus once and for all! A fully voice-acted, funny, cartoon point and click adventure with animated cutscenes, side quests and more.

Keywords

Point & Click

Adventure

Casual

Comedy

Puzzle Solving

Voice-Acted

Cartoony

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Players Like...

❤ Story and Characters

The game presents Reemus, the protagonist, as a flawed but likable character. Rather than constantly being mocked and belittled by other characters, the townspeople are mostly amicable towards him, subverting the typical "loser protagonist" archetype seen in many adventure games.

The relationship between Reemus and his sidekick Liam the bear is described as heartwarming, with the two working together to solve problems, rather than Reemus relying solely on luck or Liam's efforts.

The dialogue between the characters provides genuine humor and insight into their personalities, rather than just using them as the butt of jokes.

❤ Gameplay

The puzzles require logical thinking and identifying appropriate items to use, rather than involving obscure or illogical combinations. Players report being able to solve most puzzles without needing to resort to a walkthrough.

The game allows players to control both Reemus and Liam, with the characters actively participating in problem-solving rather than one simply guiding the other.

Optional side quests and achievements provide additional content and reasons to revisit the game, extending the overall experience beyond the main story.

❤ Production Values

The voice acting is praised for its quality, with the voice of Liam the bear being a standout. The voice performances help to bring the characters to life and enhance the overall immersion.

While the sound quality is noted to be slightly lower in places, the game's original music is described as enjoyable and fitting the tone.

The game's cartoon-inspired art style and animations are appreciated by players as contributing to the game's unique visual identity.