Played your game in my christmas special and I have to say good job this game was really good for how short it was and interesting keep up the good work!
Hey all! I made a post addressing the "lips" controversy. In case people are wondering why I haven't bothered responding to those mentioning it, it's because I usually tend to avoid negative comments and thought it was just a few people being over-sensitive or trying to bait me into an argument, but I've noticed today it's more than just a few people so I thought it'd be best to address it. I'm not a racist and hate the current trend of far-right propaganda on the internet and it hurts that some people have gotten the impression of racism from this game. Here's the post: https://omogonixlachlan.itch.io/bens-toys/devlog/1187623/address-the-lips-contro...
Hey! That's not the intention no - so basically, the mannequins colors are randomized but i didn't add randomization for lip color so it remains pink the whole time no matter the skin color. I haven't addressed the comments from others because I don't usually respond to negative comments and I didn't intend on anything in the game being racist, so I just saw it as people being over-sensitive or trying to bait me into an argument, but if more than a few people have the opinion that it could be seen as racist, I'll make an update when I find some time to do so to either add randomization to lip color or just make the lip color something other than pink for darker skin tones. Again, not my intention behind the lips, it's just simply because I didn't randomize their colors.
I’ve seen videos of your games before and generally do like them. I know big lips are a part of your style, and usually that’s charming. But for everyone’s sake, especially yours, I suggest you remove the lips from the hanging mannequins. As the huge lips on the black skin toned hanging mannequins unintentionally comes off as blackface. Which is something you definitely do not want.
If you want a positive comment about the game, I did enjoy the physics. They made me chuckle.
I appreciate the response, and am glad that you're addressing it! It shows that you're willing to improve!
Perhaps you shouldn't ignore negative criticism in small quantities, though. If it's unwarranted, or downright rude, then sure! But always be sure to look at what they're criticizing and see if you notice the problem at hand.
I look forward to seeing more of your games when they come out!
Super late to reviewing, but I played this last year during the holidays and I had a ton of fun with it! I struggled with the end for a bit, but it was silly and spooky and it was a GREAT vibe among my Christmas horror picks
4/10 This game had a simple plot. When I spawned in, everything was so ragdollish.. It took WAYY over 15 minutes. Took me like AT LEAST 45 minutes! Don't get me wrong, it was... it was a game. But my blood BOILED playing this. There were dolls hanging in the staff room and some I believe were VERY racist. Which is mostly the part I did not like. The hanging dolls were scary, yes, but SO UNNECESSARY. Especially the racist dolls! When I got to the last gift it took me like 10 minutes to figure what to do. I was then shot 57 times.
I noticed the racist dolls too! I assumed it was unintentional, but given the plot of the game and some of his other very shock-value heavy works, I’m now unsure. And it’s a little telling that he hasn’t responded to you, but responded to several others within the same timeframe. It concerns me. I hope this creator isn’t controversial.
What started as a basic Christmas shopping excursion turned into a fight for my life! I loved the Mooshie Kitchen series, so it was nice to try another one of your titles.
It was simple but thrilling and very fun. This is a game I definitely want to play during the Christmas season. However, it would have been nice if there was a tag in the product section as the elf was difficult to understand.
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Thanks for playing! :D
The gore image from this game will haunt the rest of my life T__T
Thanks for playing! haha
Glad you liked it!
Hey all! I made a post addressing the "lips" controversy. In case people are wondering why I haven't bothered responding to those mentioning it, it's because I usually tend to avoid negative comments and thought it was just a few people being over-sensitive or trying to bait me into an argument, but I've noticed today it's more than just a few people so I thought it'd be best to address it. I'm not a racist and hate the current trend of far-right propaganda on the internet and it hurts that some people have gotten the impression of racism from this game. Here's the post: https://omogonixlachlan.itch.io/bens-toys/devlog/1187623/address-the-lips-contro...
weirdly scary XD
Thanks for playing!!
So like...are you just going to ignore the several people pointing out how racist the hanging black mannequins with giant pink lips look?
I never noticed that. If that was the intention then that's not right
Hey! That's not the intention no - so basically, the mannequins colors are randomized but i didn't add randomization for lip color so it remains pink the whole time no matter the skin color. I haven't addressed the comments from others because I don't usually respond to negative comments and I didn't intend on anything in the game being racist, so I just saw it as people being over-sensitive or trying to bait me into an argument, but if more than a few people have the opinion that it could be seen as racist, I'll make an update when I find some time to do so to either add randomization to lip color or just make the lip color something other than pink for darker skin tones. Again, not my intention behind the lips, it's just simply because I didn't randomize their colors.
Edit: I made a blog post addressing it: https://omogonixlachlan.itch.io/bens-toys/devlog/1187623/address-the-lips-contro...
ok that's good
I’ve seen videos of your games before and generally do like them. I know big lips are a part of your style, and usually that’s charming. But for everyone’s sake, especially yours, I suggest you remove the lips from the hanging mannequins. As the huge lips on the black skin toned hanging mannequins unintentionally comes off as blackface. Which is something you definitely do not want.
If you want a positive comment about the game, I did enjoy the physics. They made me chuckle.
Made a post addressing this: https://omogonixlachlan.itch.io/bens-toys/devlog/1187623/address-the-lips-contro...
I appreciate the response, and am glad that you're addressing it! It shows that you're willing to improve!
Perhaps you shouldn't ignore negative criticism in small quantities, though. If it's unwarranted, or downright rude, then sure! But always be sure to look at what they're criticizing and see if you notice the problem at hand.
I look forward to seeing more of your games when they come out!
Thanks for the feedback!
Super late to reviewing, but I played this last year during the holidays and I had a ton of fun with it! I struggled with the end for a bit, but it was silly and spooky and it was a GREAT vibe among my Christmas horror picks
The Market Of Death, Jolly is not something to feel, Tactical Tom, Silly Funny Moving Robot
Funny game :)
Thanks for playing!!
The graphics were great and the gameplay was phenomenal.
10\10 would get gunned down by a random dude with a gun again👍
Haha thanks for playing!
Pretty good game definitely looking forward to play more of your games
Thanks for playing!!
Hope ya'll have a happy new year! Cheers! Here's a video i just uploaded playing this game and having a ball :)
Thanks for playing!!
4/10 This game had a simple plot. When I spawned in, everything was so ragdollish.. It took WAYY over 15 minutes. Took me like AT LEAST 45 minutes! Don't get me wrong, it was... it was a game. But my blood BOILED playing this. There were dolls hanging in the staff room and some I believe were VERY racist. Which is mostly the part I did not like. The hanging dolls were scary, yes, but SO UNNECESSARY. Especially the racist dolls! When I got to the last gift it took me like 10 minutes to figure what to do. I was then shot 57 times.
I noticed the racist dolls too! I assumed it was unintentional, but given the plot of the game and some of his other very shock-value heavy works, I’m now unsure. And it’s a little telling that he hasn’t responded to you, but responded to several others within the same timeframe. It concerns me. I hope this creator isn’t controversial.
bro is doing way too much for a DAMN TACTICAL TIM..
Really fun and darkly-christmasy.
The perfect kind of holiday horror.
What started as a basic Christmas shopping excursion turned into a fight for my life! I loved the Mooshie Kitchen series, so it was nice to try another one of your titles.
Thanks for playing! :)
Really fun game, enjoyed the concept and stuff, the game kinda buggy though, and it showcased in my video!! But really fun!
Thanks for playing!
Thanks for playing! :)
RIP Ben
This game was a lot cooler than I expected. Cool to see a Godot game too.
Glad you liked it! :D
I've been surprised by how it turned, but I'm not afraid to say I gave up hahaha
the guys movement is terrible and unfair
This game caught me by surprise. It takes a turn RAPIDLY! Had a great time playing it. Thank you the experience!
awesome game
Best Horror Game yet Lachlan Colab Maybe lol
Glad you liked it!!!
yh 100percent
Best Horror Game yet Lachlan Colab Maybe lol
This was fun! I got my Tactical Tim!
Glad you enjoyed!
I had fun playing your game. Thank you for making it!
Thanks for playing!
buen juego, aunque los tp del tipo al final son muy troll
Thanks for playing!
This game was fun to play