6 Comedy Games That Need A Sequel
After so many years, these funny comedy video games earn a follow-up.
Comedic video games are not as common as action and horror games in the current gaming environment. This is because comedic games are often harder to get right than more serious ones. Even though Rockstar and Naughty Dog have used humor to their advantage many times. Their most popular series would not be called comedies.
Some games, though, have gone against the grain and tried to make people laugh. Whether they were copies, parodies, or completely original works. The effects have been different, and some of them have become cult classics years after they were made. Maybe more than any other form, comedy is very personal and changes a lot over time.
Games that tried to be funny in the past have often been thrown out because they look too old now. Others, on the other hand, just can’t walk the line between making people laugh and keeping the gameplay and story interesting. Despite all the problems, though, there are some games that manage to hit all the right notes and give players a lot of laughs in a neat package. And when it comes to these games, less is definitely not more.
Deadpool
Wade Wilson was one of the few superheroes to get a big video game version before he got a movie in 2013. The result was a cleverly and wittyly written release. But many people were let down by how it played.
In the years since, Ryan Reynolds has brought Deadpool into the public. He has already made two blockbuster movies about the character, and a long-awaited third one is on the way. When Deadpool 3 comes out next year, fans will likely be more interested than ever in Deadpool’s metafictional antics. If the action and features of a new Wade Wilson game were heavily updated, it could be a big hit.
In the laugh-out-loud story of the first game, the game’s hero goes to war with the developers at High Moon Studios before joining forces with Cable and the X-Men to take on Mr. Sinister. It’s no surprise that Deadpool’s efforts to save the day often send him on funny side missions. It’s about time that this fan-favorite Marvel figure got another chance to shine in a video game after 10 years.
Jazzpunk
This underrated Steam game takes place in a strange alternate history where Imperial Japan beats the United States and takes over. The result is an absurdist piece of adventure game that has sentient cocktails, crazy gadgets, and funny parodies of a lot of different genres.
Jazzpunk is a creative, out-of-the-box project that keeps the pace going with a lot of deadpan delivery and bizarre world-building. Like the Fallout series, Jazzpunk is a sci-fi work that tries to be both old-fashioned and high-tech at the same time. The player character, Polyblank, is a silent lead hero who is sent to a secret spy group in a big envelope made like a person.
The general silliness of this opening is a great way to set up the funny tone and atmosphere that players can enjoy throughout this exploration-heavy comedy. With every new task, the fast-paced humor stays on point and never slows down or loses the wittiness of earlier parts of the game. Overall, this “minor cult classic” is a funny and creative game that, with a bigger budget and a sequel, could really be something special.
South Park: The Fractured But Whole
The stupid name should let players know what to expect before they even start playing. In this funny sequel to The Stick of Truth, The New Kid gets caught up in a strange competition between two groups who want to make the next great superhero movie.
The Fractured but Whole has been praised for being a good version of the show. Because it stays true to the show’s style. It has a lot of the biting, often crude humor that the show has become known for. Thanks to characters like Cartman. From the strip club fights to the corrupt police to the mountains of toilet humor. It’s no surprise that the game got equal amounts of love and hate. Fans liked that it stuck to the series’ signature style, while others thought it went too far with its provocative humor.
Even though The Fractured but Whole sold well, it’s surprising that there hasn’t been a third South Park game in the six years since it came out. Even though there have been hints and rumors here and there over the last year. It’s not clear if a game is really coming or if it will continue the story of the first two.
The Simpsons: Hit & Run
Hit & Run is the most action-packed Simpsons game. At first, it was thought that it would be a sort of sequel to The Simpsons: Road Rage, which came out in 2001. Hit & Run, on the other hand, took on a life of its own and turned into a crazy mix of science fiction, comedy, and a spoof of Grand Theft Auto, especially GTA 3.
The result was a hugely popular game that was praised by both reviewers and fans alike when it came out in 2003. The main plot involves everything from robotic wasps to a sinister new soda that can control your mind. As the game gets crazier and crazier, it builds up to a hilariously silly climax in which Homer beats Kang and Kodos with nuclear waste, making sure that the game’s crazy, funny thrills peak at the right time at the end.
Even though there have been rumors of a remake in recent years. There was never a straight sequel to Hit & Run. When EA bought the rights to the game, they scrapped early plans for a sequel. Fans of The Simpsons would still love a follow-up to the game, given how popular it was and how it changed the series.
Bulletstorm
Critics were confused by the mix of bloody action, dirty jokes, and comedy in this 2011 movie. Which caused a lot of controversy. Bulletstorm is often a spoof of popular action games like Just Cause. It tries to give players both laughs and thrills by making fun of popular games like Just Cause.
On the surface, Bulletstorm could have been thought of as a pretty normal, even boring shoot ’em up. Its popularity and respect have grown over the years since it came out. Thanks to the unusual choice to make it very funny. The whole game is full of energy that it would not have had if it had taken itself more seriously. It has a lot of colorful characters and quick, funny conversation.
Grayson Hunt, the main character, is a troubled assassin with a big drinking problem. He is a charismatic, interesting anti-hero whose goal of getting revenge keeps the game moving quickly. Given how the story ended, it’s clear that the creators wanted to make a second part. There aren’t many really funny games out there these days. And now that Bulletstorm VR is out, it might be time for a follow-up.
Conker’s Bad Fur Day
Conker’s Bad Fur Day is a funny twist on games that are meant for kids. It follows the increasingly disgusting adventures of an alcoholic red squirrel. Rare, the company that made GoldenEye 007, also made the cult favorite game. But it was launched too close to the end of the Nintendo 64’s life, which hurt its sales.
Wordle Unlimited is full of witty dialogue, crude humor, and unexpectedly violent action. It follows Conker as he gets into all kinds of silly situations on his way back to his partner. From Weird Al Yankovic’s appearance as The Great Mighty Poo, which is full of toilet humor, to Conker’s life being saved by a metafictional problem with the game’s development. The whole thing is a goldmine of offbeat comedy and priceless cutscenes.
Even though the Xbox version came out four years later, there has never been a replacement. Even though the game didn’t sell very well, its general quality, positive reviews. And large cult following should be enough to bring back the boozy squirrel soon.
