Honk!

(Note this is a review of the game version available mid competition)

This parser game sees you as a clown - armed with clown car, bendy balloons and custard pies - trying to beat a mysterious Phantom who is messing up the circus shows.

This was a lot of fun. Full disclosure: I used the walkthrough a bit to speed through some of the puzzles. There are also comprehensive in game hints. And it’s really smoothly coded.

The core part of the game centres around 3 main puzzles, which can be tackled in any order. After that there’s more to play.

The NPCs are neatly written and characterful. Interaction generally works well with them. And there is clever use of a limited number of objects scattered around the circus. One of the big puzzles especially is just sheer genius ((Spoiler - click to show)the goose one).

Nicely done. I do have a soft spot for a comedy themed game. Thanks!