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Guard Duty vs Time Gentlemen, Please!

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Guard Duty
Guard DutyA comedic adventure spanning love, loss, and the apocalypse
Time Gentlemen, Please!
Time Gentlemen, Please!A hilarious time‑bending point‑and‑click adventure with Nazi dinosaur robots.
Overview
Description

Guard Duty blends humor and heartfelt storytelling in a point‑and‑click adventure that takes players across two wildly different eras. As you solve puzzles and uncover secrets, the game explores themes of love, loss, and the end of the world with a quirky, sci‑fi/fantasy twist.

Dive into a tongue‑in‑cheek adventure where you hop through eras to thwart Hitler’s army of robot dinosaur Nazis. The game blends witty dialogue, absurd scenarios, and clever puzzles into a story that feels like a comedy‑filled novel you can play. With hand‑drawn graphics, quirky sound effects, and thousands of unique responses to your actions, every click feels fresh. It’s a single‑player indie adventure that rewards curiosity and a good sense of humor.

Pricing
Paid (One-time)
Paid (One-time)
Category
Story-Rich
Story-Rich
Best for
Story‑driven indie adventure fans
Fans of comedic point‑and‑click adventures
Specifications
General
msrp
$19.99
$9.99−50%
release date
2019-05-02
2009-07-02
Specifications
developer
Sick Chicken Studios
Zombie Cow Studios
publisher
Ratalaika Games, Digital Tribe Games, Eastasiasoft
Zombie Cow Studios
age rating
ESRB T, PEGI 12
ESRB E
multiplayer
Single player
Single player
critic score
70/100
90/100+29%
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Engaging dual‑timeline story
  • Clever and varied puzzles
  • Strong comedic writing
  • Beautiful indie art style
  • Hilarious writing that keeps players laughing
  • Thousands of unique dialogue responses
  • Hand‑drawn art and quirky sound design
  • Creative time‑travel puzzles
Cons
  • Limited replayability after story completion
  • Some puzzles can feel obtuse
  • Voice acting may not appeal to all players
  • Humor may not appeal to all tastes
  • Some puzzles can be obscure and require trial‑and‑error
  • Limited replay after all dialogues are discovered
Community & Metrics
Upvotes
0
0
User rating
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The Verdict

AI-generated from listing data

Time Gentlemen, Please! offers higher critical praise and lower price, while Guard Duty provides broader platform support and a dual‑timeline story.

Key differences

  • •Price: $9.99 vs $19.99
  • •Critic score: 90/100 vs 70/100
  • •Platform availability: Guard Duty lists many platforms; Time Gentlemen, Please! does not specify
  • •Story structure: Guard Duty uses dual timelines; Time Gentlemen, Please! focuses on single‑player time‑travel humor
  • •Publisher/developer size: Guard Duty has three publishers; Time Gentlemen, Please! is self‑published
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Pricing & value

Time Gentlemen, Please! costs $9.99 versus Guard Duty's $19.99, offering better price‑to‑content ratio.

Time Gentlemen, Please!

Platform availability

Guard Duty explicitly supports consoles, PC, Mac, Linux, and Switch; Time Gentlemen, Please! platform list not provided.

Guard Duty

Gameplay & fun factor

Higher critic score (90 vs 70) suggests more polished fun and puzzle design in Time Gentlemen, Please!.

Time Gentlemen, Please!

Multiplayer / co‑op

Both are single‑player experiences with no multiplayer.

Tie

Content & replayability

Both note limited replay after story/dialogue completion.

Tie

Difficulty & accessibility

Both mention some obscure puzzles requiring trial‑and‑error.

Tie

Graphics & performance

Both feature hand‑drawn indie art style; no performance differences specified.

Tie

Choose Guard Duty if…

Players wanting console/PC flexibility and a dual‑timeline narrative, willing to pay more.

Choose Time Gentlemen, Please! if…

Budget‑focused players who prioritize humor and critical acclaim, and don't need console support.

Common questions

Which game is cheaper?

Time Gentlemen, Please! costs $9.99; Guard Duty costs $19.99.

Do either of the games support consoles?

Guard Duty lists consoles among its supported platforms; Time Gentlemen, Please! platform list is not specified.

Which title received better reviews?

Time Gentlemen, Please! has a critic score of 90/100, compared to Guard Duty's 70/100.