AdventureFit check
Is Eric The Unready worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Players who enjoy comic fantasy stories about quests following a kidnapping.
- Readers who prefer click-through interactive novels to action-focused games.
- Adventure-game fans interested in stories with references to movies and television.
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking a game centered on detailed combat mechanics; the described format is a click-through interactive novel.
- Those looking for a serious fantasy tone may not enjoy the comic presentation and absurd creatures.
- Players seeking an open-ended role-playing game may prefer a different structure.
Our take on Eric The Unready
The game presents a fantasy quest as a comic interactive novel rather than a straightforward heroic adventure. Its story follows Eric after a kidnapping and includes absurd creatures and references to other entertainment, with the narrative unfolding through clicking rather than a described action-focused structure.
What is Eric The Unready?
Eric the Unready is a click-through interactive novel about a comic fantasy quest.
After Princess Lorealle is kidnapped, Eric sets out on a journey through places including the Not So Great Underground Empire and the waters of Swamp Trek. The story follows him as he uncovers the secret of Queen Morgana and Sir Pectoral. Its fantasy world includes dragons, dwarves, wizards, unicorns and Attack Turtles. Eric’s reputation began when he impaled his instructor during a jousting class. The adventure also includes references to movies, television shows and adventure games. It was originally released by Legend Entertainment and is written by Bob Bates, who also wrote Timequest.
How Eric The Unready plays
- 01Click-through story
- The quest is presented as an interactive novel.
- 02Comic fantasy settings
- The journey visits places such as the Not So Great Underground Empire and Swamp Trek.
- 03Pop-culture references
- The story includes references to movies, television shows and adventure games.
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Eric The Unready: platforms & release
Is Eric The Unready worth it?
It is worth it if: players who enjoy comic fantasy stories about quests following a kidnapping. Skip it if: players seeking a game centered on detailed combat mechanics; the described format is a click-through interactive novel.
Where can I download Eric The Unready?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens Eric The Unready's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is Eric The Unready on?
Windows only.
