Today’s game is called Ben There, Dan that. This is your average point and click adventure game. It is a rather quirky and comical game to say the least. The following is taken from the download page:
“Ben and Dan are room-mates who just so happen to be independent game developers. After a hair-raising adventure in Peru, in which Dan became a zombie for a short time(!), the boys return home to relax. And what better way to relax, than to watch some television? Their favourite programme is about to start, and Ben and Dan are eager to watch it. Unfortunately, the aerial doesn't work. Luckily, the boys are clever chaps, and they are able to make a new aerial for the TV. Finally, they can watch Magnum P.I.
“Um, what just happened? Ben and Dan suddenly find themselves on a strange alien spaceship. How did they get there? And more importantly, how do they get home again? The door to their apartment is here (as well as many other doors), but it is locked. Well, there is only one thing for it. The boys must explore this strange place, and find a way to get through that door, and back home. Unbeknown to Ben and Dan, two weird aliens who are trying to take over the world seem to think it's important to keep Ben and Dan occupied. They take great pleasure in watching them jump through hoops. So what will become of Ben and Dan? Will they ever return home or are they doomed to be trapped on that spaceship forever? There's only one way to find out... “
I noticed in one of the screens, you can see pictures of characters from famous adventure games hanging on the wall. These little references are a great addition. At 11mb, it is worthy of a try if you like these old LucasArts, Sierra type games.
Download:
http://www.reloaded.org/download/Ben-There,-Dan-That/418/
or directly from the developer Size Five:
BEN THERE, DAN THAT! (Free!)
Screenshots:
http://www.reloaded.org/screens.php?GameID=418
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