Stick it to the Man!

 PlayStation 4
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6.8

Mixed or average reviews- based on 250 Ratings

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  3. Negative: 34 out of 250
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  1. partyintheback
    May 11, 2014
    10
    Absolutely brilliant. Smart & funny writing, memorable characters, great voice acting, a nice mix of adventure gaming and platforming, etc. One of the best independent game releases I've had the pleasure of experiencing.
  2. steelersrawk1
    Jun 5, 2014
    10
    Very fun, It has some very upbeat humor and has an amazing soundtrack to go with it, it allows you to explore and think with varying puzzles, and has very funny jokes and references throughout the game, it has a lot of charm to it, and is definitely a game I would suggest to check out, especially if you are someone that is good at solving, and enjoys a game with humor throughout.
  3. the_blueprint
    Dec 18, 2014
    9
    Fun and funny game :-). While the gameplay isn't anything special, it's the story and humor that's front and center. It isn't a difficult game and doesn't require much platformer nor puzzling. Anyone can play it, every age, gamer and non gamer. Recommended!
  4. setz
    May 10, 2014
    9
    Great game with hilarious writing and amazing art! A great indie game from a extremely cool and genuine indie company called Zoink. Seriously give this a look if you are looking for a good puzzler with a great sense of humor.
  5. TheLivingPotato
    May 30, 2014
    9
    Very funny host of characters which are unique and hilarious. Game is pretty polished and has a very nice overall art style. I also loved the main character I think he was quite interesting and the story (although short) reveals much about this man in a beautiful light hearted fashion.
  6. geraldtarrantw
    May 11, 2014
    9
    This game would be worth getting just for the story and dialogue. If you have it free from Ps Plus there is no excuse. The puzzles are inventive and challenging but not so long that they get annoying and at the end of each there is a logical ... ok logical might be to strong a word for any part of this game.. solution. Totally unlike anything I have ever played before. I normally don'tThis game would be worth getting just for the story and dialogue. If you have it free from Ps Plus there is no excuse. The puzzles are inventive and challenging but not so long that they get annoying and at the end of each there is a logical ... ok logical might be to strong a word for any part of this game.. solution. Totally unlike anything I have ever played before. I normally don't like either platformers or puzzle games but couldnt stop playing this one until it was done.… Expand
  7. Richjaco
    May 31, 2014
    9
    Nothing special as of story telling. Its just a series of dis-jointed adventures, but it a damn fun time. The environment is beautiful on the PS4 and the art design is something to not take for granted. Also has solid game-play (not much can be said ). Overall this game is a must try for every gamer.
  8. catman1132000
    Jul 15, 2014
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is overall great. It is not amazing, But it is very enjoyable. The humor is weird, and I love it. It has a very dark undertone though, With many horrid things in it, like a man about to hang himself because his girlfriend left him, and a man at a psychic because his dad and he had an argument then his dad died. The game feels like a very dark morbid Paper Mario. The level design is new and refreshing as characters are 2d and the environment is 3d and All seems to be made of metal and cardboard.… Expand
  9. piston
    Jun 12, 2022
    9
    Fun game, great art. If nothing else play it for the art. Oh, the music as well...
  10. RazerN
    May 26, 2014
    8
    Really enjoyable game, I really liked the presentation and music .Most fun I have had on the PS4 for a few months. I don't have the time anymore to have to think about a game too much, or spend 15 minutes restarting from an old checkpoint, so this was perfect for me.
  11. houyi111
    May 22, 2014
    8
    I finished the game and all the achievements in one night, absolutely a unique game. I am glad that PSN makes it a free game otherwise I will miss this amazing indie game. The "puzzle" is genius and makes me laugh out loud. I watched all the dialogue and cut-scene since they are hilarious and crazy!
  12. Enforcer122
    May 7, 2014
    8
    An excellent game. Full of charm, wit and charisma. Completely whacky story with individual characters all of which stick in your memory for a long time to come. Different to anything I've ever played game/story wise as well, as different as it is they've got it to work so well. All the elements come together to make it a memorable ride of madness. Well done to the game makers, they took aAn excellent game. Full of charm, wit and charisma. Completely whacky story with individual characters all of which stick in your memory for a long time to come. Different to anything I've ever played game/story wise as well, as different as it is they've got it to work so well. All the elements come together to make it a memorable ride of madness. Well done to the game makers, they took a risk with this but it works so well.… Expand
  13. sohus
    Nov 29, 2014
    8
    Great game with awesome humor – it reminds me of the Simpsons – with great characters. The art direction with the cardboard style and stickers is also fantastic. I especially like the part of getting into people's head and solving puzzles. Game can be completed in around 6 hours.
  14. MikeyV
    May 12, 2014
    8
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Right now I give this game an 8. This score can potentially go higher though because i'm currently only on Chapter 6. This is probably one of the over the top games I've ever played. It has very wacky humor but it is funny at times. The game is similar to LittleBigPlanet as far as design. It's more or less 2D, but you can change your perspective. The game's level design is creative, and each character has their own uniqueness to them. It definitely helps that you can read people's minds because it gives you more connection to the characters. All in all, Stick it to The Man is a solid PS4 game, especially since it is free for PS Plus members.… Expand
  15. Mosh603
    Sep 19, 2014
    8
    I got this game for free from the PSN store because I have PlayStation+. It is a fun game to pick up and play for 15-30 minutes at a time. Probably one of the better free PS+ games on the PSN store.
  16. frederik1478
    Oct 14, 2021
    8
    I really enjoyed this game the committing wiring and character's make it experiment worth taking, the puzzles never get too boring it's a very fast game I think you can get through in 4hours but you're gonna enjoy every moment of it. You love funny game is Worth a try
  17. dennis_gt
    Nov 26, 2018
    8
    I enjoyed this. I can see how it would be annoying to some people if it wasn't so short. There are maybe 9-10 levels, which is just about perfect. The game play and controls are not as refined and precise as I would like, but the real appeal is the art, the voice acting, and the humor. It probably shouldn't take more than 4-5 hours to finish, and the story and jokes make it worth your time.
  18. Kard-N
    Jul 10, 2014
    7
    Good game, but I felt it very short, about 4-5 hours to finish all the tasks and trophies.
    The story is quite fun, not very smart but enjoyable.
    We need more of this games coming out.
  19. anggadaz
    Oct 27, 2015
    7
    This game is strategy role playing game. Player must stick the sticker to the appropriate object. The graphic is freak but good. The role and story is good too.
  20. Just_Got_Wicked
    May 8, 2014
    7
    First off I got to say that I didn't have high hopes for this game. I doesn't really seem to appeal to me on paper....But after 15 minutes into the game, I could not stop playing it.
    Simply said: It's Unique. I believe that is the reason the game is so appealing. There aren't many games like this on consoles and I'm really glad Sony has brought so many Indie games to the PS4.
    It    First off I got to say that I didn't have high hopes for this game. I doesn't really seem to appeal to me on paper....But after 15 minutes into the game, I could not stop playing it.
    Simply said: It's Unique. I believe that is the reason the game is so appealing. There aren't many games like this on consoles and I'm really glad Sony has brought so many Indie games to the PS4.

    It becomes very entertaining to use your telekinetic powers to read the characters minds and try to help them solve their problems. It's full of interesting puzzles to solve by reading minds and piecing together clues.
    The games art style is one of its best features as it brings to life the cardboard cutouts with color and personality.The good voice acting also adds charm.

    Although the game can be completed rather quickly I would still recommend giving this one a shot.    … Expand
  21. AntonArnold
    Jun 24, 2014
    7
    A clever game. The visuals are fantastic. The soundtrack is above par. The controls, eh. Sometimes I find myself missing a platform jump or an item grab with the sticky hand and it takes me out of the game. I have gone back to the game a few times just for the cheese factor and get a little laugh every now and then. I think what makes it a 7 from say a 5 are the visuals and the goofy worldA clever game. The visuals are fantastic. The soundtrack is above par. The controls, eh. Sometimes I find myself missing a platform jump or an item grab with the sticky hand and it takes me out of the game. I have gone back to the game a few times just for the cheese factor and get a little laugh every now and then. I think what makes it a 7 from say a 5 are the visuals and the goofy world you get to play in. I love the cardboard-esque town and seeing the cars float by and the eerie street lights illuminating the town. A good indy worth a few bucks or a free download. Polished controls and a better plot line could have made the game better.… Expand
  22. iams2k
    May 21, 2014
    7
    No real game play just move round and talks to crazy characters , collect some items and solve som puzzles
    Funny dialogue and crazy story .
    Do not expect more than that
  23. Murredly
    Aug 25, 2014
    7
    This game is worth a 7 because I got it free with PSN. I likely would never pick this up if I had to pay cash but it was pretty fun.

    Pro's: 1. Witty dialogue and fun story. 2. Easy to understand controls and relatively simple objective that is fun working towards 3. Getting the trophies is fun and at times can be challenging. Con's: 1. Relatively simple with no real difficult    This game is worth a 7 because I got it free with PSN. I likely would never pick this up if I had to pay cash but it was pretty fun.

    Pro's:
    1. Witty dialogue and fun story.
    2. Easy to understand controls and relatively simple objective that is fun working towards
    3. Getting the trophies is fun and at times can be challenging.

    Con's:
    1. Relatively simple with no real difficult challenge
    2. Short
    3. Can feel corny or repetitive as you make your way through the levels. I think I glitched it a few times as well.

    If you are looking for something a little entertaining to play, don't spend more than $10 on this but it can help pass the time when you need something light to explore between bigger releases.    … Expand
  24. SuperkenGaming
    Nov 26, 2017
    7
    Stick it to The Man!
    From charming to tedious
    Stick it to the man is an adventure game where you play as Ray... a hard hat tester The game starts with him getting hit on the head, to find himself in this dream worth with a pink spaghetti arm sticking out of his head... and of course you have to figure out exactly what is going on… This opening tutorial level takes you through the    Stick it to The Man!
    From charming to tedious
    Stick it to the man is an adventure game where you play as Ray... a hard hat tester
    The game starts with him getting hit on the head, to find himself in this dream worth with a pink spaghetti arm sticking out of his head... and of course you have to figure out exactly what is going on…
    This opening tutorial level takes you through the basics...
    And is honestly what I wish the entire game was… a straight forward adventure platformer.. but sadly it isnt
    This is a game is told across 10 different chapters and is all about readings minds and trading items...
    It’s about 4 hours long and is full of humor which makes it so enjoyable…
    Your sticky hand can be used to grab thumb tacks to reach higher locations in a levels, but more importantly its used to read characters minds, and snatch their thoughts in the form of a sticker…
    As an adventure game you’re basically running around an area, using your map to see locations you haven’t been to yet and interacting with everything you can, listening to everyone’s thoughts until eventually someone thinks of an item you can grab and take it to the person that needs that item.. They’ll then either think of a new item or drop an item you need for someone else... and the cycle continues...
    It’s a really fun cycle, definitely one of my favorite ways an adventure game is delivered... you aren’t really combining items.. Just listening to characters, their needs, and providing them with those items to eventually be able to get what you need to move onto the next section…
    However… listening to characters gets old really fast…
    Dialog can go on for what feels like forever…
    Thankfully you are able to just fast forward thoughts, which is what I ended up doing for more than half of the game...
    he mind reading novelty quickly wore off for me…
    but you’re not the only one that knows about your sticky hand...
    There are of course bad guys after you too, and you’re able to read their minds to put effects on them like temporarily putting them asleep so you can sneak past them..
    At first they’re a nice little challenge for you to overcome every once in a while... but by the games end they just become a nuisance in your way...
    As the game wants to annoying you with like 5 of them at once…
    Though I was over this game long before its conclusion…
    This is still a really clever and charming game…
    There’s a story and mystery that keeps you going forward, the adventure aspects are delivered wonderfully and the writing is guaranteed to make you laugh here and there…
    I give Stick it to the Man!
    A 7.5/10    … Expand
  25. ThiouZ
    Nov 11, 2014
    7
    Stick it to the Man has a good atmosphere. It is very fun to play. The story is crazy. The game is too short unfortunately.

    Graphics 8/10
    Music 8/10
    Gameplay 6/10

    My overall score is 7
  26. millsbe14
    Feb 18, 2015
    7
    This game has an interesting story behind it. The visuals at the beginning didn't appeal to me, but once you get into the story, i couldn't see it any other way. The idea of getting into peoples thoughts and figuring out puzzles was very entertaining. It isn't too long, which is a good thing. They put the perfect amount of time into this and they don't have much filler at all. IThis game has an interesting story behind it. The visuals at the beginning didn't appeal to me, but once you get into the story, i couldn't see it any other way. The idea of getting into peoples thoughts and figuring out puzzles was very entertaining. It isn't too long, which is a good thing. They put the perfect amount of time into this and they don't have much filler at all. I really enjoyed this game and would recommend it to anyone that wants to enjoy a fun and interesting story without being challenged too much.… Expand
  27. HuevoAlce
    Jun 27, 2022
    7
    Stick it to the Man! is a very fun and visually appealing game that deserves a chance.
  28. goodgriff33
    Dec 24, 2022
    7
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  29. Storm1672
    May 8, 2014
    6
    This is the Lite 2D version of Psychonauts.
    First and foremost the art is a mix of Psychonauts and Puppeteer. Great stuff, it's one of its high points. The second high point is the characters and the humor. It's Schaffer class. The story is also quite nice.
    On the down side, it's worst aspect is its non-platforming. It's a 2D puzzle platformer and it plays as a point n click game.    This is the Lite 2D version of Psychonauts.
    First and foremost the art is a mix of Psychonauts and Puppeteer. Great stuff, it's one of its high points. The second high point is the characters and the humor. It's Schaffer class. The story is also quite nice.

    On the down side, it's worst aspect is its non-platforming. It's a 2D puzzle platformer and it plays as a point n click game. There are 2 kinds of puzzles, the "escape from the goons" and the "which sticker goes where". Sadly, that's the whole gameplay. Maybe one or two times in the entirety of the game I had to do something different such as make someone follow me to a specific place, but that's it.

    it's too bad that it is as shallow as it gets cause the story is quite nice, the art is great and the humor is LOL type. More gameplay elements people and make more layers to the sticker puzzles.    … Expand
  30. Nel
    Jan 16, 2017
    6
    Funny game, the platforming is not anything good, but the story is fine, and there is lots of fun interactions you can do. The gameplay isn't great, but the experience and story is fun.
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Generally favorable reviews - based on 12 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 12
  3. Negative: 0 out of 12
  1. GamesRadar+
    Jun 2, 2014
    70
    Despite its awkward aiming and lackluster platforming, Stick it to The Man is a delightful puzzle game with a peculiar world worth exploring.
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  2. Gamers' Temple
    Jun 2, 2014
    79
    More enjoyable for the experience than for the actual gameplay.
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  3. Worth Playing
    May 20, 2014
    80
    Stick It to the Man is a charming and delightful little adventure game. It doesn't have the most content, but it's a fun experience.
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