Jolly Good: Cakes and Ale

Reviewing (mostly) every game (or DLC) in my library, part 521: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ (10/10) [i]Jolly Good: Cakes and Ale[/i] is, respectfully, one of the stupidest titles I've ever read in my life. Now, hold on a minute with the pitchforks. When I say "stupidest," I mean whimsical. Jolly (literally!). Infuriating. Dazzling. Shocking. Scandalous. Jaw-dropping. Lyrical. Hilarious. In short, incredible. I don't quite know how to begin this review or what else to say because I've binged this whole title and am writing this review at midnight, seven hours before my final, but I suppose I'll start with the plot. You play as a close relative of an earl as you join a (depending on who you ask) illustrious club called the Noble Gases. You are also trying to rehabilitate your reputation after a dreadful scandal. And, you, well, do [i]stuff[/i]. Yes, you read that right. You, a foolhardy, well-meaning noble do [i]stuff[/i]. I say this because [i]Jolly Good: Cakes and Ale[/i] is less of a typical game with a beginning, middle, and end, and reads more as a collection of vignettes about a noble’s life. Here are some events that happened in my playthrough so you understand what I’m talking abo…

the only bad thing abt this game is that it's been like 10 years and still the sequel isn't out yet

This is a great game! Funny, witty, wonderfully written, and with so many branches you could play through a dozen times and still not get every word. Can't wait for the next one!

I *really* enjoyed this, maybe even more than Tally Ho. The romance leaves a little something to be desired--more of Fitz berating me in a broom closet, please!!--but honestly, the main plot is so fun that I got over it

Jolly Good is a wonderful and funny follow up to Tally Ho. Fitzie is such a great character, and the player character has really distinct and fun options. I'm very excited for the next game in the series!

If you have seen my Tally Ho review, you will already know some points of this one as a bunch of stuff stayed the same between the two games. Though it was one of the ROs / LIs from Jolly Good that made me decide to play the series, specifically. More on that later in the spoilered part. To quickly go over the pros and cons and neutrals! PROS Same as Tally Ho, the game have a vibrant writing style and characters that are so alive and interesting. This game also has a lot more branching, so for people who replay with different MCs it must be a treat (I'm a "one canon playthrough kind of player so this doesn't affect me personally though). This game has a checkpoint system like Tally Ho, but also adds DLCs to make your life easier (one with cheats and one to get help with achievements). NEUTRALS The second person narrative, still. Again, this is a matter of taste - to me it's a con. But I'm mentionning it specifically because the second person writing is weirdly implemented in the narrative this time around (you'll understand on the very first pages), so it may be more bothersome for those who don't like it, while others will still see it the same. Another more general…