Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation *: Windows XP or later Processeur : 1 GHz Mémoire vive : 512 MB de mémoire Graphiques : 128 MB 3D video card DirectX : Version 9.0 Espace disque : 150 MB d'espace disque disponible

Recommended: Système d'exploitation *: Windows 7 or later Processeur : 3 GHZ processor or better Mémoire vive : 1024 MB de mémoire Graphiques : 512 MB 3D video card DirectX : Version 9.0 Espace disque : 150 MB d'espace disque disponible

The Jolly Gang's Misadventures in Africa / Масяня в полной Африке

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Released March 24, 2019

Adventure Casual Indie

sample: 359 reviews posted after launch (14 AI-classified)

93/100

Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 95 % · 359 reviews (« Very Positive »)

~~5,69€~~ 2,84€ -50%🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

Nostalgia hits hard in this quirky adventure: 7 out of 9 mentions for the story are glowing. Nearly everyone who plays it finishes in under 10 hours, yet they keep coming back for more.

What it's about: Join the Jolly Gang as it heads to Africa in search of treasure! Features retro-cartoon graphics, rib-cracking one-liners, and challenging puzzles!

In-game

Screenshot The Jolly Gang's Misadventures in Africa / Масяня в полной Африке

« Very unexpected to see this game on Steam. Reason for nostalgia. It would be cool if trophies were added as achievements. Thanks. »

👍 anonymous review · 0 h played

« ДАЙТЕ УЖЕ БЛИНСКИЙ БЛИН 1 И 3 ЧАСТЬ В СТИМЧИК !!! 😭😭😭😭 Я ТРЕБУЮ КРОССОВОК ШЕРШАВИНА !!!! »

👍 anonymous review · 11 h played

« Величайшая игра, к сожалению главные умы алавар додумались выпустить только второю часть из трилогии, жду остальные две »

👍 anonymous review · 4 h played

« The game is pretty ok. Im not really a fan of the style of the game and the minigames where pretty easy to manage. Its ok to play but way to pricy for my taste. If you like the style then i can recommend it »

👍 anonymous review · 3 h played

« Classic jokes, quirky puzzles, and the signature flash-era vibe. Cartoonish graphics, cozy voice acting, and the feeling like you’re back at your old PC in 2009. It’s a short playthrough but packed with nostalgia and laughs. »

👍 anonymous review · 9 h played

« Top game I remembered my childhood but it’s a pity that this is only one part »

👍 anonymous review · 4 h played

« It's good, but could at least hire someone to voice the dialogues for the English version »

👍 anonymous review · 4 h played

In players' words

« Very unexpected to see this game on Steam. Reason for nostalgia. It would be cool if trophies were added as achievements. Thanks. »

👍 anonymous review · 0 h played

👍 anonymous review · 9 h played

« ДАЙТЕ УЖЕ БЛИНСКИЙ БЛИН 1 И 3 ЧАСТЬ В СТИМЧИК !!! 😭😭😭😭 Я ТРЕБУЮ КРОССОВОК ШЕРШАВИНА !!!! »

👍 anonymous review · 11 h played

« Top game I remembered my childhood but it’s a pity that this is only one part »

👍 anonymous review · 4 h played

« It's good, but could at least hire someone to voice the dialogues for the English version »

👍 anonymous review · 4 h played

👍 anonymous review · 3 h played

Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative

Story / writing

78 % pos · n=9

Gameplay

43 % pos · n=7

Audio / music

50 % pos · n=4

Graphics / art

67 % pos · n=3

Content / longevity

100 % pos · n=1

Value for money

0 % pos · n=1

Interface / UX

0 % pos · n=1

Detailed data (table)

Aspect	Mentions	Positive	Mixed	Negative
Story / writing	9	7	0	2
Gameplay	7	3	1	3
Audio / music	4	2	1	1
Graphics / art	3	2	0	1
Content / longevity	1	1	0	0
Value for money	1	0	0	1
Interface / UX	1	0	0	1

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 3.4 h on median; those who dislike it: 2.4 h.

<2h

91 % (n=66)

2-10h

96 % (n=273)

10-25h

100 % (n=12)

>25h

100 % (n=8)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

➡️ Stable reception over time

% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).

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Strengths

The story resonates deeply: 7 positive mentions out of 9 highlight its emotional pull
Overwhelming approval across all playtimes: 96% positive reviews for the 2-10 hour bracket
Short yet satisfying: 91% positive for players under 2 hours proves its accessibility

Weaknesses

Gameplay divides players: only 3 positive mentions out of 7, matching the 3 negative ones
UI frustrates some: 1 negative mention out of 1, standing out in an otherwise flawless package

Who is it for?

Fans of lighthearted, story-driven adventures with nostalgic twists. Ideal for casual players seeking a brief but memorable experience.

Is The Jolly Gang's Misadventures in Africa / Масяня в полной Африке worth it in 2026?

Yes, without reservation for most players: 95% of 359 Steam reviews are positive (player score 93/100). Most-praised strength: The story resonates deeply. Current price: 2,84€ (50% off).

Verdict

A charming throwback that delivers where it counts. Its biggest strength—the story—overshadows minor bumps in gameplay and UI. A must-play for nostalgia buffs.

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