Talking Ben for Windows

Quick summary

Talking Ben is a free children’s app from Outfit7, the studio behind My Talking Tom and My Talking Angela. In this lighthearted simulator you interact with Ben, a retired chemistry professor who now prefers a quieter life. He may come across as grumpy at first, but the game reveals a warm, funny side as you play.

Getting Ben to interact

Ben often starts the game absorbed in his newspaper. To chat with him you must first capture his attention — for example, tap the paper to make him put it down. The app listens through your device microphone, and Ben will repeat whatever you say in a comically altered voice. You can also record those exchanges to save or share later.

Ways to play with Ben

There are many simple, tactile ways to provoke different reactions from Ben:

• Tap his hands, feet, belly, or face to see how he responds.
• Use on-screen controls to make him belch, sip a drink, or eat a snack.
• Swipe his graduation photo and watch how he reacts to the change.

Each touch or button produces a unique, often humorous reaction that ranges from cute to downright silly.

Chemistry lab experiments

One of Ben’s favorite locations is his chemistry lab, a mini-game you can enter via the chemistry icon. There you combine two colored chemicals in a flask and observe the result. Possible outcomes include:

• A carnivorous-plant-like growth
• A swirling tornado of effects
• A dramatic explosion

Mixing different pairs produces a variety of entertaining and sometimes surprising visual effects.

Updates and in-app options

Although Talking Ben is an older title, the developers continue to release updates to improve performance and add content. Most interactive features are available at no cost, but additional items and extras can be purchased from the in-app store.

Who will enjoy it

New players might find Ben’s appearance or demeanor slightly odd at first, but the game’s charm quickly wins people over. While it’s designed with children in mind, the humorous reactions and creative interactions make it enjoyable for adults as well.