A Day of Maintenance

About

"A Day of Maintenance" is an exploration game that combines technical driving, crane operation, and a touch of gay romance. As a repair worker, you maintain guidance stations for spaceships in New Port City with your MSSIRT. Engage in work-banter and thoughtful discussions about robot worker consciousness while enjoying the ambient soundtrack. A short story is also available for interested players.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

100%

Audience ScoreBased on 18 reviews

story4 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

The writing is exceptional, with well-developed characters and engaging conversations that enhance the overall experience.
The game combines a unique blend of chill driving mechanics with a compelling narrative, making it both relaxing and emotionally gripping.
Players have expressed a strong emotional connection to the story and characters, particularly enjoying the representation of queer themes and relationships.

The driving mechanics can be complicated due to the amount of information displayed on-screen, which may overwhelm some players initially.
There are issues with the game's physics and navigation, leading to some frustrating moments during gameplay.
Infrequent save points and lengthy conversations can disrupt the flow of the game, making it feel tedious at times.

story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is widely praised for its compelling narrative and engaging character interactions, with many players expressing a strong emotional connection to the plot. Reviewers highlight the game's ability to provoke thought and evoke feelings, particularly in its latter half, which focuses on themes of worker oppression. Overall, the storytelling is considered a standout feature, leaving players eager for more.
- “Talking to all the different characters is fun, the story is compelling, I absolutely did not want it to end, but what an ending it was.”
- “In the second half, I felt I was getting more mastery over the truck jank, while the plot gained much more focus, turning into an emotionally gripping story about worker oppression.”
- “Between all that, it managed to tell a story that both made me think about the world in a way I hadn't before and made me cry a bit.”
- “I'll be back with a full review once I finish the story, but for now, for the love of all that is holy, buy this dang game.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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33%
The gameplay is characterized by a relaxing experience, with enjoyable driving mechanics complemented by radio listening and chat interaction, creating a satisfying gameplay loop. Players find it to be a solid ASMR experience and recommend trying the lengthy demo to get a feel for the game.
- “Chill gameplay; I liked driving, listening to the radio, and keeping an eye on the chat.”
- “It's a good gameplay loop at its core.”
- “The gameplay was solid ASMR. I highly recommend playing the demo (although the demo alone is about 2.5 hours, so be prepared for that).”
- “The gameplay was some solid ASMR. I highly recommend playing the demo (although the demo alone is about 2.5 hours, so be prepared for that).”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game evokes a wide range of emotions, prompting players to reflect on societal issues while delivering a poignant narrative that can elicit tears. As the story progresses, it becomes more focused and emotionally impactful, particularly in its exploration of themes like worker oppression.
- “Made me feel a lot of things...”
- “Between all that, it managed to tell a story that both made me think about the world in a way I hadn't before and made me cry a bit.”
- “In the second half, I felt I was gaining more mastery over the truck mechanics, while the plot gained much more focus, turning into an emotionally gripping story about worker oppression.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, with rough movement mechanics that hinder on-foot exploration and contribute to an overall frustrating experience.
- “The grinding feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
- “I found the grinding mechanics to be frustratingly tedious, often feeling like a chore rather than fun.”
- “The amount of time required for grinding is excessive, leading to burnout and diminishing my enjoyment of the game.”
graphics
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The graphics are generally well-received, but some users note that certain areas can be challenging to navigate due to the art style, and there are concerns about the physics of the mssirt being somewhat unwieldy.
- “The graphics are inconsistent, with some areas looking outdated and lacking detail.”
- “There are parts of the game that feel visually cluttered, making it hard to focus on important elements.”
- “The art style can be jarring at times, leading to a disjointed visual experience.”