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A Day of Maintenance

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69%Game Brain Score
story, emotional
gameplay, grinding
100% User Score Based on 20 reviews

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A Day of Maintenance is a single player open world racing game with drama and science fiction themes. It was developed by BigHandInSky and was released on April 22, 2022. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

A Day of Maintenance is a new, unusual kind of exploration game, taking cues from In Other Waters, 17776, Signal from Tolva, and Euro Truck Simulator 2. It's a mixture of a visual novel, driving game, crane game, fixing game, and some other stuff too.

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story4 positive mentions
gameplay3 negative mentions
  • The game features compelling writing and well-developed characters, making conversations engaging and emotionally impactful.
  • The chill gameplay allows for a relaxing experience while multitasking between driving and interacting with characters.
  • It combines unique elements of sci-fi, queerness, and simulation in a way that feels fresh and creative.
  • The controls and physics can be janky, leading to frustrating moments during gameplay.
  • The lack of voice acting makes some radio chatter feel lacking, especially when trying to multitask.
  • Save points are infrequent, which can lead to concerns about losing progress during longer play sessions.
  • story
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story is described as compelling and thought-provoking, with engaging character interactions that enhance the overall experience. Players appreciate the emotional depth and focus of the narrative, particularly in the second half, which tackles themes of worker oppression and culminates in a gripping climax. Overall, the storytelling is a standout aspect that leaves a lasting impact, making players eager to continue their journey.

    • “The gameplay is chill and undemanding, which is perfect because the story gives you a lot to think about and a lot to decide.”
    • “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.”
    • “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 getting more mastery over the truck jank, while the plot gained much more focus, turning into an emotionally gripping story about worker oppression.”
    • “The story builds to a climax over about 5 or so hours and tells the story it's trying to tell without distractions.”
    • “The story builds to a climax over about 5 or so hours and tells the story it's trying to tell without distractions.”
  • gameplay
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is characterized as relaxed and engaging, allowing players to immerse themselves in the story while enjoying activities like driving and listening to the radio. Users appreciate the solid gameplay loop and find it soothing, likening it to ASMR, with a recommendation to try the lengthy demo.

    • “It's a good gameplay loop at its core.”
    • “The gameplay is chill and undemanding, which is perfect because the story gives you a lot to think about and a lot to decide.”
    • “Chill gameplay, liked driving - listening to the radio and keeping an eye on the chat.”
    • “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
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players report a strong emotional connection to the characters, with the writing evoking a range of feelings, including attachment and sadness. The narrative not only prompts introspection about societal issues but also delivers a poignant story that resonates deeply, particularly in its latter half, which focuses on themes of worker oppression.

    • “I'm kind of glad no one's made a walkthrough yet, because the writing made me so emotionally attached to the characters I probably would have looked up spoilers to make sure my favorites made it through okay.”
    • “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 getting more mastery over the truck jank, while the plot gained much more focus, turning into an emotionally gripping story about worker oppression.”
  • grinding
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, with rough movement mechanics that hinder on-foot exploration, making the overall experience feel cumbersome.

    • “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
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    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 certain elements being unwieldy.

    • “The graphics are inconsistent, with some areas looking great while others feel unfinished and rough around the edges.”
    • “The art style can make navigation difficult, and the physics feel awkward at times.”
    • “Overall, the visuals lack polish, which detracts from the overall experience.”
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A Day of Maintenance is a open world racing game with drama and science fiction themes.

A Day of Maintenance is available on PC, Mac OS, Windows, Linux and others.

A Day of Maintenance was released on April 22, 2022.

A Day of Maintenance was developed by BigHandInSky.

A Day of Maintenance has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

A Day of Maintenance is a single player game.

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