A Technician's Nightmare

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A Technician's Nightmare is a single player and multiplayer simulation game. It was developed by Luzh. and was released on January 1, 2024. It received positive reviews from players.

"A Technician's Nightmare" is a horror-themed game where you play as an air conditioner technician repairing units in a secluded house, with an additional task of catching rats. As strange events unfold, your main objective becomes survival. The game features single-player and co-op modes, multiple quests, quick time events, light system, sneak mechanics, and AI-controlled ghosts. Watch out for random anomalies and keep quiet to avoid being chased by ghosts.

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85%

Audience ScoreBased on 159 reviews

gameplay10 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

The game is a fun and unique experience, especially when played with friends, providing a good hour or two of entertainment.
It introduces interesting mechanics like repairing items and has a humorous theme involving rats, which many players found enjoyable.
For its low price, the game offers a decent amount of content and has potential for future updates and improvements.

The game suffers from technical issues, including frequent disconnections and difficulty in gameplay mechanics, which can lead to frustration.
There are only two chapters available, and players expressed a desire for more content and variety in gameplay.
The difficulty level is perceived as excessively high, making it hard for players to progress, especially in co-op mode.

gameplay
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
63%
37%
The gameplay is praised for its spooky atmosphere, effective scares, and engaging mechanics, particularly the skill check system, which is considered superior to similar games. However, some players feel that while there are good ideas present, the overall mechanics do not cohesively come together, leading to a mixed reception. Additionally, a few reviews mention that the gameplay can be underwhelming despite the charm of certain elements, like the adorable rats.
- “Great atmosphere, good scares, fun mechanics.”
- “Gameplay is great; it's a bit like Dead by Daylight if it was good, proper spooky, and made me jump a lot.”
- “I like the skill check mechanic - done better here than in most other games I've played with the same.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The story aspect of the game is praised for its intriguing lore and mission-driven narrative, which provides a solid foundation for future development. Reviewers express a desire for deeper exploration of the story and its evolution, appreciating the shift from a simple ghost-catching focus to a more engaging plot.
- “I liked this game and the fact that you have a mission to complete, rather than just making the focus about catching or exorcising the ghost.”
- “Second level interesting concept; I like that it leaned into the lore side of things a bit more. It would be interesting to see more of the story and how it develops - a good foundation for what this game could become!”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, characterized by effective scares and engaging mechanics that enhance the overall experience. Reviewers consistently highlight the immersive environment as a key strength.
- “Great atmosphere, good scares, fun mechanics.”
- “Great atmosphere, good scares, fun mechanics.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in "Hilarious Chaos Simulator 2024" is consistently praised for its comedic chaos, providing players with a fun and entertaining experience. Reviewers highlight the game's ability to generate laugh-out-loud moments through its unpredictable scenarios and absurd situations. Overall, the humor is a standout feature that enhances the gameplay.
- “Hilarious chaos simulator 2024”
- “Hilarious chaos simulator 2024”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game frustrating due to the repetitive nature of tasks, such as catching numerous rats and completing challenging air conditioning sequences. The difficulty spikes and lack of saved progress after failures lead to a tedious experience, making it feel like a chore rather than an engaging challenge.
- “The game becomes increasingly difficult, and after each air conditioning unit, the challenge ramps up. If you get grabbed after the third unit, you're left with no saved progress and forced to redo everything. The constant need to catch countless rats, many of which respawn, makes the grinding feel tedious and frustrating.”
- “The grinding aspect is overwhelming; after each air conditioning unit, the difficulty spikes. If you get caught after the third unit, you lose all your progress and have to start over. The sheer number of rats you need to catch is exhausting, especially since they keep respawning, making the repetitive tasks feel never-ending.”
- “Grinding in this game is a chore. After each air conditioning unit, the difficulty increases, and if you get caught, you lose all your progress. The requirement to catch so many rats, which seem to respawn endlessly, adds to the frustration of having to redo tedious tasks.”