Administrators
- March 25, 2023
- Dnovel
Get on Steam"Administrators" is a visual novel where you play as a hotel administrator in a small provincial town, trying to dismiss rumors of ghosts and past tragedies in this cozy anime-style setting. Finishing work and going home to play the console is your ultimate goal, but is that all there is to this hotel's mysterious history? Experience multiple endings and uncover what's truly living in the basement.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features an interesting story and characters, with a charmingly humorous tone reminiscent of badly translated RPGs.
- The anime art style and atmospheric music enhance the overall experience, making it enjoyable for fans of the genre.
- Despite being short, the game provides amusing content and engaging dialogues that can evoke nostalgia for old flash games.
- The game is quite short, leaving some players wishing for more content and a longer experience.
- The menu and plot can be confusing, particularly for those not familiar with the genre, which may hinder enjoyment.
- There is a lack of gameplay depth, with some players feeling that the game does not offer enough engagement over its duration.
- story8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The game's story is described as interesting and humorous, featuring engaging characters and a charmingly unclear plot that may appeal more to genre fans than casual players. While the narrative is still developing due to its early access status, the initial experience is praised for its atmosphere, choices that impact the storyline, and appealing anime art style. Overall, players find the story enjoyable, albeit short and somewhat challenging to grasp.
“Despite the fact that the game is in early access, and the plot is only partially available, the beginning is very excellent.”
“I can also highlight that there is a pleasant anime drawing here that many will like, there are different choices that will affect the plot in the future, and one of the most important is very pleasant and atmospheric music.”
“Well, it's a nice game with an interesting story, interesting characters, quite short, has animations, it's funny, hard to understand but that's part of the charm. It reminds me of these badly translated RPGs/games I used to play in college, and overall fun.”
“The plot is not very clear to the average player, but fans of this genre may find it acceptable.”
“Despite being in early access and having only a partially available plot, the beginning is quite excellent.”
“While there are different choices that will affect the plot in the future, the overall story lacks clarity and depth.”
- humor4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is described as charming and reminiscent of poorly translated RPGs, contributing to its overall fun experience. While some players found the humor amusing and engaging, others felt it was lacking, indicating a mixed reception regarding its comedic elements.
“It's a nice game with an interesting story and characters. It's quite short, has animations, and is funny. The humor is hard to understand at times, but that's part of the charm. It reminds me of those badly translated RPGs I used to play in college, and overall, it's a fun experience.”
“The humor in this game is delightful and adds a unique charm. It feels reminiscent of the quirky, poorly translated games from my college days, making it both amusing and nostalgic.”
“I found the humor in the game to be lacking.”
“The jokes fell flat and didn't make me laugh.”
“The attempts at humor were more cringeworthy than funny.”
- atmosphere4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is characterized by its charming anime art style and warm, soulful indie vibe, complemented by pleasant and atmospheric music. Players appreciate the engaging choices that influence the plot, enhancing the overall immersive experience.
“I can also highlight that there is a pleasant anime drawing here that many will like, there are different choices that will affect the plot in the future, and one of the most important is very pleasant and atmospheric music.”
“I like small indie games; they have soul and an atmosphere of warmth :)”
- music2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is consistently praised for being pleasant and atmospheric, enhancing the overall experience and complementing the anime art style. It plays a significant role in setting the mood and supporting the narrative choices that impact the plot.
“The music in this game is incredibly atmospheric and enhances the overall experience.”
“The soundtrack is a perfect blend of pleasant melodies that really draw you into the game's world.”
“I love how the music complements the anime art style, creating a captivating and immersive atmosphere.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is criticized for being virtually nonexistent for the first 10 hours, leading to a frustrating experience for players.
“There is no gameplay in it for 10 hours!”
