Administrators

About

"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.

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Play Modes

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

93%

Audience ScoreBased on 14 reviews

atmosphere2 positive mentions

humor3 negative mentions

The game features an interesting story and characters, providing a nostalgic experience reminiscent of old flash games.
The humor and charm of the game, along with its pleasant anime art style and atmospheric music, contribute to an enjoyable experience.
Despite its short duration, the game offers amusing achievements and choices that can affect the plot, making it engaging for fans of the genre.

The game is extremely short, taking less than 20 minutes to complete, which may not justify the price for some players.
The menu and plot can be confusing, particularly for those unfamiliar with the genre, potentially detracting from the overall experience.
Some players found the game lacking in gameplay and felt it could be boring or unengaging, especially for those not fans of the genre.

story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game's story is described as short and somewhat unclear, yet amusing and reminiscent of classic poorly translated RPGs, appealing particularly to genre fans. While the narrative features interesting characters and choices that impact the plot, its brevity and lack of clarity may deter some players, leading to suggestions of waiting for a discount before purchasing. The early access status hints at potential for further development, with positive notes on its anime art style 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 those badly translated RPGs/games I used to play in college, and overall fun except I couldn't get one achievement and I wanted 100% achievements - I got 14 and they were all very amusing.”
- “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.”
- “The plot is not very clear to the ordinary person, but fans of this genre might find it acceptable.”
- “Despite being in early access and only having a partially available plot, the beginning is quite excellent.”
- “The story is pretty chill, but I would only recommend buying it at a heavy discount given the game's duration.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
100%
The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players finding it amusing and reminiscent of poorly translated RPGs, contributing to its charm. However, some users felt that the humor was lacking or not present at all, indicating a mixed experience. Overall, the game is described as fun and entertaining, particularly in its short narrative and character interactions.
- “A very short story, but at the same time, it's funny to play through.”
- “It's a nice game with an interesting story and characters. It's quite short, has animations, and is funny. It's hard to understand, but that's part of the charm; it reminds me of those badly translated RPGs I used to play in college. Overall, it's fun, except I couldn't get one achievement and wanted 100% - I got 14, and they were all very amusing.”
- “I found the humor in the game to be completely lacking.”
- “The jokes fell flat and didn't resonate with me at all.”
- “I expected more laughs, but the humor just didn't land.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's atmosphere is characterized by its charming anime art style, impactful choices that influence the narrative, and a soothing musical score that enhances the overall experience. Players appreciate the warm and soulful ambiance typical of indie games.
- “I can also highlight that there is a pleasant anime art style that many will appreciate, along with different choices that will affect the plot in the future. One of the most important aspects is the very pleasant and atmospheric music.”
- “I like small indie games; they have soul and an atmosphere of warmth :)”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The music in the game is described as pleasant and atmospheric, enhancing the overall experience and complementing the anime art style. It plays a significant role in setting the mood and is appreciated by players for its quality.
- “The music is very pleasant and atmospheric, enhancing the overall experience of the game.”
- “The soundtrack beautifully complements the gameplay, creating an immersive atmosphere.”
- “The diverse musical choices add depth to the plot and elevate the emotional impact of the game.”
gameplay
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Many users express frustration with the gameplay, noting that there is a significant lack of engaging content, with some reporting up to 10 hours of playtime without any meaningful gameplay elements.
- “There is no gameplay in it for 10 hours!”
- “The mechanics are clunky and make the game frustrating to play.”
- “The pacing is incredibly slow, making it hard to stay engaged.”