Assignment 42

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Assignment 42 is a single player strategy game. It was developed by Arrible and was released on July 28, 2021. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

You’re the new CONTROLLER.The AI know that, and they’ll probably tease you, the machine derps. Don’t be concerned, though. The instant there’s an assignment on the projector, they are ready to follow their program. Every literal command you set.

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Single-Player

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67%

Audience ScoreBased on 21 reviews

graphics4 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

The game features a variety of puzzles and themes, providing a unique gameplay experience.
The graphics are visually appealing, enhancing the overall aesthetic of the game.
It is a free game, which demonstrates the developers' belief in their work and offers a no-cost opportunity for players to engage with it.

The game is unfinished and has been abandoned by the developers, leading to a lack of content and polish.
Players have reported frustrating mechanics and unclear instructions, making it difficult to progress in the game.
Despite being free, the game has received a dismal public reception, with very few players actively engaging with it.

gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has been criticized for lacking depth and polish, with users noting that it fails to deliver a top-tier experience despite an interesting concept involving robot control. While some mechanics show potential, clarity is needed, and overall, the game feels incomplete and underwhelming.
- “Interesting gameplay, we control a robot to finish some missions using steps.”
- “There is barely a game here at all - not just in the content, but the interface and mechanics.”
- “Decent concept but may need a bit of clarity around certain mechanics.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in the game are praised for being visually appealing and impressive, especially for a free-to-play title. However, while the visuals are a strong point, some reviewers feel that they alone are not enough to elevate the overall gaming experience, which lacks in gameplay quality.
- “The graphics in this game are really quite good, which at least makes the game look more appealing.”
- “Overall though this is sick for a free-to-play game; the graphics are nice, and the game is challenging but doable. If your brain likes coding things, you'll be amazing at this.”
- “And while it's vital for any game to have impressive visuals (gaming is a visual medium, after all), there's more to a game than just the graphics.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the beta release tedious due to the limited commands available, which become increasingly repetitive as the game progresses.
- “For this beta release, you only have very basic commands, which becomes quite tedious to manage at later stages.”
- “The grinding feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
- “I find myself doing the same tasks over and over again, which really drains the fun out of the experience.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users report mixed experiences with stability, noting a few glitches such as being unable to exit the tab menu and issues with command responsiveness for characters. Overall, while some players encountered frustrating bugs, they appear to be relatively infrequent.
- “The last stage made me miserable; I only ran into two glitches in the game: one where I couldn't leave the tab menu interface and another where my robot would no longer take commands, as shown in the video.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly impossible to progress without losing progress.”
- “I experienced constant frame drops and stuttering, which ruined the overall experience.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story revolves around an engaging gameplay experience where players control a robot to complete various missions, adding a layer of intrigue and challenge to the narrative.
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music associated with the robot's movement has received negative feedback from users, with some expressing personal dislike for it.
- “Secondly, the music when the robot is moving, I personally don't like it.”