(BURIED TAPES) The Cleaner

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(BURIED TAPES) The Cleaner is a single player survival shooter game with a horror theme. It was developed by LIAR MANNEQUIN and was released on September 2, 2025. It received very positive reviews from players.

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atmosphere3 positive mentions

story2 negative mentions

Short, fun indie horror game with a nostalgic PS1/VHS aesthetic and atmosphere.
Engaging simple gameplay involving cleaning tasks and interaction with cute pets, especially the cat.
Contains a surprising twist and offers two endings, adding replay value and humor.

Some players found the mouse sensitivity and slow movement frustrating or limiting.
The VHS filter and visual distortion at the end were criticized for impairing visibility.
Game is very short, and some felt the horror elements and story conclusion could be stronger or more polished.

graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features a nostalgic PS1-style, VHS aesthetic that effectively creates an eerie, retro horror atmosphere. While the graphics are praised for their nostalgic charm and beauty, some users note limited graphic options and occasional issues like mouse sensitivity. Overall, the visual style strongly supports the game's haunting, survival-themed experience.
- “The PSX-style graphics and VHS aesthetic give it a haunted-nostalgia feel, and as you wander through those shadowed floors and drip-wet halls, you realize you’re no longer just cleaning—you’re surviving.”
- “Love the retro art style!”
- “A beautiful game with amazing graphics.”
- “This is not the first time I bumped into something with the VHS aesthetic that can't be turned off or changed.”
- “Just not many graphics options to choose from and for some reason it takes an effort to look around as the game has issues with the mouse sensitivity.”
- “I genuinely love the VHS style aesthetic; it nails that eerie retro vibe but seriously, if you’re epileptic, do not play this game.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere is generally praised for its nostalgic and eerie qualities, creating an engaging and occasionally surprising mood. However, some feel that improved background music could enhance the sense of mystery and intensity. Overall, the atmosphere complements the game's simple and straightforward storyline well.
- “Nice, short, quick to complete and a nice atmosphere.”
- “The nostalgic look and eerie atmosphere work really well, and there are a couple of moments that caught me off guard.”
- “The graphics and atmosphere are nostalgic, and the storyline is simple and straightforward.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is praised for being solid and intuitive, effectively complementing the storytelling. However, some users mention limited gameplay interaction, indicating brief or straightforward mechanics.
- “Solid gameplay.”
- “I liked how the story was told and the gameplay was intuitive.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is primarily the focus, featuring a simple and straightforward narrative with an intuitive gameplay experience. While the horror elements take a backseat, the nostalgic graphics and atmosphere enhance the storytelling effectively.
- “I liked how the story was told and the gameplay was intuitive.”
- “Mostly story driven, so the horror aspect doesn't get much of a chance to shine through (unless you find cleaning terrifying).”
- “The graphics and atmosphere are nostalgic, and the storyline is simple and straightforward.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's humor is lighthearted and spooky, delivering about 15 minutes of enjoyable, playful fun. While some jokes, like the pet reveal, may seem silly, they are well-foreshadowed and add to the overall amusement.
- “If you play the game, you'll see ;) a funny and spooky 15 minutes or so.”
- “The reveal of what the other pet is was kinda stupid but also well foreshadowed and too funny to be mad at.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music contributes to the atmosphere but is considered somewhat lacking, with users feeling that more mysterious and intense background tracks could enhance the overall experience.

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(BURIED TAPES) The Cleaner is a survival shooter game with horror theme.

(BURIED TAPES) The Cleaner is available on PC, Mac OS, Windows and PlayStation.

(BURIED TAPES) The Cleaner was released on September 2, 2025.

(BURIED TAPES) The Cleaner was developed by LIAR MANNEQUIN.

(BURIED TAPES) The Cleaner has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its atmosphere but disliked it for its graphics.

(BURIED TAPES) The Cleaner is a single player game.

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