Close the Window!

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Close the Window! is a single player casual simulation game. It was developed by Victor Corradi and was released on January 2, 2018. It received neutral reviews from players.

Close the Window You just installed the new OS, called Ruindows. It worked well for a week but suddenly some erros related to this version started to popping up on screen, you need to close these errors before it's too late! Every time you click on 'start' there's a slight chance to invoke the farm mode!

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41%

Audience ScoreBased on 34 reviews

humor4 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

The game offers easy achievements, making it appealing for achievement hunters.
The concept of closing pop-up windows as a satire of old operating systems is amusing.
The game can be played casually and is simple enough for anyone to pick up.

The gameplay is repetitive and lacks depth, becoming boring after a short time.
The graphics and sound design are poor, resembling a low-quality flash game.
The game mechanics are flawed, as players must click randomly instead of on the designated close button.

music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
50%
The game's music aspect is heavily criticized, with users noting the complete absence of music and the presence of only irritating sound effects. Reviewers describe the audio experience as lacking and unenjoyable, detracting from the overall gameplay.
- “There is no music - only annoying sound effects of pop-up windows.”
- “This game is a boring clicker with no music at all, which attempts to simulate a Windows operating system with tons of errors. You are simply asked to click to earn points, hit the spacebar for a closing-popup bonus, and buy some upgrades - that's everything.”
- “Yeah, as I said - no music at all, no effects besides a small error noise.”
humor
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
80%
20%
The humor in the game is polarizing; while some players appreciate its satirical take on classic moments in Microsoft's OS, others find it lacking and not genuinely funny, criticizing it as a bare-bones clicker game. Overall, it seems to resonate more with those who enjoy its comedic elements, particularly as a gift.
- “A funny and simple satire of classic moments using Microsoft's OS.”
- “I'm giving a thumbs up because I think it's really good satire and a game I could see being funny to gift someone.”
- “The only truly funny thing about 'Close the Window!' is the developer wants $1 USD for it.”
- “Some really horrible clicker game that is supposed to be funny, I guess.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
25%
50%
The graphics of "My Name is Mayo" are polarizing; while some appreciate its unique art style and storytelling elements, many criticize the overall quality, describing it as subpar and reminiscent of poorly executed designs, even worse than basic programs like MS Paint.
- “My Name is Mayo also has a unique art style and some interesting ideas and actual stories that it tells.”
- “No story, no gameplay, bad graphics, boring.”
- “Coming with the usual simple Unity menu, this game can be played easily in windowed size. However, the graphics quality aren't really a matter to discuss since they managed to create something worse than Windows itself. I don't even want to know which program they used, as I don't think MS Paint could produce such horrors.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The game is criticized for lacking a story, with users noting that its absence contributes to an overall negative experience, including poor gameplay and graphics.
- “This game has no story.”
- “No story, no gameplay, bad graphics, boring.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The gameplay has been criticized for lacking innovation and excitement, with many users noting that it feels dull and unengaging, accompanied by poor graphics and a nonexistent story.
- “No story, no gameplay, bad graphics, boring.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
The game's replayability is limited, as it lacks the engaging features and variety found in similar titles like Neopets, making it feel repetitive and less enticing for multiple playthroughs.
- “The game lacks significant changes in gameplay, making replayability feel tedious and uninviting.”
- “There are minimal variations in quests and challenges, which diminishes the incentive to replay.”
- “Once you've completed the main storyline, there's little left to draw players back for a second run.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game's stability is criticized for being poor, as it is designed around a buggy operating system premise, leading to frequent interruptions from pop-up windows that detract from the overall experience.
- “The game is riddled with bugs that make it nearly unplayable.”
- “I constantly experience crashes that ruin the gameplay experience.”
- “The frequent glitches and errors make it hard to enjoy the game.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, with the exception of the farm mode, which is seen as a positive feature.
- “The only good thing is the farm mode; the rest is just grinding.”
- “Grinding feels endless and tedious, making the game less enjoyable.”
- “The repetitive nature of grinding takes away from the overall experience.”