Cooper's Cleanup

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Cooper's Cleanup is a single player casual action adventure game. It was developed by DigiPen Institute of Technology and was released on August 19, 2022. It received positive reviews from players.

Cooper's Cleanup is a top-down collect-a-thon. You play as C.O.O.P.E.R, a robot vacuum who is moving around a home, "cleaning" up the collectibles hidden throughout the level. However, C.O.O.P.E.R is new to his environment, and needs some time to find his way around.

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87%

Audience ScoreBased on 16 reviews

gameplay2 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game features a cute and imaginative design, with a charming character that players find endearing.
The minimalist approach and unique concept of cleaning as a gameplay mechanic provide a refreshing experience.
The soundtrack and sound design effectively enhance the overall atmosphere of the game.

The game is extremely short, with many players completing it in just a few minutes, leading to a lack of depth.
Controls and perspective issues can make gameplay frustrating, detracting from the overall experience.
The game's simplistic graphics and shallow gameplay may not appeal to players looking for more ambitious projects.

graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game evoke a nostalgic, surreal aesthetic reminiscent of titles like Katamari Damacy, which many players fondly remember. However, some reviews criticize the simplistic and shallow visuals, suggesting that the lack of graphical depth reflects a similar lack of depth in gameplay. Overall, while the neon visuals align well with the game's high-tech theme, opinions on their effectiveness vary significantly.
- “Is one of those games that somehow cemented in my memory within the month or so that our family rented it through GameFly (Blockbuster for video games), and now years later it and its older cousins are some of my favorite of all time for their joyfully surreal aesthetic similar to Katamari Damacy.”
- “The premise of the game is fun and the simplistic neon visuals make sense with the high-tech aesthetic.”
- “This student project is incredibly simple and shallow... I know, looking at the graphics you'd say, well, since they didn't bother with graphics, surely the gameplay is deep and interesting... and nothing could be further from the truth.”
- “This student project is incredibly simple and shallow... I know, looking at the graphics you'd say, well, since they didn't bother with graphics, surely the gameplay is deep and interesting... and nothing could be further from the truth.”
- “One of the first things students should be taught in game development is that 3D graphics became mainstream in the mid-1990s with dedicated 3D cards like the Voodoo3 and the ATI Rage.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is described as simple and shallow, lacking depth despite the potential suggested by its concept and mechanics. However, it is noted to be fun and complemented by a fitting soundtrack.
- “But I really liked the concept of the game and the mechanics used.”
- “The soundtrack fits the gameplay quite well and the gameplay itself is fun.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music and sound design are praised for effectively enhancing the gameplay experience, with the soundtrack complementing the action and contributing to the overall enjoyment of the game.
- “Shout out to the music and sound design for their effort in enhancing the 'tanky' execution.”
- “The soundtrack fits the gameplay quite well, and the gameplay itself is fun.”
- “The music feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “While the sound design has its moments, the overall soundtrack is forgettable and uninspired.”
- “The background music doesn't match the game's tone, often feeling out of place and distracting.”