- December 13, 2019
- Ant Workshop Ltd
Dead End Job
Dead End Job is a great game that takes parts of Luigi’s Mansion and parts from the roguelike genre and merges them wonderfully into this very stylish and surprisingly entertaining ghost-busting game.
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Dead End Job is a single player and multiplayer arcade shooter game with a kids theme. It was developed by Ant Workshop Ltd and was released on December 13, 2019. It received mostly positive reviews from both critics and players.
Dead End Job merges the frantic, addictive, highly replayable gameplay of a procedurally generated twin-stick shooter with the iconic look of a 90s cartoon. You take on the role of a worker at Ghoul-B-Gone – the #1 experts in paranormal pest control. Ghosts are captured using a tug-of-war mechanic and every ghost you catch, citizen rescued, and job completed is added to the client’s bill. Every …
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- The game features a whimsical and humorous art style inspired by 90s cartoons, making it visually appealing.
- It's a fun and entertaining game, especially in short bursts, with a variety of ghost types and skills to unlock.
- The game offers a unique couch co-op experience, although it may not be as balanced for the second player.
- The second player in co-op mode is often ineffective, hindering the main player's progress rather than assisting.
- Gameplay can become repetitive and frustrating, especially in single-player mode, with levels feeling similar.
- The game lacks clear explanations for items and mechanics, which can lead to confusion and a steep learning curve.
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The music in the game is described as catchy and fun, complementing the crisp animation and quirky visuals inspired by classic cartoons. However, some users find the music monotonous and annoying over time, despite appreciating the overall aesthetic.
“The cartoons are quirky, and I liked the intro music.”
“A very catchy and fun soundtrack, with crisp and smooth animation for the characters on screen.”
“The music is monotonous and becomes annoying after a while, but the visual aesthetics and color scheme are pleasing to the eye. As many have said, they are inspired by John K. of Ren and Stimpy fame.”
Dead End Job (Switch) Review
A game that certainly nails the feeling of a dead end job
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Dead End Job is a great game that takes parts of Luigi’s Mansion and parts from the roguelike genre and merges them wonderfully into this very stylish and surprisingly entertaining ghost-busting game.
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Dead End Job is a arcade shooter game with kids theme.
Dead End Job is available on Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5 and others.
Dead End Job was released on December 13, 2019.
Dead End Job was developed by Ant Workshop Ltd.
Dead End Job has received mostly positive reviews from both players and critics. Most players liked this game for its music but disliked it for its graphics.
Dead End Job is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.
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