Debtors' Club

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Debtors' Club is a single player simulation game. It was developed by mecagames and was released on August 26, 2024. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Debtors' Club" is a single-player Simulation game with fabulous visuals and a sensational soundtrack, where you play as a debt collector tasked with making businesses pay their taxes in a city with a growing backlog. Your choices and behavior shape your path in a roguelite-style narrative experience, and engaging conversations with debtors are generated through an innovative dialogue system. Meet the daily collection quota by persuading, intimidating, or using force, as the law is on your side, but be careful not to cross any lines.

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Audience ScoreBased on 54 reviews

story14 positive mentions

The game features wonderful writing, charming art, and engaging music that create a captivating atmosphere.
It offers a unique and humorous narrative with choices that can lead to different story paths, making it addictive and replayable.
The game mechanics, while RNG-based, provide a fun and quirky experience that can be enjoyable for players who appreciate its satirical humor.

The gameplay heavily relies on RNG, making it feel more like luck than skill, which can lead to frustration and boredom.
Many players found the game mechanics lacking depth, with repetitive tasks and minimal player input leading to a dull experience.
There are technical issues, such as bugs and awkward controls, that detract from the overall enjoyment and immersion of the game.

story
40 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is characterized by engaging storytelling and a unique art style, with choices that lead to different narrative paths. However, some players feel that the story is often disconnected from gameplay, relying too heavily on randomness and lacking depth in its progression. Despite these criticisms, many appreciate the humor and dynamic elements of the story, making it a worthwhile experience, especially for fans of visual novels.
- “Love the graphics style, the funny voices, and the storyline that can change with the choices you make.”
- “Every choice has a consequence and leads to different paths in the storyline.”
- “Something new always happens throughout the story, and you never know what awaits you at the end of the day!”
- “The story that I'd hoped would carry the game continued to be told in a couple of sentences, completely divorced from the rest of the game, said to me at the end of each day.”
- “The actual story and these news reports were more 'lolrandom' humor than anything else.”
- “The game never even mentioned the story beat it was about after it had finished!”
gameplay
38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many players criticizing it for relying heavily on RNG, which detracts from the overall fun and depth of the experience. While some appreciate the art style and immersive sound design, they feel that the mechanics are underdeveloped and often lead to frustration rather than engaging gameplay. Overall, the game is seen as lacking in meaningful gameplay opportunities, making it more akin to a visual novel than a robust gaming experience.
- “Not only that, the art style complements the game very well, the music and sound effects are very immersive and make the gameplay even more engaging.”
- “The game is very well made, great graphics, great music, very creative mechanics... overall pretty fun!”
- “I enjoyed the loop gameplay, but I wish it wouldn't depend so much on randomness to progress the story.”
- “The gameplay just boils down to RNG from the start; you can improve later on, but it still won't make the gameplay loop fun.”
- “Game boils down to rolling the dice and hoping; if the RNG isn't on your side and gives you bonus points for rolls, you will not succeed. If you like craps, buy the game because it is cheaper than the casino; there is no real management or in-depth gameplay like the trailer shows.”
- “This could have been a visual novel with no gameplay, taking an hour or two to see all the storylines, and it honestly would have been better for it.”
graphics
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are widely praised for their stylized and enjoyable art, which complements the immersive music and sound design, creating a strong atmosphere. Reviewers highlight the amazing visuals and character design, noting a nostalgic 90's cartoon vibe that enhances the storytelling and overall gameplay experience. The combination of creative mechanics and engaging aesthetics makes the game visually appealing and fun to play.
- “The visuals and character design are amazing.”
- “Not only that, the art style complements the game very well; the music and sound effects are very immersive and make the gameplay even more engaging.”
- “The game's aesthetic is amazing, with beautiful visuals and nice sound design (love the jazz in every scene).”
music
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for its charm and immersive quality, enhancing the overall atmosphere and gameplay experience. Reviewers highlight the cool, jazzy soundtrack that complements the unique art style, evoking a nostalgic 90's cartoon vibe. While the music is consistently described as enjoyable and fitting, some critiques suggest that the game's execution may detract from the overall experience despite its strong aesthetic elements.
- “The aesthetic is wonderful: stylized, enjoyable art, very fitting, fun music, the atmosphere/theming is strong.”
- “Not only that, the art style complements the game very well, the music and sound effects are very immersive and make the gameplay even more engaging.”
- “The soundtrack is cool and jazzy, matching the peculiar and polished, yet gritty art style - it has quite an old 90's cartoon vibe to it.”
humor
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is characterized by sharp, clever dialogues and a dry, ironic wit reminiscent of classic adult swim content, making it both engaging and entertaining. Players appreciate the unique art style and funny voice acting, which enhance the overall comedic experience. Additionally, the inclusion of a Twitch mode allows for interactive humor, further enriching the gameplay for streamers and their audiences.
- “From the start, the dialogues with sharp humor and irony are very unique and captivating.”
- “This game is witty, with a dry, direct humor reminiscent of old Adult Swim content, and the art style and music are amazing!”
- “For the streamers, there is also a Twitch mode that allows you to play with the stream chat, a nice way to engage and laugh with your viewers, especially with the kind of humor that Debtor's Club brings.”
atmosphere
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is characterized by a striking aesthetic, featuring stylized art and engaging music that create a strong thematic presence. However, despite its appealing visuals, the overall experience is marked by stress and anxiety, making it far from a "cozy" environment.
- “The aesthetic is wonderful: stylized, enjoyable art, very fitting, fun music; the atmosphere and theming are strong.”
- “The first thing I noticed was the cool atmosphere that was created with the help of the visual component and music.”
- “However, this game is far from 'cozy', as most of its mechanics and atmosphere deal with stress and anxiety.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game has notable stability issues, with players reporting recurring bugs that hinder gameplay, such as the inability to view the total amount for selected files. These bugs can significantly detract from the overall experience.
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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While the visuals and character design are praised for their quality, there is no specific mention of character development in the reviews, suggesting that this aspect may not be a focal point in the game.