Debtors' Club
- August 26, 2024
- mecagames
- 2h median play time
Get on Steam"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.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a charming art style and a captivating soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
- The writing is clever and humorous, providing engaging dialogue and multiple endings that encourage replayability.
- The game has a unique premise of being a debt collector for a corrupt mayor, which adds an interesting narrative layer.
- Gameplay is heavily reliant on RNG, making progress feel more like luck than skill, which can lead to frustration.
- The game suffers from repetitive mechanics and dialogue, leading to a lack of engagement over time.
- User experience issues, including inconsistent controls and bugs, detract from the overall enjoyment of the game.
- gameplay28 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 61 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The gameplay is described as simple and addictive, but heavily reliant on RNG, leading to a repetitive and frustrating experience for many players. While the game has potential with its graphics and immersive sound, it often feels more like a visual novel than a strategic resource management game, with missed opportunities for deeper mechanics. Overall, players express disappointment in the gameplay loop, suggesting it could benefit from significant tweaks to enhance enjoyment.
“Simple but addictive gameplay.”
“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!”
“Debtors' Club has the makings of a great game, but it’s held back by inconsistent gameplay, frustrating controls, and bugs.”
“The gameplay just boils down to RNG from the start, that 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; no real management or in-depth gameplay like the trailer shows.”
- story25 mentions
- 32 % positive mentions
- 56 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The game's story receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it dull and repetitive, leading to disengagement, while others appreciate its clever dialogue and engaging narrative that evolves with player choices. The art style and unique scenarios are praised, but technical issues, such as freezing during dialogue, detract from the experience. Overall, while the storytelling is highlighted as a strong point, its execution varies significantly among players.
“The writing is engaging, with clever and funny dialogue that adds depth to the morally grey world you’re navigating. It's one of the main reasons I played it; the storyline made me eager to find out the ending!”
“Every choice has a consequence and leads to different paths in the storyline.”
“Still, it has that engaging storytelling from the genre in a quite unique scenario.”
“I don't get me wrong, I love story games, document checking games, and repetitive management games, but after going through 10 days of this game, I had to push myself to finish it, coming back to it only able to play 30 minutes at a time before the dullness forced me to quit and come back another 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.”
- graphics17 mentions
- 76 % positive mentions
- 6 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The graphics of Debtors' Club are widely praised for their striking art style and immersive character designs that effectively capture the game's gritty atmosphere. Reviewers highlight the unique, stylized visuals and engaging sound design, which together create a nostalgic 90s cartoon vibe that enhances the overall gameplay experience. The combination of clever writing and appealing aesthetics makes the game visually captivating and enjoyable.
“Debtors' club is a game with a lot of potential, blending a narrative-driven resource management experience with a unique art style and clever writing!”
“> Art and sound: the visuals are striking, with character designs and environments that capture the grimy, corrupt atmosphere of the city hall.”
“The game's aesthetic is amazing, with beautiful visuals and nice sound design (love the jazz in every scene).”
“The visuals are striking, with character designs and environments that capture the grimy, corrupt atmosphere of the city hall.”
“The art style complements the game very well, but the graphics could use more polish to enhance the overall experience.”
“The art style has quite an old 90's cartoon vibe to it, which may not appeal to everyone and feels outdated.”
- music12 mentions
- 92 % positive mentions
- 8 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its engaging and immersive qualities, with many reviewers highlighting its ability to enhance the overall atmosphere and gameplay experience. The soundtrack is described as charming, jazzy, and reminiscent of 90s cartoons, effectively complementing the game's unique art style. Overall, the combination of music and sound effects contributes significantly to the game's appeal, making it a memorable aspect for players.
“The music and sound effects also do a good job of setting the tone; I spent a lot of time humming to it whilst playing!”
“The aesthetic is wonderful: stylized, enjoyable art, very fitting, fun music; the atmosphere and theming are strong.”
“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.”
- humor9 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised for its clever and engaging dialogue, featuring sharp wit and irony that enhances the storytelling experience. Players appreciate the unique art style and voice acting, which complement the game's fun and addictive nature. Additionally, the inclusion of a Twitch mode allows for interactive humor, making it a hit among streamers and their audiences.
“The writing is engaging, with clever and funny dialogue that adds depth to the morally grey world you’re navigating. It's one of the main reasons I played it; the storyline made me eager to find out the ending!”
“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!”
- atmosphere4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is characterized by striking visuals and stylized art that effectively convey a grimy, corrupt city hall setting, complemented by fitting and enjoyable music. While the aesthetic is strong and engaging, it evokes feelings of stress and anxiety rather than comfort, creating a unique and immersive experience.
“The aesthetic is wonderful: stylized, enjoyable art, very fitting, fun music, the atmosphere/theming is strong.”
“The first thing I noticed was the cool atmosphere that was created with the help of the visual component and music.”
“Art and sound: the visuals are striking, with character designs and environments that capture the grimy, corrupt atmosphere of the city hall.”
“However, this game is far from 'cozy', as most of its mechanics and atmosphere deal with stress and anxiety.”
“The visuals are striking, with character designs and environments that capture the grimy, corrupt atmosphere of the city hall.”
- character development2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
While the visuals and character designs are praised for their striking quality and ability to convey the grimy atmosphere of the setting, there is no specific mention of character development in the provided text.
“The visuals and character design are amazing.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is criticized for its lack of engagement, with users finding the story to be boring and uninspiring.
“The story was incredibly boring and failed to evoke any emotional response.”
“I found the narrative to be dull, lacking the depth needed to connect with the characters.”
“The emotional impact was nonexistent; I felt detached from the entire experience.”
- stability1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game has stability issues, with players reporting bugs that can disrupt gameplay, such as the inability to view the total amount for selected files.
