Debtors' Club

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"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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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

72%

Audience ScoreBased on 64 reviews

gameplay16 positive mentions

emotional3 negative mentions

Charming art style and engaging soundtrack that enhance the overall experience.
Clever and humorous writing that adds depth to the narrative and keeps players entertained.
Multiple endings and replayability provide a reason to revisit the game.

Gameplay heavily relies on RNG, making progress feel more like luck than skill, which can be frustrating.
Repetitive dialogue and gameplay lead to a lack of engagement over time.
User experience issues, including inconsistent controls and bugs, detract from the overall enjoyment.

gameplay
56 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
61%
11%
The gameplay has been described as simple yet addictive, but it heavily relies on RNG, leading to frustration and a lack of depth in the gameplay loop. Many players feel it resembles a visual novel more than a strategic resource management game, with repetitive mechanics and missed opportunities for engaging gameplay. While the graphics and sound design are praised, the overall gameplay experience is seen as inconsistent and lacking in meaningful interaction.
- “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.”
story
50 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
32%
62%
6%
The game's story receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it dull and repetitive, leading to disengagement after extended play. Conversely, others appreciate the engaging and humorous dialogue, as well as the branching narrative that evolves based on player choices, highlighting the unique storytelling and art style. Overall, while the narrative has its strengths, it may not resonate with everyone, and some players suggest waiting for a discount before purchasing.
- “The story 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.”
- “Something new always happens throughout the story, and you never know what awaits you at the end of the day!”
- “The story is very dull to me personally, which I can see the developers did an excellent job illustrating the world, but the writing was dreadfully dull to the point where I skipped the dialogue in the debt collection park for the last two weeks.”
- “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.”
- “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
34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
76%
24%
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, including a jazzy soundtrack that enhances the overall experience. The combination of beautiful graphics and clever writing contributes to a fun and captivating gameplay experience reminiscent of classic 90s cartoons.
- “The visuals are striking, with character designs and environments that capture the grimy, corrupt atmosphere of the city hall.”
- “The aesthetic is wonderful: stylized, enjoyable art, very fitting, fun music, the atmosphere/theming is strong.”
- “The game's aesthetic is amazing, with beautiful visuals and nice sound design (love the jazz in every scene).”
music
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
92%
8%
The music in the game has received high praise for its engaging and immersive qualities, with many players noting its ability to enhance the overall atmosphere and gameplay experience. The soundtrack is described as cool, jazzy, and reminiscent of 90's cartoons, complementing the game's unique art style and humor. Overall, the combination of music and sound effects contributes significantly to the game's charm and appeal.
- “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.”
humor
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely praised for its clever, sharp dialogue and engaging wit, reminiscent of classic adult swim content. Players appreciate the unique art style and voice acting that complement the funny interactions, making the experience both entertaining and addictive. Additionally, the inclusion of a Twitch mode enhances the comedic experience by allowing streamers to engage with their audience in a humorous way.
- “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!”
- “The characters and dialogue are so funny!”
atmosphere
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
25%
25%
The game's atmosphere is characterized by striking visuals and a strong aesthetic that effectively convey a grimy, corrupt environment, enhanced by fitting music. While the art and sound create an engaging experience, the overall tone leans towards stress and anxiety rather than comfort, making it a compelling yet intense setting.
- “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.”
- “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 development
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The reviews highlight that while the visuals and character designs effectively convey the grimy, corrupt atmosphere of the city hall, they do not specifically address character development. Overall, the focus remains on the aesthetic aspects rather than the growth or depth of the characters themselves.
- “The visuals and character design are amazing.”
- “The visuals and character designs capture the grimy, corrupt atmosphere of the city hall.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
The emotional aspect of the game is largely criticized, with users finding the story to be unengaging and lacking depth, leading to a dull overall experience.
- “The story was incredibly boring and failed to evoke any emotional response.”
- “I found the narrative to be dull and lacking in emotional depth.”
- “The plot was so uninteresting that it left me feeling emotionally disconnected.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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 have been described as annoying and detract from the overall experience.