Eggnog Incorporated
- December 28, 2020
- Blue Pin Studio
Get on Steam"Eggnog Incorporated" is a simulation game where you play as an Eggnog Inspector for Imperial Eggnog, the world's allegedly finest eggnog manufacturer. Your responsibilities include inspecting eggnog packaging, color, ingredients and ensuring obedience, while avoiding contact with rival company "Nog". The game is filled with humor and offers players a quirky and fun workplace simulation experience.
Reviews
- Eggnog Incorporated features a unique and humorous concept that combines elements of Papers Please with its own twist, providing a fun and engaging experience.
- The game has charming pixel art and enjoyable voice acting, contributing to its overall appeal and making it a lighthearted casual gaming experience.
- Players appreciate the gradual increase in challenge and complexity, which keeps the gameplay interesting and encourages memorization and attention to detail.
- The gameplay can feel repetitive and tedious, with excessive manual clicking required for simple tasks, leading to frustration and discomfort for some players.
- Many players find the stakes and moral dilemmas to be lacking compared to Papers Please, making the gameplay feel less meaningful and impactful.
- The game has some technical issues, such as unresponsive mechanics and unclear instructions, which can detract from the overall experience.
- humor7 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its delightful sense of humor, characterized by absurdity and charm, which enhances the overall experience. Players appreciate the witty writing, engaging voice acting, and the humorous antics of characters like the CEO, all contributing to a lighthearted and enjoyable atmosphere. The combination of humor with gameplay elements keeps players entertained while challenging their memory and attention to detail.
“A simple and satisfying gameplay loop and a wonderful sense of humor make for an easy recommendation!”
“The story is definitely filled with charm from the voicelines each night and on each eggnog review from the eggnog connoisseur, and there's a sense of humor that delves into the absurd, which I really enjoyed.”
“The writing and jokes are funny, the art is enjoyable, and the CEO's antics and blunders make me chuckle after every level.”
- music6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The music in the game is a standout feature, described as upbeat and chill, contributing significantly to the overall experience. Players appreciate the depth of the voice acting and the attention to detail in the art, with a particular highlight on the enjoyable credits song and a memorable final track. Overall, the music enhances the game's lighthearted and casual atmosphere.
“The music is upbeat, the voice acting has a lot of depth while still having humor, and there is a lot of attention to detail when it comes to the art.”
“Great music, good sense of humor, doesn't take itself too seriously, fun game for a casual gaming experience.”
“And it has a bomb song at the end.”
“Honestly, the music is the only reason I played for as long as I did (10 minutes).”
“Sound-wise, the music is pretty chill and the sound effects were pretty okay; nothing really spectacular, but it works.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The gameplay in Eggnog Inc is criticized for being boring and repetitive, with users finding it less engaging and more frustrating than in Papers, Please. New mechanics introduced in Eggnog Inc are perceived as pointless, undermining the overall experience and failing to provide meaningful engagement.
“Also, when a new mechanic is added to your job in Papers, Please, you usually understand why.”
“It's not remotely close to giving enough meaning to the boring, repetitive gameplay of reviewing hundreds of cartons of eggnog before they go out for sale.”
“Additionally, the gameplay in Eggnog Inc. feels way more annoying than in Papers, Please.”
“In Eggnog Inc., the game literally jokes about how pointless its new mechanics are.”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The story is characterized by its charming and humorous elements, highlighted through engaging voicelines and quirky reviews from the eggnog connoisseur, adding an enjoyable absurdity to the narrative.
“The story is definitely filled with charm from the voicelines each night and on each eggnog review from the eggnog connoisseur, and there's a sense of humor that delves into the absurd, which I really enjoyed.”
“There seems to be some sort of story to it.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of Eggnog Incorporated are characterized by a charming, homemade art style that adds to the game's fun and indie appeal.
“Eggnog Incorporated is a fun indie game with lots of charm and a unique homemade feeling art style.”
