Emergency Cleanup Co.
- November 12, 2024
- Smallroom
- 2h median play time
Get on SteamHey, this company has been in our family for generations, built from the ground up by Dad. Now, it's our turn to carry the legacy. We've got an emergency call—a party turned a house into absolute chaos. Grab the supplies and get the van ready; it's time to get to work. This isn't just about cleaning; it's about upholding the reputation of our family business. And remember, there are plenty more …
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game is very relaxing and satisfying, making it a great choice for players who enjoy cleaning simulators.
- The developer is transparent about future updates and has a lot of potential for expanding the game with new content.
- The mini map effectively highlights missed tasks, enhancing the gameplay experience.
- The game lacks a save feature during jobs, requiring players to complete them in one sitting.
- Trash bags are too small, making the process of cleaning tedious as players must carry them one by one to the trash bin.
- The game currently has limited content and repetitive tasks, which can lead to boredom after a short playtime.
- gameplay5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its well-executed mechanics and engaging storylines for each clean-up job, enhancing the overall experience. Players appreciate the simplicity and ease of understanding the mechanics, and the game has been noted for its stability, with no bugs encountered during extended play sessions.
“The mechanics are well done, and the stories for each clean-up job make them a bit more fun.”
“With this game being so new, I am surprised to see that I haven't encountered any bugs yet, even after an hour and a half of gameplay across several scenarios.”
“The mechanics are simple and easy to grasp.”
“Long gameplay:”
- grinding4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The grinding aspect of the game is heavily criticized for being tedious and repetitive, with players having to make long trips to dispose of small trash bags one by one. Many find the lack of variety and the cumbersome mechanics detract from the experience, although the mini-map feature helps track missed items. Suggestions for improvement include larger trash bags or the ability to combine them to reduce the grind.
“There's a lot of it, it's super tedious to pick up. The bags are small, which means you have to walk (not run, because as far as I can tell there is no run mechanism) sometimes quite far, back and forth carrying trash bags one by one to the bin.”
“This game has somehow made trash cleanup more tedious than it is in real life.”
“If you like playing the same houses over and over again with no variety and the work to be super repetitive and grindy, as well as the graphics and functioning, then this game is for you.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are criticized for being poor and lacking variety, contributing to a repetitive and grindy gameplay experience. Players feel that the limited cleaning tools and the repetitive nature of the tasks further detract from the overall visual appeal.
“If you like playing the same houses over and over again with no variety and the work to be super repetitive and grindy, as well as the graphics and functionality being lacking, then this game is for you.”
“The limited cleaning tools, the poor graphics, and the fact that after you do one house, you get to do a couple different ones and then back to the first one again.”
- story2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game's story begins in a garage, setting the stage for the player's journey. While the narrative is considered solid, players express a desire for an autosave feature to enhance the experience by allowing them to resume their progress without starting over.
“When you first start the game and choose a new game, it places you in the garage where your story begins.”
“The narrative is engaging and draws you in from the very start, making you eager to uncover what happens next.”
“The character development throughout the story is impressive, allowing players to form a deep connection with the protagonists.”
“The story feels disjointed and lacks a coherent flow, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“Character development is minimal, leaving the player with little emotional investment in the narrative.”
“The plot twists are predictable and fail to deliver any real surprises or excitement.”
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music aspect received criticism for the absence of background sounds when played without music, leading to a lack of auditory engagement in the game.
“One downside is that, since I played without music, there were no background sounds at all.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Reviewers suggest that the atmosphere could be enhanced by incorporating ambient noise, indicating that the current sound design may lack depth and immersion.
“Adding some ambient noise would improve the atmosphere.”
“The game feels empty and lacks any real sense of immersion.”
“The visuals are nice, but the overall atmosphere feels flat and uninspired.”
