Employee of The Month
- September 21, 2022
- Projeckt Skeleton
- 5h median play time
Get on Steam"Employee of the Month" is a first-person exploration game set in a rural market store called "The Month." As a crew member, you will perform various tasks such as operating the cash register, stocking shelves, and helping customers, with the goal of providing a "WOW" customer experience. The game features unique and unsettling environments and can be played with a mouse and keyboard. The job requires a flexible schedule and promises to teach you a lot about money and more.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game successfully blends horror and humor, providing a unique and entertaining experience.
- It features interesting gameplay mechanics and a variety of secrets and Easter eggs that encourage exploration.
- The game is immersive and captivating, with a surreal atmosphere that keeps players engaged throughout.
- There is a lack of basic controller options, such as the ability to invert the Y-axis, which can hinder gameplay for some players.
- Some players experienced bugs and crashes, particularly on specific platforms like the Steam Deck.
- The game can become tedious at times, especially when players get stuck and have to backtrack slowly.
- humor14 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game successfully blends horror and humor, offering a unique experience that is both genuinely scary and hilariously entertaining. Reviewers appreciate its ability to encapsulate Gen Z humor while maintaining engaging gameplay, with a mix of absurd jokes and dark humor that keeps players intrigued and amused throughout. Overall, it stands out as a horror game that balances creepiness with comedic elements effectively.
“I have never seen a game that is genuinely scary at times yet so hilarious.”
“This game pulls off being funny, creepy, engaging, and entertaining at the same time.”
“Hilarious from start to finish, full of sometimes well thought sometimes completely absurd jokes which kept me looking everywhere for more secret and not so secret things to see.”
- story5 mentions
- 80 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's story is characterized by surreal and captivating changes within a single map, creating an eerie atmosphere that enhances the unique storytelling experience. Players encounter a mix of official and unofficial side quests, alongside a bizarre yet engaging narrative filled with humor and unexpected elements, including references to anime and fandoms. Overall, the combination of intriguing backstory, effective voice acting, and genuinely scary moments contributes to a highly entertaining storytelling experience.
“The surreal changes that happen on one single map as the game progresses all provide a unique form of storytelling that kept me captivated in the eerie atmosphere.”
“On top of that, the game contains some actually scary moments and a weird yet interesting backstory, on top of an amazing storytelling.”
“The voice acting and the story was good, very entertaining!”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is described as initially confusing and chaotic, reminiscent of an "LSD dream emulator," but it gradually becomes engaging as players learn the mechanics and find their rhythm. The game features a mix of useful and unnecessary items, contributing to a rewarding experience as players strive to achieve all the achievements. Overall, the design is praised for its depth and ability to captivate players over time.
“Interesting gameplay and super fun to get all the achievements!”
“At the start, I thought I was doing things wrong and dying all the time, but at some point, it clicked, and I realized it was all part of the gameplay loop.”
“This game has a really 'LSD Dream Emulator' kind of feeling to it. For the first hour or so, I felt like I was getting jerked around in the gameplay without any rhyme or reason, but slowly I got a handle on more and more gameplay aspects, which I think is a testament to spectacular game design. There's a lot of useless stuff in your store, but there's also a lot of really handy useful stuff too.”
“At the start, I thought I was doing something wrong and dying all the time, but at some point it clicked and I realized it was all part of the gameplay loop.”
“This game has a really 'LSD dream emulator' kind of feeling to it, because for the first hour or so I felt like I was getting jerked around in the gameplay without any rhyme or reason. But slowly, I got a handle on more and more gameplay aspects, which I think is a testament to spectacular game design; there's a lot of useless stuff in your store, but there's also a lot of really handy useful stuff too.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game features a unique blend of retro graphics and horror elements, creating an engaging atmosphere filled with exploration and secrets. Its distinct visual style, combined with absurd humor, sets it apart in the horror genre.
“This is probably the first game to include you in a store with retro graphics and a monster.”
“Familiar but unique horror game with retro graphics, somewhat absurd humor, decent horror elements, lots of things to explore and investigate, and secrets to be found.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is characterized by surreal transformations on a single map that enhance its unique storytelling, creating an eerie and captivating experience for players.
“The surreal changes that happen on one single map as the game progresses provide a unique form of storytelling that kept me captivated in the eerie atmosphere.”
“The haunting sound design and visual aesthetics create an immersive experience that truly pulls you into the game's world.”
“Every corner of the environment is filled with intricate details that enhance the overall mood, making exploration feel both thrilling and unsettling.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find grinding can become tedious, especially if they encounter obstacles that hinder progress; avoiding getting stuck is recommended to maintain enjoyment.
“Grinding can become very tedious if you get stuck, so my advice would be to avoid getting stuck.”
“The repetitive nature of grinding makes it feel like a chore rather than an enjoyable part of the game.”
“I found myself spending hours on grinding, and it quickly turned into a frustrating experience.”
