Employee of The Month
- September 21, 2022
- Rib Cage
- 5h median play time
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Get on itch.io Store"Employee of the Month" is a first-person exploration game set in a rural market store called "The Month." As a new crew member, you'll perform various tasks such as operating the cash register, stocking shelves, and helping customers. The game features retro-inspired graphics and can be played with either a mouse and keyboard or a controller. The store's unique and unsettling environments add an intriguing twist to the otherwise mundane tasks of retail work.
Windows
PlayStation
Reviews
- The game successfully blends humor and horror, providing a unique and entertaining experience.
- It features a high level of interactivity, multiple endings, and a wealth of secrets to discover, making it highly replayable.
- The graphics and gameplay are charmingly simplistic, reminiscent of retro games, and the writing is filled with hilarious details.
- The pacing can be slow and some tasks feel tedious and repetitive, which may not appeal to all players.
- Certain puzzles are extremely obscure, leading to potential frustration without guides available.
- There are minor bugs and issues, such as items falling through the floor and a lack of basic controller options like inverting the Y-axis.
- humor44 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised for its clever blend of dark, abstract, and absurd elements, making it both genuinely funny and engaging. Reviewers highlight the presence of hilarious details, voice acting, and easter eggs that enhance the experience, while also noting the successful balance between humor and horror. Overall, the game is described as a unique and entertaining experience that resonates particularly well with Gen Z humor.
“The humor is sometimes abstract, dark, or takes the form of some obscure reference, but it's always there.”
“Hilarious from start to finish, full of sometimes well-thought-out, sometimes completely absurd jokes which kept me looking everywhere for more secret and not-so-secret things to see.”
“I have never seen a game that is genuinely scary at times yet so hilarious.”
- gameplay18 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by simple mechanics and inputs, making it accessible, yet it features challenging puzzles that can be frustratingly complex. Players may initially feel lost or overwhelmed, but as they progress, the gameplay loop becomes more intuitive and rewarding, showcasing strong game design. While the horror elements may lose their impact over time, the overall experience remains engaging, especially for those seeking to complete achievements.
“The mechanics are simple as well.”
“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.”
“You're going to eventually desensitize to the horror part of the game: it's hard to keep a scary atmosphere with this sort of graphic and the gameplay loop involved.”
“So unless you're up for watching someone else's gameplay video, you might get stuck here and there, walking around aimlessly until you finally figure out how to pass.”
“On the other hand, while the physical/mechanical part is deceptively simple, some of the puzzles are quite hellish and have every right to be up there with other big-name horror game puzzles.”
- story12 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The game's story is described as convoluted yet captivating, featuring surreal changes on a single map that enhance its eerie atmosphere. Players appreciate the unique storytelling, entertaining voice acting, and a mix of official and unofficial side quests that contribute to a sense of endless exploration. Additionally, the narrative includes bizarre elements and genuinely scary moments, making it both intriguing and entertaining.
“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 amazing storytelling.”
“The voice acting and the story were good, very entertaining!”
“Most convoluted story ever.”
“All the exploits you can look for combined with the janky physics add a wide variety of unofficial side quests that make you feel like the game is never over.”
- graphics8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The graphics are described as simplistic yet charming, contributing to a unique horror experience that blends retro aesthetics with absurd humor. While the visuals may diminish the game's ability to maintain a scary atmosphere over time, they complement the exploration and discovery elements effectively. Overall, the retro graphics add a distinctive flair to the gameplay, making it memorable despite its horror themes.
“Simplistic but strangely charming graphics.”
“This is probably the first game to include you in a store with retro graphics and a monster.”
“You're going to eventually desensitize to the horror part of the game: it's hard to keep a scary atmosphere with this sort of graphic and the gameplay loop involved.”
“This is probably the first game to include you in a store and 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.”
- grinding6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players note that the game involves significant grinding, particularly in certain sections and achievements that can become tedious and increasingly difficult over time. While some enjoy the repetitive tasks, others find it frustrating, especially if they encounter obstacles that require multiple attempts to overcome.
“I love this game, but I'd only recommend doing it if you enjoy tedious, repetitive tasks that get harder and harder to do as time goes on.”
“Some sections and achievements can be a bit 'grindy' to plow through, and you might need to do them more than once if you mess up.”
“It can become very tedious if you get stuck, so my advice would be to not get stuck.”
- atmosphere4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is marked by a captivating eerie quality, enhanced by surreal changes on a single map that contribute to its unique storytelling. However, players may find themselves desensitized to the horror elements over time, as the graphics and gameplay loop can diminish the sustained sense of fear.
“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.”
“You're going to eventually desensitize to the horror part of the game: it's hard to keep a scary atmosphere with this sort of graphic and the gameplay loop involved.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is highly praised for its replayability, making it a strong recommendation for fans of low poly horror titles. Players find that the experience remains engaging and offers new elements upon repeated playthroughs.
“I'd strongly recommend this to anyone interested in a low poly horror title that has a lot of replay value.”
