Employee Recycling Center

About

In "Employee Recycling Center" , you are left trapped in a factory after a mishap, and must interact with your surroundings, solve puzzles, and accumulate up to 500 achievements. This adventure game, compatible with PC and VR headsets, also features tradable cards and emoticons. Despite being abandoned, there's a sense of accomplishment to be gained from overcoming challenges and racking up achievements.

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Play Modes

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

22%

Audience ScoreBased on 88 reviews

humor4 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

Absurdly amusing concept that turns mundane office tasks into chaotic and humorous puzzles.
Whimsical puzzles that are engaging and keep players entertained with unexpected twists.
Unique art style with colorful, cartoonish graphics that enhance the overall charm of the game.

Extremely short playtime, with the game being completed in under 10 minutes, leaving players wanting more content.
Controls can feel clumsy and unresponsive, making gameplay frustrating at times.
The game is criticized as an asset flip with minimal effort, lacking depth, story, and proper game mechanics.

gameplay
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
45%
27%
The gameplay is widely criticized for being overly simplistic and lacking depth, with many reviewers noting that it feels more like a showcase of mechanics rather than a fully developed game. Players report extremely short playtimes, often around 5 to 10 minutes, and express disappointment in the lack of engaging content, comparing it unfavorably to other titles that offer more substantial gameplay experiences. Overall, the consensus is that the game fails to provide meaningful interaction or challenge, making it feel more like a chore than an enjoyable experience.
- “Gameplay: 10/10”
- “I had a friend watching as I played, and we likened it to a cross of Viscera Cleanup and Portal, which would have been fine if the developer had delivered more than 10 minutes worth of gameplay.”
- “Great for if you want 500 achievements for about 10 minutes of gameplay!”
- “This isn't even a game, but more so a display of assets, physics, and mechanics.”
- “And seriously, who thought that what the world needed was a flea market knock-off version of Viscera Cleanup Detail but without any actual gameplay?”
- “There's no real gameplay here; all you do is clean up. Why would you pay to clean somewhere up?”
graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
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The game's graphics feature a unique art style that adds charm and whimsy, characterized by colorful, cartoonish visuals and quirky character designs. However, there are mixed opinions on the overall quality, with some reviewers noting a lack of resolution options and poor graphical performance, leading to ratings ranging from 4/10 to 10/10. Overall, while the art style is appreciated, technical execution and graphical fidelity appear to be significant drawbacks for some players.
- “The game's unique art style adds to its charm.”
- “The combination of colorful, cartoonish graphics and offbeat character designs enhances the overall whimsy, creating a visually delightful experience.”
- “Graphic: 10/10”
- “There's no option to change the resolution and no useful graphics tweaks.”
- “The controls are functional, the graphics are awful, the sounds are tremendously bad and the whole experience takes about ten minutes - including waiting for the achievement button to finish.”
- “The graphic reminds me of Doom 1; that's still okay.”
story
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
43%
The game's story is widely criticized for being virtually nonexistent, with reviewers noting a lack of content and depth. Many feel that the premise had potential but was poorly executed, resulting in a disjointed experience that fails to engage players. Overall, the consensus is that the game offers no meaningful narrative or storytelling elements.
- “The premise is an interesting one, but playing this title, you get the distinct impression that the developers spent half an hour thinking up the story, then about the same amount of time putting a couple of rooms and objects together in Unity... then pressing 'publish'.”
- “Storyline: 1/10, there isn't one.”
- “Other than that, no further information is given, and there is zero storytelling within the game itself, which only lasts 8-10 minutes at best if one attempts to achieve everything that there is to do.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
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The game's music has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it repetitive and annoying due to its limited soundtrack, which consists of a simple 20-second loop. While some appreciate the quality of the sounds, the lack of audio controls and variety detracts from the overall experience, leading to a low rating of 3/10.
- “The music and sounds are good, so I suppose that's another plus point.”
- “Bewilderingly, the game doesn't include proper audio controls, so you can't turn off the annoying background music; you'll need to alt+tab out and stop the music using the Windows sound mixer.”
- “The soundtrack consists of three notes looping for eternity.”
- “There is no dialogue, barely any sound effects, and a simple 20-second ambient loop of music.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized by its whimsical and chaotic portrayal of office life, transforming mundane tasks into a delightful and unconventional experience. While the chaos adds to the comedic effect, some players note that challenging controls may detract from the overall enjoyment. Overall, it offers a quirky escape that resonates well with those seeking a lighthearted gaming experience.
- “Step into the hilariously chaotic world of the employee recycling center, where mundane office tasks take an unexpected turn, and chaos becomes the order of the day in this whimsical and unconventional puzzler.”
- “Employee recycling center is a delightful escape from the ordinary, offering a quirky and humorous take on office life.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization strategy of this game has been criticized as a cash grab, with accusations of plagiarism due to the lack of credit for original artists and developers. The low price point of $1.09 CAD is seen as a tactic to attract achievement hunters, further emphasizing the perception of it being a low-effort asset-flip.
- “The developers here didn't credit any of the artists and real, actual game developers who created the assets, so this is plagiarism as well as a cash grab.”
- “It's obvious that this title is just a poor attempt at a cash grab asset-flip, while suckering in achievement hunters with easy trophy gains and using the alluring $1.09 CAD price tag.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The character development is enhanced by vibrant, cartoonish graphics and unique character designs, contributing to a whimsical and visually engaging experience.
- “The combination of colorful, cartoonish graphics and offbeat character designs enhances the overall whimsy, creating a visually delightful experience.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players perceive the grinding aspect as excessive, likening it to an "achievement farming center," suggesting that the focus on repetitive tasks for rewards detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.
- “More like achievement farming center.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game is reported to have significant stability issues, with users frequently encountering bugs that affect gameplay.
- “It's also very buggy.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable.”
- “I experienced constant lag and glitches that ruined the experience.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players report exceptionally high replayability, with some claiming they can invest up to 1000 hours into the game, indicating a wealth of content and varied experiences that encourage multiple playthroughs.
- “The replay value is off the charts; I've already logged over 1000 hours and still find new things to explore!”
- “Every playthrough feels fresh and exciting, making me want to dive back in time and time again.”
- “The variety of choices and outcomes keeps me coming back for more; I can't get enough of this game!”