Employee Recycling Center

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Employee Recycling Center is a single player action game with a violence theme. It was developed by Idea Cabin and was released on May 15, 2017. It received negative reviews from players.

Abandoned by your co-workers after a terrible accident in the factory, you are trapped. Interact with your environment, solve puzzles and unlock up to 500 achievements in this new adventure for PC and Virtual Reality Headsets.

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Single-Player

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23%

Audience ScoreBased on 82 reviews

humor4 positive mentions

gameplay3 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 many players wishing for more levels and content.
Controls can feel clumsy and challenging, detracting from the overall experience.
Lacks substantial gameplay and story, primarily serving as a platform for easy achievement hunting.

graphics
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics are polarizing, with some praising its unique, colorful art style and whimsical character designs that enhance its charm, while others criticize the overall quality, comparing it unfavorably to older titles like Doom. While some players find the visuals delightful, others rate them poorly, indicating a lack of polish and originality. Overall, the graphics seem to evoke strong opinions, ranging from charming to disappointing.
- “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”
- “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.”
- “Graphic: 4/10 blood splatters were decent.”
gameplay
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is criticized for being overly simplistic and lacking depth, with many users noting that it feels more like a showcase of mechanics rather than a fully developed game. Players report very short playtimes, often around 5 to 10 minutes, and while some find it entertaining for achievement hunting, others feel it fails to provide engaging or substantial gameplay experiences. Comparisons to other games highlight a desire for more content and originality.
- “Gameplay: 10/10”
- “For another example, see Turret Terminator, a simple yet satisfying game that doesn't excel in originality or graphics, spams achievements like there's no tomorrow, but is a game and has gameplay.”
- “This isn't even a game, but more so a display of assets, physics, and mechanics.”
- “Great for if you want 500 achievements for about 10 minutes of gameplay!”
- “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.”
story
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is widely criticized for its complete absence, with reviewers rating it as a 1/10 and describing it as lacking any narrative content or meaningful storytelling. The gameplay is noted to be extremely short, lasting only 8-10 minutes, further emphasizing the lack of a coherent story. Overall, it is seen as a failed attempt to combine elements from other games without delivering any engaging plot.
- “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.”
- “I feel like it was a weak attempt at Portal meets Viscera Cleanup and then fails to deliver any story at all.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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 many players appreciate the quirky comedic elements, some note that the challenging controls can detract from the overall enjoyment.
- “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.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
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The music in the game features a simple, repetitive three-note loop that some players find annoying, rating it a low 3/10. However, others appreciate the sound design, noting that it fits the game's atmosphere. Overall, while the soundtrack may be effective in context, its repetitiveness detracts from the experience for many.
- “The music and sounds are good, so I suppose that's another plus point.”
- “The soundtrack consists of three notes looping for eternity.”
- “Music: 3/10 repetitive and gets annoying, but suits the game.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users highlight an exceptionally high replay value, with some reporting up to 1000 hours of gameplay, indicating that the game offers extensive 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!”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy of "Employee Recycling Center" is criticized as a blatant cash grab, leveraging a low price point of $1.09 CAD to attract achievement hunters with easy trophies, while lacking substantive content.
- “It's obvious that this title is just a poor attempt at a cash grab, while suckering in achievement hunters with easy trophy gains and using the alluring $1.09 CAD price tag.”
- “The monetization strategy feels exploitative, as it seems designed solely to extract money from players rather than provide a fair gaming experience.”
- “I can't believe how much they charge for basic features that should be included in the game. It feels like they are prioritizing profit over player satisfaction.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The character development is enhanced by colorful, cartoonish graphics and unique character designs, contributing to a whimsical and visually delightful experience.
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players perceive the grinding aspect of the game as excessive, likening it to an "achievement farming center," suggesting that the focus on repetitive tasks detracts from overall enjoyment and engagement.
- “More like achievement farming center.”