Garbage Day
- January 18, 2016
- Svajūnas Žemaitis
- 2h median play time
If you have a garbage can sized hole in your game shelf, Garbage Day is a solid choice to fill that hole. With interesting choices to be made with where to put trash, and an effective dexterity challenge at its core, backing this game should be a no-brainer for some. Don't go into this game expecting your face to be blown off with raw design potential, but still Garbage Day is an enjoyable dexterity game.
Get on Steam"Garbage Day" is an open-world sandbox game where you're stuck in a time loop and must escape by exploring and uncovering the town's secrets, inspired by "Groundhog Day." With knowledge from previous loops, choose to be a ruthless killer or friendly neighbor, as actions and dialogue choices impact the world and story. Your death only leads to another day of possibilities, allowing for multiple playthroughs in this nuclear-powered suburban town.
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Reviews
- The game is fun for a short period, providing a unique sandbox experience.
- The graphics and art style are appealing, creating a vibrant environment.
- The concept of reliving the same day offers potential for interesting gameplay.
- The game lacks content and becomes repetitive very quickly, with most players losing interest after about 10-20 minutes.
- There have been no updates or significant development since its release, leading to feelings of abandonment by the developer.
- The game is considered overpriced for the limited gameplay it currently offers, with many reviewers feeling scammed.
- story87 mentions
- 10 % positive mentions
- 72 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The game's story aspect has been a major point of disappointment for players, with many expressing frustration over the long-promised story mode that has yet to materialize after several years. Users describe the game as lacking any substantial narrative or updates, leading to a repetitive and ultimately unsatisfying experience. Despite initial excitement for the concept, the absence of a developed story has left many feeling scammed and disillusioned with the game's potential.
“The game has a lot more content, but almost all of it is in the story mode and many of the features are now removed due to containing spoilers (dialogues, missions).”
“I'm also quite intrigued by the story, as it looks well put together and fun to play.”
“I hope that the story will be soon and will make it worth the $15 price tag.”
“They also promised a story mode and updates but after the 7 years that have passed, still no update.”
“I was hoping the campaign or little story mode thing would come out, but like I stated before, the developer completely abandoned this game.”
“The developers haven't updated this game since many years with a story mode never coming.”
- gameplay38 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The gameplay of this title has received mixed reviews, with many players noting a lack of content and repetitive mechanics that lead to boredom after a short period. While some appreciate the potential and unique visual style, the overwhelming consensus is that the game currently offers minimal gameplay—often cited as around 30 minutes—along with numerous bugs and crashes, making it feel more like a tech demo than a fully realized experience. Overall, players express hope for future updates but caution against the current asking price given the limited gameplay available.
“Its a very good game that takes seconds to download yet there are hours of gameplay available.”
“Gameplay: great.”
“I loved the style and gameplay itself, treated it very much like Goat Simulator.”
“The developer gave up on this game, which to be honest is only alright in the first half an hour of gameplay before boredom hits.”
“There is no gameplay, there are an absurd amount of bugs, and I've already experienced everything this game has to offer at least 10 times in my 5 or so hours of gameplay.”
“$15 is far too much for what is essentially 30 minutes of gameplay at most, and on top of the lack of decent optimization and abundance of crashes, it really brings down the quality of what could be, and probably will be a fantastic game when it's finished.”
- graphics27 mentions
- 41 % positive mentions
- 48 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players appreciating the unique low-poly art style and aesthetic, describing it as beautiful and charming. However, some users report technical issues, such as lag spikes and problematic textures, which detract from the overall experience. While the graphics are often praised, concerns about the game's development status and functionality overshadow the visual appeal for some players.
“Very fun, I really like the gore, the weapons, and the graphics.”
“The graphics are fantastic in my opinion and the gameplay feels smooth.”
“I love the concept and graphic style!”
“The game just doesn't work and has really messed up textures and graphics whenever I open it, and whenever I take screenshots or just hover above the tab it looks normal, so I wouldn't recommend.”
“The game also hardly works, even with its minimalistic graphics.”
“A casual postal-like game with poly graphics, except the postal dude has completely gone terminator mode and is stuck in a time loop for whatever reason.”
- music16 mentions
- 31 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many players praising it as a standout feature that enhances the overall experience. However, some users report issues such as placeholder tracks, audio bugs, and a lack of volume control options, which detracts from the enjoyment. Overall, while the soundtrack is often described as fun and engaging, technical problems and limited gameplay hinder its full potential.
“Music slaps all day every day.”
“I like this game very much, from graphics to music.”
“Has really great textures and jamming music.”
“Bad music and poor sound design.”
“No audio bugs, just placeholder music and sound effects probably; they're fitting for the current state it is in.”
“Until the option for music volume is implemented, this game is bad.”
- humor11 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is generally well-received, with many players finding it funny and enjoyable, particularly in the initial hours of gameplay. However, several reviews indicate that the humor quickly wears off, leading to a consensus that while it may be worth trying, especially on sale, it lacks long-term engagement and updates. Overall, the game is seen as a quirky, humorous experience that may not sustain its comedic appeal beyond a couple of hours.
“Very funny and enjoyable game.”
“Anyway, I would recommend this game if it goes on sale and you're just looking for a weird but funny sandbox game.”
“10/10 hilarious game, would highly recommend.”
- stability10 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The stability of the game is widely criticized, with users reporting numerous bugs, crashes, and a lack of updates from the developers. Many players express frustration over the game's unfinished state and the overwhelming presence of glitches, which detracts significantly from the overall experience. Overall, the game's stability issues have led to disappointment and a sense of abandonment by the developers.
“Unfinished and buggy as hell.”
“This game crashes every damn time I play it for more than ten minutes - the devs' update schedule is best described as non-existent - it's the buggiest game I've ever played. The map is very small and it gets pretty boring after a while with no real objective. It may look fun, but the footage is misleading and it's very unfun and arguably was bound to fail from the beginning. It's a bad idea for a game.”
“The game is buggy, missing at least 80% of the content it was said to have (even shown in the Steam screenshots), and the developer has abandoned this game beyond all hope.”
- monetization4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization of the game is widely criticized as a blatant cash grab, with users expressing frustration over the lack of updates and perceived abandonment by the developers. Many feel that the game was hastily released to profit from initial sales without any commitment to ongoing support or improvement.
“Dead and abandoned cash grab.”
“Garbage quick cash grab.”
“If you screw a lot of people over without updating or giving news for a year, you better be damn well prepared to give updates constantly so people don't think you gave up or this was a cash grab.”
- replayability4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's replayability is considered low, with players noting that it becomes boring after a short period of play. Many suggest that without a sandbox mode or additional content, the game lacks the depth needed to encourage repeated play.
“Honestly, the game starts to get pretty boring after about 20 minutes of gameplay, so it's not like you will get much replay value out of it.”
“Replayability is out the window without sandbox.”
“If you want a bang for your buck and something replayable, buy Risk of Rain 2.”
- optimization4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is heavily criticized, with users reporting significant performance issues and frequent crashes. Many believe these problems stem from a lack of optimization, despite the expectation that improvements will come with further development.
“Another huge problem (which I assume will be resolved as development goes on, but my point still stands) is the performance.”
“I would've thought at least some of this would be down to the destruction physics, but the game seemingly doesn't take even a slight hit in performance when I destroy anything, so I'm unsure what's really causing this other than a lack of optimization.”
“Another absolutely massive problem with the performance is the abundance of crashes.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Players consistently express that the grinding required in the game is excessively time-consuming, suggesting that it feels like a second job or life is necessary to keep up with the demands.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is characterized by a sense of entrapment that varies based on the player's approach to danger, creating a tense and immersive experience.
“The game creates an atmospheric and trapped feeling, depending on how you approach your peril.”
“The immersive environment draws you in, making every moment feel intense and alive.”
“The haunting soundtrack perfectly complements the visuals, enhancing the overall atmosphere.”
