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Garbage Day

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.
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38%Game Brain Score
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story, stability
31% User Score Based on 768 reviews
Critic Score 75%Based on 1 reviews

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Garbage Day is a single player shooter game with a comedy theme. It was developed by Svajūnas Žemaitis and was released on January 18, 2016. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and negative reviews from players.

"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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31%
Audience ScoreBased on 768 reviews
gameplay9 positive mentions
story14 negative mentions
  • The game has a fun concept and can be entertaining for short bursts of time.
  • The graphics and art style are appealing, providing a colorful and vibrant experience.
  • The game allows for creative destruction and chaotic gameplay, which can be enjoyable.
  • The game has not been updated in years, leading to a lack of content and features.
  • Many players feel scammed due to the developer's abandonment of the game and unfulfilled promises.
  • Gameplay becomes repetitive quickly, with little to do after the initial fun wears off.
  • story
    76 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    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 and ongoing bugs has left many feeling scammed and disillusioned with the developers' commitment to the project.

    • “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.”
    • “Really liked the sandbox mode but there's really not much to it :) looking forward to the story mode that's going to be released later on though!”
    • “They also promised a story mode and updates but after the 7 years that have passed, still no update.”
    • “I can't believe I bought this game years ago and there's still not a single update to it, no story, no new guns, people or items, literally nothing, it's not even out of early access after all that time.”
    • “The developers haven't updated this game since many years with a story mode never coming.”
  • gameplay
    30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    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 unfinished and not worth the price. Overall, players express hope for future updates but caution against purchasing in its current state.

    • “Its a very good game that takes seconds to download yet there are hours of gameplay available.”
    • “Gameplay: great.”
    • “Do not get me wrong, the gameplay is fun, and it has a lot of potential.”
    • “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.”
  • graphics
    20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the unique art style and overall aesthetic, while others criticize technical issues such as lag and poor texture quality. Despite these drawbacks, many appreciate the visual elements, particularly the gore and environmental details, suggesting that the graphics could be a strong point if further developed. Overall, the game's visuals are seen as a highlight, but they are marred by performance problems and a lack of updates.

    • “Very fun, I really like the gore, the weapons, and the graphics.”
    • “The graphics are fantastic in my opinion and the gameplay feels smooth.”
    • “Awesome graphics.”
    • “The game also hardly works, even with its minimalistic graphics.”
    • “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.”
    • “Pretty much every game that has this style of graphics is made by the same dev (don't be fooled by the different accounts he has).”
  • music
    13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many players praising it as enjoyable and energetic, often describing it as a standout feature. However, some users report technical issues, such as music cutting out or being poorly integrated with gameplay. Overall, while the music is frequently highlighted as a positive aspect, there are concerns about sound design and functionality that detract from the experience.

    • “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.”
    • “Until the option for music volume is implemented, this game is bad.”
    • “I load up the game and the menu music starts to play and then it cuts out and I can't select anything.”
  • humor
    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    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 sense of boredom, and some players feel the game lacks sufficient content to justify its price. Overall, while the game offers a quirky and humorous experience, its longevity and value are questioned by users.

    • “Very funny and enjoyable game.”
    • “10/10 hilarious game, would highly recommend.”
    • “Anyway, I would recommend this game if it goes on sale and you're just looking for a weird but funny sandbox game.”
  • stability
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    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 a negative reception, with many feeling it is unplayable and poorly supported.

    • “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.”
  • monetization
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    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 players without delivering meaningful content or support.

    • “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.”
  • optimization
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    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 ongoing 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.”
  • replayability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game has limited replayability, with many players noting that it becomes boring after about 20 minutes of gameplay. For those seeking a more engaging experience with higher replay value, alternatives like "Risk of Rain 2" are recommended.

    • “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.”
    • “If you want a bang for your buck and something replayable, buy Risk of Rain 2.”
  • grinding
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players express that the grinding in the game is excessively time-consuming, suggesting that it requires an unrealistic amount of effort akin to having a second life to manage it effectively.

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
  • atmosphere
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    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.”
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Garbage Day is a shooter game with comedy theme.

Garbage Day is available on PC, Mac OS and Windows.

On average players spend around 3 hours playing Garbage Day.

Garbage Day was released on January 18, 2016.

Garbage Day was developed by Svajūnas Žemaitis.

Garbage Day has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its story.

Garbage Day is a single player game.

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