Get To Work
- December 2, 2024
- Isto Inc.
"Get To Work" is a punishing game about a young man trying to conquer the corporate world on rollerblades, featuring a challenging movement system and fully narrated, satirical story. Navigate through obstacles, collect podcast audio clips from popular streamers, and test your skills in speedruns. The game offers a unique blend of humor and difficulty, resulting in a memorable experience.
Reviews
- The movement mechanics are satisfying and create an addictive gameplay experience.
- The game strikes a perfect balance between fun and challenge, making it rewarding without being overly frustrating.
- Voice acting and humor are well-executed, adding to the overall enjoyment of the game.
- There is a lack of video settings and optimization, leading to performance issues and discomfort for some players.
- Some level designs can feel unfair or poorly telegraphed, causing frustration during gameplay.
- The game may feel unfinished or underpolished, with bugs and inconsistent controls affecting the experience.
- humor30 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised, with many players finding the narration, dialogue, and podcast collectibles genuinely funny and engaging. While the comedic elements contribute significantly to the overall enjoyment, some reviewers noted that the humor can become repetitive over time. Overall, the game successfully blends challenging gameplay with a humorous narrative, making it a fun experience for players.
“Most importantly, the narration and podcasts are genuinely funny.”
“It's a fun and challenging game with deep thought and knowledge about business told through the guise of jokes that made me laugh out loud more than once.”
“The comedy and frame narrative is hilarious.”
- gameplay28 mentions
- 54 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally praised for its engaging mechanics and smooth movement, drawing comparisons to other popular titles while offering a unique blend of fun and challenge. Players appreciate the humor and narrative elements, although some note that the game could benefit from additional variety in mechanics and polish to enhance the overall experience. Despite minor bugs and oversights, the core gameplay loop is enjoyable and addictive, making it a standout in the "rage game" genre.
“Great mechanics, sucks you in immediately with how addictively fun it is.”
“It is much more forgiving than other rage games but also has better gameplay and movement.”
“The end result is something genuinely special, with funny social commentary, enjoyable level design, and just the right mixture of difficult gameplay but satisfying and not overly high time to returns.”
“Edit2: On closer evaluation and a bit more gameplay, I came to the same realization I made as to why I refunded it in the first place.”
“All sorts of bugs from actual gameplay to textures.”
“A jump button or other creative mechanics, like a jetpack or even something comical like fart-powered boosts, could’ve added much-needed variety and fun to the gameplay.”
- music7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The music aspect of the game has received largely negative feedback, with users noting a complete absence of a soundtrack despite the presence of a music slider. Many found the audio poorly mixed, resulting in muffled sounds, and described the overall audio experience as lacking and repetitive, particularly when playing outside of a streaming context.
“My only complaint is the soundtrack goes a little too hard.”
“The game was designed to be streamed, which is great, but the lack of a soundtrack does feel noticeable when playing this game while not streaming.”
“There's an audio slider for music, but the game has no music.”
“Levels look bare, with no music, little audio, and a repetitive design.”
“The audio is poorly mixed (maxed out audio and the game still sounds muffled) and I don't really understand why there would be a music slider with no music.”
“The game was designed to be streamed which is great, but the lack of a soundtrack does feel noticeable when playing this game while not streaming.”
- story6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The story is generally well-received, characterized by its humor and thoughtful narrative, though some players note pacing issues due to long gaps between story segments after challenging gameplay. The minimalist approach to storytelling is appreciated, complementing the game's engaging mechanics and level design. Overall, the narrative adds an entertaining layer to the experience, despite some critiques on pacing.
“The story and narration are funny, making the experience enjoyable.”
“The storyline is well thought out and adds depth to the gameplay.”
“It starts with a fun concept for a game mechanic paired with a simple yet entertaining story.”
“After failing multiple times at a difficult section, there's a long gap before the next part of the story, causing the pacing to fall apart.”
- grinding6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 83 % negative mentions
Players have mixed feelings about the grinding aspect of the game; while some find the micro-movement sections tedious and frustrating, others appreciate the adrenaline rush from the speed and momentum. The game offers a balance with multiple recovery routes, reducing the overall tedium of falling and restarting. Overall, grinding is seen as a necessary part of mastering the game, particularly for those who enjoy the challenge.
“The levels are designed to still have those 'I fell so far' rage game moments, but with so many recovery routes, it's not too tedious to get back to where you were.”
“Grinding in this game feels rewarding, as each small victory builds up to a larger sense of achievement.”
“The progression system makes grinding enjoyable, as you can see tangible improvements in your character with every effort.”
“Who enjoys this other than streamers farming clips?”
“Takes a while to get a feel for the movement, which will take a bit of grinding.”
“Particularly, the transition from the top of the green cog room into the middle management room with all the bumpers—my frames drop dramatically and repeatedly, making many jumps tedious and frustrating to complete.”
- replayability4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The game offers significant replayability, particularly for speedrunning enthusiasts, thanks to its enjoyable movement mechanics and humorous dialogue. While it may not be extremely challenging, its design encourages repeated playthroughs, especially for those who prefer using a controller.
“Tons of replay value if you're into speedrunning games.”
“Not super hard, has funny dialogue, and offers replayability in speedrunning.”
“Unlike a couple of other rage games I've tried, I find the movement at least fun in this, so maybe it's a little more replayable.”
“The game lacks meaningful choices, making multiple playthroughs feel repetitive and dull.”
“Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to return, as side quests feel uninspired.”
“The limited character customization options mean that replaying the game doesn't offer a fresh experience.”
- stability4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The game's stability is generally acceptable, with smooth performance on platforms like the Steam Deck; however, players report occasional bugs, particularly with momentum mechanics that can disrupt gameplay. Some users find the movement system requires adjustment, which can detract from the overall experience.
“Runs great on Steam Deck.”
“The game maintains a steady frame rate, providing a smooth experience.”
“I haven't encountered any crashes or bugs, which makes for a stable gameplay experience.”
“A little buggy at times.”
“The game works well enough and everything is smooth, but the momentum is buggy, requiring momentum from 10 jumps before hitting the 11th jump. Not knowing this while taking each part slowly is a real buzzkill.”
“A bit buggy, and it takes some time to get used to the movement.”
- optimization4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The game is generally considered poorly optimized, with players noting that while it is enjoyable, it suffers from significant performance issues that detract from the overall experience. Many feel that improvements in optimization, particularly regarding frame rates, are necessary for a more rewarding gameplay experience.
“Fun game, but lacking in optimization in some areas.”
“I respect the voice actors and their performances, but even they can only do so much when the gameplay itself doesn’t feel rewarding.”
“Also very poorly optimized.”
“Fun game—but lacking in optimization in some areas.”
“I think that it could use some optimization for the 99th percentile and minimum FPS.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -300 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally appealing, but players note a need for better optimization and additional graphical settings to ensure smoother performance on the Steam Deck.
“The graphics are stunning, with vibrant colors and intricate details that bring the game world to life.”
“The art style is unique and beautifully crafted, making every scene a visual delight.”
“The environments are richly designed, showcasing a level of detail that enhances immersion.”
“Could use a bit more optimization or graphical settings so it can run smoothly on the Steam Deck as well.”