Handyman
- September 15, 2022
- Piece Of Voxel
Get on Steam"Handyman is a unique repair and cleaning simulation game where you run a one-person handyman service. Completing tasks earns money for purchasing new tools and materials, allowing you to take on more complex jobs. Your arsenal includes a roller, hammer, mop, tablet for purchases, lawn mower, spatula, shovel, and your own hands, giving you the freedom to choose how to complete each task."
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Cool repair simulator for creative people, allowing for self-expression through cosmetic repairs or redevelopment.
- For its price, it serves as a stepping stone for the developers, showing potential for future improvements.
- Some players appreciate the low cost, feeling they got what they paid for.
- No tutorial or instructions, making it difficult to understand how to play and complete tasks.
- The game is very buggy, with issues like items falling through the floor and hitboxes not working consistently.
- Overall, it feels like a low-quality, unpolished version of similar games, lacking depth and replay value.
- graphics2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The graphics are considered mediocre, falling short of being either impressive or subpar, leaving players with a sense of indifference towards their quality.
“The graphics look outdated and lack detail, making the game feel less immersive.”
“Character models are poorly designed and animations are stiff, which detracts from the overall experience.”
“The environments are bland and repetitive, failing to create a visually engaging world.”
- character development1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate that the game's story and character development are lacking, with players expressing disappointment in the depth and progression of the characters throughout the narrative.
“The character development feels shallow and uninspired, leaving me disconnected from the story.”
“I expected more depth in the characters, but they all seem one-dimensional and predictable.”
“The lack of meaningful character growth throughout the game made it hard to stay engaged.”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The story and character development are often criticized for being underwhelming, lacking depth and complexity, which detracts from the overall narrative experience.
“The story feels disjointed and lacks any real character development.”
“I found the plot to be predictable and uninspired, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“The characters are one-dimensional and their motivations are poorly explained.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate that the game lacks significant replay value, suggesting that players may not find enough incentive to revisit it after completing the initial playthrough.
“The game lacks replay value, making it feel like a one-time experience.”
“Once you finish the game, there's little incentive to go back and play it again.”
“The limited choices and outcomes significantly reduce the replayability factor.”
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The background music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it engaging and atmospheric, while others feel it lacks variety and fails to enhance the overall experience.
“The background music is repetitive and lacks variety.”
“I found the soundtrack to be uninspired and forgettable.”
“The music doesn't match the game's atmosphere, making it feel disjointed.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game is reported to have significant stability issues, with users describing it as "very buggy."
“The game is very buggy.”
“I experienced frequent crashes that made it unplayable.”
“There are constant glitches that disrupt the gameplay.”
