Handyman Corporation: Prologue

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Remember wishlist full game, release soon! About the GameHANDYMAN CORPORATION PrologueFree version of Handyman Corporation. You can try our prologue for free, We are giving you first few tasks to repair. Launch your very own business in the maintenance service industry! The world of toolboxes, duct tape, stinging live wires, and infuriantingly tiny, easy-to-misplace screws awaits! Collect job or…

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Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

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76%

Audience ScoreBased on 99 reviews

gameplay9 positive mentions

monetization2 negative mentions

The game offers a relaxing environment where players can enjoy repairing and cleaning, with a variety of tasks that are easy to understand.
Graphics and animations are well-designed, contributing to an immersive experience, and the gameplay is both interesting and addictive.
The game provides a comprehensive tutorial and a sense of accomplishment from completing tasks, making it enjoyable for players looking to learn about repairs.

Controls are often described as stiff and frustrating, making gameplay tedious, especially with the need to search for the right keys on the keyboard.
Many players reported bugs and performance issues, including a poorly functioning tutorial that locks players out of progressing.
The mini-games can feel overly complex and restrictive, detracting from the enjoyment of the repair tasks and making the game feel more like a chore.

gameplay
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
56%
25%
19%
The gameplay is generally described as engaging and systematic, focusing on tasks like cleaning, repairing, and painting, which many find enjoyable and addictive. While the controls are smooth and responsive, some users report performance issues on lower-end systems, affecting the overall experience. Despite these drawbacks, the game offers a mix of challenge and strategy, with power-ups enhancing the gameplay.
- “The gameplay was challenging but enjoyable, the controls were smooth and responsive, and the graphics and sound effects were top-notch.”
- “A good game with a lot of mechanics; in the game, you have to clean houses, repair machinery, etc. (handyman after all), the game is addictive and does not let go.”
- “The gameplay is very systematic, consisting of cleaning, painting, general disassembly and reassembly.”
- “It only took me 4 minutes of gameplay to quickly come to the realization that I would rather lick a cracked light bulb than play this game.”
- “There is only one problem, the game is on some kind of gluttonous engine, which even at the minimum settings eats up all the resources, so it’s problematic to play on weak computers.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
63%
38%
The game's graphics are consistently praised for their excellence, featuring fluid animations and interesting visuals that enhance the overall experience. While not overly realistic, the graphics complement the smooth and enjoyable gameplay, contributing to a captivating atmosphere alongside a good soundtrack.
- “The game has excellent visuals; the animation was fluid.”
- “The graphics in the handyman game were also top-notch.”
- “Beautiful graphics.”
optimization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
40%
The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews; while some users praise its excellent performance even on older hardware, others report high GPU usage and inadequate resource utilization, leading to subpar frame rates on high settings. Overall, the game's optimization appears to vary significantly across different systems.
- “A good game with excellent optimization; my laptop from back in 2013 runs it surprisingly well without any noticeable problems.”
- “Performance-wise, it's good too.”
- “A good game with excellent optimization; my laptop from back in 2013 runs it surprisingly well without any noticeable problems.”
- “High GPU usage; needs to be optimized.”
- “There is something wrong with the optimization. My frame rate didn't go higher than 40 on high settings, and my GPU wasn't working; the game couldn't utilize GPU resources.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music and sound effects in the game are praised for enhancing the overall atmosphere, with many users noting a good soundtrack that complements the graphics and gameplay. Overall, the audio elements contribute positively to the gaming experience.
- “The sound effects and music were also well-done, adding to the overall atmosphere of the game.”
- “Nice graphics and good soundtrack.”
- “In this game, you can do a lot of things; the name of the game speaks for itself. The graphics are interesting, and the music is, in principle, not bad.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization strategy of Playway is criticized for focusing on releasing numerous unfinished games that resemble cash grabs, with developers making empty promises to address bugs while largely ignoring community feedback. This approach has led to a perception of prioritizing profit over quality and player satisfaction.
- “Playway: a publisher that boasts of having 84 different dev teams under their belt, all making unfinished cash grab asset flip games that they release.”
- “Make it, throw it out, make countless empty promises to fix the bugs and never deliver, then move on to the next early access wannabe cash grab game while either lying or completely ignoring the community.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The story is criticized for lacking depth and engagement, with players feeling that it does not justify the time or money spent on the game. Additionally, some users report frustrating gameplay mechanics that hinder progress, such as difficulties in completing basic tasks.
- “There's no grand plot in a game like this that would make it worthwhile to pay 3 or 4 hours of your hard-earned money on.”
- “I can't even complete the first mission; placing the toolbox near the broken fridge and using the screwdriver on the fridge doesn't work.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's atmosphere is enhanced by high-quality sound effects and music, which contribute significantly to the immersive experience.
- “The sound effects and music were also well-done, adding to the overall atmosphere of the game.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game currently suffers from stability issues, with users reporting bugs that can lead to crashes and forced exits.
- “For now, it is buggy, and I reported a bug that caused me to quit the game.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game is praised for its humorous take on the life of a businessman in the repair and maintenance industry, offering a comedic simulation experience that entertains players with its quirky scenarios and witty dialogue.
- “A hilarious simulator that puts you in the shoes of a businessman in the repair and maintenance industry.”
- “The humor in this game is top-notch, making even the most mundane tasks entertaining.”
- “I couldn't stop laughing at the quirky situations and witty dialogue throughout the gameplay.”