Hell of an Office

About

In "Hell of an Office," experience a first-person platformer set in the underworld's largest office supply company. Armed with a stapler named Mr. Stapley, navigate through over a hundred levels across ten unique layers of Hell, each with distinct mechanics. Your goal? Burn your contract and escape this infernal workplace before it's too late.

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Play Modes

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

+13

93%

Audience ScoreBased on 89 reviews

gameplay15 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game features smooth and responsive controls, making the fast-paced parkour gameplay enjoyable and addictive.
The visuals and soundtrack are outstanding, enhancing the overall experience with vibrant graphics and engaging music.
The humor and narrative elements add charm to the game, making it a fun and entertaining experience while navigating through challenging levels.

The difficulty spike in the later levels can be frustrating, with some obstacles requiring pinpoint accuracy that may lead to player frustration.
The game is relatively short, with some players feeling that the content does not justify the price, especially in its early access state.
There are concerns about the lack of replay features and some design choices that can detract from the overall gameplay experience.

gameplay
31 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
48%
42%
10%
The gameplay is highly praised for its innovative mechanics and the gradual introduction of new skills, which keep the experience fresh and engaging. Players appreciate the tight controls and the challenge of mastering the various elements, such as wall runs and rocket jumps, while the competitive aspect of racing through levels adds to the excitement. Overall, the game offers a satisfying blend of accessibility and depth, catering to both casual and hardcore gamers.
- “All the new mechanics change the game in an interesting fashion and keep things fresh, as well as being used wisely with other elements in the game to create unique and fun levels to try and fly through as fast as you can.”
- “The game mechanics are not just responsive but practically beg for mastery, allowing for an exhilarating sense of control as you navigate through the meticulously crafted obstacles.”
- “Its gameplay is easy to pick up but challenging to master, making it an exciting and addictive experience for both hardcore and casual gamers.”
- “Only thing I don’t really like is the paper mechanic (that you have to burn with the stapler) as it promotes having to burn as many of them as possible before the timer starts ticking.”
- “For those who find the game's speed challenging or those who want a less-paced gameplay experience, the accessibility settings allow you to disable the rising lava mechanic, providing a more relaxed experience.”
- “The objective is to finish each level as quickly as possible, adding a competitive element to the gameplay.”
music
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
72%
11%
17%
The music in the game is widely praised for its energetic and engaging quality, enhancing the overall experience with a vibrant soundtrack that complements the fast-paced gameplay. However, some players noted that the soundtrack can become repetitive over time, especially during extended play sessions. Overall, the music is considered a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's appeal and atmosphere.
- “The music is heart-pumpingly excellent, the dialogue/lore is cheesy that gives me Portal 2 vibes, the environments are simple but distinctively pleasing to look at, and the game has a very nice introduction to each of the creative game mechanics (which there are a lot of).”
- “Hell of an office features an incredible soundtrack that perfectly sets the mood for the game's fast-paced action.”
- “With its awesome soundtrack, stunning graphics, and addictive gameplay, this game is an absolute must-play for anyone looking for a good time.”
- “Let's start with the soundtrack.”
- “The music surprised me; I love the art, and the mechanics are incredibly fun.”
- “For the price, it's very worth the experience; also, the music goes hard.”
graphics
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
89%
11%
The graphics of the game are consistently praised for their stunning, bright, and colorful visuals, which enhance the overall experience. Players appreciate the smooth movement and responsive controls, making navigation through challenges enjoyable. Overall, the combination of impressive graphics and an engaging soundtrack contributes to the game's appeal.
- “The visuals and the music are astounding, and the movement feels so smooth!”
- “But it's not just the music that impresses – the graphics are equally stunning.”
- “The graphics are bright and colorful, and the controls are responsive, making it easy to navigate through the various obstacles and challenges.”
humor
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely praised for its clever writing and comedic dialogue, often eliciting genuine laughter from players. Reviewers appreciate the blend of humor with fast-paced gameplay and engaging narrative sections, creating a lighthearted atmosphere that enhances the overall experience. The heavy-handed workplace metaphors and absurd situations contribute to the game's comedic charm, making it both entertaining and enjoyable.
- “The levels are fast-paced yet still reactable, making you feel like a god for flying through some complex obstacles with ease, and the dialogue is stupidly funny at times.”
- “Banger of a speedrun game, banger of a soundtrack, and genuinely funny writing that got more than one actual chuckle out of me.”
- “There are also some pretty funny narrative sections that have gotten more than one and fifty laughs out of me.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
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The story is described as humorous and engaging, with a quirky narrative set in a hellish work environment that complements the gameplay. While some players find the story to be lackluster and not essential, others appreciate its goofy charm and the jokes it includes. Overall, the gameplay's satisfaction seems to overshadow any shortcomings in the story.
- “The story is hilarious.”
- “If you enjoy speedrun stuff, this is an easy recommendation. The story, while goofy, has some decent jokes sprinkled in.”
- “The story is a bit lackluster and a replay mode is missing for me; I want to see how the level records get beaten.”
- “It's essentially an arcade-style parkour game with a bunch of levels that are loosely connected with a story around a hellish work environment.”
- “I'm not a big fan of the story additions in this version 1.0, but the gameplay is so satisfying and tight that it's easily forgiven.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The game offers high replayability through its competitive leaderboard rankings and speedrun mechanics, encouraging players to repeatedly tackle levels to improve their times and standings. Fans of short, challenging platform games will particularly appreciate the incentive to refine their skills and compete for top scores.
- “If you're a fan of platform games that are short but highly replayable, then you'll love this game!”
- “Being a speedrun game adds extra replayability while competing to get on the top of the leaderboard, which is monopolized by the developers.”
- “The game's replayability factor is what sets it apart, as you can play the same levels over and over again, trying to improve your time and ranking on the leaderboard.”
- “It is nice to get thrown into the competitive spirit of leaderboard rankings after every level, increasing replayability.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviews on grinding highlight a mixed experience; while some players find the grind for diamond levels unworthy due to the lack of online play, others enjoy the grinding aspect and find it engaging and fun.
- “Grinding for the diamond levels isn't worth it since online play doesn't exist anyway.”
- “It's very difficult for me to get into new games and enjoy them, but I am having a lot of fun grinding this game.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game features visually stunning environments and character designs that are rich in personality and charm, contributing to a strong sense of character development.
- “The game boasts beautifully rendered environments and character designs that are bursting with personality and charm.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is generally well optimized, with only minor stutters when navigating menus; however, level restarts are instantaneous, ensuring a smooth overall experience.
- “It's very well optimized; sometimes there is a small stutter when traversing menus, but restarting a level is instantaneous, so it doesn't impede the overall experience.”