Late For Work

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Late For Work is a single player and multiplayer action game. It was developed by Salmi Games and was released on June 28, 2019. It received very positive reviews from players.

In "Late For Work," become a powerful gorilla wreaking havoc while up to 4 players attempt to take you down in a local multiplayer VR party game. With support for both VR and non-VR players, engage in over-the-top physics-based battles in various game modes like Deathmatch and Hide & Seek. Take turns using the VR headset to outperform others and claim banana bragging rights.

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Audience ScoreBased on 136 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game is incredibly fun, especially when played with friends and family, providing lots of laughs and memorable moments.
It offers a unique asymmetrical multiplayer experience where one player in VR can interact with others on traditional controllers, making it great for parties.
The developers are responsive and have shown commitment to improving the game, which has a solid foundation and plenty of potential for future updates.

The game suffers from a lack of updates and polish, with some game modes feeling unbalanced and the overall gameplay being somewhat bare bones.
There are issues with controller recognition and bugs that can disrupt the experience, leading some players to feel it isn't worth the full price.
The user interface can be unintuitive, and the game could benefit from more variety in modes and levels to enhance replayability.

graphics
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The graphics are characterized by a simplistic polygon style that some players liken to N64-era visuals, yet they are functional and legible, ensuring a smooth experience on systems like the GTX 980. While not groundbreaking, the visuals are described as "nice" and the developers are actively working on improvements, contributing to an overall enjoyable gameplay experience.
- “The graphics are simple but nice, and the developers are always working on improving the game.”
- “The graphics are in a basic polygon style and it runs smoothly on a GTX 980 with no problems for any players.”
- “The graphics are in a basic polygon style and it runs smooth on a GTX 980 with no problems for any players.”
- “Zero problems from what I saw on my GTX 980; graphics are nothing to brag about but everything is legible, which can't be said for all VR games.”
- “The gameplay for the PC players takes me back to N64 days in terms of graphics and controlling the tanks/planes (I mean this in a fun way).”
gameplay
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The gameplay is highly enjoyable when played with friends, particularly in a VR setting, but it is criticized for being somewhat simplistic and lacking depth. While the mechanics show promise, they require further refinement, especially regarding controller responsiveness and the custom game mode interface. Overall, the game has potential for improvement, especially with balancing and additional features.
- “Very fun; needs polishing on controller mechanics and the custom gamemode menu could either use more functions tweaking or just a UI menu.”
- “The mechanics are already pretty good, and after some balancing and tweaking is done, I think this will be amazing!”
- “The gameplay itself is very bare bones.”
- “It's not fun, and there is no online mode, but for a party game with friends, it's really the game you need to play VR on asynchronous gameplay.”
- “As for the VR locomotion, the controls have a grab and pull type mechanic.”
humor
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Players find the humor in the game to be highly entertaining, often leading to prolonged laughter during gameplay, especially in chaotic scenarios like hide and seek. The frantic antics of characters, such as humans in tanks and planes, add to the comedic experience as they scramble and react dramatically to the game's events.
- “I bought this on a whim and spent 4 hours solidly laughing with 3 friends over hide and seek. So good!”
- “The humans in tanks and planes are usually scrambling around like mad, trying to bring down the beast, and laughing and screaming all the way as they get grabbed and destroyed.”
replayability
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Players highlight the game's strong replayability due to its variety of game modes, making it an excellent choice for parties and repeated play sessions.
- “The variety of game modes makes it a fantastic party game with a lot of replay value.”
- “The different game modes ensure that every playthrough feels fresh and exciting.”
- “There's so much to explore and experience that you'll want to come back for more.”
story
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The reviews do not provide any specific insights into the game's story, focusing instead on the game's performance with the Meta Quest 2. Therefore, no summary regarding the story aspect can be derived from the provided texts.
stability
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The game has been reported to have stability issues, with frequent bugs affecting gameplay. Additionally, players note a lack of variety in game modes and levels, which may contribute to a less stable overall experience.
- “It is kind of buggy and it doesn't have very much variety between the game modes and levels.”