Late For Work
- June 28, 2019
- Salmi Games
Get on SteamIn "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.
Reviews
- Extremely fun multiplayer experience, especially when played with friends and family, leading to lots of laughter.
- The game runs smoothly on various systems and is accessible for both VR and non-VR players, making it a great party game.
- Offers a unique asymmetrical gameplay experience reminiscent of classic games like Rampage, with a variety of modes that keep the gameplay fresh.
- The game lacks updates and polish, with some players feeling it is currently bare-bones and in need of more content and balancing.
- There are issues with controller recognition and gameplay mechanics, which can lead to frustrating experiences for some players.
- Graphics and UI are simplistic and not very intuitive, which may detract from the overall experience for some users.
- graphics5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are described as simplistic and basic polygon style, reminiscent of N64-era visuals, yet they are functional and legible, ensuring a smooth experience on a GTX 980. While not visually impressive, the developers are actively working on improvements, and the overall fun factor compensates for the lack of graphical sophistication.
“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).”
- gameplay5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- -20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The gameplay is enjoyable, especially in a multiplayer setting with friends, but it is criticized for being simplistic and in need of refinement, particularly in controller mechanics and the custom game mode interface. While the asynchronous VR gameplay offers a unique experience, the lack of online mode limits its appeal for some players. Overall, with further balancing and improvements, the potential for a more engaging experience is recognized.
“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!”
“As for the VR locomotion, the controls have a grab and pull type mechanic.”
“The game is a blast when played with friends, but 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 with asynchronous gameplay.”
“As for the VR locomotion, the controls have a grab-and-pull type mechanic.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by its chaotic and entertaining gameplay, particularly during hide and seek scenarios, which elicit laughter among players. The frantic antics of characters in tanks and planes, as they comically scramble to combat the beast, contribute to a lighthearted and enjoyable experience.
“I bought this on a whim and spent 4 hours solidly laughing with 3 friends over hide and seek; it was 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.”
- story1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The user expresses a strong appreciation for the game's story, highlighting its compatibility with the Meta Quest 2, although they do not have experience with the Valve Index.
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game has been reported to have stability issues, with users noting bugs and a lack of variety in game modes and levels.
“It is kind of buggy and it doesn't have very much variety between the game modes and levels.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game offers a variety of modes that enhance its replayability, making it an excellent choice for parties and encouraging repeated play sessions.
“The variety of game modes offers a great party experience with immense replay value.”
“Each playthrough feels fresh and exciting, making me want to come back for more.”
“The dynamic gameplay ensures that no two sessions are ever the same, enhancing its replayability.”
