Mezzanine

About Mezzanine

Mezzanine is a single player simulation game. It was developed by Inpatient Interactive and was released on October 7, 2022. It received positive reviews from players.

A psychotronic office adventure set in the heart of Multimedia Gulch on the eve of the year 2000.

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85%Audience ScoreBased on 26 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

stability6 negative mentions

The game captures the late 90s and turn of the millennium tech culture atmosphere very well, creating a strong nostalgic and intriguing vibe.
Puzzles are engaging and rewarding, encouraging exploration and detective-like problem-solving that players find satisfying.
The setting and story provide rich, darkly humorous, and well-researched lore that appeals to fans of complex narratives and cultural references.

The game suffers from technical issues including long loading times, frequent crashes, bugs, and a broken save/load system which forces players to complete it in one sitting.
Navigation and controls are clunky and frustrating at times, making it difficult to interact with the environment smoothly.
Lack of clear direction or guidance leaves some players confused about objectives, and the absence of an inventory system makes managing items challenging.

stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions
The game is notably buggy and has several stability issues, including glitches in navigation and a non-functional save/load feature that can cause freezes. Despite these rough edges, the overall experience remains enjoyable and worth playing.
- “If I had to level any criticisms at this game it would be two things, one is that the game is rather buggy.”
- “Definitely some rough edges: navigation sometimes glitches, and I don't seem to be able to save and reload games, so I'm starting from scratch every time.”
- “The most glaring flaw that I found is that the save/load feature doesn't seem to work; trying to load a game just freezes the program.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75% positive mentions, 25% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The graphics in the game are decent but not exceptional, with a somewhat janky yet charming art style. While visuals are important, the game lacks the combination of top-tier graphics and gameplay to fully engage players.
- “The game's somewhat janky charm and great art style make it engaging, despite some graphical imperfections.”
- “The graphics in this game are passable, but could be better.”
- “While impressive visuals are vital in gaming as a visual medium, a game also needs strong gameplay to be truly successful.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50% positive mentions, 25% neutral mentions, 25% negative mentions
The gameplay is initially challenging to navigate and somewhat buggy but becomes manageable over time. While it may not match top-tier standards, its short length and simplicity allow for full exploration through multiple playthroughs. The experience combines elements reminiscent of Myst and The Stanley Parable, offering a unique and enjoyable style.
- “The actual gameplay is hard to adjust to at first, mainly in terms of navigating around the office, but eventually you get it down and it stops being a problem.”
- “Really enjoying the Myst-meets-Stanley Parable gameplay (more Myst than Stanley Parable, but a bit of a SP vibe).”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 67% negative mentions
The story offers a darkly humorous critique of unethical Silicon Valley CEOs, blending rich, well-researched lore with complex themes. While the narrative is intentionally dense and sometimes challenging to fully grasp, it effectively replaces traditional puzzle complexity with engaging, layered storytelling.
- “Mezzanine replaces the density and complexity of puzzles found in Myst with a rich and darkly hilarious plot via an abundance of highly researched textual and visual arcana.”
- “The story takes a jab at loony, new-age obsessed Silicon Valley CEOs and how their ideas for progressing humanity are rarely ethical.”
- “I won't pretend like I grasped the full effect of the story, but I think it's meant to be that way.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for being immersive and true to its store description, creating a well-crafted and engaging experience.
- “Love the atmosphere of this game.”
- “The game is well made and immersive; it really is exactly as described on the store page in terms of atmosphere.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
0% positive mentions, 100% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The game's music effectively evokes the turn-of-the-millennium atmosphere, enhancing immersion, particularly when the player discovers the in-game MP3 player.
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions
The game's monetization is deeply intertwined with themes of capitalism and control, reflecting a complex blend of counter-cultural and societal influences rather than straightforward commercial transactions.
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The humor in Mezzanine is dark and richly layered, combining highly researched textual and visual references to create a unique, intellectually engaging comedic experience.
- “Mezzanine replaces the density and complexity of puzzles found in Myst with a rich and darkly hilarious plot via an abundance of highly researched textual and visual arcana.”