My Coworker is an Idiot

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My Coworker is an Idiot is a single player and multiplayer casual simulation game. It was developed by Manic Hyena and was released on December 8, 2022. It received very positive reviews from players.

"My Coworker is an Idiot" is a humorous simulation game where you must deal with a clumsy and annoying AI coworker, Manichyena. Complete tasks and office objectives while trying to maintain your sanity and patience, or exact hilarious revenge through various pranks and distractions. Your choices determine the outcome in this lighthearted, open-ended experience.

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Audience ScoreBased on 214 reviews

humor20 positive mentions

stability4 negative mentions

The game is fun and provides a lot of laughs, especially when played with friends.
It's an affordable and simple co-op game that can be completed in a short time, making it great for quick gaming sessions.
Many players enjoyed the humorous writing and chaotic gameplay, making it a memorable experience.

The game is very short, often completed in under 20 minutes, leaving players wanting more content.
Some players experienced technical issues, particularly with co-op functionality and controls.
The game feels incomplete or like a demo, lacking depth and challenge in its mechanics.

humor
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The humor in the game is widely praised, with players finding it consistently funny and enjoyable, especially in co-op mode. Many reviews highlight the game's cute writing and chaotic gameplay, which leads to plenty of laughs and memorable moments, although some note that the experience is relatively short. Overall, it is considered a must-play for those seeking quick, hilarious gaming sessions.
- “Very funny little co-op game to play if you want to kill some time and/or push your friend(s) to the brink of insanity.”
- “Cute game, funny writing, lots of laughs as glass breaks.”
- “"my coworker is an idiot" is a must-play indie gem for quick, hilarious gaming sessions.”
gameplay
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The gameplay is characterized by simple mechanics that make it easy to pick up, providing a fun and humorous experience, though it is criticized for being very short, with most players completing it in around 10-15 minutes across just 10 levels. While the forgiving nature allows for recovery from mistakes, some users find the controls to be virtually uncontrollable, leading to frustration. Overall, it offers a quick burst of entertainment, albeit with limited depth.
- “It is fun to play, really simple mechanics which makes it easy to understand.”
- “Really fun game, super funny gameplay experience.”
- “Forgiving gameplay: plenty of chances to recover from mishaps.”
- “The mechanics are virtually uncontrollable.”
- “Very short, 15 minutes of gameplay tops.”
- “Two bucks for 5 minutes of gameplay before my friend got brutally assaulted by multiple vehicles and quit.”
graphics
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The graphics of the game received mixed reviews, with some users labeling them as poor, while others appreciated the coherent design within the context of the game's short playtime and overall charm. Despite the criticisms, the visuals were noted to complement the gameplay experience.
- “A neat tiny video game - some 15-20 minutes worth of levels, nice tunes, coherent graphics.”
- “Terrible graphics, but the controls are decent.”
- “The graphics are really poor, though the controls are acceptable.”
music
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The music in the game is consistently praised, with multiple users highlighting it as the standout feature. Descriptions include it being "pretty dope," indicating a strong positive reception. Overall, the soundtrack appears to be the game's most notable strength.
- “The music was pretty dope.”
- “The only thing this game has going for it is its music.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers good value for its price, providing enjoyable gameplay, but users have reported stability issues, particularly with buggy obstacles on certain levels that can hinder progress. Some players experienced unavoidable damage while completing levels, indicating that stability could be improved. Overall, while fun, the game has notable stability concerns that may affect the experience.
- “There are some levels with buggy obstacles; we couldn't complete the last level without at least taking one point of damage.”
- “Kind of buggy on some levels but yes it only takes 15-20 minutes to complete.”
- “Some levels are quite buggy, which affects the overall experience.”