My Night Job

About

In "My Night Job," players work the night shift as a custodian in a creepy building, where they must clean up messes while avoiding menacing monsters. With each successful night, players can upgrade their character and uncover clues about the building's dark past. The game combines frantic cleaning mechanics with strategic survival tactics for a unique horror experience.

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Play Modes

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

85%

Audience ScoreBased on 52 reviews

graphics2 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features a charming art style and numerous references to classic horror movies, making it enjoyable for fans of the genre.
It's a fun and addictive arcade-style game that can be played in short sessions, providing a compelling challenge that requires tactical thinking.
The gameplay is engaging and offers a nostalgic feel reminiscent of old-school beat-em-ups, making it a great pick for casual gaming.

The game can become repetitive due to its limited levels and lack of variety, which may lead to diminished interest over time.
Players may find the controls frustrating, as it has compatibility issues with certain controllers, limiting accessibility.
The game lacks clear instructions and objectives, which can lead to confusion about gameplay mechanics and goals.

gameplay
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The gameplay is characterized by its deceptively simple mechanics that require strategic thinking, as players must balance rescuing civilians, preventing monsters from destroying the house, and ensuring their own survival. Sessions are short and intense, typically lasting around half an hour, and the game is filled with references and easter eggs, adding to its charm. Despite the enjoyment derived from the gameplay, some players find other aspects of the game more appealing.
- “It's got lots of references and easter eggs, has short tense gameplay (you should finish a game in half an hour), and something else good.”
- “Honestly, as much fun as the game is, my favorite part about this isn't the gameplay.”
- “The core gameplay involves juggling your need to rescue civilians (a must), keep the monsters from destroying the house (or you lose), and staying alive.”
- “This is a deceptively simple game - basic mechanics, but demanding more tactical thinking than it looks at first glance.”
story
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The story conveys a moral about perseverance and the unpredictability of life, emphasizing that giving up can prevent personal growth. However, many users express frustration over the lack of clear objectives and narrative depth, feeling that the repetitive setting detracts from the overall experience.
- “Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
- “Honestly, the fact that the story and background provide really no objective or instructions on what to do to complete a level (if there even are any and it isn't literally just this same house every time) really bugs me.”
grinding
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Players appreciate the game's art and arcade feel but express frustration with the excessive grinding required for achievements and high scores. While the main game can be completed quickly, the focus shifts to repetitive tasks for trophy collection, which some feel detracts from the overall experience.
- “I really like the art, the concept, the references, and I'm even kinda partial to the game's overall arcade feel, but there's a lot of grinding, and it feels like it was designed to be won with the trophies from grinding.”
- “You can beat the game rather quickly (took me an hour, that is 4 attempts), and from then on it's achievement grinding or getting the high score.”
graphics
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The graphics are characterized by a vibrant, cartoonish pixel art style reminiscent of the Metal Slug games, featuring well-animated violence and references to horror media. This aesthetic, combined with constant action, contributes to an enjoyable visual experience.
- “Aesthetically, it's quite similar to what I've seen of the Metal Slug games, with lots of colorful, cartoony, well-animated pixel violence.”
- “The art style, references to horror media, and constant action make it really enjoyable.”
music
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The music in the game is noted for its calming and soothing qualities, providing a relaxing experience that allows players to feel at ease.
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
humor
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The humor in the game is noted to be both entertaining and challenging, providing a fun experience that keeps players engaged despite its difficulty.
- “Goddamn hard, but fun and funny.”