Mystery in the Office

About

Mystery in the Office is a text-based game that takes you on a journey through an abandoned office with a dark past. Explore interactive rooms, solve puzzles, and uncover the office's secrets with a touch of sarcasm and irony. Overcome obstacles, find clues, and reveal the mystery behind the office's abrupt abandonment.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

91%

Audience ScoreBased on 34 reviews

humor8 positive mentions

The game is a fun and humorous experience, with a surprising twist at the end.
It's a great introduction to escape room games, providing a light-hearted and engaging experience.
For its price, the game offers good value and is enjoyable for a short play session.

The game is extremely short, often completed in under 30 minutes, leaving players wanting more.
Lacks depth in puzzles and challenges, making it feel more like a simple scavenger hunt.
There are no save features or restart options, which can be frustrating for players aiming for speedrun achievements.

humor
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating its surprising and funny endings, engaging writing, and lighthearted tone throughout. Many reviews highlight the game's ability to blend humor with gameplay, making for an enjoyable experience, particularly in its text-based and puzzle elements. Overall, the humor adds a delightful layer to the gameplay, reminiscent of titles like "The Stanley Parable."
- “A fun 30-minute puzzle game that is both humorous and engaging.”
- “Loved the game, very enjoyable and a funny - unexpected - ending.”
- “Very fun escape the room experience with hilarious writing, from the comfort of your PC.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
75%
The story of the game is engaging and features a major plot mystery typical of escape-room experiences, with a fun and sarcastic tone. Players appreciate the short narrative and the unexpected plot twist at the end, enhancing the overall enjoyment.
- “Short, fun, and a nice plot twist at the end.”
- “This game was fun, loved the sarcastic tone and the plot twist at the end.”
- “Expectations: a puzzle game, most probably an escape-room type, with a major plot mystery to uncover.”
- “The story feels disjointed and lacks a coherent narrative.”
- “I was expecting a captivating plot, but it fell flat and left me unsatisfied.”
- “The main story is underwhelming and doesn't engage the player as hoped.”
gameplay
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The gameplay runs smoothly with minimal issues, though the absence of a restart button is noted as a drawback. Overall, players find the experience satisfactory, especially considering the low price point.
- “Ran smoothly, and outside of not having a restart button, there were no issues with gameplay or UI. For under five bucks, it's a fair price for what it is.”