Night at the Office

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Night at the Office is a single player casual simulation game with a horror theme. It was developed by Stanislaw Truchowski and was released on December 13, 2024. It received positive reviews from players.

Night at the Office is a story-rich walking simulator and puzzle horror game where you uncover the mystery behind Joseph Anadam's suspicious death. As you work late, strange phenomena and headaches intensify, drawing you deeper into a chilling investigation filled with suspense and terror. Multiple endings reveal different facets of the haunting truth.

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85%

Audience ScoreBased on 33 reviews

story6 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game effectively delivers jump scares and has a terrifying atmosphere that keeps players engaged.
It features a captivating story with multiple endings, encouraging replayability.
The sound design and visual elements contribute to a chilling experience, making it a well-crafted horror game.

The true endings are often locked behind obscure clues, making them frustrating to obtain.
The sound design can be overly loud and distracting, detracting from the overall enjoyment.
The gameplay loop feels repetitive and lacks innovation compared to the developer's previous titles.

story
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it predictable and reminiscent of other narratives, while others appreciate its intriguing elements and atmosphere. The inclusion of multiple endings adds depth, and the setting in 2006 juxtaposed with modern elements creates an interesting backdrop. Overall, while not groundbreaking, the story is considered enjoyable and well-integrated into the gameplay.
- “Good game with a captivating story.”
- “Great story and terrific atmosphere.”
- “The game is chilling and spooky, has a well-integrated story, and is a comfortable length.”
- “The plot is obvious from like 20 seconds in, recycled from the girl with the cloth face basically.”
- “At the very start, I've suspected the main premise of the story.”
- “He even reused the 'you messed up so now you're stuck in an endless loop unless you repent' storyline he's used in other games of his.”
atmosphere
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is consistently praised for its unsettling and immersive qualities, effectively utilizing sound design and creative scares to enhance the experience. Players appreciate the eerie setting of an empty office building and the strategic timing of events and jump scares, which contribute to a sense of suspense and encourage multiple playthroughs to uncover secrets and endings. Overall, the atmosphere is a standout feature that significantly enhances the game's storytelling and engagement.
- “Great atmosphere and creative scares, with multiple endings and secrets to find to incentivize a few playthroughs.”
- “I've played almost every game by Stan, and each one has consistently creeped me out with its setup, sound design, and atmosphere.”
- “Firstly the positives, what this dev does well, atmosphere, having events happen at the right times, using tasteful jump scares, all those sorts of things, he does extremely well in this.”
- “On top of all that, the atmosphere was pretty unsettling and had you wondering if something was going to happen or not.”
- “Firstly, the positives: what this developer does well is atmosphere, having events happen at the right times, and using tasteful jump scares. All those sorts of things, he does extremely well in this.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are generally well-received, surpassing expectations for a horror title, which often suffer from generic visuals and poor optimization. Users noted that the graphics are of good quality, contributing positively to the overall experience.
- “I expected yet another completely generic horror game with predictable jump scares and poorly optimized graphics, either made in Unity or with free Unreal assets.”
- “The graphics are subpar and feel outdated, making it hard to immerse myself in the game.”
- “The visual design lacks creativity and fails to stand out in a crowded genre.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is generally well-optimized, providing a fun experience with effective scares, despite being built in Unity and lacking high-end visuals. While it may not be a graphical masterpiece, it performs adequately for a horror title.
- “Long story short — the game is actually fun, managed to scare me a few times (which is rare), and is fairly well optimized (though don’t expect a visual masterpiece — we're talking about a Unity game).”
- “I expected yet another completely generic horror game with predictable jump scares and poorly optimized graphics, either made in Unity or with free Unreal assets.”
- “The optimization is so bad that it feels like the game is running on outdated hardware, even on high-end systems.”
- “Frequent frame drops and long loading times make the experience frustrating and detract from the overall enjoyment of the game.”