Office Battle
- December 2, 2015
- Black Lime Studio
- 1h median play time
"Office Battle" is a wacky action game where you compete against your coworkers to keep your job during layoffs. The game features 60 levels, 40 unique items, and 11 skills to improve, as well as a level editor and global player ratings. Prepare for a chaotic and unpredictable experience as "Big B" tests the worthy office champion.
Reviews
- The game offers a humorous and entertaining premise, allowing players to vent their frustrations by battling coworkers in a lighthearted setting.
- It's a cheap game that provides a decent amount of content, including various game modes and a skill tree for character progression.
- The ragdoll physics and simple controls make for a fun, albeit repetitive, experience that can be enjoyed in short bursts.
- The gameplay quickly becomes repetitive, with limited mechanics and a lack of depth, making it feel monotonous after a short time.
- Controls can be awkward and unresponsive, leading to frustrating moments during combat and navigation.
- The game lacks a compelling story or character development, which diminishes the overall engagement and replay value.
- gameplay38 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 76 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by its simplicity and repetitiveness, with many players finding it lacking in depth and variety. While some appreciate the humor and basic mechanics, others criticize it for being grindy and boring, with limited progression and minimal changes throughout the game. Overall, it offers a fun experience for its low price, but many feel it could benefit from more engaging and diverse gameplay elements.
“Fun game with interesting mechanics.”
“The core gameplay is fun and the ragdoll physics are pretty funny.”
“Essentially it's a beat 'em up with RPG elements and additional game modes in the campaign that keep the gameplay fresh.”
“Insanely boring with very few mechanics.”
“The idea behind this game is a good one, but the gameplay is quite boring.”
“Overall the gameplay is repetitive and boring.”
- story21 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 71 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The game's story is largely criticized for its lack of depth and engagement, with players noting that it features minimal plot or dialogue, primarily focusing on repetitive mission types without a cohesive narrative. While some players appreciated the humor in certain elements, such as a Hunger Games reference, the overall consensus is that the game serves better as a casual distraction rather than a story-driven experience.
“The hunger games office plot was funny, but they only hinted at it.”
“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.”
“While there are different missions, they are all loose with no game story at all and the dynamic is the same.”
“The AI is bad, the control is too simple and boring, and there is no story.”
“While there are different missions, they are all loose with no game story at all and the dynamic is the same; in one of them you need to defend a spot, in another you need to beat your boss, but gameplay never changes.”
“Don't expect an in-depth storyline or a vast array of different missions.”
- music19 mentions
- 37 % positive mentions
- 47 % neutral mentions
- 16 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally praised for its well-selected soundtrack that blends electronic and rock elements, enhancing the overall atmosphere. While some players find the volume levels initially overwhelming and the dynamic nature of the music occasionally annoying, many appreciate the quality and variety of the tracks, with standout moments like the main menu theme. Overall, the soundtrack is considered polished and enjoyable, contributing positively to the gaming experience.
“The soundtrack is perfectly selected and honors the general atmosphere of the game.”
“I'm a music guy, so I was able to appreciate all the songs (especially that crunchy downtuned guitar one. Props for recording that tune).”
“The music to this game is a small mix of electronic and rock music.”
“The volume of the music is very noisy and overwhelming when the game starts.”
“The music is dynamic and can actually be a little annoying, but you can always mute it and play your own music.”
“Visuals, audio (all aspects: music, sfx, voice acting), interface/menus, performance... all of it is polished to a surprising degree, considering how shallow the game itself is.”
- graphics17 mentions
- 41 % positive mentions
- 41 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally described as decent but unremarkable, with some users noting that they are sufficient for the game's needs. While a few reviews highlight good visuals and a polished presentation, others criticize the graphics as being low-quality or uninspired. Overall, the consensus suggests that while the graphics are not a standout feature, they are adequate for the gameplay experience, especially considering the game's low price point.
“This game has good graphics, pretty nice soundtrack.”
“For such a cheap game it's very well made, has good mechanics, multiple game modes, and the graphics are not too bad.”
“Visuals, audio (all aspects: music, sfx, voice acting), interface/menus, performance... all of it is polished to a surprising degree, considering how shallow the game itself is.”
“Graphics and gameplay are not too elaborate.”
“The graphics and mechanics are bare bones.”
“The graphics are really bad.”
- humor15 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized as silly and tongue-in-cheek, with players enjoying the absurdity of elements like cardboard box helmets and paintbrush weapons. Many reviews highlight the game's funny physics and recommend it for a lighthearted experience, especially when played with friends. While the humor is appreciated, some players feel the game lacks depth beyond its comedic aspects.
“The unlockables are meant to be funny and tongue-in-cheek, but I can only laugh so hard at holding a paintbrush and having a cardboard box helmet.”
“The core gameplay is fun and the ragdoll physics are pretty funny.”
“I think this game is hilarious.”
- grinding7 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be quite significant, often requiring repetitive key mashing to reach max levels and complete achievements. While the gameplay is described as simple and enjoyable, many feel that the need for extensive grinding can detract from the overall experience, with some even wishing for automated grinding options. Overall, the grinding is seen as a necessary but manageable part of the game.
“My only problem with the achievements is that you beat the game long before you get to level 55, so grinding to get achievements is necessary.”
“Extremely grindy and repetitive gameplay, mashing only a couple of keys at a time.”
“Finish the game in 2 hours, with the other hours spent on bot-grinding for max level.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game's replayability is considered good for casual play, though some users feel it offers limited value for repeated sessions.
“The replayability value is good, making it enjoyable for occasional playtime.”
“There is little replay value.”
“The game lacks incentives to play through again.”
“Once you finish the story, there's not much reason to return.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game is criticized for its significant stability issues, including unresponsive controls and frequent bugs, leading to a frustrating and repetitive experience for players.
“If you want an absolutely buggy game where the controls don't always respond, and where repetition is aplenty, then look no further than this so-called game.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it nearly impossible to enjoy any extended play sessions.”
“I've experienced numerous glitches that disrupt gameplay, leading to a frustrating experience overall.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is enhanced by a carefully curated soundtrack that complements its overall tone and setting, creating an immersive experience for players.
“The soundtrack is perfectly selected and enhances the overall atmosphere of the game.”
“The game's environment is incredibly immersive, making you feel like you're truly part of its world.”
“Every detail in the visuals contributes to a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere that lingers long after playing.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy is criticized for being overly aggressive, likening it to free mobile games that inundate players with ads, leading to frustration and eventual uninstallation.
“It's no more entertaining than those free mobile games that exist to barrage you with ads until you're sick of them and uninstall.”
“The monetization model feels exploitative, pushing players to spend money just to enjoy basic features.”
“I feel like I'm being nickel-and-dimed at every turn, which really ruins the overall experience.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is notably polished across visuals, audio, and interface, delivering a high-quality experience despite the game's overall simplicity. Players appreciate the attention to detail in performance and design elements, which enhances the overall enjoyment.
“The visuals, audio (including music, sound effects, and voice acting), interface, menus, and overall performance are all polished to a surprising degree, especially considering the game's simplicity.”
“The optimization in this game is impressive; everything runs smoothly and looks great, making for an enjoyable experience.”
“I was pleasantly surprised by how well-optimized the game is, with seamless performance and a user-friendly interface.”
“The game runs smoothly, but the optimization feels like an afterthought, leaving many features underutilized.”
“While the visuals and audio are impressive, the overall optimization is lacking, leading to frustrating performance issues.”
“Despite the polished presentation, the optimization struggles to keep up, resulting in inconsistent frame rates and long loading times.”