Office Story

About

Office Story is a single-player Simulation game with an awesome story and amazing game mechanics. It features wonderful visuals, good music, and is hilariously entertaining, although it does have a few bugs. In this game, you build and grow your own business, with the aim of creating your dream company.

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Play Modes

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

84%

Audience ScoreBased on 2,760 reviews

story27 positive mentions

monetization18 negative mentions

The game has a unique and interesting concept that keeps players engaged.
It's addictive and provides a fun simulation of running a software company.
The game is free to play with no intrusive ads, allowing for a smooth gaming experience.

The game lacks content and becomes repetitive after completing the main objectives.
There are numerous bugs and glitches that can disrupt gameplay, such as employees getting stuck.
The game ends too quickly, leaving players with little to do after reaching the final goals.

story
92 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
67%
3%
The story in "Office Story" is generally viewed as engaging but notably short, with many players expressing a desire for more content and depth. While some appreciate its humorous elements and simplicity, others criticize it for being a derivative of games like "Game Dev Story," leading to a sense of boredom once the main narrative concludes. Overall, players recommend extending the storyline and adding more missions to enhance replayability.
- “The storyline was quite fun, and I really appreciated the fact that there were methods of obtaining gold bars other than purchasing them.”
- “What I really like about Office Story is the fact that it's really software dev story -- you are running a software development studio that can produce games and other kinds of apps for mobile phones, the internet, or for personal computers or even smart TVs. The user interface is pretty good, and the minimalist art style looks great.”
- “Very nice game, Office Story. I love that game.”
- “Just kindly improve the storyline~ (make it longer or more realistic) srsly, I finished the story in 3 hours straight only🙄”
- “The end of the office story is boring and plain.”
- “It's really addicting at the beginning, but once you beat the story, which doesn't take long, it gets pretty boring, at least for me.”
graphics
52 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
48%
44%
8%
Overall, the graphics of the game receive mixed reviews from players. While some appreciate the cute and minimalist art style, others criticize the graphics as outdated or lacking variety, suggesting that improvements are needed. Many users express a desire for enhanced graphical options and features to elevate the visual experience.
- “Graphics - just amazing.”
- “Small sized, cute graphics, realistic management of a company.. this has it all!”
- “The graphics are so good as well as gameplay and I love the concept of making your own apps!!!”
- “I would give it five stars but the problem is that the graphics and design are boring. It would be nice if you made the places look different and allowed us to improve and add more things to the designs as well.”
- “First things first, the graphics aren't up to my standards.”
- “Terrible graphics; it doesn't make any sense. This is one of the worst games I've ever played.”
monetization
40 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
28%
28%
45%
The monetization aspect of the game is generally well-received, with many users appreciating the absence of intrusive ads and the lack of mandatory in-app purchases, allowing for a full experience without spending money. However, some players report occasional ads and glitches that can disrupt gameplay, indicating that while the monetization model is favorable, there are still areas for improvement. Overall, the game is praised for being accessible and enjoyable without the typical pay-to-win mechanics.
- “Best game, no pay-to-win, no ads, offline, finished in one day, waiting for more challenges.”
- “Really addictive and the best thing is no entirely necessary in-game purchases!”
- “The gameplay isn't spaced apart, in-app purchases aren't necessary to do really anything, and the concept is just great.”
- “Ads cover everything.”
- “The ads cover the main options in the game and so makes it unplayable.”
- “Be aware before installing this: in-app purchases are not optional.”
stability
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is frequently criticized due to numerous bugs, glitches, and freezing issues, particularly when navigating menus or hiring employees. While some players find the game enjoyable despite these problems, many express frustration over the frequency and severity of the glitches, which can disrupt gameplay and lead to force closes. Overall, while the game is entertaining, significant stability improvements are needed to enhance the user experience.
- “Beyond that, the amount of lag and glitches is enough to make a grown man cry.”
- “A few too many bugs though.. force closes a lot and freezes when scrolling through employees and such.”
- “Various bugs, glitches and freezes.”
gameplay
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
71%
17%
13%
Overall, the gameplay is praised for its engaging mechanics, simplicity, and lack of intrusive monetization, making it accessible and enjoyable for players. Many users appreciate the interesting story and graphics, though some note that it can become repetitive or short in duration. Despite minor criticisms, the game is generally regarded as addictive and well-designed, with a strong community anticipation for future updates.
- “Great game, fast gameplay, and no paywall overall 5/5.”
- “The best game I've played so far... ads are kept to an absolute minimum, no lag and awesome gameplay... definitely deserving of 5 stars.”
- “The story options are funny, the gameplay is simple to understand but not too easy and I just love that there seems to be no 'wait x hours to refill' currency or daily login obligation.”
- “The gameplay isn't spaced apart; in-app purchases aren't necessary to do really anything, and the concept is just great.”
- “You could still add something more to the gameplay; it gets a little boring after a while.”
- “Gets repetitive after a few hours of gameplay.”
music
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
73%
27%
Overall, the music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players find it enjoyable, soothing, and fitting for the gameplay, others describe it as repetitive and lacking excitement. A few users express a desire for a dedicated music game, indicating that the current soundtrack could be improved to enhance the overall experience. Despite the criticisms, the music is generally seen as a positive aspect that contributes to the game's atmosphere.
- “Great concept, fun music, and my wife likes it (get it?)”
- “It's a very good game, nice music.”
- “Not much to say besides that except the music is really soothing and nice here.”
- “It looks bad, decent music, it isn't that fun and it doesn't really say how to improve. The ratings don't make sense and it just gets repetitive and boring after about 30 minutes.”
- “As far as management goes, you hire, fire, train, and generally take care of your staff of programmers, managers, artists, musicians, and designers.”
- “By the way, do you release the soundtracks of this game?”
humor
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely praised, with players enjoying its quirky dialogues and absurd scenarios, such as officers engaging in irrelevant conversations. The comedic elements enhance the gameplay experience, making it both entertaining and relaxing, while the simplicity of the mechanics allows for easy enjoyment. Overall, the game successfully combines humor with engaging content, contributing to its fun atmosphere.
- “The funny thing is, officers have irrelevant conversations like, 'I'm your boyfriend!' If you listen carefully, it's quite a strange conversation at work, but you create games in a game.”
- “The story options are funny, the gameplay is simple to understand but not too easy, and I just love that there seems to be no 'wait x hours to refill' currency or daily login obligation.”
- “Great and funny as they only talk in blubs.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game has been criticized for its low replayability, with many users noting that it can be completed in a single day and lacks engaging content to encourage multiple playthroughs. Overall, players find it offers minimal entertainment value upon revisiting.
- “Not much of replay value, though.”
- “It has no replay value, and it is barely entertaining.”
- “Beat it in one day... low replay value.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's optimization is praised for its superior graphic quality and performance compared to similar titles by Kairosoft, indicating a well-executed technical foundation.
- “This game is very similar to Kairosoft games, but it features better graphic quality and performance.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players appreciate that grinding in the game does not require real money or tedious offers, making it more accessible and enjoyable.