On The Job
- August 8, 2024
- Lazlogaming
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Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a unique blend of turn-based stealth and roguelite elements, providing a surprisingly addictive experience.
- Players appreciate the simplicity of the controls and the low-stakes nature, allowing for enjoyable gameplay at their own pace.
- The developer is active and responsive to feedback, indicating a commitment to improving the game over time.
- The graphics, while charming, may not appeal to everyone and could benefit from more polished visuals.
- Players have encountered unwinnable scenarios due to RNG, which can detract from the overall experience.
- The game lacks mouse functionality and does not currently offer a windowed mode, limiting player options.
- graphics12 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 58 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The graphics feature a childlike charm with static MS Paint sprites that, while appealing to some, may not resonate with all players. Many reviewers suggest that enhancing the visuals could significantly improve the game's overall aesthetic and player experience. Overall, the game has potential for refinement, particularly in its graphical presentation, to better align with modern gaming standards.
“With a focus on refining the graphics, adding essential features such as window mode, and removing dead-end situations, this game has the potential to evolve into a more polished experience for players.”
“The graphics, while possessing a childlike charm, might not appeal to everyone.”
“Implementing more polished visuals could elevate the game's overall aesthetic and create a more visually appealing experience.”
“The graphics consist of static MS Paint sprites, but they have enough charm to not feel like just placeholders.”
- gameplay10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
"On the Job" features turn-based, roguelite stealth gameplay that challenges players to navigate procedurally generated levels filled with guards and obstacles. While the game is praised for its straightforward, fun, and replayable mechanics, there are suggestions for expanding these mechanics to enhance consistency and depth. Overall, it successfully captures the essence of engaging gameplay reminiscent of titles like Vampire Survivors and Deep Rock Galactic.
“On the Job offers a turn-based, roguelite stealth gameplay experience that tasks players with navigating through a series of levels filled with guards and obstacles.”
“On the Job is a unique game that presents a distinctive blend of procedural generation and top-down gameplay.”
“Something like this comes out, it's straightforward, fun, and replayable. It somehow makes me think of successful games like Vampire Survivors and Deep Rock Galactic, which nailed said aspects and remained streamlined in their essence.”
“The gameplay mechanics of 'on the job' could also be expanded upon to provide a more consistent experience.”
“Something like this comes out, it's straightforward, fun, and replayable, somehow makes me think of successful games like Vampire Survivors and Deep Rock Galactic which nailed said aspects and remained streamlined in their essence, and then there are games either full of visual details, things happening in the background, and/or activities/quests with their own mechanics that, at the end, seem to forget what video games should be about.”
“The gameplay mechanics of 'on the job' could also be expanded upon to provide a more consistent experience.”
- story6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's story allows players to either focus on the main narrative or explore a maze filled with hidden treasures and side quests. Completing levels and evading enemies rewards players with money to purchase helpful items, enhancing the overall gameplay experience. The inclusion of quirky side quests, such as changing colors, adds a unique and personal touch to the adventure.
“You can choose to follow the main storyline or explore the maze at your leisure, discovering hidden treasures and engaging in side quests such as earning enough money to become the color green (which is my favorite color).”
- replayability4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game offers significant replayability through its straightforward and fun design, reminiscent of successful titles like Vampire Survivors and Deep Rock Galactic. Players can explore various game modes that change objectives and enemy compositions, enhancing the overall replay value.
“There are also several game modes you can try which alter the objectives or enemy compositions, giving surprising amounts of replayability.”
“Something like this comes out, it's straightforward, fun, and replayable. It makes me think of successful games like Vampire Survivors and Deep Rock Galactic, which nailed said aspects and remained streamlined in their essence.”
