Organs Please
- April 5, 2023
- TECHHOME
Get on Steam"Organs Please" is a post-apocalyptic game where you build a spaceship to save humanity, harvesting organs from willing visitors to sustain your factory's production. Manage resources, facilities, and staff with unique traits while meeting weekly quotas for various organizations. The clock is ticking, as you have 30 days to complete the spaceship and ensure human survival.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game combines elements of 'Papers Please' and factory management, providing a unique and engaging experience.
- It features dark humor and a satirical storyline that keeps players entertained and invested.
- Gameplay is fun and addictive, with a good mix of strategy and time management that can lead to hours of enjoyment.
- The interface is not intuitive, making it difficult for players to understand tasks and mechanics, leading to confusion.
- Gameplay can feel repetitive and lacks depth, which may not meet the expectations set by similar games.
- There are issues with game mechanics and bugs that detract from the overall experience, indicating a need for further polish.
- gameplay46 mentions
- 39 % positive mentions
- 52 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
Gameplay is a mixed bag, with some players finding it engaging and fun, while others criticize it for being repetitive and shallow. Although the mechanics are easy to grasp and the writing is humorous, many reviewers note that the execution of these mechanics is lacking compared to similar games, leading to a less immersive experience. Overall, while there are enjoyable elements, the gameplay may not be deep enough to sustain long-term interest.
“Mechanics are easy to grasp, gameplay is fun, writing is hilarious.”
“I really enjoyed having these two different types of gameplay going on at the same time.”
“The gameplay is mostly engaging and reminds me of 'Papers, Please'.”
“Gameplay is repetitive and not very deep, quite shallow, so I wouldn't really compare it to Papers, Please in this respect.”
“The game wasn't interesting enough for me to get hooked; maybe it's just not for me, or I was expecting a bit more sophisticated gameplay or more mingling with organs, which doesn't really exist.”
“Mechanics become very bloated and hard to understand early on.”
- humor38 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its dark humor, which resonates well with players who appreciate a satirical take on factory management and resource allocation. The writing is consistently described as hilarious, with a blend of irony and absurdity that keeps the gameplay engaging and entertaining. Overall, the humor enhances the experience, making it both fun and addictive, particularly for those with a taste for the macabre.
“Mechanics are easy to grasp, gameplay is fun, writing is hilarious.”
“A great mix of satire, funny graphics, insane narrative and hilarious voices.”
“I think it is pretty nice that when you play it for, idk, only five minutes, you stop seeing the cruelty of what is really happening on your screen, but you start to see the humor and irony of this actually not very funny story.”
- story26 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The story is described as a dark and twisted narrative reminiscent of "Papers, Please," set in a post-apocalyptic world that combines humor and irony with its grim themes. Players appreciate the unique presentation of familiar tropes, engaging gameplay mechanics, and the overall catchy plot, though some note that the early access content is limited, with a playtime of around three hours. The game features a blend of dark humor, faction dynamics, and factory management elements, contributing to a distinctive and enjoyable experience.
“This is essentially 'Papers, Please' with a very dark, twisted storyline.”
“Gameplay is enjoyable so far, the story is catchy, and I love the art style and the music.”
“Dark humor, crazy storyline and factions, interesting factory management (employee perks, random events, building and upgrading of rooms — everything is in place), funny addictive game mechanics.”
“I give it a thumbs up because I liked the game but finished what there was of the story within 3 hours. With it being early access, I’d suggest waiting until the game is complete before purchasing since it kicked me back to the main menu when the content ran out.”
“The story about post-apocalypse we could see in other games pretty often.”
“I think it is pretty nice that when you play it for, I don't know, only five minutes, you stop seeing the cruelty of what is really happening on your screen, but you start to see the humor and irony of this actually not very funny story.”
- graphics18 mentions
- 44 % positive mentions
- 39 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are characterized by a quirky, low-poly art style that many players find appealing, with some even rating them a perfect 10/10. While the visuals are enjoyable, players note that the engaging gameplay and narrative often take precedence over appreciating the graphics. Overall, the combination of unique visuals and a humorous tone contributes positively to the game's atmosphere.
“Very quirky game, nice graphics.”
“Nice music and graphics.”
“A great mix of satire, funny graphics, insane narrative and hilarious voices.”
“The game is playable with okay graphics, but there's no time to watch them.”
“Low poly visuals.”
“Graphics.”
- replayability12 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
Players find the game highly replayable, as new insights gained during the initial playthrough enhance subsequent experiences. Additionally, the pursuit of achievements adds further motivation for replaying the game, contributing to its infinite replayability.
“Infinitely replayable.”
“You learn things the first time around that give it replayability too.”
“Replayable for achievements.”
- stability8 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game exhibits some stability issues, including occasional bugs, freezes, and crashes, which can hinder the experience. However, many users note that these problems are minimal and do not significantly detract from the overall challenge of the puzzles.
“I think I'm too stupid for this game; I had no idea how to achieve certain tasks, and there were many freezes and crashes.”
“Parts of the game are a little buggy, but it is a challenging puzzle.”
“Buggy”
- music8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is consistently praised for its quality, enhancing the overall experience alongside the graphics and art style. Players find it enjoyable and fitting, contributing to the game's meditative atmosphere and engaging storyline. Overall, the soundtrack is a standout feature that complements the gameplay effectively.
“Gameplay is enjoyable so far, the story is catchy, and I love the art style and the music.”
“A meditative game with an interesting plot and good music.”
“Nice music and graphics.”
- optimization6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
Players have noted that while the game offers useful organizational features, it suffers from significant optimization issues, particularly after unlocking advanced machinery, which leads to noticeable lag and performance slowdowns. Overall, there is a consensus that further optimization is needed to enhance the gaming experience.
“Not only star rating, but performance, name, stress, traits, etc. This would help in organizing the orders, so if the ark needs canned food, I can filter workers with the stockpiler trait, for example.”
“The only bad thing I can say about it would be that it needs to be optimized a little better because as soon as I unlocked the second level of machinery to the factory district, my entire game started lagging and slowing down.”
“The only bad thing I can say about it is that it needs to be optimized a little better because as soon as I unlocked the second level of machinery in the factory district, my entire game started lagging and slowing down.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, particularly due to the repetitive task of checking each worker's traits individually, suggesting that a comprehensive list of traits would enhance the experience.
“I find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively tedious, as it requires repetitive actions that can become monotonous over time.”
“The need to constantly grind for resources feels like a chore rather than an enjoyable part of the game.”
“Grinding in this game takes away from the overall experience, making it feel more like a job than a fun activity.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is characterized by a dark and satirical tone that enhances its overall theme, creating a compelling and immersive experience for players.
“The game's dark and satirical tone adds to the overall theme and atmosphere of the game.”
