Pro Office Calculator
- September 5, 2018
- Rob Jinman
Get on SteamA completely normal office calculator.
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Reviews
- Good graphics and enjoyable gameplay, with a unique twist on puzzles.
- The calculator features advanced functions and is user-friendly, making it a reliable tool for various calculations.
- It's free to play, providing a fun experience that many users found surprisingly engaging.
- The game has several bugs, particularly with certain commands that can cause crashes.
- Some users found the puzzles to be overly cryptic and difficult, requiring external guides to progress.
- The gameplay can feel repetitive and frustrating, especially during certain segments that detract from the overall experience.
- story12 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 8 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The game's story is widely praised for its depth and beauty, with many players finding it engaging and immersive. However, some users noted that certain aspects can be confusing without guidance, and technical issues may detract from the overall experience. Despite these drawbacks, the storyline is generally considered a strong point, complementing the game's unique mechanics and visuals.
“Beautiful story.”
“The story is beautiful; I have never played a game with a more in-depth story than Pro Office Calculator.”
“I was totally engrossed by the story; I lost a bit at times because of heavy literature and out-of-this-world graphics, but I ended up beating it.”
“No story.”
“I was totally engrossed by the story, lost a bit at times because of heavy literature and out-of-this-world graphics but ended up beating it.”
- stability10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- -20 % neutral mentions
- 90 % negative mentions
The stability of the app is generally reliable, though users report several minor glitches, particularly with specific commands like the arrow and balloon interaction, which can lead to unexpected results. Additionally, there are issues with a minesweeper segment that can cause crashes or freezes, creating frustrating gameplay loops. Overall, while the app is functional and effective, it does have some bugs that need addressing.
“The app runs smoothly without any crashes.”
“I appreciate the stability; it never lags during gameplay.”
“Very useful, the app performs consistently well.”
“There's a couple of glitches with certain commands, like if I try to use the arrow with the balloon, it explodes in my face.”
“Then there's a segment involving minesweeper that crashes or freezes the game if you fail the puzzle (not intended). These two things combined create an eternal loop of replaying doom segments and trying to complete a small minesweeper puzzle, which a lot of the time comes down to chance.”
“There are also a couple of glitches with certain commands, like if you use the arrow with the balloon, it blew up my PC.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the good frame rates and nostalgic charm of dated visuals, while others praised the stunning and immersive graphics that complemented the engaging storyline. The consensus highlights that while some graphics may feel outdated, they can enhance the overall enjoyment of the game.
“Good fps and nice graphics!”
“Good gameplay with dated graphics, but it's that kind of nostalgic dated that makes it more enjoyable than something mediocre like the new MW3.”
“I was totally engrossed by the story, lost a bit at times because of the heavy literature and out-of-this-world graphics, but ended up beating it.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally enjoyable, featuring nostalgic elements despite dated graphics, but it suffers from poor jumping mechanics that can frustrate players. While the puzzles are clever and interesting, some users express reluctance to replay due to the challenges faced. Overall, the experience is mixed, balancing engaging mechanics with some frustrating aspects.
“Good gameplay with dated graphics, but it's that kind of nostalgic dated that makes it more enjoyable than something mediocre like the new MW3.”
“Really clever puzzle game with unique mechanics and a decent enough storyline.”
“I blazed through all the puzzles, some of which were pretty interesting, and then died repeatedly due to poor jumping mechanics.”
“I'm not sure I want to go back through all that gameplay again now, which is sad because I really wanted to see it through to the end.”
“It's just gameplay.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
While some users find the game to lack replayability, others enjoy its short length and engaging gameplay enough to play through multiple times, indicating a mixed reception regarding this aspect.
“Currently on my 5th playthrough; it's pretty short, but very replayable.”
“The game offers so many different choices and paths that I find myself coming back for more.”
“Each playthrough feels fresh due to the random events and character interactions.”
“It's oddly a great game, but sadly it has no replayability.”
“Once you finish the game, there's little incentive to play it again.”
“The lack of different endings or choices makes replaying feel pointless.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding in the game to be excessively time-consuming and tedious, with some sections, like the doomsweeper, particularly criticized for their length and repetitiveness.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“There are some parts that take way too long or are too tedious, especially doomsweeper.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that while the game features humor, some players find it to be somewhat dated, which may detract from the overall experience. Additionally, long loading times in later stages can further impact enjoyment.
