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Resume: The Video Game

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55%Game Brain Score
gameplay, music
graphics, story
75% User Score Based on 24 reviews

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Resume: The Video Game is a single player and multiplayer casual racing game. It was developed by Chris Holtshouser and was released on March 3, 2018. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Resume: The Video Game is an arcade style indie game, intended to demonstrate my game development ability. Play these fun mini-games: Brick Fish Racing, a multiplayer extraterrestrial racing game; Flap Tapper, a rhythmic flying game; and Chris Kerfuffle, a death match with quick size changes!

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75%
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gameplay3 positive mentions
graphics3 negative mentions
  • The game offers a unique and engaging simulation of the job search process, with a well-developed skill system that impacts success.
  • The variety of companies and job positions enhances replayability, and the mini-games effectively simulate interview scenarios.
  • Despite its simplistic graphics, the game provides a fun and educational experience, making it a good tool for job seekers.
  • The graphics are subpar and may detract from the overall experience, lacking the polish of contemporary games.
  • Some mini-games feel clunky and poorly adapted for PC, leading to a frustrating gameplay experience.
  • Repetitive interview questions can become tedious, diminishing the excitement of the game.
  • graphics
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics have been criticized for their poor pixel art style, which many users feel detracts from the overall experience. While some argue that similar games have succeeded despite subpar visuals, the consensus is that the graphics are a significant drawback for this title.

    • “This features really godawful pixel crap 'art' instead of real graphics.”
    • “It's hard to say if this was because the developer didn't have the skill to create 3D visuals, or couldn't afford to hire someone who does, but it also doesn't matter.”
    • “Games like Terraria and Stardew Valley succeeded despite the bad graphics, not because of them.”
  • gameplay
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay features interesting ideas and fun mechanics, complemented by colorful art and cute characters. However, the translation of mobile-style gameplay to a PC format is criticized for being clunky and poorly executed, suggesting that some tweaks are needed for improvement.

    • “Lots of cute characters, fun mechanics, and colorful art!”
    • “Not bad, a little tweaking of a few mechanics and it'd be great.”
  • music
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game has received positive feedback, with users appreciating its quality and the effort put into its presentation. Many feel that the music enhances the overall experience and reflects the creator's personality.

    • “I like the music a lot.”
    • “I liked it; I liked the music and the presentation. The developer seemed to have made a nice effort.”
    • “His personality really shines through in these games, especially with the art and music!”
  • story
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The reviews indicate that the story aspect is either unclear or not well-defined, with some users questioning its presence or coherence. Overall, it seems that the narrative may lack depth or engagement, leaving players wanting more from the storyline.

  • grinding
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players indicate that grinding in the game can be quite demanding, often requiring additional lives to effectively progress.

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
    • “I spent hours grinding, and it felt like I made no progress.”
  • monetization
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviewers suggest that successful monetization in mobile games often relies on integrating advertisements and real-money transactions (RMT) for in-game purchases, similar to strategies employed by other developers.

    • “Chris, your best bet is to just make some nice mobile games/apps and make some money from ads and/or real-money transactions like others have done.”
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Resume: The Video Game is a casual racing game.

Resume: The Video Game is available on PC and Windows.

Resume: The Video Game was released on March 3, 2018.

Resume: The Video Game was developed by Chris Holtshouser.

Resume: The Video Game has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its graphics.

Resume: The Video Game is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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