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Rusty's Day Off is a sci-fi FPS with puzzle elements, which puts you in the shoes of Rusty, a janitor, on his day off. When Rusty receives an alert that someone has broken into one of his labs at work, he must act quickly to find out who's responsible and what they're after. The game combines classic FPS action with puzzle elements. If you enjoy a little thinking between your shooting, then this…

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

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92%

Audience ScoreBased on 24 reviews

story4 positive mentions

The game features fun and challenging boss battles, with a unique art style and humorous writing.
For a game developed by a single person, it offers impressive controls, atmospheric environments, and engaging puzzles.
The VR experience is well-implemented, providing enjoyable gameplay that combines elements of classic platformers with modern mechanics.

The game can be quite short, leaving players wanting more after completion.
Some players have reported issues with graphics quality in VR and difficulties with certain controls.
There is minimal guidance in the game, which can lead to players feeling lost at times.

story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is described as very interesting, set within a metroidvania framework that features an engaging plot and unique weapon modules. Players are optimistic about future episodes, anticipating that Episode 2 will complete the narrative.
- “The story is very interesting at the moment.”
- “Pros: it's a metroidvania, weapons with modules, an interesting plot and setting.”
- “If this game gets support for episode 1, we can then expect episode 2 to finish the story.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
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The graphics are praised for their unique and pretty art style, contributing positively to the overall experience. However, there are notable drawbacks, particularly in VR, where the graphics quality diminishes. Overall, the visuals complement the game's humor and design elements effectively.
- “The controls are really nice and weighty, graphics are very pretty and have a unique style to them, writing is funny without being obnoxious or resorting to memes.”
- “It has great art style, humor, puzzles, level design, and weapons.”
- “Unfortunately, the graphics are worse in VR.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is well-received, characterized by clever writing that avoids being overbearing or reliant on memes, enhancing the overall experience alongside its intriguing elements and engaging puzzles.
- “The controls are really nice and weighty, graphics are very pretty and have a unique style to them, writing is funny without being obnoxious or resorting to memes.”
- “It's got humor, it's got intrigue, it's got puzzles to solve, and more!”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its immersive quality, complemented by interesting and challenging puzzles that enhance the overall experience. Reviewers consistently highlight the impressive quality of the game's environment.
- “Super atmospheric, interesting and challenging puzzles; the overall quality is super impressive.”