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Serial Cleaners

Serial Cleaners is a stealth action game from Draw Distance and 505 Games where you take on the role of characters as they utilize their skills to clean up crime scenes.
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76%Game Brain Score
story, gameplay
stability, grinding
79% User Score Based on 238 reviews
Critic Score 73%Based on 15 reviews

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Serial Cleaners is a single player arcade simulation game. It was developed by Draw Distance and was released on September 22, 2022. It received mostly positive reviews from both critics and players.

"Serial Cleaners" is a thrilling stealth game where players take on the role of four different cleaners, each with their own special abilities. The cleaners must dispose of bodies and clean up crime scenes while avoiding detection from the police. With a unique 90's setting and a darkly humorous tone, players must plan their moves carefully and think on their feet to successfully complete their missions.

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story35 positive mentions
stability5 negative mentions
  • The game features a unique and engaging premise of cleaning up crime scenes, which adds a refreshing twist to the stealth genre.
  • The art style and visuals are praised for their nostalgic 90s aesthetic, enhancing the overall atmosphere of the game.
  • The gameplay mechanics are fun and varied, with each character offering distinct abilities that keep the missions interesting.
  • The AI is often criticized for being overly simplistic and unresponsive, leading to frustrating gameplay moments.
  • The story and character development are seen as lacking depth, with some characters feeling like stereotypes and the narrative failing to engage players.
  • There are technical issues, including bugs and control problems, particularly when using keyboard and mouse, which detract from the overall experience.
  • story
    205 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story in "Serial Cleaners" is a mixed bag, with some players finding it intriguing and engaging, while others criticize it for being disjointed and lacking depth. Many reviews highlight that the narrative is primarily delivered through character memories, which can feel underdeveloped and fail to create a coherent plot. Overall, while the game offers a unique premise and character-driven elements, the execution of the story leaves much to be desired, often detracting from the gameplay experience.

    • “This game surprised me with a nice, intriguing story.”
    • “The story provides enough background for each mission and character, that can easily keep you playing.”
    • “There's several storylines, one for each character, and then the main story tying together the narrative.”
    • “The story isn't really a story, just a bunch of memories from the main characters talking about 'this one time...'.”
    • “The story heavy missions force you to take steps in a hand-holding manner so they're avoiding the mechanics that are actually fun.”
    • “I could tell how much the story detracted when I played through mission select after beating the game and found myself much less annoyed at the game overall.”
  • gameplay
    139 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay in "Serial Cleaners" is characterized by its fun and engaging mechanics, allowing players to experiment with different characters and their unique abilities, which keeps the experience fresh. However, many reviewers noted issues such as repetitive gameplay, clunky mechanics, and frustrating AI, which can detract from the overall enjoyment. While the game offers a stylish aesthetic and solid core mechanics, the execution can feel uneven, leading to a mixed reception regarding its long-term appeal.

    • “Extremely stylish game with fun stealth gameplay.”
    • “Each character has unique gameplay elements to them that change how you go about each mission, and keep the gameplay feeling fresh.”
    • “The gameplay is top notch, I love loading into a level, getting the lay of the land, and then trying to clean up the scene without letting the cops know I'm there.”
    • “The gameplay is not fun after about two levels.”
    • “I was about to uninstall the game after the second mission because I was too frustrated at the game mechanics.”
    • “However, there's too many clunky mechanics, poorly designed maps, and painful AI.”
  • graphics
    74 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many praising the unique art style and retro aesthetics reminiscent of the late 90s, while others noted issues such as glitches and a lack of polish. The visuals are often described as visually interesting and atmospheric, contributing positively to the overall experience, despite some criticisms regarding character design and graphical fidelity. Overall, the art style is highlighted as a standout feature, enhancing the game's charm and appeal.

    • “The graphics, music, and overall vibe were just what I needed.”
    • “Chill and entertaining game with stunning retro visuals.”
    • “Tasty 3D graphics, nice simplistic but pops out and shows off what you need to see.”
    • “God help you if you're 99% you might as well restart the whole level because you are not finding it... unless the graphics bug out and the small dot suddenly becomes a large smear.”
    • “I really love the art style and the idea behind the game, but the final product here is disappointing.”
    • “Characters are not likable at all, the graphics are truly terrible but the art style is great; it reminds me of True Crime: NYC. Finally, the music was the best part of the previous game, but in this one it's pretty bad overall, and the DLC is massively overpriced.”
  • music
    71 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is generally praised for its quality and ability to enhance the atmosphere, with many reviewers highlighting its catchy and immersive nature. However, some players noted issues with repetitiveness and audio mixing, particularly in certain levels where the music loops can be short and loud. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a significant aspect of the game's appeal, contributing to its unique vibe and enjoyment.

    • “The music is great and I love the game's atmosphere and presentation; this I would say is the main reason for playing the game.”
    • “The music is also top-notch, from the individual levels to even the character-specific music.”
    • “The artwork is really good, it's visually interesting and the soundtrack is fantastic; I really enjoyed it throughout.”
    • “My only qualm is that music can get pretty repetitive and that I find dealing with FBI guards unfun.”
    • “The audio mixing is all over the place with blaring jazz music in your ears at all times.”
    • “- lacklustre soundtrack.”
  • atmosphere
    22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its immersive y2k aesthetic, complemented by a great soundtrack and unique visual style, making it a key reason for players to engage with the title. However, some critiques note that the artwork can feel out of place, occasionally detracting from the intended late 90s vibe. Overall, the atmosphere is described as dense and captivating, enhancing the gaming experience significantly.

    • “The music is great and I love the game's atmosphere and presentation; this I would say is the main reason for playing the game.”
    • “Very cool immersion in the 2000s—music, atmosphere, effects—buzz!”
    • “The atmosphere in this game is amazing, and the characters are very interesting.”
    • “- though the game tries to capture the late 90s atmosphere, the artwork feels out of place most of the time, creating a blank atmosphere.”
    • “- though the game tries to capture the late 90s atmosphere, the artwork feels out of place most of the time, creating a blank atmosphere.”
    • “- though the game tries to capture the late 90s atmosphere, the artwork feels out of place most of the time, creating a blank atmosphere.”
  • humor
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's humor is widely praised for its dry and dark comedic elements, with many players finding the dialogues and scenarios, such as the recurring guard prank, to be particularly funny. The DLC is also highlighted as a standout for its humor, contributing to the overall stylish and relaxing experience of the game.

    • “This trivial, dry humor sits very well with me.”
    • “Hilarious on the dark humor part.”
    • “A very decent game with really good and funny dialogues.”
  • stability
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game's stability is a mixed bag; while many players appreciate its polished feel and smooth performance, they also report encountering occasional bugs and glitches, particularly during specific missions. Some users experienced frustrating control issues and had to restart due to significant glitches, but others noted that the game generally runs well and is visually appealing despite these setbacks.

    • “Even though this game currently sits on a mostly positive rating, it definitely deserves more praise than that; it runs great, the soundtrack is very fitting, and the game just feels polished overall (even the occasional buggy guard will get unstuck without having to reload).”
    • “The rest of the game is fine at first, then some buggy controls started to pop up, and the prison mission became the second worst out of all of them.”
    • “The game offers some nice graphics, although there are some ugly glitches here and there.”
    • “Some glitches led me to have to start over again; dialogue can be cringy, especially with the use of 90s slang, and nothing changes from playthrough to playthrough, meaning that gameplay can become repetitive.”
  • emotional
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The sequel to the original Serial Cleaner game is praised for its deeply emotional narrative, evoking strong feelings that nearly brought players to tears. Reviewers highlight its gut-wrenching and exciting blend of action and stealth, making it a uniquely impactful experience.

    • “Literally almost made me cry twice.”
    • “It was such an emotional, gut-wrenching, exciting, action-packed, stealth-driven adventure that no other game could ever match.”
    • “An absolutely delightful, heart-wrenching, and infuriating sequel to the original Serial Cleaner game.”
  • grinding
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be worthwhile, although it can feel tedious and simplistic at times, particularly in certain levels. Some users suggest that the grinding may require additional time or effort to fully enjoy the experience.

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “The gameplay is a bit simplistic, and the grinding can feel tedious.”
  • character development
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Character development is enhanced by the unique special skills of each character, which add depth to gameplay and make exploration enjoyable. However, the overall character design has received criticism, detracting from the overall experience.

    • “The interesting and varied locations make each new area fun to explore, and the character's special skills make each encounter more engaging, contributing significantly to character development.”
    • “The gameplay is easy to master, allowing players to focus on character growth and development in a more relaxed environment compared to other stealth games.”
    • “The character development is severely lacking, making it hard to connect with anyone in the game.”
    • “The characters feel one-dimensional and fail to evolve throughout the story.”
    • “There is little to no backstory provided for the characters, which makes their motivations unclear.”
  • replayability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game offers an enjoyable single playthrough experience with beautiful level design and diverse characters; however, it lacks significant replayability, making it less appealing for multiple runs.

    • “This game is very fun for a single playthrough with beautiful level design and rather different characters to play, but I would say there is little to no replayability.”
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Serial Cleaners is a arcade simulation game.

Serial Cleaners is available on Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5 and others.

On average players spend around 11 hours playing Serial Cleaners.

Serial Cleaners was released on September 22, 2022.

Serial Cleaners was developed by Draw Distance.

Serial Cleaners has received mostly positive reviews from both players and critics. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its stability.

Serial Cleaners is a single player game.

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