Staffer Reborn
- April 26, 2024
- Team Tetrapod
Get on Steam"Staffer Reborn" is a supernatural ability-based game set in 1960s America, where players take on the role of an investigator tasked with helping a man, the Lieutenant, who is trapped in a cycle of death and resurrection. Through logical deduction and interviewing characters, players must uncover clues and information related to the Lieutenant's ability, ultimately aiming to help him achieve eternal rest. The game features investigation-focused gameplay, with players examining the environment and collecting information to progress in the story.
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Reviews
- The game features a captivating monochromatic visual style with striking red accents.
- It offers a short and intriguing mystery experience that is enjoyable for fans of the original game.
- The story is engaging with satisfying reveals, and the humor adds to the overall enjoyment.
- The game is very short, leaving some players wanting more content and depth.
- Some players found the gameplay to be overly simplistic and not as challenging as expected.
- The ending left some players feeling unsatisfied, as it did not resolve all plot points.
- story5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The story is generally praised for being engaging and intriguing, with some players appreciating its ability to keep them guessing until the end. However, there are mixed opinions, as some find the narrative less impressive and feel the gameplay does not fully support a deeper detective experience. Overall, anticipation for future developments in the story is noted.
“Great story, and very engaging deduction game!”
“Looking forward to the continuation of the story!”
“Short and sweet, the deductive gameplay is fairly simple but the story is very intriguing and keeps you guessing up until the end.”
“Not really worth it if you are looking for more detective work and story.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's graphics feature a captivating pencil art style with monochromatic visuals that highlight striking red accents. This unique aesthetic contributes to the overall charm of the short mystery game, enhancing its immersive world and complex characters.
“I also appreciate the monochromatic visuals, making the red accents stand out.”
“The pencil art style is also just captivating.”
“Very short mystery game with a unique aesthetic, world, and complex characters.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The gameplay is a streamlined version of the original, requiring players to solve one clue instead of two, which simplifies the deductive process. Despite its simplicity, the intriguing story maintains player engagement and keeps them guessing until the conclusion.
“The gameplay itself is a more streamlined version of the original, where the clue combination allows you to solve just 1 clue instead of 2 as in the original.”
“Short and sweet, the deductive gameplay is fairly simple, but the story is very intriguing and keeps you guessing until the end.”
“The gameplay itself is a shortened version of the original, where the clue combination makes you solve just 1 clue instead of 2 as in the original.”
“The deductive gameplay is fairly simple, which may not appeal to those looking for a challenge.”
“While the story is intriguing and keeps you guessing, the gameplay lacks depth and complexity.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players finding the dialogue amusing and the script surprisingly funny, despite some awkward translations. Overall, the humor complements the engaging mystery and appealing art style.
“The English translation can be a bit awkward in places, but it's never a problem, and the script is surprisingly funny at times.”
“Very short and sweet; the mystery was cool, the dialogue was pretty funny, and the art is really good.”
- music1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is noted for lacking memorability, suggesting that it may not leave a lasting impression on players.
