Suits: A Business RPG
- January 6, 2016
- Technomancy Studios
- 6h median play time
In "Suits: A Business RPG," players become cogs in the Corporation, a powerful organization that maintains societal order and justice. By completing tasks, players can earn cash and rise through the ranks, but asking questions is discouraged. With the necessary credentials and a love for the Corporation, players must navigate a unique blend of office politics and physical combat in this unconventional RPG.
Reviews
- Unique art style and humor that effectively satirizes corporate culture.
- Engaging and quirky storyline with plenty of references and jokes.
- Great value for the price, providing several hours of entertainment.
- Combat can be repetitive and lacks depth, making battles feel monotonous.
- Some bugs and awkward controls can detract from the overall experience.
- The humor may not resonate with everyone, relying heavily on internet memes and references.
- humor566 mentions
- 98 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 2 % negative mentions
The humor in "Suits: A Business RPG" is a standout feature, characterized by its bizarre, dark, and satirical elements that blend absurdity with social commentary on capitalism and corporate culture. Players appreciate the quirky mix of puns, dad jokes, and dry humor, often finding themselves laughing at the game's clever dialogue and unexpected twists, although some feel that certain jokes may fall flat or rely too heavily on internet memes. Overall, the humor is seen as a key reason to engage with the game, providing levity in an otherwise bleak setting.
“Its sense of humor is a quirky and wacky mixture of dad jokes and puns, shitposting, and fever dreams.”
“The humor and satire in the game are well-done and provide a good dose of levity in a bleak world.”
“The writing and humor are beautifully cynical and makes the game a joy to get through.”
“At some points, the parody is kind of unfunny and annoying.”
“The humor is painfully unfunny, and consists almost entirely of references to memes, 'random' nonsequiters, and 'dark' humor that tries way too hard to be shocking.”
“Sometimes the characters were talking downright gibberish or random nonsense, presented to you as a joke, that was unsurprisingly, not funny at all.”
- story342 mentions
- 41 % positive mentions
- 56 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The story of "Suits" is a mix of dark humor and social commentary, exploring themes of corporate corruption and consumer culture through a simple yet engaging narrative. While some players found the plot to be standard or lacking depth, many appreciated the clever writing, humor, and quirky moments that kept them entertained. Overall, the game is seen as a fun experience with a compelling storyline, despite some criticisms regarding its execution and pacing.
“The story and writing are genuinely intriguing, and I really like how cynical the game can feel.”
“The story is simple but very engaging, a story where you go against the system of society.”
“Many games attempt to be humorous and end up sacrificing the integrity of the story for a few laughs, however the humor in this game only compliments the story, emphasizing just how messed up the corporate world of the game is.”
“The plot was run of the mill, seen it before elsewhere and better done.”
“The story is generic garbage, that only gets interesting never.”
“Everything about the plot is dull, forced and just badly executed.”
- graphics336 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The game's graphics feature a unique and quirky hand-drawn art style that evokes a mix of charm and chaos, often likened to doodles or sketches. While some players appreciate the originality and how it complements the game's themes, others criticize the visuals as amateurish and lacking polish, particularly in comparison to contemporary standards. Overall, the aesthetic is divisive, with many finding it fitting for the game's dark humor and narrative, while others feel it detracts from the experience.
“The art style is amazing!”
“The hand-drawn 2D graphics are stylized and eye-catching, and the sound effects and soundtrack are top-notch.”
“The art style at first look can be a bit dissuading to some especially with the contrast between the pixel graphics and the handmade drawings; however, it certainly does have a charm to it that instills a unique feeling of both adoration and eeriness.”
“The artwork here is terrible; it's a blend of old retro pixel 'art' used as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics, and some of the most amateurish MS Paint/'baby's first Wacom tablet' style drawings I've ever hurt my eyes on.”
“It's unclear if this is due to a lack of budget to arrange someone who can do graphics properly, or lack of talent; regardless, the overall visual quality of the game is extremely low as a result of these decisions.”
“The graphics are lazy; every character in the game besides you uses the same sprite.”
- gameplay210 mentions
- 22 % positive mentions
- 70 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally described as simplistic and reminiscent of traditional RPG Maker mechanics, featuring standard turn-based combat and basic RPG elements. While some players appreciate the humor and charm of the setting, many criticize the repetitive nature and lack of innovation in the mechanics. Overall, it offers a decent amount of gameplay for its price, but those seeking more complex or engaging mechanics may find it lacking.
“The gameplay is simple, the story is enjoyable, and the humor is fantastic.”
“Interesting story, solid gameplay, tons of easter eggs, references and real life parallels make for a very fun game that feels underpriced.”
“For one dollar you get a 5 hour gameplay full of great jokes, funny enemies, and a thrilling plot full of criticism.”
“The mechanics of the game are the weakest part since I felt like I did basically the same thing for the entire game.”
“The gameplay is very boring and there's a bunch of wonky stuff (hitboxes are a bit too big for some items on the map, you will examine items that are behind you when you want to examine one in front of you...).”
“The gameplay is the worst part.”
- music196 mentions
- 45 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as unique and fitting for its surreal atmosphere, with some tracks enhancing the eerie vibe while others can be repetitive or annoying, particularly the infamous "dinosaur" track. While the overall soundtrack is considered decent, it lacks memorability and can feel incomplete at times; however, it effectively complements the game's quirky art style and dark themes. Overall, the music contributes significantly to the game's charm, despite mixed opinions on its quality.
“The music fits the tone of every area or fight you're in, using simple tunes and beats to astound and allure.”
“The art style and the music go very well together in delivering the dark surreal atmosphere.”
“Great music that aids the atmosphere in genuinely depicting some pretty eerie moments.”
“While the art direction is phenomenal, I must honestly admit that the original soundtrack can come off as a bit lacking to most, myself included.”
“The whole game kind of loses steam by the last world: you start skipping fights, the tiling on the floors becomes hypnotizing, the music starts getting grating, even the writing stops having actual jokes and just starts making low-effort pop culture references.”
“The OST provides a similar feel, with some tracks feeling incomplete, out of tune, or out of place.”
- atmosphere74 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 58 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is characterized by a surreal and darkly comedic tone, enhanced by its unique pencil-drawn art style and ambient music that evokes feelings of entrapment in a corporate nightmare. Players appreciate the juxtaposition of humor and bleakness, with the game's aesthetic and sound design contributing significantly to its engaging and thought-provoking experience. Overall, the atmosphere is described as both unsettling and charming, making it a standout feature of the game.
“The art style and the music go very well together in delivering the dark surreal atmosphere.”
“Suits: a business RPG is a dark game, and that may be redundant to say by this point, but the atmosphere, visuals, music, and aesthetics make for a very unique playing experience.”
“The crappy pencil drawn animations and graphics add a dull and depressing atmosphere to the game.”
“Unique pencil-like grey/black/white graphics add to the dreary megacorporation industrial setting and atmosphere.”
“Its a surreal experience, with a crushing atmosphere.”
- grinding42 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 10 % neutral mentions
- 76 % negative mentions
The reviews present a mixed perspective on grinding in the game. While some players appreciate that little to no grinding is necessary to progress, others find the random encounters and occasional grindy sections tedious and frustrating, especially towards the end where the difficulty spikes. Overall, the game offers a balance, with some players enjoying the grinding aspect while others feel it detracts from the experience.
“Little to no grinding is required.”
“It also, fortunately, requires no grinding.”
“At about 4 hours long, taking my time, but not grinding anything for XP, the game is of fair length for the price.”
“The main problem is that near the end your party becomes almost unstoppable (if you know what you're doing) and the game becomes grindy (random encounters make things worse).”
“Unlike Undertale, this game is extremely grindy, and extremely pretentious.”
“I got stuck at a part where I can't grind because all the enemies three-shot me and I can't ten-shot them even after grinding.”
- replayability18 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's replayability is mixed, with some players noting limited replay value due to a short completion time and a lack of diverse playable characters. However, others find it enjoyable enough to warrant multiple playthroughs, especially given its low price and the presence of meaningful choices.
“I completed it in 4 hours, but it does have some replay value as there were definitely choices made along the way.”
“Totally replayable.”
“Definitely has replay value, and for only a dollar, that's plenty of gameplay time and a weird story to absorb.”
“It hurts that there is hardly any replay value.”
“Not much replay value.”
“The price does make the experience worthwhile overall despite the lack of replay value, and I still encourage you to at least give this game a try.”
- stability10 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game exhibits notable stability issues, including graphical glitches, buggy controls, and occasional dialogue errors, particularly in the MV engine version. While these bugs can detract from the experience, many players find the charm and overall value of the game to outweigh these shortcomings. Despite the instability, the game remains enjoyable and accessible, especially given its low price point.
“My only problem is during the final part of the game there were a few graphical glitches that caused textures to look corrupted and in some cases not show up at all, but this only showed up in the MV engine version (which I played because the original no longer seems to work without RPG Maker installed), which also unfortunately prevents achievements from working.”
“A few glitches here and there (wrong dialogue displayed when interacting with objects in certain positions, fedora guy's sprite comes back to life when you talk to his ashes), but definitely worth the 99 cents.”
“The controls are a little buggy sometimes and the enemies are oddly unbalanced depending on where you are (although you're usually given enough healing items so it's not a big deal - I went through the entire playthrough without having a single game over).”
- monetization6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
Reviews highlight a strong discontent with the inclusion of microtransactions in paid games, with some users deeming it excessive and unnecessary. However, there are also positive mentions of well-executed monetization strategies in certain titles, suggesting that not all implementations are viewed negatively. Overall, the sentiment leans towards skepticism regarding monetization practices in the gaming industry.
“The Payday 2 microtransactions joke is a good example, and is done well.”
“Payton: Putting microtransactions in a paid game is just plain overkill!”
“Suits: A business RPG is one of those video games I'd recommend to anyone who thinks all indie games are just gimmicky cash grabs with minimum effort put into them.”
- emotional4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features a dynamic narrative that is both entertaining and thought-provoking, contributing to an emotionally rich experience. However, some players feel that while the story adds depth, it may not evoke strong emotional responses or leave a lasting impact.
“It creates a dynamic narrative that is both entertaining and thought-provoking, adding depth to the game and making it not just a visual treat but also an emotionally rich journey.”
- character development2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The character development in the game is notable for its complexity, as players experience the protagonist's significant growth through introspective actions and profound reflections on a bleak, cynical world. The character is described as multi-dimensional, making their journey both intricate and engaging.
“In this monochrome setting of hopelessness, propaganda, alienation, and greed, we view this postmodern rhapsody through the eyes of an extremely complex character. Their significant character development unfolds through their actions and deep inner thoughts, as they grapple with the cynical world we inhabit.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users consistently report that the game is well-optimized and streamlined, enhancing overall performance and user experience.
“They feel very streamlined and optimized.”
“They feel very streamlined and optimized.”