The Janitor

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The Janitor is a single player puzzle game with a horror theme. It was developed by VOS Gaming and was released on July 19, 2016. It received negative reviews from players.

"The Janitor" is a first-person horror game where you play as Max Taylor, a janitor sent to an abandoned asylum to fix a broken pipe and electric panel. Upon arrival, Max discovers grisly scenes, and a government experiment gone wrong pursues him. In a race against time, Max repairs the elevator and jumps down the shaft, only to wake up in underground catacombs and continue his fight for survival.

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Single-Player

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Audience ScoreBased on 57 reviews

gameplay1 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game has a decent atmosphere that can create tension.
Some players found humor in the game's absurdity and glitches.
It offers an easy way to achieve all in-game achievements.

The game is poorly designed with minimal story and objectives, leaving players confused.
Graphics and lighting are subpar, making it difficult to navigate and see important elements.
The monster's AI is flawed, often leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.

story
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
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The game's story is largely criticized for being minimal and poorly developed, with many reviewers noting that it lacks depth and clarity, often feeling like an afterthought. Players express frustration over the absence of a coherent narrative or objectives, with some even suggesting that the store description provides more context than the game itself. Overall, the story is seen as a weak point, detracting from the overall experience.
- “The only good thing about this game was the few seconds of song that played and the man over the intercom at the beginning of the gameplay, raising curiosity about who he is and hinting at a backstory.”
- “I really like this game because of the story.”
- “It's strange that the store description for 'The Janitor' contains more story than what's present in the entire game.”
- “The game is really short and has no real story other than to escape.”
- “The plot can be written by a 3rd grader for all we know, and the game gives no tutorial or objective on how to play.”
- “It's strange that the store description for the janitor contains more story than what's present in the entire game.”
graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
28%
43%
The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with some players criticizing them as low-budget and utilizing flat textures and pre-made assets, resulting in a visually unappealing experience. Others note that while the graphics are unique, they require improvement, particularly in clarity and animation quality. Overall, the consensus suggests that the graphics are a significant drawback, detracting from the gameplay experience.
- “The graphics are weird... there's something new about it but yet it needs some work.”
- “Graphics are great.”
- “The janitor is nothing more than a low-budget Unity game, that uses flat texture graphics for the settings, with pre-made assets that any other Unity games can use.”
- “Weird game with awful graphics.”
- “Run around looking for things to collect in a level that features ugly graphics, minimal lighting, poor animations, and annoying audio.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviews indicate that the grinding aspect of the game is viewed as tedious and lacking in quality, leading to a negative overall impression.
- “An absolute tedious grind is the only way I can sum up this very poor effort.”
- “The grinding feels endless and lacks any real reward, making it a frustrating experience.”
- “I found myself repeating the same tasks over and over, which made the game feel more like a chore than fun.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users report experiencing various technical glitches, indicating that the game's stability is inconsistent and may detract from the overall experience.
- “There are assorted technical glitches that disrupt gameplay.”
- “The game frequently crashes, making it nearly unplayable.”
- “I encountered numerous bugs that affected my overall experience.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's music aspect is largely lacking, featuring minimal sound effects and background noise, with no significant musical score. The only notable audio elements are a brief song and an intriguing intercom announcement that hints at a deeper narrative.
- “There are a few sound effects and just some background noise to the game; no music can be heard.”
- “The only good thing about this game was the few seconds of song that played and the man over the intercom at the beginning of the gameplay, raising curiosity about who he is and hinting at a backstory.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
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The game's atmosphere is generally effective, characterized by a dark and tense environment typical of horror games, which enhances the sense of danger during chases. However, the constant background groaning can be distracting and detracts from the overall immersion.
- “The game's atmosphere, like almost any other horror game, is practically dark, which adds more difficulty when someone is chasing you.”
- “It does have a decent atmosphere, but there's a constant groaning in the background that doesn't stop.”
- “The game atmosphere, like almost any other horror game, is practically dark, which adds more difficulty when someone is chasing you.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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50%
Users highlight that the gameplay is smooth, suggesting a polished experience, and one reviewer even created a gameplay video to help others evaluate the game before purchasing.
- “Gameplay is smooth.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players consistently highlight the game as one of the most emotionally impactful experiences they've encountered, indicating a strong connection to its narrative and characters.
- “This is one of the most emotional games I've ever played.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the humor in the game to be engaging, particularly enjoying the amusing experience of restarting and exploring for quirky items scattered throughout the environment.
- “It's short, as I said, but it's funny to start again and run around, looking for different interesting things scattered here and there.”