The Janitor

About

"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.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

19%

Audience ScoreBased on 43 reviews

gameplay2 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game has a unique concept that could be interesting if developed further.
Some players found humor in the game's glitches and absurdities, making it entertaining in an ironic way.
The atmosphere, despite its flaws, was noted to have potential for creating tension.

The game is riddled with technical issues, including poor AI, glitches, and a useless flashlight.
There is a lack of clear objectives and tutorials, leaving players confused about what to do.
Many players found the gameplay tedious and unengaging, with minimal interactions and a non-scary enemy.

graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
33%
33%
The graphics received mixed reviews, with some players finding them acceptable for the game's context, while others criticized them for being ugly, poorly animated, and lacking sufficient lighting. Overall, the visual quality seems to detract from the gameplay experience for many users.
- “Graphics are great.”
- “Run around looking for things to collect in a level that features ugly graphics, minimal lighting, poor animations, and annoying audio.”
- “The graphics were okay for what it was, controls were a little touchy, but the worst was the monster and programming itself.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The game's story is largely criticized for its lack of depth, with players noting that the only intriguing elements are a brief song and a mysterious intercom voice that hints at a backstory. Overall, the narrative is considered minimal and unsatisfying.
- “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.”
- “[*] no story.”
- “[*] no story.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The gameplay is noted for its smoothness, with users recommending a gameplay video to help others make informed purchasing decisions.
- “Gameplay is smooth.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The music in the game is noted as a highlight, with a brief but intriguing song and an engaging intercom voice that sparks curiosity about the backstory. However, the overall musical experience appears limited, with only a few moments standing out.
- “The music in this game is captivating, with a few seconds of song that played at the beginning, creating a sense of curiosity about the story and the character behind the intercom.”
- “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.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players consistently highlight the game as one of the most emotional experiences they've encountered, emphasizing its profound impact on their feelings.
- “This is one of the most emotional games I've ever played.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviews consistently highlight the grinding aspect as tedious and unenjoyable, with players expressing frustration over the repetitive nature of the gameplay.
- “An absolute tedious grind is the only way I can sum up this very poor effort.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The atmosphere is generally considered decent, but it is marred by a persistent groaning sound in the background that detracts from the overall experience.
- “It does have a decent atmosphere, but there's a constant groaning in the background that doesn't stop.”
stability
2 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.
- “Assorted technical glitches.”
- “Assorted technical glitches.”