The Office Quest

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"The Office Quest" is a light-hearted adventure game where you play as a disgruntled office worker looking to escape the monotony of their daily routine. Solve puzzles, avoid boredom-induced monsters, and collect office supplies to customize your character and workstation. The game is set in a whimsical paper-style office environment and features humor inspired by the popular TV show "The Office."

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Play Modes

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

90%

Audience ScoreBased on 149 reviews

story16 positive mentions

replayability2 negative mentions

The game features a charming and cute art style, complemented by humorous animations and a whimsical atmosphere.
It offers a variety of puzzles that are engaging and enjoyable, with a unique inventory system that simplifies interactions.
The gameplay is short and sweet, making it a perfect choice for a quick, relaxing gaming session.

The walking speed is slow, which can make backtracking during puzzles feel tedious.
Some puzzles are poorly designed or illogical, leading to frustration and the need for external guides.
The inclusion of a challenging platforming mini-game disrupts the flow of the point-and-click experience and lacks a skip option.

story
36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
48%
8%
The story of "The Office Quest" is characterized as lighthearted, goofy, and imaginative, providing a series of humorous and bizarre encounters rather than a deep narrative. While some players appreciate its charm and engaging atmosphere, others note that the storyline is simple and at times feels disjointed, with a mix of enjoyable and frustrating puzzles. Overall, it offers a fun, albeit brief, experience that appeals to fans of quirky point-and-click adventures.
- “The storyline is goofy and comedic, enough to keep players engaged and hooked.”
- “The story is imaginative as well.”
- “A beautiful story with puzzles that keep you on the hook.”
- “There is no real story, it's just a series of silly encounters.”
- “I would have appreciated fewer random puzzles unrelated to the story.”
- “There is not much story other than what we see in the trailer, so I'd say it's a small cute game if you want to chill a bit and enjoy some hours of relaxation.”
graphics
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
52%
38%
10%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their unique and charming art style, characterized by whimsical themes and cute animations that enhance the overall experience. Reviewers appreciate the humorous and well-drawn visuals, which, while not groundbreaking, effectively convey the game's message and contribute to its fun atmosphere. Overall, the artwork and aesthetic elements are considered a standout feature, making the game enjoyable even for those who typically dislike the genre.
- “I love the art style of this game.”
- “The art style was wonderful, the animations super cute, puzzles different and more challenging in some places than others, in total just super fun and refreshing to play.”
- “The artwork is so funny and cute, just looking at those creatures' outfits and their expressions made me giggle.”
- “The art style doesn't introduce anything too new or interesting, but it does convey the game's message quite well.”
- “Even with less distinctive graphics, however, the office quest would still stand out, because, as I said, it’s loads of fun, and it does what it sets out to do with a minimum of fuss.”
- “The office quest has a special charm for its aesthetics; the characteristic trace is very beautiful and cool, it wins you at the beginning for that.”
humor
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is consistently praised for its imaginative and quirky nature, featuring funny scenes and eccentric characters that enhance the overall experience. Players appreciate the clever use of visual gags and minimal dialogue, which contribute to a lighthearted atmosphere filled with sarcasm and whimsical charm. While the humor is generally well-received, some players found it overshadowed by frustrating minigames, but the game's art design and character expressions still elicited smiles and laughter.
- “The office quest is consistently good at creating meaningfully funny and bizarre scenes without leaning on dialogue.”
- “The general sarcastic office humor is paired nicely with classic shenanigans for a hilarious adventure from the dreary office to the colorful world of imagination and flowers.”
- “Each chapter takes you into a new area where you meet characters dressed in animal onesies, each with their hilarious eccentric personalities.”
music
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
79%
21%
The music in the game is consistently praised for its quality and ability to enhance the overall experience, with many reviewers noting it as entertaining, fitting, and memorable. The sound design complements the charming art style and whimsical themes, contributing to an immersive atmosphere that elevates the gameplay. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a strong point, adding to the enjoyment of the puzzles and humor throughout the game.
- “The game's comical characters, whimsical themes, its silent film humor, cute art style, music and sound design, accompanied by its riddles, classic puzzles, and minigames, had me enjoy a genre of game that I typically dislike.”
- “The art is excellent with great sound and music to immerse you.”
- “I've played hundreds of point and click puzzle games over the years and this game jumps right into my top 10 for the art direction, music, excellent puzzles, and overall wonderful humor!”
- “The music is forgettable and doesn't add much to the overall experience.”
- “While the art style is charming, the music feels repetitive and uninspired.”
- “The soundtrack lacks variety and fails to enhance the game's atmosphere.”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
24%
38%
The gameplay is engaging and features a mix of simple and progressively challenging logic puzzles, providing around 2-4 hours of playtime. While the brief change in controls feels slightly out of place in an otherwise point-and-click format, the overall experience is enjoyable, complemented by a fitting soundtrack. However, the lack of replay value due to a single ending and easily obtainable achievements may limit long-term engagement.
- “They start out simple enough that you might think they were just a game mechanic to move the story along, but gradually more challenging logic puzzles show up... challenging, but never so much so that they grind the game to a halt.”
- “Love the humor, the art, the puzzles, and gameplay!”
- “This game can give you 3 hours of gameplay, but sadly there is no replay value as there is only one ending. The achievements are easy to get; you'll unlock them all halfway into the game.”
- “The length of the gameplay depends on this; you really have to put your knowledge and skills to the test.”
- “They start out simple enough that you might think they were just a game mechanic to move the story along, but gradually more challenging logic puzzles show up. They are challenging, but never so much so that they grind the game to a halt.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The atmosphere of the game is characterized by its charming and quirky graphics, which complement the lighthearted and comical tone. Players appreciate the unique artwork and engaging storytelling, creating an entertaining environment that enhances the overall experience. Despite its linearity, the game successfully immerses players in its whimsical world through well-executed design and fun puzzles.
- “Office Quest is a very charming, mostly linear adventure game which is exceedingly light on the adventure front but makes up for that with its quirky graphics and well-executed atmosphere.”
- “It's very entertaining with fun puzzles that never feel frustrating in a comical atmosphere.”
- “In particular, I really love the artwork which has a very unique style that pairs well with the game's atmosphere.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
Overall, the game is perceived to have low replayability, with some users indicating that while it may be worth the price during sales, they do not foresee themselves playing it again.
- “For me, there is no replay value, but for less than $2 (at 90% off), I think it was well worth it.”
- “- No replay value.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players appreciate the character design in the game, noting it enhances their overall experience. However, the challenging puzzles often lead them to seek external help, indicating a potential disconnect between character development and gameplay accessibility.
- “The character development in this game is exceptional, with each character feeling unique and well-crafted.”
- “I love how the characters evolve throughout the story, making their journeys feel meaningful and engaging.”
- “The depth of the characters and their backstories adds so much richness to the gameplay experience.”