The Secret of Tremendous Corporation

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The Secret of Tremendous Corporation is a single player casual puzzle game with mystery and comedy themes. It was developed by Konrad Burandt and was released on October 12, 2015. It received positive reviews from players.

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83%

Audience ScoreBased on 221 reviews

humor41 positive mentions

grinding2 negative mentions

Charming hand-drawn scribble art style gives the game unique personality.
Humorous and satirical story with references to the gaming industry and classic adventure games.
Short, free, and easy to get into; suitable as a light, casual point-and-click puzzle experience.

Very short gameplay length with a lack of depth and limited replayability.
Some puzzles are obtuse, confusing, or frustrating, including a difficult math puzzle near the end.
Technical issues like no fullscreen support, unskippable text/dialogue, repetitive music with no volume control, and occasional crashes.

humor
41 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's humor is widely praised for being clever, self-aware, and filled with amusing references and puns, especially appreciated by gamers familiar with industry clichés. While the humor is a key highlight that makes the short, free-to-play experience enjoyable, some find the jokes less original or the humor narrow in scope. Overall, its light-hearted and witty tone combined with engaging dialogue and comedic puzzles make it a recommended, fun diversion.
- “The script is self-aware and quite funny.”
- “The art style and humor of the game are what warrant the recommendation, as it pokes fun at the AAA game industry.”
- “Well, it's a traditional point-and-click style game with a great sense of humor about the games industry.”
graphics
36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
59%
8%
The graphics are predominantly hand-drawn, simple, and charming with a unique, sketchy, cartoonish art style that suits the game's satirical and comedic tone. While not polished or high-quality, the artwork effectively adds character and flavor, earning praise for its originality despite minimalist visuals. The simplicity is fitting for the quick development and free nature of the game, though a few noted visibility issues and roughness remain.
- “The graphics are hand drawn, simple but effective and somewhat quaint.”
- “Full of humour and simple yet charming graphics, you can finish the game in under one hour, yet the memory will remain with you long afterwards.”
- “The art style is unique, and is a lot of what gives the game its flavor.”
- “No graphics tweaks either, not that anything could help the lazy, rushed in "art".”
- “Low quality doodle graphics.”
- “The graphics textures are quick pencil sketches.”
story
33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
55%
9%
The game's story is generally short, silly, and humorous, with a quirky take on the gaming industry that some find amusing while others see as shallow or awkward. Though light and comedic in tone, it offers a somewhat fleshed-out narrative about uncovering corporate secrets and satirizing modern game development. Overall, it suits players seeking a brief, casual experience with gamer-focused humor but lacks depth or complexity.
- “Although it is made in a comedic manner, it's surprising how the story of a game that came out in 2015 somehow almost predicts the possible path video game development is heading towards today.”
- “The secret of tremendous corporation is a fun point and click adventure about a man who is caught up in a plot to overthrow the only game developer in the world and usher in a video game golden age.”
- “Don't let the brevity of the game fool you, it's definitely worth the playthrough if you like casual, easy-to-solve puzzles with a funny story behind it all.”
- “The story is supposed to be goofy but it's really the worst part of the game.”
- “There's some story about saving the gaming industry for amateur developers who can't get jobs as professional developers (I wonder why).”
- “This is the epitome of most modern indie games: bad gameplay, primitive visuals, boring story, cheesy dialogues.”
music
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
52%
34%
14%
The game's music is generally praised for its upbeat, fun, and fitting soundtrack that enhances the mood and humor, often using royalty-free or creative commons tracks. However, several users find the music repetitive, overly loud, and annoying due to the lack of volume controls or the inability to turn it off. Overall, the music is seen as a strong positive but hampered by limited audio settings.
- “First off, the game has some interesting humor, great music selection, it's free and has a great overall theme of supporting indie games.”
- “Soundtrack sets the mood for the storyline.”
- “The music was fun to listen to, and somehow the game just manages to put a smile on your face.”
- “The game features a godawful soundtrack you can't turn off because there are no volume controls.”
- “No options to turn down the very loud music that is on a loop and gets annoying very quick.”
- “The soundtrack includes literal 30-second loops of Creative Commons music, which gets repetitive quickly.”
gameplay
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
40%
30%
The gameplay is basic point-and-click with simple inventory puzzles, offering a short and not particularly challenging experience. While some find it plain and uninspired, others appreciate its quirky mechanics, humor, and industry satire, making it enjoyable despite its simplicity.
- “Gameplay is basic point and click with inventory, you have to mix some things together, but in the end it isn't that hard.”
- “This was a really neat game and had good mechanics.”
- “The Secret of Tremendous Corporation is a quirky game with basic gameplay and a short length, but its sense of humour and critique of the gaming industry make it well worth a playthrough.”
- “Gameplay is basic point and click with inventory; you have to mix some things together, but in the end it isn't that hard.”
- “This is the epitome of most modern indie games: bad gameplay, primitive visuals, boring story, cheesy dialogues.”
- “No achievements and only 50 minutes of gameplay (10 if you know what to do from the start for a speedrun).”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Grinding in the game is intentionally tedious, reflecting the repetitive nature of an office job, which may require extra effort or "a second live" to progress. However, this design choice contributes to the game's unique and fun experience.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “This is an amazing, fun, short little game that emulates the tediousness of an office job.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The emotional aspect of the game is marked by a heartfelt and quirky critique of the gaming industry, despite its simplistic gameplay, visuals, and story. While the game may feel short and content-light, its underlying message offers a meaningful emotional experience.
- “The Secret of Tremendous Corporation was originally created in 48 hours for a game jam, and this is clearly shown by its general lack of content, easy puzzles, and short length; but there's a heartfelt and quirky critique of the gaming industry beneath the game.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game offers little to no replayability, with users finding no compelling reasons to revisit it after the initial playthrough.
- “Nothing in the way of replayability, to be honest.”

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The Secret of Tremendous Corporation is a casual puzzle game with mystery and comedy themes.

The Secret of Tremendous Corporation is available on PC, Windows and Linux.

The Secret of Tremendous Corporation was released on October 12, 2015.

The Secret of Tremendous Corporation was developed by Konrad Burandt.

The Secret of Tremendous Corporation has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked The Secret of Tremendous Corporation for its humor but disliked it for its gameplay.

The Secret of Tremendous Corporation is a single player game.

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