The Secret of Tremendous Corporation

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Explore the deepest secrets of the Tremendous Corporation and find out what happened to indie devs and save the gaming industry!

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

The Secret of Tremendous Corporation screenshot

82%

Audience ScoreBased on 220 reviews

humor41 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features a charming hand-drawn art style that adds personality and uniqueness.
It's a free game that provides a humorous and satirical take on the gaming industry, making it a fun experience for casual players.
The puzzles, while simple, offer some light challenges and the overall gameplay is straightforward and easy to pick up.

The game is very short, typically taking only 30-45 minutes to complete, which may leave players wanting more.
There are issues with text speed and unskippable dialogue, which can make the experience frustrating for some players.
The story and puzzles can feel underdeveloped, and the overall execution reflects its origins as a game jam project.

humor
41 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely praised for its cleverness and self-awareness, with many players enjoying the funny dialogue, puns, and references to gaming culture. While the game is noted for its brevity, it delivers a light-hearted and entertaining experience that resonates well with fans of indie games. Overall, players recommend it for its amusing story and engaging puzzles, making it a worthwhile play for those seeking a quick laugh.
- “First off, the game has some interesting humor, great music selection, it's free and has a great overall theme of supporting indie games.”
- “The dialogue is funny at times and the music is awesome!”
- “The art style and humor of the game are what warrant the recommendation (as it pokes fun at the AAA game industry).”
graphics
35 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
31%
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9%
The graphics of the game are predominantly hand-drawn, featuring a simple and charming art style that many players appreciate for its unique and quirky aesthetic. While some reviews criticize the visuals as low-quality or rushed, others find them effective in conveying the game's satirical and comedic tone. Overall, the artwork is seen as a highlight, contributing positively to the game's appeal despite its simplistic nature.
- “I like the artwork they made and think it suits the sort of satirical and comedic world they were aiming for.”
- “The graphics are hand-drawn, simple but effective and somewhat quaint.”
- “Full of humor and simple yet charming graphics, you can finish the game in under one hour, yet the memory will remain with you long afterwards.”
- “No graphics tweaks either, not that anything could help the lazy, rushed-in 'art'.”
- “Low quality doodle graphics.”
- “Due to the simplicity of this game, it is difficult to accurately rate such details as graphics or sounds in comparison to modern trends in eye candy.”
story
33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
55%
9%
The story of the game is characterized as short, goofy, and often criticized for its lack of depth, with some players finding it amusing while others deem it uninteresting or poorly executed. Despite its comedic elements and humorous dialogue, many reviews highlight issues such as localization problems and simplistic puzzles that detract from the overall experience. However, some players appreciate the game's satirical take on the gaming industry and its entertaining narrative, suggesting it may appeal to those who enjoy lighthearted, casual storytelling.
- “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.”
- “Pretty nice little point and click game telling a story about a developer coming to his new job and uncovering some very interesting secrets.”
- “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.”
- “Nice art, nice music, weird puzzles, and most importantly, a stupid story.”
- “I know the story is supposed to be goofy, but it's really the worst part of the game.”
- “The story is pretty dumb, and when I got tired of playing, I had to use Task Manager to exit because nothing else worked.”
music
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
52%
34%
14%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players praising its upbeat and enjoyable nature that enhances the overall experience, while others criticize its repetitiveness and lack of volume control options. Many noted that the soundtrack complements the game's humor and theme, but the looping tracks can become annoying over time. Overall, while the music is appreciated by some, it also detracts from the experience for others due to its limitations.
- “First off, the game has some interesting humor, great music selection, it's free and has a great overall theme of supporting indie games.”
- “The 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 phoned-in 'pencil' scribble art and a godawful soundtrack you can't turn off, because there's no volume controls.”
- “It's a point-and-click game with only background music and sound effects.”
- “No options to turn down the very loud music that is on a loop and gets annoying very quickly.”
gameplay
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is primarily a basic point-and-click mechanic with inventory management, offering a short experience that can be completed in under an hour. While some players find it simplistic and lacking depth, others appreciate its quirky humor and critique of the gaming industry, making it enjoyable despite its primitive visuals and straightforward mechanics.
- “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 humor 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 50 minutes worth of gameplay (10 if you know what to do from the get-go for a speedrun).”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players note that grinding in the game can feel tedious, akin to the monotony of an office job, suggesting that it may require significant time investment to progress. Despite this, the game is generally regarded as enjoyable and engaging.
- “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%
While the game suffers from poor gameplay, simplistic visuals, and a lackluster story, it offers a heartfelt and quirky critique of the gaming industry that resonates with players, showcasing a deeper emotional layer beneath its surface flaws.
- “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.”
- “This is the epitome of most modern indie games: bad gameplay, primitive visuals, boring story, cheesy dialogues.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game offers little to no replayability, with users expressing disappointment in its lack of engaging content to encourage multiple playthroughs.
- “There is nothing in the way of replayability, to be honest.”
- “Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to play it again.”
- “The lack of varied outcomes makes replaying feel pointless.”