The Sewer Job
- April 18, 2023
- Korvinrular
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Reviews
- The game features multiple endings, enhancing replayability and player engagement.
- Atmospheric and creepy setting with effective jump scares that keep players on edge.
- Despite its short length, the game is polished and provides a smooth experience.
- Graphics are passable, and the world feels empty and linear, lacking depth.
- There are significant technical issues, such as no resolution options and dialogue cut-offs.
- The game suffers from predictable jump scares and awkward dialogue, detracting from the overall experience.
- story7 mentions
- 86 % positive mentions
- -29 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The story in the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating the branching paths and plot twists that enhance the narrative experience. While the atmosphere and setting are praised for their realism and engagement, some players feel the overall story is short and could benefit from further polish. However, the presence of jump scares has detracted from the enjoyment for some, impacting the overall impression of the story.
“I liked the storyline and the path that I chose during my gameplay.”
“You can tell where your story can split, which I liked.”
“I enjoyed the overall feel, and the story was believable and realistic.”
“The story feels rushed and lacks depth, leaving many plot points unresolved.”
“Character development is minimal, making it hard to connect with anyone in the narrative.”
“The overall plot is predictable and fails to deliver any surprising twists or engaging moments.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally praised for their quality and smoothness, contributing to a nice setting and interesting story. However, some users feel that the world lacks depth and engagement, describing it as empty and boring, which detracts from the overall experience.
“The graphics are very nice, and the jump scares got me every time.”
“Graphics stay nice and there is no more annoying stamina meter.”
“Nice setting, nice graphics, smooth scrolling, and interesting story and premise.”
“Graphics are passable, but the world is empty and boring.”
- atmosphere3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is generally praised for its ability to create a creepy and immersive experience, particularly in the sewer setting. However, some players feel that awkward dialogue and clunky movement detract from the overall impact, with certain visual elements, like the skulls, breaking the immersion.
“Fairly short, still needs some polish but I like what is in this game - it does a good job at building the atmosphere and some kind of story.”
“Atmospheric, creepy horror game.”
“The atmosphere in the sewer is good; however, the skulls littered about just look goofy and take me out of it.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game offers strong replayability due to its four distinct endings, encouraging players to revisit the experience despite its shorter length.
“What it lacks in length, it makes up for in replayability with four distinct endings to discover.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the game's humor to be a significant highlight, describing it as funny and entertaining, which contributes to an overall enjoyable experience. The positive reception suggests that the game's comedic elements effectively engage players and enhance their enjoyment.
“I had a ton of fun playing this game! It was funny and entertaining, and I really had a great time with it. Anyone who is interested in playing this game should check out the playthrough I did. If it doesn't sell you, that's all good, but I think you'll come to support this indie dev, as it was really only one person who made this.”
“The humor in this game is top-notch! I found myself laughing out loud at the clever jokes and witty dialogue. It's refreshing to see a game that doesn't take itself too seriously and knows how to have fun.”
“This game is a hilarious ride from start to finish! The quirky characters and absurd situations had me chuckling the whole time. It's a perfect blend of humor and gameplay that keeps you engaged.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the gameplay for its multiple endings, which adds replayability and encourages exploration of different narrative paths.
“I love the multiple different endings; experiencing each one adds so much depth to the gameplay.”
“The gameplay mechanics are incredibly smooth and intuitive, making it easy to get immersed in the experience.”
“The variety of challenges and puzzles keeps the gameplay fresh and engaging throughout.”
