Underworld Office: Story game

Underworld Office: Story game is an Adventure game that offers a phenomenal story, awesome gameplay, and sensational visuals accompanied by a fantastic soundtrack. However, it has a lot of grinding, too many ads, is full of bugs, and can be highly emotional. The game describes itself as a Masterpiece Mystery Story, Visual Novel, Adventure Games, providing a dense atmosphere and being very funny.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

Reviews

96%

Audience ScoreBased on 9,917 reviews

story2,970 positive mentions

monetization1,135 negative mentions

The story is captivating and emotional, with relatable characters and meaningful themes.
The art style and animations are beautiful, enhancing the overall experience.
The ticket system allows players to watch ads for tickets, making it accessible without requiring payment.

The ticket system can be frustrating, as it requires watching ads frequently to continue the story.
Some players experience bugs where the game freezes or doesn't register choices, leading to wasted tickets.
The automatic progression of dialogue can make it difficult for slower readers to keep up with the story.

story
4,725 mentions
63 % positive mentions
36 % neutral mentions
1 % negative mentions
The game's story has received widespread acclaim for its emotional depth, engaging characters, and beautiful art style. Players appreciate the interactive nature of the narrative, where choices significantly impact the storyline, leading to multiple endings. While some users find the ticket system for progressing through the story a bit frustrating, many agree that the overall experience is worth it, often describing the story as heartwarming and relatable.
- “Getting to know each character and influencing your story by the little things you say and even think really made the story much more intriguing.”
- “The story is amazing, it honestly touched my heart!!”
- “The story is so good that I'm literally crying that it's not a book with a sequel and TV adaptation.”
- “The story is a bit short, but the game's multiple endings make up for it a bit.”
- “The constant having to watch ads to get tickets kind of ruined the whole mood this game was giving every time I started getting into the story.”
- “I love the story, but the ticket system is really annoying and disrupts the flow of the game.”
monetization
1,170 mentions
1 % positive mentions
2 % neutral mentions
97 % negative mentions
The monetization model of the game primarily revolves around a ticket system, where players can either purchase tickets or earn them by watching ads. While many players appreciate the ability to gain a substantial number of tickets (40 per ad) without spending money, the frequency of ads can be intrusive, especially when they interrupt the gameplay. Overall, the game is seen as fair in its approach to monetization, with most users willing to tolerate the ads for the sake of the engaging story and beautiful art.
- “There are close to no advertisements (most of them last 5 or so seconds) and the long ones are optional when you're looking to acquire more tickets to continue on with the story.”
- “The story is heartwarming and I was very surprised to find that the tickets/in-app purchases system is very doable, especially compared to other games.”
- “The in-app purchases are very affordable too!”
- “Every time you make a decision it costs tickets; then when there are none left (you only start at 40), you either have to pay money for them or have to constantly watch ads to get more.”
- “The only downside is the ticket system, where you have to either buy tickets or watch ads to get them, but even then the ads give 40 tickets, or 8 choices due to the fact every choice costs 1 ticket.”
- “The constant having to watch ads to get tickets kind of ruined the whole mood this game was giving every time I started getting into the story.”
emotional
936 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is overwhelmingly positive, with many players expressing that the storyline is deeply touching and often leads to tears. Players frequently mention specific chapters, particularly those involving characters like Luke and his cat, as particularly heart-wrenching and relatable, evoking strong feelings of joy, sadness, and nostalgia. The combination of beautiful art, engaging narratives, and relatable character experiences creates a heartfelt journey that resonates with players, making it a standout emotional experience in mobile gaming.
- “The stories really get you in the feels and the way your character is learning from the experiences is wholesome.”
- “I cried so much watching the other endings.”
- “The story is so touching and the art style is really wonderful.”
- “The story was so good that it made me cry. I would love to play it a hundred more times!”
graphics
933 mentions
65 % positive mentions
35 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received overwhelmingly positive feedback, with many users praising the stunning art style, smooth animations, and overall visual appeal. Reviewers highlight the cute and engaging character designs, as well as the way the visuals complement the touching storyline, creating an immersive experience. Despite some minor criticisms regarding ad interruptions, the consensus is that the graphics significantly enhance the gameplay and emotional depth of the narrative.
- “The artwork is simply stunning.”
- “The graphics and little animations are just wonderful and the storyline is very touching.”
- “The graphics are amazing and I'm absolutely loving the animations.”
- “The graphics were pleasing and cute.”
- “The graphics, the animation, the story is just great!”
- “The graphics and drawings are sweet and calming with the exception of a couple of them in the beginning (slight jumpscare).”
music
239 mentions
61 % positive mentions
38 % neutral mentions
1 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its ability to enhance the overall experience, with many users noting its calming, fitting, and sometimes eerie qualities that align well with the story and atmosphere. Reviewers appreciate the soundtrack's contribution to emotional moments and the immersive quality it brings to the gameplay, often describing it as beautiful and well-composed. Overall, the combination of music, art, and narrative creates a captivating and enjoyable experience for players.
- “The music ambiance goes well with the plotline and it depicts really well overall situations that we've gone through but couldn't put into words.”
- “The music is adorable and manages to be both relaxing and suspenseful as the game requires.”
- “The art, the music, the story, and the characters.”
- “The story is boring and exposition-heavy, the dialogue lacks dramatic effect, the 'cast' feels very 'tropey', the music gets very irritating after listening to it for some time, the visuals were not worth ads or money, the 'choices' are not exactly choices as in, they're not impactful enough or literally just in your head, so it wastes your points.”
- “Only bad thing is sometimes after an ad the music from the ad will carry over and I have to restart the game (or my phone). It doesn't affect the game, but the sound and music is so lovely it's a shame I can't hear it sometimes.”
- “I love it, but I think there's only one thing I would like to see better in the game: better music, or a setting that allows you to make the characters talk themselves instead of reading because I have a hard time focusing on the story.”
gameplay
121 mentions
42 % positive mentions
54 % neutral mentions
4 % negative mentions
The gameplay is primarily driven by a ticket system that requires players to watch ads to progress, which some find intrusive and detracting from immersion. However, many users appreciate the engaging story, beautiful visuals, and the unique choice mechanics that allow for different outcomes based on player decisions. Overall, while the gameplay is simple and often revolves around reading and making choices, it is complemented by a captivating narrative and appealing art style, making it enjoyable for fans of story-driven games.
- “The gameplay is click-based, and picking different options has different outcomes.”
- “The graphics are beautiful, and the gameplay style is incredibly unique.”
- “Amazing gameplay and storyline!”
- “You really lost me at the ticket system; watching an ad or paying to progress the story just removes all of the immersion in the game. I wish there was some sort of gameplay mechanic to get you tickets, but the only choice is to buy or watch an ad.”
- “The story isn't interesting enough to carry lackluster gameplay along.”
- “The gameplay is tedious and choppy with dropping frame rates (I'm on a Samsung A70 - seriously, how??).”
character development
109 mentions
58 % positive mentions
39 % neutral mentions
3 % negative mentions
Character development in the game is highly praised, with many reviewers noting the depth and relatability of the characters, particularly the protagonist, Eugene. Players appreciate how choices impact character growth, leading to emotional and meaningful experiences throughout the storyline. The unique and well-crafted character designs further enhance the overall engagement, making the game a compelling narrative journey.
- “I love the storyline and how each character has a special connection towards the player. I love the character development and how the player learns how to love himself as he experiences many obstacles.”
- “The main character, Eugene, isn't some kind of protagonist with tons of friends, powers, and good points in general, but as much as you take the right decisions, you see him getting amazing character development with extraordinary and very realistic pacing!”
- “This game is an absolute masterpiece. I love the story and Eugene's character development throughout the story as a whole.”
- “The character development was totally fine.”
- “Amazing story, the ticket system is annoying as hell though (although I must admit it's ingenious in how the story progresses you gradually gain more option prompts which consume tickets and it doesn't feel cheap because it's character development).”
- “I just love love love the story so much, it's hard to let these characters go because they have made such a deep impact on me and the main character is realistic when it comes to feelings and character development.”
stability
44 mentions
7 % positive mentions
-5 % neutral mentions
98 % negative mentions
The game experiences frequent stability issues, including freezing and crashing, particularly when accessing the store or watching ads for tickets. While some players report minor glitches, others have faced significant interruptions that hinder gameplay, leading to frustration. Overall, these stability problems detract from an otherwise engaging experience.
- “No lag, no glitches; it's perfect!”
- “The game runs smoothly without any interruptions.”
- “I haven't experienced any crashes or bugs; the stability is impressive.”
- “The only problem I have is the menus occasionally freezing when the choices appear, and I ran out of tickets.”
- “Every time I get to the subway, which is literally the beginning of the game, the game just freezes and crashes.”
- “Whenever I go into the tickets, my game freezes, making it impossible for me to play. Please fix this and I'll probably give you a five-star review because the game is good.”
humor
35 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised, with players noting its ability to evoke genuine laughter alongside emotional moments. Many reviews highlight the clever dialogue, funny character interactions, and amusing scenarios that enhance the overall experience, making it both entertaining and heartwarming. The blend of humor with a compelling narrative and engaging characters contributes to a unique and enjoyable gameplay experience.
- “I was very unsure of this game when I downloaded it, but it has humor and heart in a graphic novel where you make decisions that affect the game.”
- “It was really good to find a game that so easily invested me--actually made me laugh, facepalm for the characters, enjoy the options I choose... I don't review games in depth very often, but Underworld Office deserves it.”
- “Super funny and you can choose what to do next.”
atmosphere
26 mentions
38 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
12 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its beautiful art style, engaging music, and well-developed characters, which together create an immersive and captivating experience. Players appreciate the blend of cute visuals and emotional storytelling, although some mention that excessive ads can detract from the overall ambiance. Overall, the game's atmosphere is described as stunning, relaxing, and effectively enhances the narrative.
- “This game is truly beautiful, from the art to the story and the overall atmosphere; this game is stunning.”
- “The music and sound design are pretty and add to the atmosphere perfectly.”
- “I love the atmosphere and concept of the game.”
- “Sadly, I think there are way too many ads that it gets rid of the atmosphere going on, but it's all worth it!”
- “The atmosphere is kind of scary at first, but not really.”
- “The characters are well written and the mysterious atmosphere really captures the theme.”
grinding
13 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Players generally find the ticket system for obtaining resources in the game to be somewhat tedious, with many noting that while it can interrupt the flow of the story, it is manageable without spending money. The ads, while seen as necessary for supporting the developers, are also considered repetitive and can detract from the overall experience. Despite these grinding elements, the game's compelling story and characters often overshadow the inconvenience, leading to a positive reception overall.
- “But I constantly have to submit tickets to claim tickets and it's getting tedious.”
- “The tickets are not difficult to obtain without paying, but the ads do get tedious to watch.”
- “I'm knocking one star off because it's a bit inconvenient and tedious getting tickets, but that's the only bad thing I have to say.”
replayability
7 mentions
57 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
43 % negative mentions
The game offers significant replayability due to its multiple endings and branching paths, encouraging players to explore different outcomes and character developments. Users appreciate the engaging story, art style, and the depth added by the various choices, making it worthwhile to replay for a fuller experience. Overall, it is praised for its replay value without any additional costs.
- “Absolutely amazing, the art has such a great style, the multiple endings add so much replay value and the writing, characters, etc. are so great. I really got sucked into the game, and I think the multiple endings approach was better than not because then you can imagine more possibilities, and it just opens the floodgates more.”
- “The branching paths after the first run add layers, true to any choose-your-own-adventure game, and it adds replayability to the game.”
- “Absolutely amazing! The art has such a great style, and the multiple endings add so much replay value. The writing and characters are fantastic, and I really got sucked into the game. The multiple endings approach was better than not, as it allows for more possibilities and opens the floodgates. The characters are great, and it's adorable how they grow, especially Eugene. The idea of ghosts having to be nice to avoid turning into monsters is also a great concept.”
- “Gorgeous story; pretty short to get through, but with all the endings, it has lots of replay value!”
optimization
7 mentions
29 % positive mentions
14 % neutral mentions
57 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization has received mixed feedback; while some players appreciate the impactful storytelling and smooth performance, others have reported significant issues such as slow loading times, intrusive ads, and freezing on devices, indicating a need for better optimization. Additionally, the representation of stuttering in the text has been noted as disruptive, suggesting that adjustments could enhance readability.
- “The stories and cases are impactful, and the game runs smoothly.”
- “Used to be 5 stars, then they added the ads always at the bottom, it runs slowly, it doesn't give you any of the tickets and my phone freezes up.”
- “Zero optimization.”
- “The only problem I have with this game is the way the main character's stuttering is written, and that's an easy mistake to make.”