Welcome to the Karoshi Club

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Welcome to the Karoshi Club is a single player action game. It was developed by Kamishibai Interactive and was released on December 27, 2023. It received positive reviews from players.

Karoshi Club About the Game "Welcome to the Karoshi Club" is a free visual novel set in the Japanese horror business punk in black and white manga style. The story follows Kenji Haishima, a former game developer, as he tries to find a new job and land an interview for the sales specialist position at a new company. As the player, you will face the consequences of your choices. Explo…

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Audience ScoreBased on 64 reviews

graphics9 positive mentions

The game features a unique art style reminiscent of Junji Ito's work, effectively capturing a dark and unsettling atmosphere.
It provides a thought-provoking commentary on the anxieties of job hunting and the moral dilemmas faced during interviews, resonating with many players.
The music and sound design enhance the overall experience, adding to the game's tension and emotional depth.

The dialogue can be overly complicated and formal, making it less relatable and potentially detracting from the player's immersion.
The game is quite short, with a single playthrough lasting around 30 minutes, which may leave some players wanting more content.
There are no save or skip features, which can lead to frustration during multiple playthroughs as players try to explore different endings.

graphics
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have received high praise for their unique art style, which is reminiscent of 1990s Japan and evokes a sense of desperation and anxiety, effectively complementing the storyline. While the visuals may not appeal to everyone, they are described as intricate, well-polished, and beautifully executed, with a strong soundtrack that enhances the overall experience. Many reviewers appreciate the unsettling yet engaging aesthetic, drawing comparisons to the works of Junji Ito, and highlight the art as a standout feature of the game.
- “The polish that you'll find here is better than what most paid games have to offer, the art style is intricate and extremely well done, the dialogue and narrative are extremely well-written, and very sharp in both its aspects of satire and provoking genuine unease.”
- “Beautiful art style, nice music, and perfectly showing the horrors of searching for a job in the 21st century.”
- “The black and white-based art style that seems hand-drawn, reminds you in a way (more than once to be honest) of Junji Ito’s manga works…”
- “The art style may not be for everyone.”
- “Visuals seem to capture 1990s Japan during its lost decades economic crisis, but the subjects explored are timeless.”
- “The black and white-based art style that seems hand-drawn reminds you, in a way (more than once to be honest), of Junji Ito’s manga works.”
music
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received widespread acclaim for its ability to enhance the emotional depth of the storyline, effectively capturing the main character's anxiety and desperation. Reviewers praised the soundtrack as dynamic and engaging, perfectly complementing the game's art style and horror atmosphere. Overall, the combination of music and visuals creates a unique and immersive experience that resonates with players.
- “The writing, art, and music really bring the main character's anxiety to life.”
- “Beautiful art style, nice music, and perfectly showing the horrors of searching for a job in the 21st century.”
- “The classic manga look, all in black and white with strong contour lines in black contrasting with the white, generating a clean but at the same time dirty look, combined with a maidcore style OST (seriously, we need more OSTs in this style, it's simply perfect!) generates a unique setting for the game's horror atmosphere, perfect as a horror manga from the great masters.”
- “A short and enjoyable work which is praiseworthy both in the art department and also for the music accompanying the journey.”
- “The music was appropriately tense, yet dynamic enough to catch the ear.”
story
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is characterized as dark and anxiety-inducing, effectively reflecting themes of disoccupation and societal critique, though it unfolds slowly through extensive dialogue. While some find the narrative simplistic and not particularly fresh, others appreciate its eerie surrealism and the accompanying art style and music. Overall, it offers a brief yet impactful exploration of contemporary issues, leaving players with a sense of unease.
- “The art style and the music perfectly accompany the storyline of the main character's desperation and disoccupation.”
- “A short story about anxiety and a critique of the current society we live in, with high unemployment rates and fewer options than actual solutions regarding solving these issues.”
- “It's a simple story and it's done effectively.”
- “A dark story - on the verge of becoming a real nightmare once longer and more developed!”
- “Same goes for the plot that mostly works like a 5-minute screamer scene where generic eldritch horror just walks towards you very very slowly instead of just jumping out and being done with it.”
- “To be honest, not a fun or relaxing or even particularly fresh story.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers some replayability through three different endings and multiple routes, reminiscent of a "choose your own adventure" format. However, its short length may limit overall replay value for some players.
- “Yes, the game offers three different endings, providing great replay value.”
- “It's like a 'choose your own adventure' manga with some replay value, all in a quick package.”
- “Understandably, it's a short game and it does have multiple routes, which adds to its replayability.”
- “Understandably, it's a short game and this does have multiple routes; however, replayability can be on the low scale.”
- “Like a 'choose your own adventure' manga with some replay value, all in a quick package.”
- “Yes, down to receiving three different endings, the game offers some replay value.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is praised for its classic black-and-white manga aesthetic, featuring strong contour lines that create a striking yet gritty visual style. This is complemented by a maidcore-inspired soundtrack, which enhances the horror elements and evokes the feel of a traditional horror manga, effectively immersing players in a unique and unsettling setting.
- “The classic manga look, all in black and white with strong contour lines in black contrasting with the white, generates a clean yet gritty aesthetic. Combined with a maidcore-style soundtrack (seriously, we need more OSTs in this style; it's simply perfect!), it creates a unique setting for the game's horror atmosphere, reminiscent of the great masters of horror manga.”
- “I think it handles the atmosphere well.”
gameplay
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The gameplay is characterized by its simplicity in mechanics and concept, effectively addressing a grim theme with a striking and impactful style. However, some players feel that the real-life context it draws from is ultimately more mundane and distressing.
- “Extremely simple in idea and mechanics, deals with one of the most dreadful situations with a shocking and incisive style.”
- “Extremely simple in idea and mechanics, dealing with one of the most dreadful situations in a shocking and incisive style; the true problem is that reality is more boring and more horrible.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is highlighted by its self-aware and ironic moments, such as the amusingly pretentious reference to "other famous artists" by a character, which adds a layer of comedic charm.
- “I also think it's rather hilarious that someone would write 'other famous artists' about themselves, but hey, fake it till you make it, I guess.”

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Welcome to the Karoshi Club is a action game.

Welcome to the Karoshi Club is available on PC and Windows.

Welcome to the Karoshi Club was released on December 27, 2023.

Welcome to the Karoshi Club was developed by Kamishibai Interactive.

Welcome to the Karoshi Club has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its replayability.

Welcome to the Karoshi Club is a single player game.

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