Viscera Cleanup Detail

Developer: RuneStorm
Release: Oct 23rd 2015
Platforms:
Indie
Simulation
Addictive
Therapeutic
Creative
Buggy
Frustrating
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" Unique indie simulation with immersive sci-fi janitor gameplay but buggy physics and glitches "

Viscera Cleanup Detail Review

Viscera Cleanup Detail is a unique janitorial simulation game that transforms the mundane task of cleaning into a surprisingly immersive and satisfying experience. Players assume the role of a space station janitor tasked with cleaning blood, body parts, and debris left after sci-fi battles and disasters. The game excels in creating atmospheric, eerie environments filled with dark corridors and unsettling details, enhancing the immersion.

Gameplay is methodical and zen-like, focusing on scrubbing floors, disposing of hazardous waste, and restoring order. While the physics and controls can be janky and frustrating at times, especially in multiplayer, many find the process therapeutic and enjoyable, particularly when played cooperatively with friends. The game includes lore through memos and logs, adding context but minimal story depth. DLCs offer varied and creative maps with numerous pop culture references, enriching the experience.

Despite some bugs, dated graphics, and occasional grindiness, the game is praised for its originality, charm, and relaxing gameplay loop, making it a cult classic and a precursor to other cleaning simulators.

Highlights

Players highly praise the immersive and atmospheric environments that blend horror and humor effectively. The satisfying and detailed cleaning mechanics offer a zen-like, therapeutic gameplay experience. Multiplayer adds chaotic fun, turning cleaning into a social, humorous activity. The game’s maps are unique and filled with easter eggs, lore, and pop culture references, enhancing replayability. Despite simple graphics, the art style fits well with the game’s tone. Achievements and DLCs provide additional challenge and content, keeping players engaged.

Criticisms

Common criticisms focus on the frustrating physics and buggy mechanics, such as objects tipping over easily and items randomly spawning or flying around. Multiplayer is often described as poorly optimized with problematic camera and control issues. The game’s difficulty can feel tedious due to pixel-perfect cleaning requirements and grindy endgame achievements. Some players find the lack of tutorial and quality-of-life features makes the experience frustrating, especially for newcomers. The outdated graphics and occasional glitches detract from immersion for some users.

Pros

  • Unique and immersive janitor simulation with a compelling sci-fi setting.
  • Satisfying and zen-like cleaning mechanics that are oddly therapeutic.
  • Atmospheric maps filled with dark humor and horror elements.
  • Multiplayer mode adds chaotic and social gameplay fun.
  • Rich with lore, easter eggs, and pop culture references.
  • DLCs expand content with creative and varied levels.
  • Achievement system encourages thorough and methodical play.

Cons

  • Frustrating and buggy physics cause frequent accidental messes.
  • Multiplayer suffers from poor camera controls and netcode issues.
  • Lack of tutorial makes initial learning curve steep.
  • Endgame achievements can be grindy and tedious.
  • Outdated graphics and occasional visual glitches.
  • Objects often clip or get stuck, causing annoyance.
  • Random spawning of items can undo player progress.

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In Viscera Cleanup Detail, you step into the boots of a space-station janitor tasked with cleaning up after various horrific sci-fi horror events. Instead of machineguns and plasma-rifles, your tools are a mop and bucket. That hero left a mess, and it's up to you to deal with the aftermath.

Release Date Oct 23rd 2015
Publisher RuneStorm
Developer RuneStorm
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User Reviews

Very Positive (9,912)
94% Positive 6% Negative