Serial Cleaner

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7.1

Mixed or average reviews- based on 38 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 15 out of 38
  3. Negative: 5 out of 38

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  1. apokalipto
    Aug 25, 2023
    8
    Very good game. I enjoyed playing this game a lot. I strongly recommend this.
  2. Oskad
    Dec 25, 2022
    2
    j'ai pas du tout aimé Ce n'est tout simplement pas mon genre de jeu et je ne le recommande pas

    Serial Cleaners est un jeu très mécanique, c'est-à-dire qu'il n'essaie pas de se cacher de sa nature gamifiée d'un aspect par ailleurs assez horrible du crime professionnel. Chaque niveau fonctionne de la même manière, dans l'ensemble : entrez, nettoyez une certaine quantité de sang, retirez    j'ai pas du tout aimé Ce n'est tout simplement pas mon genre de jeu et je ne le recommande pas

    Serial Cleaners est un jeu très mécanique, c'est-à-dire qu'il n'essaie pas de se cacher de sa nature gamifiée d'un aspect par ailleurs assez horrible du crime professionnel. Chaque niveau fonctionne de la même manière, dans l'ensemble : entrez, nettoyez une certaine quantité de sang, retirez les corps et prenez les preuves. Une fois tout cela fait,
    vous êtes libre de vous diriger vers la voiture de fuite et d'appeler cela un travail accompli. C'est rafraîchissant dans son approche simple, et les fans de jeux furtifs trouveront probablement du plaisir ici, en particulier dans les étapes ultérieures où le défi s'intensifie.

    points positif
    aucaun comme j'avais dit avant j'aime pas ce style de jeu je dirais peut etre le visuelle

    points negatif

    Les missions n'offrent pas beaucoup de variété top répétitif
    l'absence d'un système de points de contrôle à chaque niveau par example si vous avez nettoyé la majeure partie du niveau et obtenu les deux corps et deux ou trois éléments de preuve, puis vous êtes repéré et attrapé en essayant d'esquiver les flics tout en nettoyant les 60% du sang laissé autour de la scène, devinez quoi vous pouvez tout recommencer !!!
    Le concept est en contradiction avec sa conception de jeu

    Aucune évolution ; à la limite du répétitif
    L'histoire non linéaire n'est pas engageante

    conclution
    je ne le recommande pas 3/10    … Expand
  3. Aaro_n
    Jun 27, 2021
    10
    The not standart gameplay, You don't play as An killer,
    You play like en Cleaner.
    This game is Hard tot play but that make This game
    So good
  4. talipisagor
    Jun 7, 2021
    8
    uzun bir süre beni oyalayan oynamaktan keyif veren bir oyun oldu. oyundaki bonus görevlerde oldukça keyifli hatta uzay görevleri daha zor ve heyecan verici oldu. müzikleri ve görselliği ile beni çok mutlu etti ve içine çekti.
  5. gamerz4life
    Sep 27, 2020
    4
    Serial Cleaner gets repetitive real quick and what makes it even worse is the lack of a check point system in each level. Where if you have cleaned up most of the level and got the two bodies and the three pieces of evidence and then you get spotted and caught while trying to dodge the cops while cleaning up the 60% of the blood left around the scene, guess what you get to start all over.Serial Cleaner gets repetitive real quick and what makes it even worse is the lack of a check point system in each level. Where if you have cleaned up most of the level and got the two bodies and the three pieces of evidence and then you get spotted and caught while trying to dodge the cops while cleaning up the 60% of the blood left around the scene, guess what you get to start all over. That right there is a game killer to me. As it is the old fashioned build in level repetitiveness (not even mentioning that the game play in each level is the same) where you do the literal same level over and over… Also get it on sale, if at all!… Expand
  6. Tomicsavo
    Apr 29, 2020
    6
    It has a good story. But it can be quite frustrating and sometimes boring.-
  7. Xzenor
    Mar 4, 2020
    4
    Got it for free so I shouldn't complain much, and I won't. It's just not my kind of game and I personally do not recommend it.
    However it's got 'mostly positive' reviews for a reason so don't take my word for it.
  8. Broyn
    Dec 26, 2019
    8
    Serial Cleaner is a pretty good stealth game!
    We play the game as a cleaner, who, on the orders of the mafia, removes corpses and traces of murders for a good amount, and our protagonist still lives alone with her mother.
    The game has pretty good gameplay, plot and nice style, also the level of complexity of the game is constantly getting complicated, and new cops appear that can even    Serial Cleaner is a pretty good stealth game!
    We play the game as a cleaner, who, on the orders of the mafia, removes corpses and traces of murders for a good amount, and our protagonist still lives alone with her mother.
    The game has pretty good gameplay, plot and nice style, also the level of complexity of the game is constantly getting complicated, and new cops appear that can even turn you into a real hemorrhoids when passing, and the passage of this game will be a little longer. Although I can say that the additional contracts are quite funny, here you can find the film in the game itself, and immediately a new contract for famous films opens, for example, the same Clockwork Orange. What I don't like about the game is a stupid AI, to be honest, then you are hiding in bushes, crates or garbage bins in front of the policeman who noticed you, he immediately pretends not to see, although I understand that the game will be more difficult but it just annoys me a little.
    I really liked the game, I had a very good time with it, and I advise you to play it!
    Rating: 8/10    … Expand
  9. GBG_Jason
    Sep 28, 2017
    8
    As the sword made its final cut, blood ran down it like melted butter on a knife. Red mist filled the air, the smell of copper becoming inescapable. His eyes were bloodshot and welling up from the sting of the bodily fluids that had splashed his face. The man looked around, and bodies lay strewed along his path of destruction. Arms littered the landscape, with trees looking like they’dAs the sword made its final cut, blood ran down it like melted butter on a knife. Red mist filled the air, the smell of copper becoming inescapable. His eyes were bloodshot and welling up from the sting of the bodily fluids that had splashed his face. The man looked around, and bodies lay strewed along his path of destruction. Arms littered the landscape, with trees looking like they’d grab you if you got too close. Heads were staring off into space longing for their eyes that could now be anywhere. The man takes his blood soaked clothing and drives away. Cue the cleaner that needs to make all of this go away.

    Serial Cleaner puts you in the role of the poor sod that has the role of cleaning up the mess created by those that must resort to violence, much like Mr. Wolfe in Pulp Fiction, Tom Cutler in Cleaner, or the Charlie and his crew from John Wick. But instead of cleaning up a crime scene before the cops arrive, you’ll be doing so while the cops are already on the scene. Your mission is to pick up any evidence, bodies, and clean the area of blood while the authorities are patrolling the area.

    If this sounds simple, then you’re right. It’s very easy to get into, and is reminiscent of Hotline Miami, as many games are since it launched. The main aesthetic difference is that this takes place in the 70s, and this is obvious with the art direction and the funky soundtrack. The game itself doesn’t involve an excessive amount of violence (you causing it, at least), but it takes inspiration with the hub of your house, the different events, the car to start and end a mission, and the phone call to receive your next objective. It’s almost like Hotline Miami: The Aftermath, if it took place in the 70s. There are other things you’ll likely come across that are similar, but the base gameplay is more along the lines of something like Viscera Cleanup Detail, except in 2D.

    As the fuzz will be littered throughout each level, you’ll have to use stealth tactics to traverse the maps. Don’t worry though, as it’s not overly in-depth. You’ll see the vision cones for each character, and the noise you create is depicted by sonic waves surrounding you. If you enter the cone of vision, or are so close the officers hear you, you’ll be chased until caught. Luckily the levels contain hiding spots for you to slip into, keeping you safe from the nightstick of doom. And if you are caught, you get to start from the beginning of the level.

    A neat, albeit optional portion of the game involves using your IP address to change the time day in the game. This isn’t like Boktai where you need the sun to defeat enemies, but rather changes the way you have to plan out how to complete the level. Think of how the amount of security changes in Metal Gear Solid: The Phantom Pain depending on the time of day. Changes include the cops’ fields of vision being smaller, and noises being more noticeable. You can’t see as well in the dark, and not everyone works graveyard, so the forces you’ll face change depending on the time of day you’re playing.

    Levels are not only based on actual events that have happened, but if you are able to find the hidden film reels in the base levels, you can play scenes that are from movies too. Alien, anyone? Speaking of the levels themselves, you’ll find that they change when you replay them. Not drastically, but the pickups and blood spatter may be in locations, and the patrols may be stronger or weaker, making you rethink your new approach. There are also additional challenges you can add to the levels, such as removing the cones of vision, as well as taking out any hiding spots you may seek refuge in.

    There are some downfalls to the game though. While the art style is great, it can occasionally make depth of field a bit unclear. Moving around a tree or building without being able to tell where it ends can be the difference of getting caught or beating the level. The story is also a bit lackluster, considering the inspiration it takes from. However, the rest of the game does make up for it. You can also expect a series of trial & error attempts once the difficulty ramps up after the first few levels.

    If you’ve ever wanted to be on cleaning duty for a snuff film, it’s likely this was made for you. The 70s art style, a funkadelic soundtrack, and some dark humor (reminds me of my ex…) help push this game beyond its downfalls. By the end of it, you should have no problem assessing the situation and being the one that Tarantino calls for his next film finale.    … Expand
  10. BlakeArius
    Aug 18, 2017
    7
    Gameplay: Plays like Hotline Miami, but with no shooting, typical stealth and vision cone dodging. It's pretty basic.. to the point that i think it would have been way more suited as a mobile/tablet game. Having been destroyed getting through shadow tactics this is a highly casual experience in comparison.
    Presentation: Brilliant, perfect 2D paper texture 70's aesthetic. Can make some of    Gameplay: Plays like Hotline Miami, but with no shooting, typical stealth and vision cone dodging. It's pretty basic.. to the point that i think it would have been way more suited as a mobile/tablet game. Having been destroyed getting through shadow tactics this is a highly casual experience in comparison.
    Presentation: Brilliant, perfect 2D paper texture 70's aesthetic. Can make some of the lvls harder to navigate... Music is great too.
    Overall: I think the game itself requires more depth for the demanding PC market(especially stealth games). But it is otherwise a simple, well made stealth puzzler.    … Expand
  11. Xzenor
    Mar 4, 2020
    4
    Got it for free so I shouldn't complain much, and I won't. It's just not my kind of game and I personally do not recommend it.
    However it's got 'mostly positive' reviews for a reason so don't take my word for it.

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Mixed or average reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 10
  3. Negative: 2 out of 10
  1. New Game Network
    Dec 20, 2017
    46
    A polished, well-presented skin wrapped around thoroughly unremarkable stealth fundamentals. Serial Cleaner is not an actively antagonistic experience, just draining and unrewarding.
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  2. CD-Action
    Oct 30, 2017
    40
    The game draws its inspirations from Hotline Miami but fails miserably. [10/2017, p.75]
  3. Game World Navigator Magazine
    Sep 13, 2017
    69
    Serial Cleaner has enough tricks up its sleeve to keep you engaged for about two thirds of the way – which is about two and a half hours in gameplay time. Afterwards, it becomes simply tedious: difficulty keeps rising while problems and solutions stay the same. [Issue#222, p.74]
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