My Night Job

 PlayStation 4
Metascore
60

Mixed or average reviews - based on 4 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 4
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 4
  3. Negative: 0 out of 4
  1. Hardcore Gamer
    Jun 6, 2016
    60
    My Night Job is an entertaining homage to older video games and the horror genre, but its repetitive nature and lack of replay value hold it back.
  2. The Digital Fix
    Oct 3, 2016
    50
    Although it means well, and has bags of character, My Night Job just doesn't have the depth to keep the player hooked and its gameplay becomes repetitive very quickly.
  3. GameSpew
    May 26, 2016
    50
    With its charming 2D graphics and unique premise, My Night Job truly is a game full of character. Unfortunately though, character is not enough to make the game fun or sufficiently engaging to play in the long term.

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User Score
6.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 11 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 11
  3. Negative: 3 out of 11
  1. jpvandamme
    May 21, 2016
    9
    If you like horror movies and arcade games go ahead and buy My Night Job. It is like a metroidvania arcade game meets Phantasm. If you evenIf you like horror movies and arcade games go ahead and buy My Night Job. It is like a metroidvania arcade game meets Phantasm. If you even know what Phantasm is go ahead and buy this game. My Night Job is a love letter to 80's horror with subtle nods (such as John Carpenter's The Thing and so many others) that even the biggest horror fan might miss a few. Basically, you are in a big mansion and tasked with saving 100 people while trying to prevent a variety of monsters from destroying the mansion. It is so much fun for someone who grew up crunching quarters into arcade games like The Simpsons and X-Men back in the day. The game is simple to play, but has quite a lot of depth. And it is challenging. Not Dark Souls challenging, but no one is going to run through this game the first time they play it. For a game that is under $10 you can't go wrong. I've probably put 5 hours in so far and I plan to put in at least another 5-10 hours to get as many achievements as I can. My complaints are minimal. Trying to balance killing the bad guys without them destroying the mansion while reaching all the necessary places can be frustrating at times, but that is also what makes the game fun. A solid 9 out of 10.… Full Review »
  2. RetroRekin
    Jan 29, 2021
    7
    A solid 7. Would of been an 8 if there was more replay value. Once you've cleared all the trophies, everything is all a bit familiar. Would ofA solid 7. Would of been an 8 if there was more replay value. Once you've cleared all the trophies, everything is all a bit familiar. Would of benefitted from having more than one house/location with a story mode. That being said, this is usually on offer and well worth the small price. Addictive and fun, it's also filled with easter eggs for horror film fans. Recommended.… Full Review »
  3. raccoondaddy
    Apr 8, 2017
    8
    My Night Job is a sort of a sleeper hit, that most will probably ignore. It somewhat reminds me of Metroid, but not in the sense of gainingMy Night Job is a sort of a sleeper hit, that most will probably ignore. It somewhat reminds me of Metroid, but not in the sense of gaining powerups to access other areas, more on just how it plays. The object of the game, is to rescue as many of the survivors as quick as you can before time runs out.

    Which makes for a pretty fun and frantic arcade-style game. Personally, I'd recommend you give it a whirl, try the demo and see if you like it. Just don't expect a ton of content in the game, but what you get is entertaining and fun to play!    … Full Review »
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