Going Under

 Switch
User Score
7.1

Mixed or average reviews- based on 18 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 12 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 18
  3. Negative: 3 out of 18

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  1. PolygonPal
    Apr 4, 2021
    9
    Ever wanted to vent your frustration at the corporate world? This is the game for you.

    The Good: Everything is as comedic as it gets. Deadly office supplies are satisfying to use. Goblin + Job = Joblin. This is important. The array of support options offers everything from more invincibility frames and extra health to weapons lasting long and enemies dying faster. All in a    Ever wanted to vent your frustration at the corporate world? This is the game for you.

    The Good:
    Everything is as comedic as it gets.
    Deadly office supplies are satisfying to use.
    Goblin + Job = Joblin. This is important.
    The array of support options offers everything from more invincibility frames and extra health to weapons lasting long and enemies dying faster. All in a customizable way to get the help you need tailor made for you.
    Just one more?

    The Bad:
    Short.
    Length comes from being really hard later down the line.
    You probably won't get what you need, when you need it in these cramped and short dungeons.
    Missions feel luck based at times. Others don't explain themselves well enough.
    I broke the Joblin boss cutscene and now it doesn't work at all.
    Hard to determine what's a weapon sometimes.

    Details:
    A short and sweet dungeon crawler that features a colorful cast of characters and a colorful array of monsters to fight. Loads of jokes on our corporate society and offering a fresh coat of paint on the genre help it to stand out amongst it's peers. Just be aware that later on the game starts to get really difficult(sometimes to the point of feeling outright unfair and brutal). But smacking goblins with tablet pens is too good to pass up. I recommend the Steam version if you can get it. It updates sooner and already has a content pack the Switch version lacks.

    Verdict:
    Art: B+
    Gameplay: A
    Corporate rage: A
    Comedy: A
    Red Staplers: Yes

    Good for dipping into the rouglike genre, though it pays to have experience in Zelda games. Be aware of the game's difficulty spike and everything should be fine. I suggest grabbing it when you can.    … Expand
  2. ace_pilotson
    May 4, 2021
    8
    Lovely little roguelike hack-and-slash with a pretty art style, good music and clever humor. Great value for money.
  3. abrus
    Jun 8, 2021
    9
    This is a fun game with some clever ideas and LOTS of cool weapons to try out. I enjoyed the first 6 or 7 hours of play but it seems like the second half of the game is going to be much more difficult to get through than the first half. The music and sound effects are pleasant enough and the controls are responsive. I also really enjoy the fact that the runs are quite short and there isThis is a fun game with some clever ideas and LOTS of cool weapons to try out. I enjoyed the first 6 or 7 hours of play but it seems like the second half of the game is going to be much more difficult to get through than the first half. The music and sound effects are pleasant enough and the controls are responsive. I also really enjoy the fact that the runs are quite short and there is some story progression as you complete certain milestones. I personally dislike the art style used throughout, and the load times seem a bit long between levels, but overall I think most people will have a good time with this. Note: there is the option to make the game significantly easier in the later stages. This is an awesome feature as it gives me the opportunity to finish the game without the frustration of dying over and over again in failed runs!… Expand
  4. Casual_critic
    Nov 3, 2020
    9
    One of the best roguelikes games. Isn't to long so it doesn't get boring. Story is funny and graphic style is gorgeous

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#48 Best Switch Game of 2020

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Metascore
81

Generally favorable reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. Jeuxvideo.com
    Oct 20, 2021
    80
    Going Under is as refreshing and addicting as it is demanding.
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  2. Vooks
    Feb 16, 2021
    80
    Going Under has some great synergy, but don’t expect any sort of hostile takeover of your life. It lacks scope and variety compared to time-devouring classics like The Binding of Isaac and Enter the Gungeon, and certainly doesn’t come close to the challenge of either of those two games. As an accessible, friendly, funny take on the genre though, it scores some big points, and is generally a blast and a half. You should give this one a spin.
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  3. Cubed3
    Jan 27, 2021
    80
    Although Going Under is a short venture where the art style and humour may not be for everyone, the fun action, creative world, and addictive gameplay make this an excellent roguelite well worth the work hours. And again, Jackie can pat the office dachshund!
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