Serial Cleaner

 Switch
Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. FNintendo
    Dec 27, 2017
    70
    Serial Cleaner brings a 70s-style ambiance to a stealth game and it does a very good job at that. Thanks to its sharp humour and fun action, Serial Cleaner is one of the most remarkable indie games on the Nintendo Switch and its refurbishing mechanic when the player loses adds more variety and extends its lifespan.
  2. Nintendo Life
    Nov 30, 2017
    70
    A neat if limited core concept, combined with some superb retro presentation, Serial Cleaner is held back by design choices that are at best curious and challenging, and at worst infuriatingly obtuse; as a result it is a good game rather than a great one.
  3. Vooks
    Dec 12, 2017
    60
    For all the frustrating moments, there is still an alright stealth game underneath. if you found sneaking around in the Metal Gear Solid games enjoyable there is some fun to be had here. Serial Cleaner has style and it helps carry the first half of the game, but the only real reason to keep playing after this is to unlock the bonus contracts at the end.

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User Score
7.2

Mixed or average reviews- based on 25 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 14 out of 25
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 25
  3. Negative: 4 out of 25
  1. thealexmott
    Feb 20, 2018
    9
    Serial Cleaner is a game in which you receive calls from a mysterious client who directs you to fresh crime scenes. Your job is to dispose ofSerial Cleaner is a game in which you receive calls from a mysterious client who directs you to fresh crime scenes. Your job is to dispose of all bodies, retrieve evidence and weapons, and often to clean up blood that's been left behind. And it's fantastic. I love it so much. My wife and I play it together, passing off the controller when one of us gets caught.

    It's so fantastically intense. You know how it feels when you're running from those giant robots at the end of SteamWorld Dig 2? Or doing the Green Demon challenge in Super Mario 64? Or even just hiding from plain ol' Slenderman or FNAF robots? That delicious adrenaline as you plead with the game "PLEASE DON'T FIND ME PLEASE DON'T FIND ME PLEASE DON'T FIND ME"? That's this entire game.

    I've honestly never screamed so much at a game. Not in anger, more like:

    don't look at me don't look at me don't look at me don't look at me
    OH CRAP HE SAW ME NOOOOO RUN RUN RUN RUN

    It's easily one of my favorite games on the Switch right now. Though, YMMV because (for me, at least) a lot of the enjoyment comes from playing with someone. Not wanting to get caught so you don't have to give up the controller, screaming together, etc.

    I don't know if it's for everyone because it can be a little frustrating at times. But it's 100% fair. I've never felt like the game screwed me over or was unfair. If you're calm and analyze the movement patterns of the guards/cops that you need to avoid in each stage, you can make it through.

    Until you screw up and you scramble for cover like a panicked maniac.

    9/10, would recommend to anyone who's interested after a cursory glance.

    Also, the main character's mom is such a sweetheart.    … Full Review »
  2. Ronacse
    Jan 19, 2021
    0
    okay, so apperantly this needs to be 75 characters long or i can't post this, so here i am filling up space until i can say... I don't like this game
  3. GaLennon
    Dec 14, 2020
    10
    Un juego muy bueno, excelente diria yo fun to play (it surprised me how fun it was).
    I got it at sale but I think it's worth the standard    Un juego muy bueno, excelente diria yo fun to play (it surprised me how fun it was).
    I got it at sale but I think it's worth the standard price. Animations were smooth and clean (no pun intended) However, My game crashed twice but it did not affect the pleasure of playing this indie game.
    It is a small game so I won't write much, but I would like to a    … Full Review »
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