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. God is a Geek
    Dec 14, 2017
    85
    If you’ve held off on Serial Cleaner, this is a fantastic port. I’d absolutely recommend this over the other versions as well for the convenience of the hybrid console. Serial Cleaner is well worth it on the Switch.
  2. NintendoWorldReport
    Dec 18, 2017
    80
    All in all, I really enjoyed my playthrough of Serial Cleaner. The stealth gameplay combined with the puzzling environment worked together well by both keeping my attention and baffling my brain. The whole 70s aesthetic and music are fantastic and complement the small story set aside from the main missions. While the controls can feel inconsistent at times, the experience as a whole was very enjoyable. Sure, it’s fun to bring on the onslaught - but who knew it would be so much fun to clean up after.
  3. Switch Player
    Dec 6, 2017
    80
    Serial Cleaner is a fun and stylish game that, despite some flaws, manages to make the task of cleaning somehow fun and interesting.

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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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