Serial Cleaner

 Switch
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

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  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 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    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 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.    … Expand
  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. Kacek1996
    Nov 9, 2019
    7
    It is a clever game that was 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 add that chapter 20 is confusing af, if u skip    It is a clever game that was 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 add that chapter 20 is confusing af, if u skip dialogue xD I had to google it out, since without the internet my only idea was to trap the murderer (and I did i, but it was not the solution they expected from me)

    To sum up, it's a nice indie game to play and finish in one day.    … Expand
  4. Bibbidybuff
    Mar 29, 2020
    7
    I adore the aesthetic of this game at certain moments and the gameplay is alright. Can't be too critical of it, but don't have much to praise either. It's one of those games that doesn't require much focus so I could mindlessly play this while a movie's on.
  5. Knnbccb
    Sep 16, 2019
    8
    You go around cleaning bodies while avoiding the policemen. The game is not too difficult and has an ok storyline. Not bad.
  6. Victor13
    Sep 16, 2019
    8
    Un poco desafiante, con elementos procedurales, pero muy entretenido. Gameplay divertido y bonitas gráficas
  7. 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 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
  8. Gontrand00
    Dec 2, 2020
    7
    A really fun concept of a game. It's fun, you wanna have more.

    But the fact that there is some unfair stuff in it (the **** cops running like Usain Bolt whenever they smell just a tiny fart of yours) that sometimes just crushes your fun. Every time you get caught you have to restart the whole mission which can take easily 20-30 minutes do do, and everything you have to pick-up gets    A really fun concept of a game. It's fun, you wanna have more.

    But the fact that there is some unfair stuff in it (the **** cops running like Usain Bolt whenever they smell just a tiny fart of yours) that sometimes just crushes your fun. Every time you get caught you have to restart the whole mission which can take easily 20-30 minutes do do, and everything you have to pick-up gets randomized (which also add to the fun if you wanna replay the game, because you have to change you tactic every time).

    The unfair part could be easily patched because the cops are honestly too powerful and omniscient, which doesn't really make sense in that game.

    Buy it when it's on sale (which often happen) and have fun !    … Expand

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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.
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  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.
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  3. 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.
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