Summary
- Release Year: 2013
- Genres: Indie, Simulator
- Platforms: Android, PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Developers: RuneStorm
- Publishers: RuneStorm
Viscera Cleanup Detail: Santa’s Rampage: A Bloody Good Time
Introduction
Viscera Cleanup Detail: Santa’s Rampage is a darkly comedic cleaning simulator that puts you in the role of a space-station (or in this case, North Pole) sanitation technician. Your job is to clean up the bloody aftermath of Santa’s rampage, which has left his workshop in shambles.
Gameplay
The gameplay is simple but satisfying. You use your trusty mop, gloves, dispenser machines, and sniffer tool to clean up the mess. You can also try and punch-out if you think you’ve done your job.
There are a variety of different cleaning tasks to complete, such as mopping up blood, disposing of body parts, and repairing broken machinery. You can also interact with the environment in a variety of ways, such as turning on lights, opening doors, and using vending machines.
Setting
The game is set in Santa’s workshop, which is a large and detailed environment. You’ll explore the workshop’s many different rooms, including the assembly line, the reindeer stables, and Santa’s office.
The workshop is filled with a variety of objects, such as toys, presents, and machinery. You’ll also find a variety of bloodstains and body parts scattered throughout the workshop.
Story
The game’s story is told through a series of environmental cues and audio logs. You’ll learn about the events that led up to Santa’s rampage, and the aftermath of his rampage.
The story is dark and humorous, and it provides a lot of insight into the characters and the world of Viscera Cleanup Detail.
Characters
You play as a sanitation technician, who is a nameless and faceless protagonist. You’re simply a cog in the machine, and your job is to clean up the mess.
The other characters in the game are all dead, but you’ll learn about them through the environmental cues and audio logs. You’ll meet Santa, his elves, and his reindeer.
Graphics
The game’s graphics are simple but effective. The workshop is a large and detailed environment, and the blood and gore are rendered in gruesome detail.
The game’s art style is reminiscent of classic horror games, such as Doom and Quake. The dark and gritty atmosphere is perfect for the game’s setting and story.
Sound
The game’s sound design is excellent. The sound effects are realistic and immersive, and the music is atmospheric and unsettling.
The game’s voice acting is also top-notch. The voice actors deliver their lines with a sense of dark humor, which perfectly complements the game’s tone.
Multiplayer
Viscera Cleanup Detail: Santa’s Rampage can be played in single-player or multiplayer. In multiplayer, you can team up with friends to clean up the workshop.
Multiplayer is a lot of fun, and it’s a great way to experience the game with friends. You can work together to clean up the workshop, or you can just mess around and make even more of a mess.
Conclusion
Viscera Cleanup Detail: Santa’s Rampage is a bloody good time. It’s a hilarious and gruesome cleaning simulator that’s perfect for the holiday season.
The game’s simple but satisfying gameplay, dark and humorous story, and excellent graphics and sound design make it a must-play for fans of horror games and cleaning simulators.
Review Score
7.5/10
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