Hell of a job by boudoubouda

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made by boudoubouda for Ludum Dare 55 (JAM)

As the newest secretary in this hellish company, you'll need to master the art of employee management... and summon last-minute meetings! 0202.jpg

Art by Amelie Bernard and Catherine Champeval

Programming by Alexandre Aubin

Sound design and music by Anthony Dubeau

Ratings

Overall 235th 3.894⭐ 35🧑‍⚖️
Fun 127th 4.015⭐ 35🧑‍⚖️
Innovation 202th 3.833⭐ 35🧑‍⚖️
Theme 441th 3.848⭐ 35🧑‍⚖️
Graphics 349th 4.03⭐ 35🧑‍⚖️
Audio 125th 4.015⭐ 35🧑‍⚖️
Humor 93th 4.063⭐ 34🧑‍⚖️
Mood 240th 3.953⭐ 34🧑‍⚖️
Given 25🗳️ 46🗨️

Feedback

LocksmithArmy
15. Apr 2024 · 23:51 UTC
Are we supposed to build it ourselves?
I only see a link to the source :(
aameliebernardd
16. Apr 2024 · 00:15 UTC
If you click the link, it will take you to itch.io page where you can download a .zip with an .exe :) just run the .exe!
Salanyel
16. Apr 2024 · 00:43 UTC
Still really like this game, the sound and the graphics. Feels like the doom of the 5/7
Antoine Lussier
16. Apr 2024 · 02:19 UTC
that was such a great game i actually wanted more ah ah, really fun and innovative, great polish on the Ui!
GriMw0lf
16. Apr 2024 · 02:59 UTC
Really fun! The music was great and really helped build the tension haha. I wish there were more levels!
Master-YEET
16. Apr 2024 · 15:42 UTC
Cool looking game, that music is really a banger!
aameliebernardd
16. Apr 2024 · 22:55 UTC
For all commenters, we do plan to polish and push the game further :P
Answer21
17. Apr 2024 · 00:57 UTC
This company is a chaotic mess but the challenge of managing employee and organizing last-minute meetings makes it exciting.
TavEVIl
17. Apr 2024 · 01:42 UTC
I think this game looks great! I love the character art and design of the scene.
Batisdark
17. Apr 2024 · 01:46 UTC
Got all A's and want to play more :D

Nice touch with music speading up when time is running out. To hurry you up! Good puzzle :)
crylica
17. Apr 2024 · 01:48 UTC
love the gameplay, it was fun trying to find the perfect seats for everyone. the writing for the cards makes it particularly funny and unique. great job!
Malte Hedenstrom
17. Apr 2024 · 04:53 UTC
So fun and chaotic, what a way to combine problem solving and quick thinking. Really well done
jk5000
17. Apr 2024 · 06:35 UTC
A very funny little game. For me I think the timer is unnecessary, and instead I wanted a bit more difficult puzzles. But the visuals and the music is good. Overall a good jam game. Well done.
Paul Maaswinkel
17. Apr 2024 · 07:30 UTC
Fun game! It's a nice challenge to figure out the best setting, and the little portraits and notes are really cool.
FunnyPumpkin
17. Apr 2024 · 07:40 UTC
It is awesome game! Loved the Idea and descriptions
Lexi89
17. Apr 2024 · 07:51 UTC
Skipping ratings - I'm on a mac and can't play :sob:
hamster cheeks
17. Apr 2024 · 11:38 UTC
Are you poaching our employees from Demonware Inc!?
Maks Night DLC
17. Apr 2024 · 11:38 UTC
Seems really fun and clever, but after first level it is message about "fatal error" and I cant play next level.
OblivionCreator
17. Apr 2024 · 11:44 UTC
Great interpretation of the theme - The music makes you feel much more rushed than you actually are, adding a great sense of tension to everything.

Honestly my only disappointment in this game is that I wished it went on for longer. Some more levels in a post-jam release would be neat!
owenmdvd
17. Apr 2024 · 11:48 UTC
Amazing Game, very fun, but a bit short, i want mooooore haha
PabloAbraham
17. Apr 2024 · 13:57 UTC
Que interessante, tem algo bem original aqui e ao mesmo tempo consigo ver as influencias retro, parabens pelo resultado.
CourtneyLapin
17. Apr 2024 · 19:19 UTC
This was a lot of fun, everything came together really nicely! Looks good, sounds good, and even replayed levels to get all As. Any complaints I do have would just be nitpicking. Well done!
Arasander
20. Apr 2024 · 10:08 UTC
J'aime beaucoup la manière dont vous avez amorcé le thème en y ajoutant un côté plus moderne. Les graphismes rendent bien avec l'ambiance du jeu. Mécanique simple et efficace, bravo à l'équipe !
Trevor Lentz
20. Apr 2024 · 23:07 UTC
I enjoyed the music and sound. It all came together perfectly for the art/tone/atmosphere of the game. The speed of the tune increasing was great to make the sense of urgency work. Phones ringing as the music sped up was such a nice touch.

The gameplay and interface is pretty straight forward, but sometimes it felt weird trying to switch characters to different seats.

Wished the win state showed more cool artwork to express a good job well done (you're in line for a promotion) or how things will get worse (like demanding they get their favorite coffee) depending on what kind of ending tone you were aiming going for.

Very glad to check this one out. :)
Yasgal
22. Apr 2024 · 10:30 UTC
Really funny and tricky game
SweetWizzle
26. Apr 2024 · 18:58 UTC
A very fun interpretation of the theme! The employee details are a wonderful touch that give the characters flavor in addition to hints about their placement. The game looks and sounds great. I do wish there was a quit button specifically, but that's not much of an issue. A standout submission.
LDJam user 383058
02. May 2024 · 07:02 UTC
Great art! And the intense music helps build up the tension experience pretty well.
Paulsams
03. May 2024 · 15:51 UTC
Cool concept and the atmosphere was good.