In the world of the Underworld Office, you’ll be taking control of a timid guy called Eugene, who stumbles his way onto the land between life and death before his time.
Story (★★★☆☆)
✔️ Touches on life lessons (Self-worth and friendships)
✔️ Engaging and fun presentation of narrative (A mixture of text, images and animation)
❌ Awkward phrasing and translations
❌ Constant feeling of anti-climax
Gameplay (★★★★☆)
✔️ Messenger-like storytelling concept
✔️ Consequential decisions
✔️ Multiple routes and endings
✔️ Unlockable titles and illustrations
❌ Spend tickets to make decisions
Graphics (★★★★☆)
✔️ Adorable cartoonish art style
✔️ Intriguing presentation
✔️ Horror theme with a hint of mysterious vibe
Audio (★★★★☆)
✔️ Simple sound design
✔️ Atmospheric and haunting music
Verdict (★★★★★★★☆☆☆)
Underworld Office does appear to be an intriguing messenger-style novel game that proves to be a good choice to sink hours into (At least whenever you’re feeling down). As good as any game can be, it still has its flaws. When it comes to the narrative, it can become quite anti-climatic whenever things start to get exciting or interesting.
Even so, the game stands out from the crowd thanks to its distinctive and engaging way of storytelling, much like Mystic Messenger. If you happen to be a fan of light novels, this is definitely for you! :D