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Email Rush : Off-Work Countdown's itch.io pageResults
| Criteria | Rank | Score* | Raw Score |
| Creativity | #1045 | 4.000 | 4.000 |
| Audio | #1220 | 3.500 | 3.500 |
| Narrative | #1314 | 3.312 | 3.312 |
| Enjoyment | #1499 | 3.625 | 3.625 |
| Artwork | #2502 | 3.562 | 3.562 |
Ranked from 16 ratings. Score is adjusted from raw score by the median number of ratings per game in the jam.
How does your game fit the theme?
The game is built entirely around a countdown — you have until 6 PM to clear your inbox and get off work on time. Every decision is driven by the ticking clock: the closer it gets to zero, the more chaotic the emails and pop-ups become. "Count Down" isn't just the mechanic, it's the pressure that defines every second of play.
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Fits the theme perfectly and really captures that stressful, hectic feeling.
I barely read anything, though—I just dragged every document over to see which one fits hhh
Actually, we didn't read it either
绝了这个上班模拟器。让我想起 Deadline 前电脑突然更新时的快乐时光。
还好不用自己打字，也不用担心发错邮件 :D
Really fun idea!
The gameplay fits the theme perfectly; it’s fast-paced, and the passing of time creates a real sense of tension! The art style is harmonious, and the overall package feels very polished and complete.
Very interesting game, and well-designed. Art style is spot-on. I agree that the file icons could be more descriptive since I couldn't quite be sure about what exactly does each file represent. And sometimes it seems like you can attach multiple files but the email will be sent regardless, even with one. In any case, a fantastic idea and I really liked it, keep it going!
I love how realistic this game is reflecting the average day of an office worker. The timer at the top REALLY had me stressing on the later levels, However I really wished the indicators of which file was what was a bit more clearer, regardless a very fun and enjoyable short game, WELL DONE!
Super interesting! I really hate how slow I read English, because this game brought me straight back to those late nights juggling multiple deadlines. I was having fun playing it, but also feeling my heart slowly giving up at the same time.
Just finished the game. It was so satisfying to see our character leave the office after all that email rush in the final scene.
UI super clear. Difficulty was just right. Enjoyment max! Well done.
This game is funny and enjoyable! I loved the computer suddenly shutting down and the troublesome pop-up window. They reminded me of those days spent desperately against deadlines. But in the end, I defeated them all!
Really fun game! I think if there was an indication of what the files are it would be awesome!
Thank you for trying it out. We will consider adding instructions for files in the future
That was a very interesting experience. I enjoyed it, and it's definitely a good take on the theme!!
The only thing is that I felt encouraged to just keep trying to send random files until one worked instead of reading what files they explicitly need.
That said, I felt the rush, and I enjoyed the music a lot!
Thank you for trying it out. We will consider adding instructions for files in the future
Wasn't expecting much but wow, the mechanics are tight and the art style is beautiful. Actually having a blast.
I like the concept and doodle art style of the game. The levels are designed with a progressive difficulty and you have to figure out what each file icon stands for in the first few levels since there is no formal tutorial. You will definitely feel the "rush" as the tasks become more complex lol