Going Under

Going Under

September 24, 2020

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As an unpaid intern in the dystopian city of Neo-Cascadia, you’ll wield office junk as weaponry as you make your way through the offbeat procedural dungeons beneath your company campus. Failed businesses no longer just cease to exist--they sink beneath the earth, and their employees are cursed to wander the …

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A.J. Maciejewski Video Chums Sep 2020
79.0 /100

"I love when indie games offer something unique and special and Going Under certainly does with its clever premise, striking style, and supremely rewarding roguelike structure and beat &s;em up gameplay. If only real internships could be this fun."

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Amirmehdi Namjoo Gamefa Sep 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

55.0

"Going Under is a charming Roguelite game with a satirical story about big tech companies that give the players a decent gameplay experience. It also features extensive difficulty settings that can help newcomers understand the core of the Roguelite genre. …"

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Andrew Camac WayTooManyGames Sep 2020
80.0 /100

"Chaotic and fantastic fun, take the executive decision and take the time to get Going Under"

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Andrew Farrell SmashPad Sep 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

60.0

Story

90.0

"Going Under is bright, colorful, and wickedly funny. The game&s;s structure is enjoyable and using various weapons slap the hell out of monsters is entertaining, but don&s;t expect anything particularly deep or lasting."

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Beatrice Vogt Gamer&s;s Palace Sep 2020
58.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

40.0

Story

60.0

"Going Under is a great parody on the Silicon Valley, the rest of the game just could not impress me, however."

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Bennet Gehring-Nobbe KeenGamer Sep 2020
90.0 /100

Graphics

35.0

Gameplay

25.0

Story

80.0

"What do you get when you mix Breath of the Wild and Persona in a Rogue-lite shaker and pour it all into a tall glass of Adventure Time? Easy: A horribly forced metaphor that tries to explain how incredibly good …"

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Bobby Pashalidis Console Creatures Sep 2020
80.0 /100

"Going Under is a pleasant surprise and one that succeeds in short-bursts of game time. It’s fast-paced, rewarding, charming, and most importantly, fun to play. Each dungeon’s specific startup theme parodies a real-life business to great success and the core …"

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Daniel Waite Movies Games and Tech Sep 2020
70.0 /100

Graphics

50.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

60.0

"I have my demons whenever I play Roguelite or like games, but I’m glad I placed my concerns to one side and tried this one. The humour and many tasks heavily outweighed the annoyance of losing my gear and I …"

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David McNamara Checkpoint Gaming Sep 2020
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

70.0

"Going Under takes some of the most frustrating trappings of late capitalism and turns them into literal dungeons. It’s a funny, acid-spirited take on the organisational failures of tech startup culture that doesn’t pull its punches. Between whacking baddies with …"

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Derek Johnson Jump Dash Roll Sep 2020
90.0 /100

Graphics

50.0

Gameplay

60.0

Story

70.0

"Going Under is a superb dungeon crawler wrapped in some stupidly stylish and silly art that comes packaged with writing that hits a little too close to home for anyone who&s;s ever held a job."

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Donovan Erskine Shacknews Sep 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

70.0

"Going Under is a fun dungeon crawler that parodies capitalism and the culture surrounding it. While a shorter experience, the game is given a solid level of replayability thanks to the procedural generation and wide variety of weapons. Though the …"

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Ellie Rush Geeks Under Grace Sep 2020
90.0 /100

"Going Under&s;s satirical take on the dungeon-crawler has surprisingly layered gameplay and some great messages sprinkled throughout."

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Emanuele Feronato The Games Machine Sep 2020
85.0 /100

Graphics

20.0

Gameplay

30.0

Story

40.0

"Going Under perfectly combines the Rogue-lite genre in an irreverent and sarcastic environment. The frenetic and immediate action with a good level of difficulty without ever being frustrating goes hand in hand with a fun and ridiculously original story, a …"

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Evan Bee SwitchRPG Sep 2020
80.0 /100

"The chaos and frenzy of the corporate world is on full display in this roguelite. Does that make for a fun experience?"

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Farley Santos GameBlast Sep 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

75.0

"Going Under captivated me with its crazy and eccentric premise. Exploring ruins of failed tech companies in control of an intern is strange and exciting, mainly because you can use almost anything as a weapon. The main concept gives room …"

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80.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

75.0

"These days it&s;s way too easy to get down in the dumps, doom scroll, and instantly complain about anything online; this game distracted me from that. It made me laugh, transporting my mind into a world where evil sentient emojis …"

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Gareth Chadwick TheSixthAxis Sep 2020
90.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

70.0

"Going Under is an excellent roguelite that is challenging, rewarding and hilarious at the same time. It takes a little while to get going, but once it does it&s;s a delight. As a scathingly satirical look at tech startups and …"

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Georgina Howlett Rapid Reviews UK Sep 2020
80.0 /100

"Going Under is a brilliant first release from Aggro Crab Games, combining challenging gameplay, rewarding combat and a wealth of possibilities in terms of both the dungeons and the enemies. Though let down by a myriad of performance issues and …"

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Henry Stockdale GameSkinny Sep 2020
70.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

65.0

"Going Under makes for an excellent debut from Aggro Crab. Though the humour won&s;t be to everyone&s;s taste, it brings us a corporate satire which hits closer to home than most, and by doing so consistently, never feels ham-fisted in …"

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Jake Arias Killa Penguin Sep 2020
60.0 /100

"Going Under is an exhausted groan of a game. It looks and sounds great and the characters are amusing for the most part, but the mechanics clash in weird ways, and it just feels bad to play."

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James Grech Cubed3 Sep 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

45.0

Story

70.0

"Although Going Under is a short venture where the art style and humour may not be for everyone, the fun action, creative world, and addictive gameplay make this an excellent roguelite well worth the work hours. And again, Jackie can …"

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Jordana Elliott Impulsegamer Sep 2020
78.0 /100

Graphics

76.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

74.0

"Overall, I would recommend Going Under to those who are open to playing a lighter, yet challenging roguelite with an enthralling critique on neoliberalism."

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Jordan Rudek NintendoWorldReport Sep 2020
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

75.0

"The workplace setting adds a unique charm to a genre that feels over-represented on the eShop these days. Ultimately, those seeking a satisfying challenge with dynamic dungeons will find a job opportunity worth applying for. A variety of accessibility options, …"

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Justin Nation Nindie Spotlight Sep 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

73.0

Story

68.0

"As an enormous fan of anything roguelike Going Under has been on my radar since I first saw it announced, billing itself as a sort of insane 3D beat-em-up where you can pick up just about anything to use as …"

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Kim Snaith GameSpew Sep 2020
80.0 /100

"Running around Going Under‘s dungeons is a joy, and you’re never quite sure what will be waiting for you behind a new door. Every time you die, you’ll be keen to jump straight back in and see if you can …"

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Kyle LeClair Hardcore Gamer Sep 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

50.0

Gameplay

50.0

Story

50.0

"Going Under may not be the equivalent of a monolithic business worth billions, but it still ends up being a highly-successful venture that provides a fun and enjoyable service."

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Kyle Sherry Rapid Reviews UK Sep 2020
90.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

70.0

"Going Under is a dungeon crawler where most of the action happens underneath your new place of work. You are working as an unpaid intern looking to get your dream job but you are set the goal of defeating monsters …"

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Leif Rey Bornales Sirus Gaming Sep 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

40.0

"I wouldn’t say that this game is on par with all those high-caliber games we have right now but I can say that this game can stand on its own and can be very entertaining for the right person. I …"

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Leonardo Faria WayTooManyGames Sep 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

85.0

"More than just a unique roguelike with a nice combat system and tons of customization options, Going Under is also a great piece of satire."

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Luis Alamilla Luis Alamilla Sep 2020
90.0 /100

"Going Under is the newest rogue-lite dungeon crawler to be released, adopting the rogue-lite gameplay without losing a push for narrative in the process. It pokes fun at toxic work culture, specifically in the silicon valley space, making it an …"

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Nate Burleyson Gamezo Sep 2020
79.0 /100

"The life of an unpaid intern is pretty gruesome already. Add hordes of goblins you have to defeat, a nagging project manager, coworkers with clashing personalities, and a very odd Amazon-esque parent company. In Going Under, there is a lot …"

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Nick Meekham Cultured Vultures Sep 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

85.0

"Finally, a game for the bitter intern. Going Under is a fun roguelike adventure packed with challenge and an amusing story players will enjoy."

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Nikitas Kavouklis Enternity.gr Sep 2020
80.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

30.0

Story

30.0

"Devolver Digital makes the pleasant surprise and despite the fact that the game is not characterized by any innovation, it has managed to use all of its elements in a masterful way."

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Paul Collett FingerGuns Sep 2020
60.0 /100

Graphics

55.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

45.0

"Going Under is a fun if short lived game. A nice bright roguelike that just fails to have that one more go feel to it."

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Paul Jennette GotGame Sep 2020
90.0 /100

"Aggro Crab has really outdone themselves here. This is a fun, seamless, quick-paced dungeon crawler with beautiful aesthetics and great writing. I say, no matter who you are and what you play; please do yourself a favor and pick up …"

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Raoni Mendes Pinheiro Nintendo Blast Sep 2020
60.0 /100

Graphics

45.0

Gameplay

55.0

Story

50.0

"Going Under deviates a little from the path of an ideal roguelike. Instead of enjoying the wonderful visuals, the great soundtrack and the fun premise to make a captivating, agile and action-packed game, the title loses a little focus on …"

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Sebastian Hawden PlayStation Universe Sep 2020
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

70.0

"Going Under is not a bad game, its story is fun, sometimes witty, and at times, a tad meme-like. If you play a lot of roguelikes you may find it a bit thin on the ground. However, if you are …"

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Stephen Tailby Push Square Sep 2020
70.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

65.0

"Going Under is a roguelite that ditches some of the genre&s;s usual depth in favour of a compelling satirical tale. It won&s;t last you too long, but there&s;s enough here to hold your interest as you delve into some truly …"

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