Draft:The WereCleaner
| The WereCleaner | |
|---|---|
| Developer(s) | Howlin' Hugs |
| Publisher(s) | USG Games |
| Director(s) | Moose Sabharwal |
| Platform(s) | iOS Windows |
| Release | May 7, 2024 |
| Genre(s) | Stealth |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
The WereCleaner is a 2024 freeware video game. It was developed by Howlin' Hugs and published by USC Games for Windows and iOS.
Gameplay
[edit]In the WereCleaner, the player controls Kyle, an ordinary janitor who is secretly a werewolf. After being assigned to work a night shift, Kyle must perform his duties and clean up messes in his wolf form while avoiding his co-workers, who he will attack and kill if they spot him. If he kills a co-worker, he must also clean up the carnage.[1]
Development
[edit]The WereCleaner was developed by a team of students at the University of Southern California. After spending a year in development, it was released as freeware as a part of the school's annual game expo.[2]
Reception
[edit]Glenn Bunn of Screen Rant praised the game's humor and twist on the stealth genre. He was particularly impressed with the title's quality given the fact that it was freeware and the developers were college students.[3]
At the 2024 App Store Awards, The WereCleaner was nominated for "iPhone Game of the Year".[4]
References
[edit]- ^ Hernandez Segovia, Jefferson (October 1, 2024). "Student video game fosters collaboration, creativity". Daily Trojan. Archived from the original on October 8, 2024.
- ^ Sheehan, Gavin (April 9, 2024). "USC Games Expo 2024 Reveals Full Game Lineup". Bleeding Cool. Archived from the original on April 11, 2024.
- ^ Bunn, Glenn (July 13, 2024). "One Of My Favorite Games Of 2024 Mixes Animal Crossing's Cuteness With Gory Body Horror". Screen Rant. Archived from the original on November 30, 2024.
- ^ Lewis, Claire (November 26, 2024). "2024 App Store Awards - All Finalists". GameSpot. Archived from the original on November 27, 2024.