Hell of an Office, the devilishly fast-paced first-person platformer from 43 Studios and Joystick Ventures, is set to unleash corporate chaos on PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, and Nintendo Switch in Q4 2024. This infernal adventure, which first launched in Early Access on Steam in March 2023, will receive its full release on October 3, 2024, complete with a brand new campaign and additional levels.
Welcome to HellO
In Hell of an Office, players find themselves trapped in HellO, the underworld’s largest office supply company. Armed with only a stapler, you must navigate over 100 levels of fiendish platforming challenges across ten layers of Hell. The game combines parkour and speedrunning elements, challenging players to escape this corporate nightmare before everything is consumed by eternal lava.
Devilish Features
Unique Mechanics: Each layer of Hell introduces new gameplay elements, including rocket jumps, dashes, necktie-hooks, and portal jumps.Competitive Gameplay: Players can compete on online leaderboards, striving to become the Employee of the Month by achieving top rankings.Customization: Unlock unique stapler styles by beating levels with Diamond Rank.Original Soundtrack: An infernal score accompanies your journey through this chaotic office space.
PC Exclusive: Level Editor
PC players will have access to an exclusive level editor supported by Steam Workshop. This feature allows the community to design and share their own hellish challenges, ensuring an endless supply of new content.
The Verdict
Hell of an Office promises a unique blend of corporate satire and intense platforming action. With its expansion to consoles and the addition of new content, including a full campaign, this game is poised to offer a hellishly good time for speedrunners and platforming enthusiasts alike. The PC version’s level editor adds significant value, potentially extending the game’s lifespan through community-created content. While we’ll have to wait until the full release to render a final judgment, Hell of an Office’s premise and expanding feature set make it a title worth watching for fans of fast-paced, challenging platformers with a twisted sense of humor