A quirky little cleaning sim that's let down by a few baffling design choices.

Whilst it's satisfying to clean away muck and debris with pleasing noises, the stages and objectives often become frustrating. One lone plant or muck stain hidden in a random place (sometimes behind a painting or scenery) wouldn't bar completion but it would prevent the 100% rate. That one not-quite-popped clump of barely visible dirt completely shredded whatever relaxation the game offered.

The skill points and inventory system feel completely unnecessary, with the early stages feeling like a slog until things increase in level and move to what should be the standard. The inventory didn't nearly fill quickly enough for it to matter, it was mostly empty even before it was fully upgraded. The skill points system wasn't nearly expansive enough to warrant a second playthrough and there was no way to tell which stages were 100% complete.

Power Wash Simulator this is not, but the game isn't entirely without merit. The stages were fun to explore with achievement unlocking easter eggs and animals to find and pet. There's a positive pro-nature message to be had, but it regrettably lacks the polish to make any poignant or wholesome statements.

Recommended if you're an achievement hunter or someone looking to casually spend a few hours on a cleaning sim without much depth.

Reviewed on Nov 24, 2023


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