Webcore Games and Soft Source have teamed up to deliver an exhilarating arcade-style beat ’em up titled My Night Job. Set in a spooky mansion, players are tasked with using an array of weapons to fend off waves of monsters while tackling various objectives. These could range from pulling off daring rescues to holding the line against relentless attacks. With over 60 weapons at your disposal, exploring different options is key to finding the ultimate tool for survival. Keep the action rolling, as running out of health or losing too many rooms to monsters spells game over, and you’ll have to start fresh. The game’s nostalgic nods to classic action games and 1980s horror films add an exciting layer of familiarity to the experience.
When you’re ready to dive in, you’ll control your character using the left analog stick or D-Pad for movement. The B button enables jumps, while Y is your go-to for attacking enemies. A quick press of the A button triggers a dash, helping you dodge incoming threats. Left and right dashing is also available through the L and R buttons, respectively. Ducking down is a strategic move you can pull off by pressing down on the left analog stick or D-Pad to evade high-reaching blows. Don’t forget to rummage through boxes using the up direction; you never know what weapon might be hiding inside, just waiting to give you the edge.
As you make your way through the mansion, rescuing people becomes part of the adrenaline-fueled quest. Some of these individuals can hold their own against incoming threats, adding to the excitement as you strive to get them safely to a helicopter. Successfully delivering more survivors boosts your bonuses, offering you more money for leaderboard supremacy, the chance to patch up with a med kit, or even snagging a powerful weapon with limited ammo, perfect for dealing with those daunting larger monsters.
The challenge lies not just in completing objectives but truly in seeing how long you can persevere against the odds. My Night Job offers a classic beat ’em up experience with a price tag of $12.99 on the Nintendo Switch. Will you rise to the occasion and rescue everyone in this nightmarish mansion scenario?
For transparency, this review of My Night Job was crafted using a Nintendo Switch copy graciously provided by Soft Source.
