Review of “My Night Job” for Nintendo Switch

Webcore Games and Soft Source deliver a delightful throwback to arcade-style fun with My Night Job, a beat ’em up adventure nestled within a spooky mansion. As you dive into the game, prepare to arm yourself with any object you can clutch onto, battling hordes of monsters while ticking off objectives like saving terrified civilians or barricading rooms against the relentless surge of creepy creatures. Add to that an arsenal of over 60 weapons to experiment with; discovering your perfect monster-mashing companion becomes a game in itself. But watch your step—losing all your health or letting too many rooms fall to ruin means it’s back to square one, no exceptions. Drawing influences from the addictive arcade hits and horror flicks of the 1980s, it’s a nostalgic rollercoaster of thrills!

When it’s time to jump into action, you’ll maneuver your character using either the left analog stick or the D-Pad. Leaping obstacles requires a tap of the B button, while the Y button unleashes your attacks. The A button is your best friend for executing a well-timed dash to weave through enemy assaults. Alternatively, sidestep left or right by pressing the L or R buttons, respectively. Crouch to dodge low swings by pressing down on your controller. Scouring boxes might unveil a weapon that turns the tide in your favor—simply press up to rummage through your options.

As you hustle to rescue inhabitants from the mansion, they’ll tag along and, in some cases, fend off monsters themselves! Each person you guide safely to the waiting chopper strengthens your end-of-game metrics, offering potential boosts to your earnings or rewarding you with handy extras like a med kit or a new weapon. Getting your hands on a powerful gun, even with scant ammunition, makes a world of difference when those bulkier monsters wander too close for comfort.

Returning to My Night Job’s devilishly delightful chaos, your mission stays unchanged: equip whatever’s at hand and fend off ghoulish threats while ticking through objectives. With a seemingly endless array of weapons, it’s impossible to resist finding just the right tool for the task. But remember, failure strikes if health dips too low or if the wrong rooms succumb to destruction. Retro arcade vibes and a spirit steeped in 80s horror are ever-present, making each playthrough a nostalgia-soaked rush.

Currently available on Nintendo Switch for $12.99, the game invites you to see just how enduring your night on the job can be. Can you save the mansion’s hapless residents?

Note: This review of My Night Job is based on a Nintendo Switch review code provided by Soft Source.