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Tech Support: Error Unknown

Mac, PC (Microsoft Windows), Linux • 2019

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Quick resume

Things are not what they seem at your new tech support specialist job. While resolving customer issues, you soon find yourself in the middle of a conspiracy. Will you side with your employer, join a rogue hacktivist group bent on destroying them, assist the police or stand alone?

Global score

75/100

Genres

Adventure, Casual, Indie, Simulator

Pros

  • Realistic and immersive tech support simulation
  • Engaging branching story with multiple endings
  • Challenging multitasking gameplay
  • Good value especially on sale
  • Relatable for players with tech support experience

Cons

  • Repetitive customer interactions
  • Some bugs and inconsistent feedback
  • Short overall game length
  • Limited dialogue depth and customization
  • Occasional unclear instructions and ui issues

Motivations

  • Autonomy
    3

    "Players make meaningful choices affecting story branches and gameplay style, but within a constrained tech support simulation framework."

  • Competence
    4

    "Game challenges players with multitasking, problem solving, and skillful management of multiple support tickets with feedback on performance."

  • Competition
    -3

    "Focus is on individual progress and story exploration rather than direct competition or leaderboards."

  • Continuation
    4

    "Multiple endings and branching storylines encourage replay and extended play sessions."

  • Cooperation
    -4

    "Gameplay centers on solo tasks and personal decision making with limited social or cooperative elements."

  • Creativity
    2

    "Players can choose different dialogue options and story paths, but gameplay actions follow preset menus and scripted interactions."

  • Domination
    -4

    "Interactions are balanced and do not emphasize exerting power or superiority over others."

  • Escapism
    4

    "Players use the game as a distraction and immersive experience away from real life, often relating to real-world tech support frustrations."

  • Expectation
    -4

    "Players engage voluntarily out of personal interest and curiosity rather than obligation or external pressure."

  • Experimenting
    3

    "Multiple story branches and endings encourage trying different approaches and exploring game mechanics."

  • Exploration
    2

    "Exploration is mostly narrative-driven with discovery of story elements and outcomes rather than physical world exploration."

  • Expression
    -3

    "Limited customization or personalization; players mainly use predefined UI and character options."

  • Fantasy
    -2

    "Game is grounded in realistic tech support scenarios with some fictional conspiracy elements."

  • Fellowship
    -4

    "Minimal social interaction or community feeling; gameplay is largely solitary."

  • Growth
    3

    "Players develop skills in multitasking, problem solving, and understanding story consequences."

  • Health
    -5

    "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity elements."

  • Idle
    -3

    "Requires focused attention and multitasking; not suited for passive or background play."

  • Intimacy
    -4

    "Interactions are transactional and scripted with limited emotional depth or close relationships."

  • Leadership
    -4

    "Players follow scripted roles without leading or managing others."

  • Progression
    3

    "Players earn money and unlock upgrades, progressing through story and gameplay tiers."

  • Relaxation
    2

    "Some players find the gameplay cathartic and immersive, though multitasking can cause stress."

  • Sensation
    1

    "Visuals and audio are decent but not highly stimulating; focus is on gameplay and story."

  • Status
    -4

    "No social recognition or status systems; achievements exist but are personal."

  • Story
    4

    "Strong narrative focus with multiple endings and character interactions driving engagement."

  • Strategy
    3

    "Players must plan multitasking and decision making to manage tickets and story outcomes."

  • Thrill
    1

    "Some suspense from story developments and multitasking challenges, but overall low risk."

  • Value
    3

    "Generally regarded as good value for price, especially on sale, with replayability from multiple endings."

  • Violence
    -5

    "No combat or destructive gameplay; focus on constructive problem solving."

  • Survival
    2

    "Players must avoid failure to keep job and progress, managing resources like time and attention."

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