WTF Work Time Fun

This is definitely not a game for everyone. In fact, I suspect it's one of those "love it or hate it" games. If you're fascinated by the wacky side of Japanese culture, you'll definitely want to have a go at this game. Likewise if you prefer your games easy to learn and playable in short sessions, or if you adore retro gaming. If, however, you like a little more complexity in your gaming, or you want to exercise your brain, this is probably not the game for you.

I had the chance to play with a beta build of WTF (which here stands for "Work Time Fun"), and this review is based on my first impressions.

True Pick Up and Play

WTF really is a game you can just pick up and play anywhere. Each minigame has specific controls, but even if you decide to skip the how to instructions and jump right into a game, it's pretty easy to figure out how it works. The games are also designed to be played for a few minutes at a time, which will appeal to those looking for something to do at the dentist's office or bus stop. It does mean, though, that you're not likely to be held enthralled by any one game. I found most of the games I tried got boring after a few tries, but regained their fun factor after leaving them alone for a while.

Put Down

The main drawback for me was that you only had four games on the "job board" at a time. You can still access any game you have unlocked, but you won't get "paid" for any of them except the ones on the job board, and new games don't appear there until the old ones have been completed. And even though the jobs are simple, they require much patience and re-trying to complete.

Fun at Work

The idea of a virtual job board is fun, though. Make money "working" that you can then spend at vending machines to get gadgets and unlock new games. It's a nice frame for the collection of minigames, even if it doesn't add a whole lot to the gameplay.

Once I've played WTF a lot more, I'll write up an in-depth review.