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Aperture Desk Job
Game (2022)
Aperture Desk Job reimagines the been-there-done-that genre of walking simulators and puts them in the lightning-spanked, endorphin-gorged world of sitting still behind things. You play as an entry-level nobody on their first day at work — your heart full of hope and your legs full of dreams, eager to climb that corporate ladder. But life’s got other plans, and they all involve chairs. Designed as a free playable short for Valve’s new Steam Deck, Desk Job walks you through the handheld’s controls and features, while not being nearly as boring as that sounds. Lower your expectations: This is not a sequel to Portal. Now get ready to raise them slightly, because it is in the expanded universe of those games. Desk Job puts you squarely in the driver’s seat at Aperture Science. Then quickly removes the driving part and adds a desk in front of the seat.
Game (2022)
Aperture Desk Job reimagines the been-there-done-that genre of walking simulators and puts them in the lightning-spanked, endorphin-gorged world of sitting still behind things. You play as an entry-level nobody on their first day at work — your heart full of hope and your legs full of dreams, eager to climb that corporate ladder. But life’s got other plans, and they all involve chairs. Designed as a free playable short for Valve’s new Steam Deck, Desk Job walks you through the handheld’s controls and features, while not being nearly as boring as that sounds. Lower your expectations: This is not a sequel to Portal. Now get ready to raise them slightly, because it is in the expanded universe of those games. Desk Job puts you squarely in the driver’s seat at Aperture Science. Then quickly removes the driving part and adds a desk in front of the seat.
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Content at a glance
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Sex & Nudity
There is no romantic or sexual content present in this short interactive experience.
Violence & Gore
The game features mild, slapstick-style cartoon violence and comedic destruction involving office equipment and robots.
Profanity
The dialogue contains mild profanity such as "cr*p" and "h*ll" used for comedic effect, consistent with the cynical tone of the Portal universe.
Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking
There are no references to or depictions of alcohol, drugs, or smoking.
Frightening Scenes
The game features a comedic, high-pressure corporate environment with some mild, stylized tension as things go wrong in the laboratory.
Key Insights
Quick summary and important considerations
This is a short, funny interactive experience designed to show you how to use a new video game controller through a silly workplace story.
Detailed Analysis
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What Parents Need to Know
This experience serves as a functional demonstration for game hardware and features lighthearted, cynical humor typical of its associated gaming franchise.
What Kids Can Learn
Kids learn dexterity and coordination through varied controller inputs required to navigate the interactive environment.
Key Topics Discussed
Technology
Office satire
Instructional play
Why Parents Might Like It
It provides a brief, polished, and free experience that showcases innovative hardware controls with high-quality writing.
Positives & learning
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Positive messages
The content focuses on humor and technical demonstration rather than traditional moral lessons or character development.
Role models
The characters are intentionally bureaucratic, comedic, and unhelpful, providing no clear examples of admirable behavior.
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Learning
Acts as a technical tutorial for hardware interface navigation and basic input mastery.
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