Order 13 on PlayStation 5 is a very special game sent my way by the people over at JanduSoft. Honestly, if you don’t own a cat or have never worked in a warehouse, you may not understand the horror aspect of this game very much.
The game is very straightforward. You are just a dude working in a warehouse, hanging out with your cat. The cat works as a health bar, which, as you fill orders, you can buy him toys to make him happier, so you can work longer each day. Feeding him also gives him a temporary boost. When this hits 0, it is game over. You do need to balance buying toys for your cat with buying upgrades for yourself.
The scanner is an important upgrade; without it, you will need to memorize both where the order goes and the code to unlock it. This is quick and cheap to get, thankfully. The backpack is also important because it will allow you to carry multiple items at once, which leads to making the multiple ticket option worth it and more money.
The horror comes from a very unique blend of creepy monsters terrorizing you in a very real way, as they can and will catch you and kill you, causing you to restart your day, and simply making noises and knocking over boxes as you attempt to do your job. To make matters worse, the day shift seems to be incompetent and left forlifts and boxes blocking aisles in weird ways. Seriously, who hired those people? I have worked in plenty of warehouses, and I don’t know what kind of morons would park or stack stuff this way. I have seen it done, and I still can’t explain why someone would do it.
This brings me to my only real complaint. While the game controls well and looks good for what it is, they really replicated working in a warehouse too well. The game made me want to pop in some headphones, toss back a few drinks, and ignore my coworkers while mindlessly filling orders until the weekend.
The game is a fun game to mess around with, and I definitely suggest horror fans pick up this 7/10 experience. It is a niche experience without a lot of replay value, but the fun is there. Best wishes, and may the gaming gods bring you glory.
Savior Gaming 