Handyman Corporation

We are in an interesting age in the indie video game industry. Whereas for a long time the retro pixel art thing was all the hype, we’ve seen that nowadays a lot of the surprisingly popular indie video games are some kind of simulator of normal, everyday jobs. We’ve seen it time and time again, whether it is driving a truck to carry a load, to even being an accountant. Well, this game is one of the clearest examples of this, and the name of the game is Handyman Corporation. Developed by YuzuGames this game will have you turned into a real handyman in no time. So, what is this game all about? Well, even though the title might already give a lot away, we’ll talk about it. So, let’s get started.

About the game

In Handyman Corporation, you'll be able to launch your very own maintenance business where you'll be the handyman in charge of working on all the tasks you could imagine a handyman doing. You'll get plenty of opportunities to earn money by completing different assignments and side quests scattered throughout the map. You can choose from a wide range of tools such as hammers, drills, saws, and more. As you progress through the game you'll also unlock new skills for you to use and upgrade them if needed.

You'll be able to get hundreds of different jobs, but beware for you'll be required to actually do all the handy work that comes with it. But keep in mind that money makes the world go around, and you'll need to complete all the tasks you can to gain more money. Getting more money will allow you to get new tools, upgrade them, and perform many more tasks. Expand your business and make sure all your clients are satisfied with the results, remember that a happy client becomes a recurring client.

Expanding your business means that you'll need to do a lot more management. Yes, you actually have to do all the management that's involved in keeping a business like this running. So, if your business grows successfully you'll have to hire more employees and contractors to help you keep the business running. Now, do you have what it takes to get to the top in the handyman business? Well, in Handyman Corporation you can prove it!

More jobs simulation?

Yes! This game is yet another jobs simulation game, and this time it does involve a lot of jobs. Unlike recent titles like Powerwash Simulator, Handyman Corporation is more based on what we could call minigames. These "games" are, of course, maintenance jobs, and you'll have to do a lot of handy work. It may not be easy, but it's worth it for the pay.

Review: 7/10

Handyman Corporation is one of those games that in concept would sound a little odd and boring, but once you get into actually playing the game, it's actually pretty fun.

Pros:

• A lot of different things to do
• Fun gameplay

Cons:

• Not too much going for the visual department