Party people, howsit?
The Eek! team is deep in the development trenches for OFFICE PARTY. As we march toward the upcoming tech demo for our Patrons, we wanted to consolidate some updates they've seen and give you a bigger look at what's to come.
Alright, snap the straps on your adult diaper and let's get into it.
A Story You Can Sink Your Teeth Into
Our first game was a sandbox of wacky, branching storylines. OFFICE PARTY is busting that narrative structure wide open. For the first time, we’re crafting a main storyline: a single thread that spans multiple acts.
The story kicks off on your first day at Donghauser Unlimited. You’re the newest cog in a mysterious corporate machine, and your choices will define everything. Climb the ranks, make allies, uncover dark secrets, and decide whether you want to blow the top off this strange corporate world or rule over it yourself.
But listen close: we’re expanding HP’s narrative model, not restricting it.
Like any good RPG, the main storyline in OFFICE PARTY is completely optional. You can dive into the central mystery, or you can simply live in the world, cause chaos, build relationships, and see what shakes loose. Outside the main plot, there are dozens of branching side stories and sandbox opportunities packed with all kinds of weird, wild, wonderfully depraved shit.
Every storyline you pursue, however, has the potential to affect the main story. Forging relationships is key -- help a coworker out, and they might just save your ass when a major event goes sideways.
And if you’re wondering how this all happens in one night... it doesn’t. OFFICE PARTY will feature time progression. Days will pass, the sun will rise and set, and the world will change with it.
Your Space: Apartment Decoration
As DU’s newest employee, you’ll be moving into Vista Del Brah, the company's… unique corporate housing complex. And for the first time, you’ll have the power to decorate your own personal space.
The feature allows you to place objects from the world into pre-designated spots around your apartment. You can pick up items to add to your inventory and place them on shelves, tables, and more. As you rise through the ranks at Donghauser, you’ll unlock new decorations -- stuff you can buy, earn, or be gifted.
Over time, your apartment becomes a reflection of your story: a collection of trophies, mementos from your relationships, and a testament to your (probably shitty) taste. Some decor items can even be USED to improve your character's abilities!
You’ll get your first taste of this in the upcoming tech demo, and trust us -- this feature is only going to get bigger and better.
A Glimpse of What's to Come
Speaking of the tech demo, while you try not to bust from anticipation, here are some sneak peeks from the world of Donghauser Unlimited.
Say hello to Chupito. He's a robotic vacuum patrolling the halls of Vista Del Brah. Chupito has a bit of a substance-sucking problem, but this might be the one case where that's a good thing.
Want more? We've got some more screenshots on the Office Party page!
And if screenshots can only get you so RANDY and you want more, we've got some news on the HP front. Thanks to player demand, there's a new DLC coming down the PIPE. Keep an eye on the HP store page for more info, very very soon.
The tech demo is coming very soon for our patrons, Thanks, as always, to everyone for keeping us going.
Alright, keep it sleazy. Peace.
-- The Eek! Team