Before Exit: Supermarket for PlayStation 5

Explore the eerie quiet of a supermarket at midnight

Before Exit: Supermarket is a simulation game. It is a unique platformer video game that puts you in the shoes of a supermarket employee who has the responsibility of closing the store at night. Your main job is to make sure everything is in order before you leave, which includes tasks like turning off all the lights, closing refrigerators, and cleaning floors.  

As you play Before Exit Supermarket, you will encounter different challenges like dealing with expired products or fixing a broken neon sign, making the game more interesting and challenging.

Last one out 

Before Exit Supermarket combines elements from roguelike games, where environments and challenges can change every time you play, with logical puzzles that you need to solve to complete your tasks. It’s also a walking simulator because you get to explore the supermarket and interact with various objects within it. What makes it appealing is its blend of everyday tasks with unexpected problems that need quick thinking and action. 

The game is designed to be simple in terms of graphics, which helps you focus more on the tasks at hand rather than getting distracted by too many details. The sounds in the game, like the buzzing of the lights or the hum of the refrigerators, add to the realism and make you feel like you're really inside a supermarket. 

However, the nature of the tasks, though realistic, could become monotonous over time for some players. Lacks a multiplayer option, which could limit social interaction and competition. The game does not allow for progress saving within a night’s work, it could lead to frustration with having to repeat the same tasks. Graphics are functional but not particularly eye-catching, which does not appeal to players looking for visually stunning games.

The closing shift 

The overall gameplay experience of Before Exit: Supermarket is a blend of strategy, memory, and time management set in the familiar yet surprisingly complex environment of a supermarket at closing time. Players take on the role of a supermarket employee, and the core gameplay revolves around completing a series of nightly tasks such as cleaning, organizing, and shutting down various sections of the store.