
Slacking off isn't easy, you always need to find something to do while taking a paid bathroom break. Recently, I came across a mini-game called 'Survival Geometry'. It's vertical, free, and doesn't require a team or voice chat, perfectly suited for someone like me who sneaks in a round at work. First of all, I won't post a selfie, afraid my boss might recognize me if they see it, so I'll post a game screenshot as a selfie instead.
The game is set in a city shattered by zombies, and you take over a weapon shop to equip survivors. Sounds like hardcore survival? Actually, it's very easy to get into. The core tasks are just a few things: hire craftsmen, make weapons, send squads out to scavenge resources, and then sell goods to passing survivors. The customers come in all sorts, including police with pistols and mercenaries with greatswords; their needs differ, and so do the prices. Usually, I start my day by collecting some offline earnings at my workstation, then set up the production queue. As soon as the boss turns around, I just click a couple of times—it's very safe.
How exactly do you play? Craftsmen are divided by type: blacksmiths make guns, tailors make armor, and mechanics handle parts. Each craftsman can level up, and after leveling up, they can work on more advanced blueprints. Materials are collected by the squad from ruins; a trip can take anywhere from a few minutes to half an hour. You come back with a bunch of junk, and if you're lucky, you can get rare parts. Market trading is quite interesting; material prices fluctuate, and buying low and selling high can earn you a profit. One time I stockpiled a bunch of screws, and the next day...