Moustache-Wearing Cleaner Tackles Crime Scenes

Serial Cleaner is a captivating puzzle game that plunges you into the role of a professional crime-scene cleaner named Bob Leaner. Set against the gritty backdrop of the 70s, a period marked by urban decay and depicted in cinema as a time of stylish street gangs, falling turkeys, and killer sharks, the game combines gruesome tasks with a touch of humor. Your mission? To dispose of bodies, mop up blood stains, and meticulously hide evidence of the mob's violent crimes—all while dodging the police and ensuring a clean getaway.

If this concept sounds familiar, you might recall our initial review of Serial Cleaner back in 2019, penned by Harry Slater. At the time, the game was considered half-baked yet brimming with potential. Now, as developer Plug-In Digital steps in as the new publisher, they're bringing Serial Cleaner back to mobile devices, offering a chance to revisit and possibly refine this unique puzzler.

Currently available for pre-registration, Serial Cleaner is set to make its reappearance on February 11th, 2025. Given its mixed reception in the past, there's a hopeful anticipation for some enhancements. However, with the significant time gap since its original release, substantial changes might be more of a wishful thought than a certainty.

The concept of Serial Cleaner remains deeply intriguing to me, yet the prospect of it being merely a re-release for mobile slightly tempers my excitement. Nevertheless, for those who missed out on playing it on Android or struggled with compatibility on newer iOS versions, this could be an early Christmas present.

For those less interested in revisiting Serial Cleaner, don't worry—our regular list of the top five new mobile games to try this week is always ready for you to explore!

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