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About Going Under
Going Under is a satirical dungeon crawler set in the dystopian city of Neo‑Cascadia. Players assume the role of an unpaid intern who descends into the cursed ruins of failed tech startups, using office junk as improvised weapons. The game blends procedural dungeons with a quirky corporate narrative, letting you battle cursed employees, uncover hidden motives of the soda startup Fizzle, and collect enchanted relics to empower your employer.
01 / THE GUIDE
Setting and Premise
The world of Going Under imagines failed startups sinking beneath the earth, their former employees transformed into endless‑wandering monsters. The player explores these procedural dungeons beneath the company campus, uncovering the backstory of Neo‑Cascadia and the corporate entities that dominate it.
The narrative frames the intern’s duty as a corporate‑driven quest: eliminate cursed workers, repossess assets, and deliver relics to the boss so the company can afford new luxuries.
- Observe environmental storytelling to piece together the origins of each cursed startup.
- Compare the visual themes of different dungeons to anticipate enemy types.
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Weapon Variety
Almost any object can become a weapon, from laptops and brooms to body pillows. Proper weapons can be found, but they may break if not handled carefully, encouraging players to choose tools that suit each encounter.
The game emphasizes cautious play and weapon selection, rewarding those who match the right item to the situation to survive longer runs.
- Test the durability of improvised weapons early to gauge their reliability.
- Switch to a more stable weapon when facing tougher enemies.
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Skill System
Players discover powerful Skills at the Café, which then appear in future runs. Repeated use can earn an “endorsed” status, allowing the Skill to start expeditions already equipped.
Skills can be combined for synergistic effects, letting players experiment with different playstyles and improve efficiency in clearing dungeons.
- Focus on a small set of Skills to unlock endorsement faster.
- Experiment with skill pairings in low‑risk runs before committing to a combo.
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Co‑worker Interactions
Completing tasks for co‑workers builds Clout, unlocking each character’s unique bonuses. The game features a cast of quirky colleagues, including a freelance goblin, a slime love interest, and a rideshare that can be set ablaze.
These interactions deepen the narrative and provide optional advantages, encouraging players to engage with the office community beyond combat.
- Prioritize tasks that grant bonuses aligning with your preferred weapon style.
- Track which co‑workers offer the most useful bonuses for your current run.
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Bosses and Relics
At the deepest levels, founders of the cursed startups act as bosses, profiting from investments while their employees fight. Defeating them yields enchanted relics that can empower the player’s company.
These relics serve as tangible rewards for overcoming the hardest challenges, tying combat success to the corporate narrative.
- Study boss patterns before engaging to reduce the chance of early defeat.
- Remember that relics empower your company, so defeating bosses supports the corporate narrative alongside your run.
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