Part Time UFO by HAL Laboratory Removed from Mobile Platforms

HAL Laboratory recently announced that the mobile version of Part Time UFO, a game featuring a tiny UFO engaged in various odd jobs using an extendable claw, has been removed from digital storefronts. This means it’s no longer accessible on platforms like the App Store and Google Play.

The official statement was made public without specifying the reasons for the game’s removal.

As of October 22, 2024 (JST), we have terminated the distribution and all services of the mobile app version of Part Time UFO. Thank you so much for enjoying the app. The Nintendo Switch version of Part Time UFO continues to be available, so please keep enjoying it.

— Hataraku UFO [Official] (@HatarakuUFO) October 22, 2024

In Part Time UFO, players control a small unidentified flying object that descends to earth. During its initial interaction with humans, it helps retrieve scattered oranges by utilizing its claw to grab and neatly arrange them back into crates. This introductory task paves the way for a variety of subsequent missions, including restoring museum displays, assisting in photo setups, crafting desserts, and assembling robots, all for monetary rewards. The game originally launched on Android and iOS platforms in February 2018, priced at $3.99.

You can watch the original trailer for the mobile version of the game here.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRU0giBuweo

Although the mobile version of Part Time UFO has been delisted, the game remains available on the Nintendo Switch. In 2020, an updated version was released, featuring additional challenges, new costumes, and a multiplayer mode for enhanced gaming experience.

Part Time UFO can still be played on the Nintendo Switch; however, it is no longer offered for mobile devices, both Android and iOS.

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