Not since the library scene in Tomb Raider have books played such an action packed role in a video game. The fine people at the Carnegie Mellon University Library commissioned a game designer (Probably a student) to create two games to make the library system see more 'Fun'.
Luckily enough, this resulted in two games. Within Range and I'll Get It!
Within Range:
Thrill! as YOU, a heroic librarian assistant, put away an ENTIRE stack of books in the CORRECT ORDER on the shelf! It's like grand theft auto, except instead of shooting people in the head, you are filing and organizing. With each correct answer you get an enthusiastic "Yes!" and with each incorrect answer, you get a gameshow-style buzzer and a condescending "Lame".
I'll Get It!:
Not just a phrase you have to shout when you are expecting a phone call! I'll Get It is a game where YOU, a heroic research assistant, struggle to obey the demands of a super-impatient group of students who give you no clue as to what they want and patronize you when you get it wrong. Just like a real library, there are no penalties for delivering incorrect materials or even completely ignoring the public until they get irate and just leave.
This game not only a great way to waste seven minutes of your life, but when those seven minutes are up, you are officially a certified librarian. A well rounded resume for a librarian would include "Played 'I'll Get It' for fifteen minutes without ending my own life".
Adult Swim's Worst Game Ever held my attention longer.
CMU Library Online Games, I hate you.
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