Accident: The Pilot

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Accident: The Pilot is a single player simulation game. It was developed by Duality Games and was released on July 16, 2020. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Become a journalist who researches old car accident cases. Help victims and perform first aid, obtain evidence and reconstruct the events to discover what really happened. Examine the victims Evaluate the victims' condition and get to work! Are they breathing? Do they have any serious wounds? Anything might be crutial to their survival. Provide first aid, control the bleeding, check for pulse…

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Audience ScoreBased on 386 reviews

gameplay5 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

Accident: The Pilot features stunning graphics and immersive sound design that enhance the overall gameplay experience.
The game offers a unique and engaging concept, allowing players to experience the role of a first responder in car accident scenarios, which can be both educational and thrilling.
Many players appreciate the game's potential for teaching first aid and emergency response skills, making it a valuable tool for learning.

The game suffers from numerous bugs and performance issues, including crashes and lag, which can significantly hinder the gameplay experience.
Players have reported confusion with the tutorial and objectives, often getting stuck in loops or finding the tasks overly complicated and frustrating.
The game is misleadingly presented as a full game when it is actually a demo, leading to disappointment among players expecting more content.

gameplay
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
16%
71%
13%
Gameplay in the game is described as immersive with well-designed mechanics that blend investigation and logical thinking, but it suffers from confusing elements that can lead to frustration and time constraints. While some players appreciate the concept and find the scenarios interesting, others criticize the gameplay for being glitchy, monotonous, and overly tedious, suggesting that it lacks depth and variety. Overall, the gameplay experience is mixed, with calls for improvements in mechanics and additional content before considering a purchase.
- “The graphics are excellent, the sound is good, and the gameplay is immersive.”
- “The game mechanics are well-designed, offering a mix of investigation, first aid, and logical thinking to uncover what happened in each accident.”
- “Glitchy as hell, broken controls that make treatment of the patients nearly impossible, and monotonous gameplay make the gameplay experience with this title not recommended.”
- “If this is how the general gameplay is for all the accidents you 'investigate', it's gonna be a very tedious, linear, point and click game.”
- “Gameplay consists of you following some lists of things to do such as checking occupants of the car crash and putting out fires, etc. You do this by clicking some dots to complete tasks.”
story
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
7%
83%
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The story aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with players appreciating the potential for engaging rescue missions but expressing frustration over the limited content and bugs affecting gameplay. While the narrative includes a compelling scenario involving a child's trauma after a crash, many feel that the execution lacks depth and clarity, particularly in mission objectives and interface guidance. Overall, the story shows promise but requires significant improvements to enhance player experience and engagement.
- “But at the end of your rescue mission, you'll be able to analyze the whole situation, pick up the pieces and find out what caused the accident.”
- “I hope it's deeper than what they're showing in the pilot because it has a ton of potential; the graphics are great, the scenario is good, very fun, and the storyline is awesome.”
- “The game doesn't work at all, I can't find the last clue on the first mission and when I find it another clue is just gone, so yeah, don't play this because it is full of bugs... I am disappointed...”
- “The mission is accomplished after a child watches his mother die in a crash and then goes into a coma.”
- “Do not bring imagination to this story; you just don't need it.”
graphics
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in the game are widely praised for their stunning realism and immersive environments, contributing significantly to the overall experience. However, some users have noted issues with performance, such as lag and low frame rates, particularly on less powerful systems, indicating a need for further optimization. Overall, while the visuals are considered excellent, there is a consensus that improvements in graphics settings and gameplay mechanics could enhance the experience further.
- “The graphics are absolutely stunning, creating a visually immersive experience that draws you into the world.”
- “The graphics are nice, with detailed environments and well-designed accident scenarios that make everything feel immersive.”
- “The graphics were very realistic.”
- “Pretty good, but need many more developments, like increasing graphics, textures, gameplay, etc. Overall, it's good...”
- “Would love to see the developer solve the laggy graphics and animation issues, and make this game easier for people to understand the basic gameplay (know what we should do, where to get items, etc.) and navigate around the accident site.”
- “Nowhere near even 30 fps at lowest graphics settings.”
optimization
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
37%
38%
The game suffers from significant optimization issues, with users reporting frustrating framerate drops and stuttering even on capable systems. Despite its appealing concept and design, many players express a strong desire for improved performance and stability to enhance their gaming experience.
- “I hope to see it optimized because I would love to play it more.”
- “Performance should be double for the graphics.”
- “Also, the framerate issues were frustrating; I did not enjoy the 10-15 fps stuttering on my laptop.”
- “The only con I found is that the game could be optimized a little bit better!”
- “Very well designed, but in my experience, it is poorly optimized.”
monetization
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization aspect of the game "Accident" has been criticized for misleadingly presenting a demo as a full game on Steam, which detracts from genuine titles and misleads gamers. This practice is seen as a harmful tactic by developers to gain visibility without properly representing their product, ultimately leading to a negative experience for users. As a result, the game is not recommended due to these ethical concerns.
- “The game this is advertising doesn't seem so bad, but that doesn't change the fact that the developer has done the wrong thing here, misleading gamers.”
- “While it might seem like an innocuous mistake, publishing demos and advertisements as if they are full games is misleading and, in some ways, harmful.”
- “Often developers may choose to incorrectly publish demos/advertisements as separate games as a cheap way to bypass paying Valve for marketing presence on the Steam front page, which may seem clever to them, but it's harmful behavior and not good for gamers.”
grinding
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and repetitive, particularly due to the need for multiple lives to progress and the cumbersome mechanics involved in actions like moving characters. The linear gameplay and excessive steps required for certain tasks contribute to a sense of monotony that could detract from the overall experience.
- “If this is how the general gameplay is for all the accidents you 'investigate', it's going to be a very tedious, linear, point-and-click game.”
- “Some of the actions are really quite tedious too, such as putting people into the recovery position.”
- “Extra steps removed (for example, moving a person into the recovery position while they are in depth, having to hold the button down to move each limb of the person seems taxing if that has to be done in every scenario and would get old pretty fast. A way to eliminate that annoying mechanic would be to just simply press rather than hold for the moving of limbs; maybe revisit that in just a few other areas where it makes sense to hold the button down, while others seem tedious.)”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
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The music in the game has garnered attention, with users encouraging others to explore it on platforms like YouTube, suggesting it has a notable impact or appeal. Overall, the music seems to resonate well with players, enhancing their gaming experience.
- “If you don't know what I'm talking about, pull up YouTube and look the song up.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability has been criticized for being buggy and laggy, with numerous glitches reported that hinder gameplay, such as issues with saving progress. Overall, players express frustration with the technical performance, despite some enjoyment of the game itself.
- “Extremely laggy and has a lot of glitches. For example, I couldn't save Olander at the start because I couldn't put on gloves.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in "Rush Hour" is noted for its comedic moments, particularly in the context of cultural differences and misunderstandings, though some viewers feel it relies too heavily on stereotypes. While there are funny scenes, opinions vary on the overall effectiveness of the humor, with some finding it lacking.
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is significantly enhanced by its exceptional sound design, which works in harmony with the visuals to create an immersive experience.
- “The sound design complements the visuals perfectly, enhancing the overall atmosphere of the game.”
- “The haunting music and ambient sounds create an immersive experience that pulls you into the world.”
- “Every detail, from the lighting to the background noise, contributes to a rich and captivating atmosphere.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players generally find the game's replayability to be high, thanks to multiple endings, diverse character choices, and varying gameplay strategies that encourage multiple playthroughs. However, some reviewers note that certain elements may feel repetitive after several runs, potentially diminishing the overall experience. Overall, the game offers enough variety to keep players engaged for multiple sessions.