Achievement Simulator
- August 21, 2019
- Leeson
"Achievement Simulator" is a clicker-style idle game where players aim to earn money, purchase virtual games, and accumulate 100,000 achievements. The game features mouse-only controls, functional achievements, cloud save support, and the option for fullscreen or windowed play. The challenging gameplay offers a unique insight into how dedicated players amass high achievement counts on gaming platforms.
Reviews
- The game is a humorous satire of achievement hunting, making it relatable and funny for players.
- It's an easy and quick way to earn achievements, making it appealing for achievement hunters.
- For its low price, the game provides a short but enjoyable experience with some comedic elements.
- The gameplay is repetitive and lacks depth, leading to boredom after a short time.
- Many players feel that the game is unpolished and has minimal content, making it feel incomplete.
- Achievements do not count towards your Steam profile, which can be disappointing for some players.
- humor8 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely appreciated, with players noting its satirical take on achievement-spam games and its meta gameplay reminiscent of "The Stanley Parable." The voice acting adds to the comedic experience, making it both funny and relatable, even if some find the overall fun factor lacking.
“This is a funny game that is cheap and is a satire of achievement-spam games, while being itself an achievement-spam game.”
“The voice acting is enjoyable, and hilarious at points.”
“Achievement simulator with achievements :p: I do appreciate this guy's sense of humor.”
- gameplay7 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 71 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is immersive and engaging for achievement hunters, featuring a funny meta aspect and a three-phase structure. However, it can become repetitive due to its reliance on simple clicking mechanics, which may lead to boredom for some players. While there is potential for strategic planning, the overall simplicity may not sustain long-term interest.
“This game really makes you feel like an achievement hunter. 10/10 for the immersive gameplay.”
“Funny meta gameplay.”
“The game mechanics are pretty simple, and there's some scope for planning how you play.”
“The main mechanic is clicking, which becomes repetitive and boring very quickly.”
“I expected some fun allusions in the achievement hunting or at least decent mechanics to keep me interested for more than 5 minutes.”
“The gameplay is overly simplistic.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics have been criticized as poor and unappealing, failing to meet expectations set by the store page. Additionally, the overall layout and structure of the game contribute to a lack of engagement, making the gameplay feel tedious.
“The graphics are bad.”
“The graphics are what you see on the store page; there's narration triggered by events that you can't turn off. The layout and structure of the game don't really flow, making the gameplay feel boring.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users report issues with stability, citing problems such as a buggy screen that detracts from the overall experience.
“I have a buggy screen; I don't know why.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it unplayable.”
“I experience constant lag and freezing during gameplay.”
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music aspect of the game is noted as lacking, with users expressing a desire for a more developed soundtrack to enhance the overall experience.
“The game still needs a proper soundtrack.”
“The music is repetitive and lacks variety.”
“There are moments of silence that make the gameplay feel empty.”