Amazing Cultivation Simulator

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"Amazing Cultivation Simulator" is a game set in a mythical world where aspiring immortals follow the path of cultivation and join sects for training. After your sect is destroyed by greed, you must gather its scattered seeds and rebuild the Taiyi Sect in Tiancang, balancing good and evil while striving for power. Join the game's community through Discord or Twitter for assistance and updates.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

92%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,573 reviews

gameplay51 positive mentions

grinding48 negative mentions

Deep and complex gameplay with a unique blend of cultivation mechanics and colony management.
Rich in content and replayability, especially for fans of wuxia and xianxia genres.
Engaging community support with helpful guides and comments on in-game items.

Steep learning curve with poorly explained mechanics and a lack of comprehensive tutorials.
UI can be clunky and overwhelming, making navigation and management tedious.
Translation issues and cultural references may confuse players unfamiliar with Chinese mythology.

gameplay
313 mentions
16 % positive mentions
80 % neutral mentions
4 % negative mentions
The gameplay of "Amazing Cultivation Simulator" is characterized by its deep and complex mechanics, heavily influenced by xianxia themes, which require significant time and effort to master. While it shares some foundational elements with games like RimWorld, it diverges into a unique experience filled with intricate systems, such as feng shui and character cultivation, that can be overwhelming for new players. Many reviewers emphasize the necessity of external guides to navigate the convoluted mechanics, making it a rewarding yet challenging experience for those willing to invest the time.
- “Finally, a game with enough mechanics to be interesting and nonlinear.”
- “The game boasts a wide range of features and mechanics that make it a truly immersive and engaging experience.”
- “If you like learning its intricacies, min-maxing, and engineering the perfect scenarios for your cultivators to become demi-gods in a somewhat literal sense, then I highly recommend this game.”
- “The game's mechanics and systems are highly convoluted and unintuitive, making it difficult for players to understand what they need to do in order to progress.”
- “The translation is odd, the mechanics are obtuse and often poorly explained, and it's overall quite baffling.”
- “Even with the countless guides and very active discord, it still took this much game time to learn the many mechanics and put it all together.”
story
99 mentions
15 % positive mentions
76 % neutral mentions
9 % negative mentions
The game's story is often described as tedious and poorly executed, with many players recommending the use of mods to enhance the experience. While it features a main storyline and various quests, the convoluted mechanics and translation issues detract from the overall narrative enjoyment. Despite these shortcomings, some players appreciate the emergent storytelling and character development that arise from gameplay, making it more engaging for those who focus on the mechanics rather than the scripted plot.
- “The game then told me to check the epilogue section in the main menu, and when I clicked into it, it generated a story for me of my character's future experiences through the reincarnation cycle and all the different creatures and people she became.”
- “There is an entire storyline hidden in the background of the game that requires finesse, ingenuity, and patience to get through.”
- “It plays like an eastern fantasy RimWorld with much deeper and more interesting game mechanics and storyline than vanilla RimWorld offers.”
- “The main quest/story is unbelievably tedious to advance to the point where I think the devs don't actually expect anybody to try to complete it. Parts of the game are poorly translated from Chinese, and the first boss is literally a filter for casuals that will destroy your base and cultivators the first time you get to that point of the game.”
- “Loved this game until I found out that there's a glitch that blocks any and all story progression based on RNG (major NPCs with clues can die randomly before you even have a chance to meet them) and not only do the devs know this glitch exists, but they seem completely uninterested in fixing it.”
- “You can lock yourself out of a whole chunk of the story and you wouldn't even know it happened.”
graphics
50 mentions
38 % positive mentions
56 % neutral mentions
6 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are generally praised for their charming and aesthetically pleasing art style, which effectively captures the essence of traditional Chinese culture and mythology. While some players note that the graphics can be basic or reminiscent of older titles, the overall visual presentation is considered beautiful and immersive, complemented by a captivating soundtrack. Despite some technical limitations, the graphics contribute positively to the game's engaging atmosphere and gameplay experience.
- “The game's graphics are impressive, with beautiful and detailed environments that capture the essence of ancient China.”
- “The visuals and animations are interesting, and the whole concept of leveling cultivators is very appealing to me personally.”
- “Graphics-wise, this game has a gorgeous aesthetic, from the trees to the buildings, to even the grass and flowers, and I could spend all day enjoying the scenery.”
- “Graphics: middling, there isn't anything special happening here - you are looking at something close to what we would have seen in 2006 maybe in some cases earlier.”
- “Cons: yeah, it is a bit janky, UI can get a bit used to, graphics are RPG Maker assets tier.”
- “Expect simple graphics.”
grinding
49 mentions
6 % positive mentions
-4 % neutral mentions
98 % negative mentions
The game is heavily criticized for its grindy nature, requiring extensive resource gathering and character training, often relying on random chance, which can make progression feel tedious and frustrating. While some players appreciate the humor and unique mechanics, many find the micromanagement and repetitive tasks overwhelming, leading to a steep learning curve and a time-consuming experience. Overall, it appeals to those who enjoy deep grinding and cultivation themes, but may deter casual players due to its complexity and lack of immediate rewards.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “Grinding in this game is incredibly rewarding and keeps you engaged.”
- “The grind is challenging but satisfying, making every achievement feel earned.”
- “There's a grindy element to it; lots of resources and events rely on random chance, even down to getting a promising character to train up.”
- “The game is long and grindy, but it's part of the game's charm, so to speak. Ultimately, though, the game is way too grindy. Once you learn what there is to learn, it takes too much time to get the right resources, the right manuals, and the right combination of everything.”
- “It has very little content, and in order to compensate for it, the developers employed the classic mobile game strategy of making it grindy and slow, without any real challenge to it. It just becomes a game of clicking and waiting.”
music
30 mentions
50 % positive mentions
40 % neutral mentions
10 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its beautiful and relaxing qualities, often described as enchanting and fitting well with the game's aesthetic. While many players appreciate the soundtrack's depth and cultural themes, some note that it can be repetitive and occasionally stops unexpectedly, which detracts from the overall experience. Overall, the music significantly enhances the gameplay, contributing to a captivating atmosphere that keeps players engaged.
- “An excellent title for lovers of deep management/strategy games, with an enchanting setting, appealing art, and some of the most beautiful music I've ever heard in a video game.”
- “The music is worth listening to and the art style is simply beautiful.”
- “Amazing music, great animation, RimWorld-like but in Chinese mythology, and really worth my time playing it for 3 hours in the first try.”
- “Music: your typical fare from the orient, it definitely isn't bad but if you've heard the chord progression once you've heard it a thousand times before.”
- “Music: good, but repetitive.”
- “Sometimes, the game stops the music, even if you've set it to loop endlessly, making the game feel a bit dead.”
humor
18 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is a standout feature, with players enjoying its quirky and absurd interactions, such as transforming waste into living beings and engaging in bizarre trade practices. While the main quest can be tedious and poorly translated, the comedic elements, including unexpected events and humorous item effects, provide a lighthearted experience that many find entertaining. Overall, the game's blend of cultural references and slapstick moments keeps players amused despite its flaws.
- “I would honestly say give this game a try, yeah there is a lot of confusion when you start out (and the comments from other players can be either helpful or straight up not yet very hilarious) but I think it's pretty fun!”
- “And most items, be they pills or other items, have different yet funny effects.”
- “It has also its funny moments like using 'poop' as a treasure.”
replayability
13 mentions
46 % positive mentions
31 % neutral mentions
23 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its high replayability, offering diverse gameplay styles, multiple factions, and extensive modding options that enhance longevity. While some players may find the fixed map and campaign limiting, the depth of mechanics and variety of experiences available ensure that replay value remains strong. Overall, it is considered a feature-rich title with infinite replay potential.
- “A RimWorld-style game with many hidden mechanics, great replayability, and nice power creep.”
- “A deep, feature-rich game with lots of replayability.”
- “"Amazing Cultivation Simulator" offers substantial replay value, with multiple factions, cultivation paths, and gameplay modes to explore.”
- “It may be off-putting if you like playing the same way every time and want replay value from a different world to try it in.”
- “The game suffers a little bit from replayability due to having a set map and campaign, though considering that a single playthrough can take hundreds of hours and there being enough deep systems to still facilitate multiple runs with different gameplay styles and focuses, I don't feel like it's a real issue.”
- “Replayability = infinite!”
character development
10 mentions
20 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
30 % negative mentions
The game places a strong emphasis on character development, often overshadowing other aspects like village management. Players find the character progression systems to be deep and rewarding, allowing for intricate planning and meaningful growth, particularly in the midgame. The detailed character designs and animations enhance the experience, aligning well with the themes of martial arts and spiritual cultivation.
- “Really deep character development, with many different systems that work well together.”
- “Character designs and animations are detailed and evocative, capturing the essence of martial arts and spiritual cultivation.”
- “Honestly though, this game is focused more on character development than it is on village development, it seems.”
- “The grind in the game works conceptually and feels rewarding, but the character development trivializes most survival challenges by the early to mid-game, at which point it becomes all about creating the most successful sect.”
- “Most focus definitely seems to be on character development mid-game onwards, based on the posts I have read on the forums so far.”
optimization
9 mentions
22 % positive mentions
33 % neutral mentions
44 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with many players noting significant performance issues such as stuttering, even on capable PCs, and a lack of strategic depth in its mechanics. While some appreciate the high level of polish in graphics and gameplay, others feel that the random assignment of tasks and the overwhelming amount of content detracts from the overall experience. Despite these concerns, ongoing updates and mod support offer some hope for improvement.
- “High level of polish in many aspects of both graphics, gameplay, and performance.”
- “There is an absurd amount of content for that and I have barely scratched its surface: crafting, equipment, level ups (which are non-trivial and can be optimized a lot, it's not some exp bar that makes 'pling, level up!'), formations (put multiple disciples into one for higher effectiveness - and so many options to build those formations), skills in a lot of forms and colors which your disciples can learn.”
- “There isn't much optimization or strategy to perform.”
- “I have a fairly good PC, but my game is constantly stuttering, even when I only have 12 disciples.”
- “If you are not the kind of player that can forgive and forget the lack of optimization in a game's mechanics, you might want to give it a pass.”
stability
5 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is frequently criticized, with users reporting numerous bugs, glitches, and performance issues that detract from the overall experience. Many players find the translation inadequate and certain game systems confusing, leading to frustration. While some enjoy the content, the lack of polish and quality of life improvements make it feel shallow and imbalanced.
- “The game is not perfect of course; the translation is not the best, there are bugs and glitches, and some of the game systems (especially the social system) can be frustrating or even downright confusing at first.”
- “After all the testing and learning and installing countless mods to fix blatant gaps in both quality of life and functionality - I found the game to be relatively shallow, buggy, imbalanced, and lacking polish.”
- “Worth buying if you like wuxia but very buggy and not a whole lot of quality of life.”
emotional
5 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Players express a range of emotional experiences, from deep attachment to characters—highlighted by moments of ascension and loss—to frustration with the game's social systems and random events that disrupt gameplay. The game's charming graphics and depth evoke a sense of warmth, but the chaotic mechanics can lead to confusion and emotional detachment. Overall, while some moments resonate deeply, the emotional impact is often undermined by gameplay challenges.
- “I cried when my very first character ascended to immortality and left behind my sect forever.”
- “Pros about this game are its insane depth, a very cuddly and wholesome graphics style which also has a pretty high quality standard.”
atmosphere
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
-150 % neutral mentions
150 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is generally well-received, successfully conveying a mystical and immersive experience despite some translation inconsistencies and graphics that aren't cutting-edge. Overall, players find that the essence of the game's world is effectively captured.
- “Some of the translations were able to capture the essence of the original names and some are misses, but overall the atmosphere comes across, which is something very unexpected.”
- “While the graphics may not be cutting-edge, they effectively convey the mystical and immersive atmosphere of the game world.”
- “Some of the translations were able to capture the essence of the original names, while others missed the mark. Overall, the atmosphere is conveyed, which is quite unexpected.”
- “The game fails to create a truly immersive atmosphere, leaving players feeling disconnected from the world.”
- “Despite the potential for a rich environment, the atmosphere feels flat and uninspired, lacking the depth needed to engage players.”
monetization
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect has faced backlash due to a recent negative review bombing linked to a Chinese mobile game that features microtransactions, although this issue does not pertain to the PC version of the game.
- “The monetization in this game feels excessively aggressive, with constant prompts to spend money on in-game purchases.”
- “It's frustrating to see that progress is heavily gated behind paywalls, making it nearly impossible to enjoy the game without spending extra.”
- “The reliance on microtransactions detracts from the overall experience, turning what could be a great game into a cash grab.”