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.

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Play Modes

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

Reviews

92%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,882 reviews

gameplay61 positive mentions

grinding56 negative mentions

Extremely complex and rewarding gameplay that captures the essence of cultivation themes.
Rich in content with a unique blend of management, strategy, and role-playing elements.
Engaging community support through Discord and in-game comments for guidance.

Steep learning curve with poorly explained mechanics and a lack of comprehensive tutorials.
Bugs and translation issues that can hinder gameplay and understanding.
Heavy micromanagement required, which can become tedious as the sect grows.

gameplay
362 mentions
17 % positive mentions
78 % neutral mentions
5 % negative mentions
The gameplay of "Amazing Cultivation Simulator" is characterized by its deep and complex mechanics, requiring significant time investment to learn and master. Players often find themselves engrossed in the intricacies of the game, which combines elements of colony management with unique features like feng shui and character cultivation, reminiscent of "RimWorld" but with a distinct focus on strategy and RPG elements. However, the steep learning curve and lack of clear explanations for many mechanics can lead to frustration, making it more suitable for dedicated players who enjoy unraveling intricate systems.
- “At its core, 'Amazing Cultivation Simulator' offers deep and complex gameplay with a focus on managing a sect of disciples and guiding them on the path of cultivation.”
- “The game's simulation mechanics allow for emergent gameplay experiences, with multiple paths to success and consequences for every decision made by the player.”
- “With its complex gameplay mechanics, rich lore, and strategic depth, it provides countless hours of entertainment and exploration.”
- “Horrible work order, people refusing to do simple tasks and RNG monsters being put on your base with annoying recruitment mechanics like chat mini-games make this game very frustrating and annoying to play.”
- “The sense of progression is obstructed by convoluted mechanics that make it difficult to get into.”
- “The game's lack of explanations for its various systems and mechanics can be frustrating for players.”
story
110 mentions
15 % positive mentions
78 % neutral mentions
7 % negative mentions
The game's story is described as complex and often tedious, with a steep learning curve that can make progression challenging. While players appreciate the depth and potential for emergent storytelling through character interactions and quests, many find the main storyline convoluted and frustrating, often requiring mods to enhance the experience or prevent players from being locked out of key events. Overall, the narrative is seen as secondary to the gameplay mechanics, with players encouraged to focus on character development and personal storytelling rather than the scripted main quest.
- “If it wasn't for Sseth's video, I would have avoided this game as a 'RimWorld clone', but it actually has way more mechanics inside, as well as a proper story and mysteries in the world of cultivation.”
- “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 experience through the reincarnation cycle and all the different creatures and people she became.”
- “There is even a proper main story plot panning out surrounding the mysterious destruction of your previous faction.”
- “I keep getting stuck in my playthroughs, and even though I've got 200+ hours in this game, I've never completed the main story.”
- “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. I shouldn't need to download a mod to resurrect an important NPC that the game decided would only live until day 30.”
- “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.”
graphics
57 mentions
39 % positive mentions
56 % neutral mentions
5 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally described as charming and aesthetically pleasing, featuring a pixel art style that effectively captures the essence of traditional Chinese culture and mythology. While some players note that the visuals may not be cutting-edge and can feel basic at times, many appreciate the beautiful environments and the overall artistic presentation, which enhances the immersive experience. Overall, the graphics are considered good enough to complement the gameplay, despite some minor issues with UI scaling and character modeling.
- “The game features a pixel art style that suits the theme and aesthetic of traditional Chinese culture and mythology.”
- “The game's graphics are also impressive, with beautiful and detailed environments that capture the essence of ancient China.”
- “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.”
- “While the graphics may not be cutting-edge, they effectively convey the mystical and immersive atmosphere of the game world.”
- “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.”
grinding
57 mentions
5 % positive mentions
-4 % neutral mentions
98 % negative mentions
The game is heavily criticized for its grindy nature, requiring extensive micromanagement and time investment to progress, particularly in the main story, which many find tedious and poorly translated. Players note that while the game offers a rich and humorous experience, the grinding can feel excessive and often detracts from enjoyment, making it more suitable for dedicated fans of the genre rather than casual players. Overall, it combines elements of farming and character development but demands significant patience and planning to achieve meaningful progress.
- “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.”
- “The game can be tedious and require a lot of micromanaging, and other times it turns into an AFK simulator while you speed up time to wait for some task to finish, but you also have to monitor the task being finished to make sure nothing goes wrong (event trigger, invasion, etc).”
- “The gist of what I'm trying to get at is that the game requires a lot of grinding and isn't really rewarding in the end, so if you have time and like wuxia then I recommend it; otherwise, I think it's way too complicated to get into.”
- “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.”
music
34 mentions
50 % positive mentions
41 % neutral mentions
9 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its beauty and enchanting quality, often described as mesmerizing and fitting well with the game's visuals and themes. While many players find the soundtrack to be one of the standout features, some note that it can become repetitive and that there are instances where the music stops unexpectedly, leading to moments of silence. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a significant asset, enhancing the gameplay experience.
- “The music is absolutely fantastic, and the art style and UI take a little getting used to, but after a while, you hardly pay it much attention as you're too busy wondering why someone is flying around your village, checking things out.”
- “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.”
- “I bought the game for the colorful graphics, pretty music, and unique genre, and boy am I impressed.”
- “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
21 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is a standout feature, characterized by absurd and often crude comedic elements, such as transforming excrement into a living being and the chaotic interactions between characters and the environment. Players appreciate the game's quirky charm, with hilarious translation issues and unexpected events, like animals wreaking havoc on player bases. Despite some tedious gameplay aspects, the humor keeps players engaged and entertained, making it a memorable experience.
- “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. Nonetheless, I would recommend this game because of the flavor and funny interactions, such as turning a piece of poo into a living person and then helping them achieve godhood, or selling dozens of cut-off penises to merchants for profit.”
- “And the most hilarious events can happen on a daily basis.”
- “And sometimes the fan translation makes for some weird/funny translation issues.”
replayability
16 mentions
56 % positive mentions
25 % neutral mentions
19 % negative mentions
The "Amazing Cultivation Simulator" boasts exceptional replayability, featuring multiple factions, diverse cultivation paths, and various gameplay modes, enhanced by mod support and user-generated content. While some players may find the fixed map and campaign limiting, the game's depth and customization options allow for numerous playthroughs, making it highly engaging for those who enjoy exploring different strategies. Overall, it is praised for its extensive replay value, with many users rating it a perfect 10/10.
- “Amazing Cultivation Simulator offers substantial replay value, with multiple factions, cultivation paths, and gameplay modes to explore.”
- “Incredible replayability value, lots of customization options, an excellent tutorial, and an immensely active community on their official Discord server.”
- “The amount of depth is astounding and the replay value is really promising.”
- “It may be off-putting if you like playing the same way every time and want the 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.”
- “So yeah, the replay value is there.”
optimization
10 mentions
30 % positive mentions
30 % neutral mentions
40 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players expressing frustration over the lack of strategic depth and control in gameplay mechanics, leading to a feeling of randomness. While there are complaints about performance issues, such as stuttering even on capable PCs, the developers are actively updating the game and mod support is available to address some optimization concerns. Overall, the game offers a high level of polish in graphics and gameplay, but players who prioritize optimization may find it lacking.
- “This requires a lot of optimization, whether it be in rooms with good feng shui that complement the disciples' element/law, quality of clothing, amount of qi gathered in the area... there's a lot going on in the game, but I wouldn't call it 'deep', more just an enormous amount of content that has the facade of depth but is really just a lot of stuff.”
- “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...”
- “I'm so sick of games with optimized meta progression scripting where there's no room to think and do things your own way.”
- “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.”
character development
10 mentions
30 % positive mentions
40 % neutral mentions
30 % negative mentions
The reviews highlight a strong emphasis on character development, with detailed designs and animations that enhance the martial arts and spiritual themes of the game. Players appreciate the depth and complexity of the character development systems, which overshadow other gameplay elements like village management and survival mechanics. Overall, the game is praised for its rewarding progression and intricate character growth, making it a standout feature.
- “Honestly though, this game is focused more on character development than it is village development, it seems.”
- “Really deep character development, with many different systems that work well together.”
- “The grind in the game works conceptually and feels rewarding as the whole idea is about waidan/neidan; furthermore, colony sim gets hybridized a lot with what I can only describe as 'RPG-like mechanics' and character development that will trivialize most survival challenges by early to mid-game.”
- “Honestly though, this game is focused more on character development than it is village development, it seems like.”
- “The grind in the game works conceptually and feels rewarding as the whole idea is about waidan/neidan; furthermore, colony sim gets hybridized a lot with what I can only describe as 'RPG-like mechanics' and character development that will trivialize most survival challenges by 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 from the posts I have read on the forums so far.”
stability
9 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with users reporting numerous bugs, glitches, and translation issues that detract from the overall experience. Many find the gameplay confusing and frustrating, particularly due to unbalanced bosses and a lack of polish. While some appreciate the humor in the glitches, the consensus is that the game suffers significantly from its instability.
- “This game is objectively bad: confusing, laggy, poorly translated, buggy, annoying.”
- “But I can't recommend it due to how buggy it is.”
- “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.”
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 nature of resource management and unpredictable events can lead to emotional disconnection for some players. Overall, while the game offers poignant moments, its emotional impact is often tempered 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.”
- “Do you like playing a game where it's difficult to track/manage your people/resources, lots of random things randomly happening without context or clear effects, and have to manage invisible forces that randomly kill your people and change things drastically?”
atmosphere
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
-150 % neutral mentions
150 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is praised for its mystical and immersive qualities, effectively conveyed through its graphics despite not being cutting-edge. While some translations fall short, the overall essence of the game world is successfully captured, contributing to an unexpectedly engaging experience.
- “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 and some are misses, but overall the atmosphere comes across, which is something very unexpected.”
- “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
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect has faced criticism due to negative reviews linked to a Chinese mobile game with microtransactions, although this issue does not pertain to the PC version. Despite this, players generally appreciate the game's quality, including its graphics and soundtrack.
- “Recent negative review bombing due to a Chinese mobile game launch that has microtransactions; this has nothing to do with this PC version.”
- “All in all, this is a great game; the graphics are beautiful, the soundtrack is amazing, but all my ads are now in Chinese.”