BBQ Simulator: The Squad

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"BBQ Simulator: The Squad" is a multiplayer game where players work together to grill and serve food to customers in a variety of settings. Players can customize their characters and grills, and must manage resources like fuel and food to meet their customers' demands. The game features various challenges and objectives to keep players engaged and having fun.

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83%

Audience ScoreBased on 430 reviews

humor23 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game is incredibly fun and chaotic, especially when played with friends, leading to lots of laughter and memorable moments.
It offers a variety of silly and entertaining game modes, allowing players to engage in humorous antics like throwing knives and urinating on food.
For its low price, the game provides a surprisingly enjoyable experience, making it a great choice for casual gaming sessions with friends.

The game can become tedious and repetitive quickly, with some players feeling that it lacks depth and engaging content for solo play.
There are numerous bugs and glitches, particularly with multiplayer functionality, which can hinder the overall experience.
Some players found the game poorly designed, with issues like misspelled words and a lack of cohesion in gameplay mechanics.

humor
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
96%
13%
The humor in the game is widely praised, particularly when played with friends, leading to uncontrollable laughter and memorable moments. Players enjoy the silly antics, such as throwing food and navigating quirky controls, which enhance the comedic experience. While some find the humor can wear thin after a while, the overall consensus is that it provides a fun and entertaining atmosphere, especially in multiplayer settings.
- “We couldn't stop laughing, there are so many different modes to play and either work together or competitively.”
- “This game is intensely funny especially when you throw your friends almost cooked food away for them to go and fetch for you to just do it again.”
- “Love playing this, absolutely hilarious.”
- “It's not funny.”
- “The jokes fall flat and feel forced.”
- “I expected more laughs, but the humor just misses the mark.”
gameplay
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
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Bbq Simulator offers straightforward and accessible gameplay that appeals to casual gamers and grilling enthusiasts, featuring intuitive mechanics and multiplayer options for an engaging experience. However, some players criticize the game for its graphical glitches, limited game modes, and lack of depth in mechanics, suggesting that improvements could enhance the overall fun and replayability. While the cooking mechanics are generally seen as enjoyable, the gameplay may become repetitive after a few hours.
- “Bbq Simulator's gameplay is straightforward, accessible, and, most importantly, fun.”
- “Bbq Simulator is a delightful and engaging cooking simulation game that's perfect for fans of casual gameplay, grilling enthusiasts, and anyone seeking a relaxing yet exciting virtual culinary experience.”
- “With its delectable visuals, intuitive mechanics, and multiplayer capabilities, the game ensures hours of fun and mouth-watering moments.”
- “Graphical glitches, typos, and broken mechanics galore.”
- “The game mechanics are not fun, and I do think if the developers spent time on the mechanics they could have a game that is still quirky but at least is worth actually paying for.”
- “Although the game only has a few game modes and might get boring after only a few hours of gameplay, you can always scream at friends and play just a little bit more.”
story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is described as fun and silly, with excellent storytelling that enhances the immersive experience, though it is criticized for being largely a series of fetch quests. Players appreciate the moral themes about perseverance and life's unpredictability, but some express a desire for a rewards system and additional single-player story modes. Technical issues, such as bugs affecting gameplay, detract from the overall experience.
- “Its excellent storytelling along with the immersive game mechanics.”
- “Moral of the story, you never know what life holds in store for you, and if I would have given up when all the odds were stacked against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
- “It is mostly just a compilation of fetch quests disguised as a game.”
- “If you're committed enough, you can make any story work.”
- “Here's a suggestion for another possible game mode: a story mode of some sort for the single player, where you're hosting a BBQ for the neighborhood and you must make sure the house is in top shape before guests arrive, so you do stuff like the dishes and mow the lawn under a time limit before they arrive.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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40%
The game's graphics are praised for their vibrant and colorful aesthetic, effectively evoking a sunny summer atmosphere, while also showcasing impressive realism in certain scenes. However, some users report issues with graphical glitches and broken mechanics, which detract from the overall experience. Despite these flaws, the polished polygon graphics contribute to the game's appeal as a fun and engaging simulator.
- “The game boasts vibrant and colorful graphics that capture the essence of a sunny summer day spent in a lush backyard.”
- “With its delectable visuals, intuitive mechanics, and multiplayer capabilities, the game ensures hours of fun and mouth-watering moments.”
- “Small BBQ simulator with nicely finished polygon graphics.”
- “Graphical glitches, typos, and broken mechanics galore.”
- “The graphics are unbelievable and the realism is clearly evident with the gore after you throw a kitchen knife into your friend's abdomen.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be incredibly tedious and unenjoyable, even when playing with friends. The repetitive nature of adding ingredients for cooking tasks detracts from the overall fun, making the experience feel more like a chore than an engaging activity.
- “Incredibly tedious, to the point where it's not even fun with friends.”
- “It's not really that fun, in my opinion; it's just very tedious to play, especially when most of the game is just adding ingredients until you can cook it.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game experiences a notable number of glitches, including graphical issues, typos, and broken mechanics, which can hinder gameplay, particularly when joining lobbies. However, players have managed to navigate these challenges.
- “The game has a fair amount of glitches, and joining lobbies was inconsistent, but we managed to figure it out.”
- “There are numerous graphical glitches, typos, and broken mechanics throughout the game.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by its ability to evoke strong feelings, with players reporting experiences that range from deep sadness to complex relationships, such as significant age differences. The narrative elements, including themes of neglect and personal struggles, contribute to a poignant and impactful experience that resonates with players on a personal level.
- “It made me cry.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The music in the game is highly praised for its calming and soothing qualities, providing players with a sense of relaxation and reassurance. Many users find it effective in creating a tranquil atmosphere that enhances their overall experience.
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes to this music long enough to realize that I was going to be okay.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its impressive physics and overall optimization, especially considering its low price point of $1, indicating that it runs smoothly and efficiently.
- “Great game with amazing physics; everything is pretty well optimized for a $1 game.”