Bear Simulator

86%
Game Brain Score Based on 662 reviews
  • humor
  • story
  • graphics
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In Bear Simulator, players step into the paws of a wild bear, exploring a vast open world, foraging for food, and interacting with other animals. The game emphasizes survival and exploration, as players must maintain their bear's health while uncovering the secrets of the forest. With a day-night cycle and dynamic weather, Bear Simulator offers a unique and immersive experience in a bear's life.

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Reviews

86%
Audience ScoreBased on 662 reviews
humor86 positive mentions
stability12 negative mentions
  • The game offers a unique and humorous exploration experience as a bear, with many secrets to discover.
  • Players appreciate the charm and creativity of the game, finding it fun and engaging despite its flaws.
  • The game has a nostalgic feel and allows players to immerse themselves in a whimsical world filled with quirky elements.
  • The game is considered incomplete and lacks essential quality of life features like a map or navigation tools, making exploration frustrating.
  • Many players report bugs and glitches that hinder gameplay, including issues with hitboxes and getting stuck in the environment.
  • The developer has abandoned the game, leaving it in a state that feels unfinished and unsatisfactory for those hoping for further updates.
  • humor86 mentions

    The humor in the game is widely appreciated, with many players finding it charming, silly, and self-aware, often leading to genuine laughter during gameplay. While some reviews note that the humor may not appeal to everyone, particularly older audiences, it is generally described as light-hearted and imaginative, enhancing the overall fun of the experience. The game features a variety of funny elements, including quirky characters and absurd scenarios, making it a delightful choice for those who enjoy whimsical humor.

    • “While it is rough around the edges in certain areas, the gameplay loop is fun, the sense of humor charms the hell out of me, and the mysteries enthrall me.”
    • “I really like this game, it has a lot of humor and is very self-aware.”
    • “Do go into this game expecting tame and gentle ridiculous humor (like the fact that you're a bipedal bear collecting butterflies and reading messages from depressed ducks).”
  • story64 mentions

    The game's story is described as intriguing yet vague, requiring players to explore its vast world to uncover hidden narratives and lore. While some players appreciate the unique storytelling approach through environmental clues and documents, others feel that the lack of a clear, overarching plot detracts from the experience. Overall, the atmosphere and mystery surrounding the story elements contribute to a charming exploration experience, though many express a desire for more updates and explanations to deepen their understanding.

    • “The storytelling is incredible once you put in the time to discover everything about the vast world which consists of 7 regions, each having a subset of different locations.”
    • “Fun combat and exploration paired with a mysterious storyline if you look deep enough.”
    • “The story there isn't really much of a story going on.”
    • “It's a shame that the creator decided to abandon maintaining and updating the game, because I found the world, characters, and plot (even though slightly vague) very charming, so I would've loved to see what else they had planned for us.”
    • “And the 'story' of the game is locked away in hidden temples that you have to find throughout some of the areas, one of which you have to get past an annoying mountain platforming section where if you make one mistake and fall you die and have to start from the cave every single time.”
  • graphics38 mentions

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the lush environments and decent visuals, especially on lower-end computers, while others criticize the overall quality as subpar, reminiscent of older console graphics. Many users note issues like washed-out colors, clipping textures, and pop-in problems, but some find the graphics enjoyable enough to enhance the game's relaxing atmosphere. Overall, while not groundbreaking, the graphics can still be appealing under certain conditions.

    • “I have always loved this game as it has amazing graphics and the controls are easy to learn.”
    • “The graphics are also great, with lush, well-designed environments that look good even when turned down to work on a low-tier computer.”
    • “I'm able to run the graphics on high and they're very pretty.”
    • “Are the graphics around me washed out Wii-era brown filters?”
    • “The graphics aren't great, the physics aren't good, the fighting sucks, and you get stuck in walls or on ledges all the time.”
    • “Graphics look like something I'd find on a PS2 game in the year 2004.”
  • gameplay30 mentions

    The gameplay is characterized by a fun loop and charming humor, though it suffers from bugs and missing elements that detract from the overall experience. While many players appreciate its simplistic and surreal nature, some express disappointment due to unrealistic expectations and the lack of more dynamic mechanics. Overall, it offers a decent amount of enjoyable content, but significant flaws prevent it from being fully recommended.

    • “While it is rough around the edges in certain areas, the gameplay loop is fun, the sense of humor charms the hell out of me, and the mysteries enthrall me.”
    • “The cosmetics are funny, the challenges are doable but still challenging, and you won't get bored for at least 8 hours of gameplay.”
    • “I have enjoyed this game for many years for its simplistic gameplay and surreal comedy.”
    • “I cannot recommend this game because it has one major flaw: it's abandoned, major gameplay elements are bugged out and even lock achievements.”
    • “The charm wears off extremely fast due to poor gameplay mechanics that feel like they should be included.”
    • “However, there are so many things that are missing in this game that could make the gameplay a lot better.”
  • stability12 mentions

    The game is generally enjoyable and fun, but players report it being quite buggy with minor glitches and hitbox issues. While some users express disappointment over the lack of updates and content, they still recommend the game for its entertainment value despite its stability concerns.

    • “I love this game; it's a lot of fun and worth the 15 bucks I spent on it, but it's kind of buggy and the game hasn't been updated in a while. I'd recommend it if you've seen this game before, but if you've never heard of it, don't get into it. It's fun, but it just leaves me wanting more content.”
    • “The hitboxes and some minor bugs/glitches should also be checked over, but I had a real blast playing this game anyways.”
    • “Sure, it is buggy and kind of looks lackluster, but I found myself having a good time.”
  • grinding10 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, particularly when it involves backtracking to collect items that are not always rewarding. While the game offers a satisfying challenge in building stats and unlocking abilities, the repetitive nature of exploration can detract from the overall experience. However, those who enjoy exploration and risk-taking may still find value in the rewards that come from grinding.

    • “Great game if you're into exploration and mystery solving (as well as comedy). Building up stats is a challenge but not tedious, and you're really rewarded for taking risks.”
    • “And exploring them to just find stuff that heals you gets boring and tedious as you want things that boost stats, so you don't keep coming across things you can't interact with, just to have to remember where they are.”
    • “It's extremely tedious.”
    • “And go through the tedious experience of walking all the way back there every time!”
  • atmosphere8 mentions

    The game's atmosphere is characterized by a unique blend of funky environmental design and a serene connection to nature, enhanced by minimal background music and rich ambient sounds. While the graphical quality may not be top-tier, the compelling story and immersive atmosphere significantly elevate the overall experience, making it a standout feature for many players.

    • “The graphical quality and, for that matter, a lot of content in the game is not of the highest quality, but if you can overlook that, the power of the story and atmosphere can greatly make up for this.”
    • “A thing about the game that made me like it a lot is that it provides a rich atmosphere.”
    • “The atmosphere the game provides is a strange bliss of nature, with its minimal use of background music, opting instead to use ambient sounds of the areas you encounter.”
    • “A thing about the game that made me like it a lot is that it gives a strong sense of atmosphere.”
  • music8 mentions

    The music in the game is generally well-received, enhancing the atmosphere and immersion through its strategic use in specific areas, often blending with ambient sounds. Players appreciate the unique audio cues that signal discoveries, although some express a desire for more narrative clarity and updates to deepen their engagement with the storyline. Overall, the music contributes significantly to the game's enchanting and mysterious ambiance.

    • “The music, which is pretty good, helps create an ambience in specific areas of the game, which allows for greater immersion in the storytelling.”
    • “The atmosphere the game provides is a strange bliss of nature, with its minimal use of background music, opting instead to use ambient sounds of the areas you encounter.”
    • “This game has a very exciting feature with the music in special places where it gets warped and warbled as you get closer, letting you know you've found it.”
  • replayability2 mentions

    The reviews indicate a consensus that the game lacks replayability, with multiple users stating there is "no replay value."

    • “No replay value.”
    • “No replay value.”
    • “No replay value.”
  • emotional2 mentions

    Players express a strong emotional connection to the game, highlighting that it evokes positive feelings and a sense of joy, which has been a rare experience in recent gaming.

    • “It had been a long time before there was a game that just made me feel good to play.”
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Play time

7hMedian play time
6hAverage play time
4-8hSpent by most gamers
*Based on 4 analyzed playthroughs

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