Buddy Simulator 1984
- February 18, 2021
- Not a Sailor Studios
- 6h median play time
Buddy Simulator 1984 may not have the best RPG mechanics in the world, and you may as well forget about playing it in docked mode due to the level of text input involved early doors, but see past these minor gripes and this Switch port of a 2021 Steam belter is absolutely worth your time.
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Get on Epic Games Store"Buddy Simulator 1984" is a retro-style psychological horror game. The player discovers an old computing program that claims to simulate a virtual friend. However, as the game progresses, the line between reality and simulation blurs, leading to unnerving and suspenseful encounters. The game heavily utilizes text-based interactions and choices, providing a unique and immersive experience.
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Reviews
Audience ScoreBased on 297 reviews
story224 positive mentions
grinding32 negative mentions
- story535 mentions
- 42 % positive mentions
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- 2 % negative mentions
- emotional265 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
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- gameplay229 mentions
- 31 % positive mentions
- 64 % neutral mentions
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- music160 mentions
- 54 % positive mentions
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- graphics130 mentions
- 32 % positive mentions
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- 3 % negative mentions
- funny107 mentions
- 98 % positive mentions
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- atmosphere60 mentions
- 53 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
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- replayability46 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
- grinding39 mentions
- 3 % positive mentions
- 15 % neutral mentions
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- stability28 mentions
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- character development10 mentions
- 10 % positive mentions
- 90 % neutral mentions
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- optimization2 mentions
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- ads1 mentions
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Critic Reviews
80% average critic score
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Play time
6hMedian play time
7hAverage play time
5-10hSpent by most gamers
