Claw Machine Sim
- March 28, 2024
- Unechte Sachen
- 12h median play time
Get on Steam"Claw Machine Sim" is a game that simulates playing various claw machines in a Japanese arcade, with fully simulated physics and the option to choose between a fun or realistic difficulty level. The game features over 200 collectible prizes and offers accessibility options, as well as the ability to customize your arcade with your own images. Special prizes randomly appear, giving you three attempts to win them before they disappear again.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Captures the arcade atmosphere well with satisfying sound effects and realistic claw physics.
- Offers a variety of cute and charming prizes, making it addictive and fun to collect.
- Provides a relaxing gaming experience with options for both casual and realistic play modes.
- Some items can get stuck, requiring a game restart to reset the machine, which can be frustrating.
- Limited to one machine and lacks additional features like a prize reset button or DLC content.
- Physics can be inconsistent at times, leading to frustrating moments during gameplay.
- gameplay8 mentions
- 63 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The gameplay is centered around a satisfying claw machine mechanic that offers depth and enjoyment, allowing players to unlock various cute prizes. While there are minor clipping issues, they do not significantly detract from the overall experience, which is engaging and fun, typically taking 8-12 hours to complete. Players have found the gameplay to be simple yet intriguing, making it a great choice for casual gaming sessions.
“Excellent claw machine mechanic and the prizes are so cute!”
“Overall, it's a great choice if you're looking for enjoyable gameplay with a hint of excitement.”
“The only downside is you get a few cheesy grabs from the claw clipping through, but hey, find me one 3D game that doesn't have clipping issues that impact gameplay.”
“I got to 27 prizes in just about an hour, so assuming you don't have chronic skill issues, you'll probably get all prizes in about 8-12 hours of gameplay.”
“It's exactly what you'd expect - a simple yet intriguing claw machine sim, but the different prizes you can unlock and the grabbing mechanic actually have some depth to them.”
- music2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music in the game has been criticized for being unfitting and oddly depressing, which detracts from the overall experience. Reviewers feel that it does not align well with the game's style, contributing to a sense of frustration.
“I found the physics to be frustrating, the music to be unfitting for the style of the game, and the content to be really shallow - even for the price.”
“The only complaint I have about this game (besides some Korean translation errors) is that the mood of the background music is oddly depressing.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their impressive visuals that enhance immersion, with players noting that the combination of stunning visuals and sound design significantly contributes to the overall experience.
“Great visuals.”
“The visuals and sounds really drew me in; I got completely wrecked trying out the realistic difficulty! 😂”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game effectively captures the nostalgic arcade atmosphere, enhanced by satisfying sound effects that contribute to an immersive experience.
“Captures the arcade atmosphere nicely, and the sound effects are satisfying.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users have noted occasional performance drops, particularly after winning a prize, which may be attributed to individual hardware limitations rather than a widespread optimization issue.
“My only complaint is that after winning a prize, the performance drops for around a second and then goes back up, but that might just be my outdated PC.”
