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
- The game offers a fun and addictive simulation of claw machines, allowing players to enjoy the experience without spending real money.
- There is a wide variety of cute prizes to collect, with good physics that enhance the gameplay experience.
- The game captures the arcade atmosphere well, providing a relaxing yet engaging experience for both casual and dedicated players.
- Some items can get stuck, requiring players to restart the game to reset the machine, which can be frustrating.
- The game currently lacks additional machines or prize options, limiting the overall variety and replayability.
- There are minor bugs and issues with physics that can detract from the experience, such as clipping and inconsistent difficulty between modes.
- gameplay16 mentions
- 63 % positive mentions
- 19 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The gameplay is centered around a satisfying claw machine mechanic that offers depth through various unlockable prizes, making it both simple and engaging. Players can expect to complete the game in about 8-12 hours, with a few minor clipping issues noted but not significantly impacting the overall experience. Overall, it provides enjoyable and exciting gameplay, especially for fans of claw machines.
“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.”
- music4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % 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.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are highly praised for their stunning visuals and immersive sound design, which effectively engage players and enhance the overall gaming experience.
“The visuals and sounds really drew me in; I got completely wrecked trying out the realistic difficulty! 😂”
“Great visuals.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game effectively captures a 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.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Users have noted a temporary performance drop of about a second after winning a prize, although some attribute this issue to their own hardware limitations. Overall, optimization appears to be generally acceptable, with minor hiccups reported.
“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.”
