Cockroach Simulator household survivor
- February 28, 2023
- TMAS
Get on SteamIn "Cockroach Simulator: Household Survivor" ( Steam ID: 226
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a unique and humorous perspective of life as a cockroach, providing an odd yet entertaining experience.
- Gameplay is straightforward and addictive, with players enjoying the challenge of survival and exploration.
- For its low price, the game is considered fun and has potential for future updates and improvements.
- Game mechanics and controls are poorly explained, leading to frustration and confusion during gameplay.
- There are significant graphical issues and performance problems, such as lighting glitches that hinder visibility.
- The lack of objectives and depth in gameplay makes it feel repetitive and short-lived.
- gameplay6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay is hindered by poorly explained mechanics, frustrating controls, and significant graphical issues that can obscure visibility, making it difficult to navigate. Additionally, players express a desire for more diverse mechanics and activities within the game.
“The game mechanics are not properly explained anywhere, the controls are terrible, and graphical issues (moving into a shadow will remove all lights from the map, making it impossible to see where you're going) make it almost impossible to play.”
“Wish there was more mechanics and things to do.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised, with many users finding it hilarious, though some note minor lag issues that may affect the experience. Overall, the comedic elements contribute significantly to the enjoyment of the game.
“This game was hilarious!”
“It's funny, but there is a little lag in the game; still, it's so funny.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are plagued by significant issues, such as lighting problems that cause complete darkness when entering shadows, severely hindering visibility and gameplay. Overall, these graphical flaws contribute to a frustrating experience for players.
“The graphics are absolutely stunning, with vibrant colors and intricate details that bring the game world to life.”
“Every environment is beautifully crafted, showcasing a level of artistry that makes exploration a visual delight.”
“The character models are incredibly realistic, making it easy to immerse yourself in the story and connect with the characters.”
“The game mechanics are not properly explained anywhere, the controls are terrible, and graphical issues (moving into a shadow will remove all lights from the map, making it impossible to see where you're going) make it almost impossible to play.”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game lacks a narrative component, with users noting that there is no story present.
“There is no story to speak of.”
“The game lacks any meaningful narrative.”
“The storyline is completely absent.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is considered weak, with players noting performance issues and a need for improvements such as additional objectives, perks, and enhanced lighting. Addressing these concerns could significantly enhance the overall experience.
“This can be a really fun game if the devs add some objectives, perks, more rooms, more light or brightness, and also resolve some of the performance issues.”
“Game optimization is weak.”
“This can be a really fun game if the developers add some objectives, perks, more rooms, more light or brightness, and also resolve some of the performance issues.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players express that the grinding in the game is excessively time-consuming, often requiring a significant investment of time akin to having a second life to fully engage with it.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
“I spent hours grinding, and it felt like I made no progress.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -300 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Reviewers suggest that adding a simple counter for the number of eggs laid in each run could significantly enhance the game's replayability, encouraging players to improve their performance and try for higher scores.
“A simple counter for how many eggs you managed to lay in a particular run would significantly increase the replay value of this game.”
“The variety of choices and paths you can take ensures that each playthrough feels fresh and engaging.”
“With multiple endings and unlockable content, I find myself coming back to this game time and time again.”
“A simple counter for how many eggs you managed to lay in a particular run would also make the replay value for this go up by a lot.”
