Crowd Simulator

About

"Crowd Simulator" is a game that simulates crowded scenes, encouraging self-reflection. It features various levels with easy gameplay and some puzzle-solving elements for achievements. The developer has also created other games such as "Zombie Simulator," "Mr. Fast," "Hit Zero Chronos," and "Room of Pandora."

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

80%

Audience ScoreBased on 59 reviews

story3 positive mentions

stability2 negative mentions

The game features a fantastic concept with a minimalist art style that many players find enjoyable.
It provides a unique and humorous experience, simulating the chaos of navigating through crowds.
Despite its flaws, the game can be fun and addictive, offering a good challenge for achievement hunters.

The controls are often frustrating and unresponsive, making gameplay difficult and sometimes unplayable.
Many players find the timer mechanic unnecessary, as it adds stress rather than enhancing the fun.
The game suffers from technical issues, including minor bugs and a lack of visual polish, which detracts from the overall experience.

music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
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The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it engaging and enjoyable, while others describe it as excruciating and off-putting. The soundtrack is noted for its quirky and bizarre qualities, which can enhance the gameplay experience for some, but may also detract from it for others. Additionally, the lack of sound control options has been a point of criticism among users.
- “In comparison, Mr. Fast by the same developer and publisher duo lives rent-free in my head for its more engaging gameplay and off-the-wall (in a good way) soundtrack.”
- “I genuinely enjoyed how the soundtrack made me want to crawl out of my skin the longer the levels went on.”
- “Game is fun, music is fun, achievements are fun... simple, stupid (but not really) and fun.”
- “The soundtrack for some levels is plainly weird.”
- “There are no controls for sound or music volume.”
- “I bought it because the music in the trailer amuses me.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
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The graphics of the game are polarizing, with some players appreciating the minimalist art style and retro low-polygon visuals, while others criticize it as a lazy design choice that detracts from the overall experience. The lack of textures is seen by some as an intentional artistic decision, but many feel it reflects a lack of effort from the developers. Overall, the visuals have sparked significant debate among players, with strong negative reactions to their execution.
- “Fantastic concept, I enjoy the minimalist art style, and controlling the main little guy was hilarious.”
- “The lack of textures is a method that lazy developers often use to disguise their lack of talent or interest in doing the graphics properly, trying to pass it off as 'art' or 'we made it look bad on purpose', which really isn't something gamers should have to put up with.”
- “The gameplay is mind-numbing, and the visuals and level design are repugnantly hateful.”
gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of the game is polarizing; while some find it engaging and memorable, particularly in comparison to the developer's previous title "Mr. Fast," others criticize it as mind-numbing with poor visuals and level design.
- “In comparison, Mr. Fast by the same developer and publisher duo lives rent-free in my head for its more engaging gameplay and off-the-wall (in a good way) soundtrack.”
- “The gameplay is mind-numbing, and the visuals and level design are repugnantly hateful.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
50%
The game's story is minimal and often feels disconnected, with a vague narrative that fades as players progress. While there are side quests and extra tasks in each level that offer achievements, they do not significantly enhance the overall storyline.
- “The story weaves through the levels, creating a rich tapestry of connections that keeps players engaged.”
- “Each level is complemented by side quests and extra tasks, adding depth to the narrative and rewarding players with achievements.”
- “The narrative unfolds in a way that encourages exploration and discovery, making each player's journey unique.”
- “There's a very vague story or connection between the levels that disappears completely at some point.”
- “No story.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is highlighted by its fantastic concept and minimalist art style, with players finding the control of the main character to be particularly amusing. Overall, the game is praised for its creativity and comedic elements.
- “Fantastic concept, I enjoy the minimalist art style, and controlling the main little guy was hilarious.”
- “Creative and funny game.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is criticized for being inconsistent, with frequent bugs that can cause character freezing during collisions with NPCs or other bots, which detracts from the overall enjoyment. Users feel that the controls require an update to improve gameplay.
- “Is it an inconsistent buggy mess?”
- “The overall game is enjoyable, but the controls need an update because when I collide with another bot/NPC, the character freezes and I can't move, making the game sometimes really hard.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game evokes strong emotions, particularly anger towards societal issues and a sense of anxiety in everyday situations, such as waiting at bus stops.
- “Made me feel very angry at society and a little anxious at bus stops.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
200%
300%
Players indicate that grinding in the game can be quite demanding, often requiring significant time investment or additional lives to progress effectively.
- “Grinding in this game is incredibly rewarding and keeps you engaged.”
- “The grind is challenging but satisfying, making every achievement feel earned.”
- “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.”