Deserter Simulator
- June 30, 2015
- Pocket Queries
"Deserter Simulator" is a 3D simulator game where you play as a combat soldier looking to escape the battlefield on a bike. With physically accurate obstacles and challenging terrain, you must navigate your way to peace while avoiding danger and collecting love and peace points to upgrade your bike and driver. The goal is to survive and find peace in the chaos of war.
Reviews
- The game can be fun in short bursts, especially for those who enjoy ragdoll physics and silly gameplay.
- It has a certain charm and can provide a good laugh, making it a novelty item for casual gamers.
- Some players found it worth the low price during sales, appreciating the simple objectives and replay value.
- The controls are extremely poor, making it difficult to steer and navigate, often leading to frustrating gameplay.
- The game suffers from repetitive and boring mechanics, with a lack of depth and engaging content.
- Many players felt it was not worth the full price, citing issues like bad graphics, terrible music, and overall poor execution.
- music6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game has been widely criticized for being incongruous and repetitive, with some users describing it as mismatched and irritating, leading to a frustrating experience. While a few find the music beautiful, the overall consensus leans towards it being a significant detractor from the gameplay, contributing to a sense of boredom and lack of engagement.
“The music is beautiful and adds a wonderful atmosphere to the game.”
“The soundtrack is unique and enhances the overall experience.”
“The music creates an immersive environment that keeps me engaged.”
“The music is incongruous and the wonky physics are not as fun as Goat Simulator.”
“Have you ever wanted to play as a sentient bike driving a dead body around while crappy dinner party music loops?”
“Basically we have horrible controls, repetitive gameplay, terrible music, and a game that's mind-numbingly boring with zero substance or anything that makes you want to play for more than an hour.”
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is largely derived from its ragdoll physics and intentionally poor controls, which enhance the comedic effect of player failures. Players who enjoy physics-based antics and quirky elements, like looping cello music, will likely find the game amusing.
“I feel like it's a funny game, as most ragdoll physics games usually are.”
“These sorts of simulators are supposed to have poor controls, which add to the humor level of the player's failure.”
“Very simple review: if you like messing with physics and find looping cello very funny, then play this game.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by ragdoll physics that may appeal to some players, but it suffers from poor controls, repetitive mechanics, and a lack of depth compared to similar titles like Goat Simulator. Many users find it boring and lacking substance, leading to a short playtime and minimal engagement.
“In terms of gameplay, if you love ragdoll physics games, then this could be worth adding to your collection. However, I wouldn't expect anything near the level of depth when compared to very popular titles like Goat Simulator.”
“In terms of gameplay, if you love ragdoll physics games, then this could be worth adding to your collection, but I wouldn't expect anything near the level of depth when compared to the very popular Goat Simulator, etc.”
“Basically, we have horrible controls, repetitive gameplay, terrible music, and a game that's mind-numbingly boring with zero substance or anything that makes you want to play for more than an hour.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users report significant stability issues, highlighting that achieving certain in-game milestones can be frustrating due to persistent bugs.
“It's extremely hard to get those buggy and frustrating achievements.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable.”
“I experienced constant lag and glitches that ruined my gaming experience.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The graphics are widely criticized as being extremely poor, contributing to an overall negative perception of the game; however, some players find the low-quality visuals amusing and enjoy the experience despite the shortcomings.
“The graphics are so terrible that they almost become entertaining; it's hard to believe a game can look this bad.”
“The visuals are abysmal, making it difficult to immerse myself in the game.”
“I've seen better graphics in games from decades ago; this is a major letdown.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users highlight that the game offers great fun and boasts a high replay value, making it an engaging experience that encourages multiple playthroughs.
“It's great fun and it has a really high replay value.”
“The game offers so many different paths and choices that I find myself coming back to it again and again.”
“Each playthrough feels fresh due to the random events and character interactions.”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The story of the game is characterized by its extreme vagueness, which has led to mixed reactions from players; some find it frustrating while others seem unfazed by its lack of clarity.
“The plot is so vague that it leaves players feeling lost and disconnected from the story.”
“I don't understand how anyone can be invested in a story that lacks clear direction and coherence.”
“The narrative feels disjointed and fails to engage, making it hard to care about the characters or their journeys.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and unengaging, with only a limited number of challenging achievements to break the monotony.
“Boring and repetitive grinding with only a few challenging achievements.”
“The grinding feels endless and lacks any real excitement.”
“Too much grinding required to progress, making the game feel tedious.”