FantasyMapSimulator

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FantasyMapSimulator is a single player casual strategy game with fantasy and historical themes. It was developed by Vexero and was released on September 4, 2024. It received positive reviews from players.

"FantasyMapSimulator is a single-player historical strategy game with around 2 hours of playtime. Create and customize your own fantasy world, watch as nations diplomatically interact, develop, and wage wars over hundreds to thousands of years. With a unique wallpaper mode, witness the rise and fall of dynasties as you work or rest."

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Audience ScoreBased on 871 reviews

gameplay8 positive mentions

stability7 negative mentions

The game offers a unique and engaging experience, allowing players to watch nations rise and fall over time.
It has a lot of potential for future updates, with a clear roadmap that excites players about upcoming features.
The ability to run the game as a wallpaper while it simulates history in the background is a standout feature.

The UI is unintuitive and can be confusing, making it difficult for players to navigate and utilize all features effectively.
There is a lack of customization options for creating and managing nations, which limits player agency.
The game can feel repetitive and lacks depth in gameplay mechanics, making it more of a passive experience than an interactive one.

gameplay
38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
68%
11%
The gameplay of the game is a mixed bag, with some players appreciating its engaging core mechanics and potential for emergent storytelling, while others criticize its lack of depth, clunky mechanics, and confusing systems. Many reviewers note that the game feels unfinished, with a need for more tutorials, impactful features, and overall polish to enhance the experience. While it offers interesting mechanics and a solid foundation, it currently lacks the depth and clarity that would make it truly enjoyable for a broader audience.
- “Despite being in early access, the game shows a solid foundation with its core mechanics already offering hours of engaging content.”
- “While still developing, it offers plenty of enjoyment for players who love crafting stories through emergent gameplay and watching their imagined worlds come to life in real time.”
- “Visually and mechanically engaging: the game’s visual style is solid, and the mechanics, like how armies move and clash, are uniquely engaging.”
- “Too poor content and low gameplayability.”
- “Tldr; unintuitive, uninvolved gameplay, lacks polish, transitioning to abandonware.”
- “The core gameplay is painfully uninvolved, which I suppose is the point, but without many direct ways to intervene you lose a whole lot of the reason people enjoy ant-hill type games.”
story
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
32%
54%
14%
The game's story aspect is largely seen as lacking in traditional narrative elements, but it offers significant potential for creative storytelling and world-building. Players appreciate its ability to simulate historical scenarios and create unique narratives, though many express a desire for more tools and features to enhance storytelling depth and control. Overall, while the game may not have a structured story, it serves as a valuable platform for users to craft their own tales and explore imaginative scenarios.
- “This game is full of storytelling potential and is an amazing content creator tool that could be very useful.”
- “Definitely recommend, you can set it running or tell your own story like a puppet-master.”
- “Whether you're making a world for a story or just want to explore your imagination, this game gives you the tools to bring your ideas to life.”
- “I really like this game, yeah it's simple and has no story or mission or anything, but it's really fun and I'm looking forward to the upcoming updates. If the dev could add something that shows the city, the roads, and walls, just more details to the world would be good.”
- “☑ no story”
- “With more depth in progression, storytelling tools, and control options, this game could easily surpass other war simulators and strategy games.”
graphics
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
58%
21%
The graphics of the game are described as simple yet effective, complementing its gameplay mechanics without the need for flashy visuals. Users appreciate the minimalistic design, particularly in map integration, which enhances the overall experience. While some desire more detailed graphics and features, the current aesthetic is generally well-received and serves the game's purpose effectively.
- “Combining visuals, text, and simulation could make watching centuries pass feel like reading an epic saga unfold.”
- “The art style is simple but it works, and the way borders shift and alliances form is fun to watch.”
- “Exceptional map integration: the ability to run the game as a wallpaper is a standout feature that not only showcases the game's aesthetics but also allows for continuous engagement without interrupting other tasks.”
- “While the graphics outside of the maps are minimalistic, that’s perfectly fine—this game doesn’t need flashy visuals.”
- “What I would add: a new graphics button that can change the way the game performs.”
- “Religion is limited, culture is limited, no demographics, no nothing.”
music
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
56%
33%
11%
The music in the game is widely praised for its epic cinematic quality, enhancing the overall experience and atmosphere while players engage in gameplay. Many users enjoy the soundtrack, describing it as a significant factor that complements their immersion, although some have noted issues with the music volume settings not saving. Overall, the music contributes positively to the game's vibe and enjoyment.
- “I love putting on some fantasy music on YouTube and crafting worlds.”
- “I'm perfectly content watching the tribal alliance of Tolosania and the Empire of Piedmontia duke it out for global domination while I enjoy the epic cinematic soundtrack and multitask on other things on my second monitor.”
- “The UI, borders, and design are very pleasant to the eyes; the music adds to the general epic vibe.”
- “Music volume not saving.”
stability
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game has been reported to have significant stability issues, including frequent bugs, a confusing user interface, and glitches that hinder gameplay. Many users recommend waiting for improvements before purchasing, as the current state can be frustrating and tedious.
- “Painfully tedious and buggy; don't buy until the game is in a properly functional state.”
- “However, that being said, it has many glitches and difficulties with the current tools not always working or being difficult to navigate.”
- “Menus and buttons are confusing; drawing or placing new countries sometimes works, sometimes glitches.”
optimization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
60%
The game's optimization is a mixed bag; while some users report great performance, others find it poorly optimized and in need of further refinement, particularly regarding UI and specific gameplay mechanics. Overall, the foundation is solid, but additional work is necessary to enhance performance and address user concerns.
- “It very much reminds me of the Azgaar fantasy map generator, but optimized for simulating the course of history over generating a map.”
- “Great performance-wise, though that's a bit obvious.”
- “Either the game is really poorly optimized, or there is something fishy going on.”
- “It's still a little rough around the edges and needs more optimization and some UI work, but the bones are definitely there.”
- “The only two issues that I really have is that I wish the game would only spawn rebellions of the previous nations on the map (maybe some coring system like in AOH with this?) and to keep things running well with performance (that's mostly because of my bad PC though).”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
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Reviews indicate that the grinding aspect of the game can be excessively tedious and time-consuming, with some players finding it painfully so. Additionally, there are reports of bugs that further detract from the experience, leading to a recommendation to wait for a more polished version before purchasing.
- “Painfully tedious and buggy; don't buy until the game is in a properly functional state.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “Farming, mining, fishing, hunting, etc.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized by the absurdity of creating amusing empire names and the lengths players will go to preserve them, resulting in both hilarious and chaotic outcomes. Players can engage with the humor as much or as little as they choose, adding to the overall comedic experience.
- “Sometimes in life, you have a good idea for a funny name for an empire, and you will do anything in your power as some twisted god to save it by any means for the meme.”
- “The results can be hilarious and terrifying, and you can be as involved or distant as you want with it.”
- “It's funny.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization aspect of the game is not explicitly discussed in the provided text, but the user's extensive experience with similar games suggests a strong interest in the game's potential for growth and success, indicating a positive outlook on its monetization strategy.