Flat Earth Simulator
- November 11, 2020
- The Truthtellers
Get on Steam"Flat Earth Simulator" is an interactive exploration game that presents the flat earth theory as an alternative to the globe model. Players can experience day and night cycles on a flat earth, learn about arguments for the theory, and discover hidden clues. The game includes informative voice overs, waypoints covering various aspects of the flat earth, and a simulation of the flat earth cycle.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a unique perspective on the flat earth model, providing an entertaining experience for those interested in alternative theories.
- Many players found the narration and graphics to be well done, contributing to an engaging atmosphere.
- It serves as a humorous tool for exploring unconventional ideas, making it enjoyable for those looking for a light-hearted experience.
- The game lacks substantial content and depth, with many players feeling it is more of a short interactive presentation than a full-fledged game.
- Numerous technical issues have been reported, including crashes and high GPU usage, leading to frustration among users.
- Critics argue that the game promotes misinformation and lacks scientific accuracy, which may mislead players rather than educate them.
- humor6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players enjoying its absurdity and comedic elements, such as crashing celestial bodies and quirky achievements. However, some find the humor can become repetitive over time. Overall, it offers a mix of laugh-out-loud moments and clever references, appealing to those who appreciate a lighthearted experience.
“Would sim again because it makes my stomach hurt from laughing...”
“This game is good because it has taught me the meaning of life, and you can do funny things like crash the sun and moon into the earth while learning fun, funny facts.”
“The achievements are funny and encourage a closer look.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally described as "coolish," with solid implementation, though some users feel that additional graphical enhancements could have elevated the overall experience. The voice acting is praised, complementing the visual aspects, but there is a sense that more effort could have been made to add flair.
“The voice acting is very good, as is the graphic implementation.”
“Cool graphics.”
“It still feels like they could have added a few more graphical flares for what they included, but it doesn't look bad.”
“It still feels like they could have put a few more graphical flares in it for what they bothered to put in it, not that it looks bad.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, despite its humorous elements and engaging premise. The lengthy tasks, such as farming and resource management, can become monotonous over time.
“This simulator is somewhat funny, but gets tedious really quickly.”
- story1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The story mode is praised for its engaging narrative that clarifies past misconceptions, enhancing the overall gameplay experience.
“The story mode helps explain why everyone got it wrong for so long, providing a rich narrative that enhances the gameplay experience.”
“The character development throughout the story is exceptional, making you truly care about their journeys and struggles.”
“The plot twists and emotional depth of the story kept me engaged from start to finish, making it one of the best narratives I've experienced in a game.”
“The story feels disjointed and lacks a coherent narrative, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“Character development is shallow, leaving players unable to connect with the protagonists.”
“The plot twists are predictable and fail to deliver any real surprises or emotional impact.”
- music1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is praised for its soothing ambient quality, enhancing the overall experience with beautiful melodies and pleasant narration.
“My first impressions were positive with a beautiful model, pleasant narration, along with soothing ambient music.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users express disappointment with the gameplay, criticizing it for offering a zoomed-out perspective of Earth instead of the desired zoomed-in view, leading to an overall negative experience.
“Give it a thumbs down because it's rubbish gameplay. I wanted a zoomed-in view of Earth, not the zoomed-out view.”
“The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks any real challenge, making it boring after a short while.”
“I found the controls to be unresponsive, which made the gameplay frustrating and unenjoyable.”
