Florida Simulator 1986

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Florida Simulator 1986 is a single player casual action adventure game. It was developed by Chris W. and was released on July 14, 2020. It received positive reviews from players.

"Florida Simulator 1986" is a nostalgic, open-world game that lets you experience life in 1980s Florida. Explore the sunny beaches, bustling cities, and swampy backwaters while completing missions and interacting with quirky characters. With its retro graphics and authentic 80s vibe, this simulator offers a unique and immersive journey back in time.

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Audience ScoreBased on 49 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

The game offers an authentic and immersive experience of Florida life, capturing the essence of being a 'Florida Man' with humor and nostalgia.
Players appreciate the game's replay value and the fun, chaotic gameplay, often finding it to be a thrilling challenge.
Despite its flaws, many players find the game to be a unique and entertaining experience, often praising its low price and the effort put into its development.

The game suffers from numerous bugs, including broken hit detection, invisible walls, and a flawed save/load system that can hinder progress.
Many players report issues with enemy AI and overall gameplay mechanics, leading to frustration and a lack of polish.
Some reviews indicate that the game feels incomplete, with reused levels and a lack of depth in gameplay, making it hard to recommend to those seeking a polished experience.

graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are widely praised for their stunning quality and retro aesthetic, effectively capturing the essence of 1980s Miami. While some users noted minor graphical glitches, the overall visual experience is described as immersive and comparable to high-quality AAA titles, enhancing the gripping storyline and gameplay.
- “The story is absolutely amazing, and not even comparable to other titles released within the last 232.8 years. The graphics are astonishing while keeping a retro look to give you that real 1986 feel!”
- “Its always fun unloading clips into gators, and the aesthetic just brings the 80's Miami vibe to an immersive experience.”
- “AAA graphics and a gripping storyline combine to engross the player in a truly immersive Floridian experience.”
- “These gameguru graphic glitches aren't fun at all.”
- “Aaa graphics and a gripping storyline combine to engross the player in a truly immersive Floridian experience.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is highly praised for its originality and depth, standing out among recent titles, while the combination of impressive graphics and retro aesthetics enhances the immersive experience. Players are drawn into a gripping narrative filled with action and unique character elements, making it a compelling choice for those who enjoy intense storytelling.
- “The story is absolutely amazing, and not even comparable to other titles released within the last 232.8 years. The graphics are astonishing while keeping a retro look to give you that real 1986 feel!”
- “If you can't handle the shotguns, the grenades, the hardcore storytelling, and the stealth of a beer-bellied, swamp-bred man on his way to victory, then this is not the game for you.”
- “Aaa graphics and a gripping storyline combine to engross the player in a truly immersive Floridian experience.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is marred by significant glitches, particularly in the load/save system, which can lead to unintended consequences like additional kills being loaded. While some users find the bugs amusing, they ultimately hinder gameplay and completion, drawing unfavorable comparisons to other notoriously buggy titles.
- “The load/save system, when used, has massive glitches that end up loading in more kills than you saved the game at, which caused me to be unable to complete the game.”
- “These game graphics glitches aren't fun at all.”
- “Buggy in all the right places and somehow still better functioning than a Bethesda game.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Gameplay is hindered by an excessive number of invisible walls that negatively impact navigation on both the boat and island levels. While the graphics are praised as a masterpiece, significant improvements are needed in gameplay mechanics, enemy AI, and framerate to enhance the overall experience.
- “From the graphics to gameplay, it is an all-around masterpiece.”
- “Invisible walls are too numerous to count and really affect the gameplay on the boat and island levels.”
- “The developer needs to seriously revamp the gameplay, enemy AI, address the invisible walls around the levels, and improve the framerate before I could even begin to give this game a lukewarm recommendation.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game boasts an impressive custom soundtrack that enhances the overall experience, complemented by visually appealing scenery. Reviewers consistently praise the quality of the music, highlighting it as a standout feature.
- “The game features a great custom soundtrack as well as some nice vibe scenery to boot.”
- “Also, great soundtrack!”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Florida Simulator 1986 boasts significant replayability, with players reporting that even after hundreds of hours, they continue to discover new value and insights within the game.
- “Florida Simulator 1986's immense replay value must also be mentioned, as even I, someone with hundreds of hours, continues to find value and enlightenment throughout.”
- “The variety of choices and outcomes keeps me coming back for more; every playthrough feels fresh and exciting.”
- “With multiple paths and hidden secrets, each session reveals something new, making it hard to put down.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization has been criticized for poor enemy AI and unsatisfying weapon mechanics, alongside significant performance issues and the presence of invisible walls that detract from the overall experience.
- “The enemy AI is terrible, the weapons feel awful, and the game is poorly optimized with invisible walls that let you see the empty wasteland beyond.”