Fly Simulator
- July 16, 2017
- HFM Games
In "Fly Simulator," players take on the role of a waiter facing off against swarms of flies intent on contaminating food, or becoming a giant fly seeking to increase their population. Players can use various weapons to fend off the flies, and must balance the need to protect food with the demands of customers. The game offers a unique and humorous take on the classic conflict between humans and pests.
Reviews
- The game can be a hilarious experience when played with friends, providing laughs and memorable moments.
- The concept of playing as both a fly and a pizza man offers a unique and entertaining twist on simulation gameplay.
- For its low price, the game delivers a fun, albeit chaotic, experience that can be enjoyable in short bursts.
- The game suffers from numerous bugs and crashes, making it frustrating and often unplayable.
- Controls are clunky and the gameplay lacks depth, leading to a repetitive experience.
- Finding players for multiplayer matches can be difficult, resulting in a lack of engagement and fun.
- gameplay8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some users criticizing the clunky controls and lack of depth, likening it to a subpar mobile game. However, others have praised the enjoyable aspects and the combination of fantastic graphics with a captivating environment. Overall, the gameplay experience appears to vary significantly among players.
“Very enjoyable gameplay.”
“Fantastic graphics, a wonderful gameplay and environment.”
“The controls are clunky, the gameplay lacks depth, and honestly, it feels more like a half-baked mobile game than anything worthy of your time.”
“This game can be silly, but the gameplay is not that good.”
- stability8 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with users reporting frequent crashes, glitches, and significant performance issues, such as low frame rates and unresponsive controls. Many players find the game nearly unplayable due to these bugs, which detract from the overall experience.
“To be honest, this game is fun, but it's way too buggy and it crashes a lot.”
“Can't say anything bad about the game if you can't even play it because it crashes and freezes a lot.”
“Very buggy and the controls are wonky.”
- graphics8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the stunning visuals and immersive environments, while others criticize them as poor and laggy, particularly in multiplayer modes. Despite the low price point, many users express frustration with the graphical performance and controls, indicating a need for updates to improve the overall experience.
“Stunning graphics, fun storyline, and a cryptocurrency miner in the background to top it off!”
“Fantastic graphics, a wonderful gameplay and environment.”
“I absolutely love this game, but it needs updating.”
“The graphics are bad, and the controls could be better too… but it costs only 79 cents.”
“Very bad graphics, not very good multiplayer servers (very high ping), can't even start a party if you want to play with friends.”
“Wonky controls, bad graphics and how do you clean up the blood when people die because at that point if it scares all the customers away then basically the fly wins.”
- humor7 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is generally well-received, with many players finding it amusing and capable of eliciting laughter, especially in the initial moments. However, some users feel that the humor can wear thin over time and that the experience is enhanced when played with friends. Overall, while the game has potential for humor, smoother gameplay could improve its comedic impact.
“Good game and funny”
“Game is so funny”
“Funny game but you need a friend to play”
- story6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate a mixed reception regarding the story aspect; while some users note the absence of a narrative, others appreciate a fun storyline that creatively involves a fly relying on a human player to progress in the game. The unique premise adds an interesting layer to the gameplay experience.
“Stunning graphics, fun storyline, and a cryptocurrency miner in the background to top it off!”
“As a fly, you must rely on the player playing as a human to do their role as a worker, just for the flies to be able to continue in their mission of the game.”
“There is no story.”
“There is no story.”
“As a fly, you must rely on the player playing as a human to do their role as a worker just for the flies to be able to continue in their mission of the game.”
- emotional4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is highly polarizing; many players praise its deep characters and impactful writing, leading to a profound emotional experience that evokes a wide range of feelings, from joy to sorrow. However, some users express strong negative reactions, finding certain elements disturbing or off-putting, which detracts from their overall experience.
“This game changed my entire outlook on life and is a masterpiece everyone should play. It made me cry, laugh, and everything in between. Buy this now!”
“Deep characters and the writing was very good; it was very emotional.”
“This game made me feel a wide range of emotions, from joy to sadness, and left a lasting impact on me.”
- grinding3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious and repetitive, with some humorously suggesting that it feels like a task requiring a second life to endure. The initial novelty of the premise wears off quickly, leading to frustration with the grinding mechanics.
“The premise of fighting off flies as a waiter might sound interesting, but it quickly becomes tedious.”
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game is widely criticized for being poorly optimized, leading to performance issues that detract from the overall experience.
“The game is terribly unoptimized.”
“Performance issues make it nearly unplayable on mid-range systems.”
“Frequent frame drops and long loading times indicate a lack of proper optimization.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game is noted for its low replay value, suggesting that players may not find enough incentive to revisit it after completing the initial experience.
“The game has low replay value.”
“I found the replayability to be quite lacking.”
“Once you finish the game, there's little incentive to play it again.”