Gabe Newell Simulator

49%
Game Brain Score Based on 331 reviews
  • humor
  • story
  • graphics
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In "Gabe Newell Simulator," become the boss of Valve Corporation and make decisions about Steam game releases, purchases, and development. Navigate story mode with Gabe Newell, fighting rival companies and determining Half Life 3's fate. This platform includes unique bugs, easter eggs, and a "GabeN DLC" for added entertainment, but beware of potential dreams or hallucinations about GABEN.

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49%
Audience ScoreBased on 331 reviews
humor25 positive mentions
graphics5 negative mentions
  • The game has a humorous concept and is filled with memes related to Gabe Newell, which some players found entertaining.
  • Several players reported that the game provided a heartwarming experience and helped them connect with family or cope with personal issues.
  • Despite its flaws, some players appreciated the game's low price and found it to be a fun, albeit silly, experience.
  • The game is riddled with bugs, poor graphics, and unresponsive controls, making it nearly unplayable for many users.
  • Many players felt that the game was not funny or engaging, describing it as a poorly executed joke that fails to deliver any real entertainment.
  • Several reviews indicated that the game felt unfinished and lacked quality control, leading to a frustrating experience overall.
  • humor28 mentions

    The humor in this game is largely criticized as lacking, with many players finding it unfunny or poorly executed, even in an ironic sense. While some moments and elements, such as music and certain levels, are noted as amusing, the overall consensus is that the game fails to deliver a consistent or engaging comedic experience. Many reviews express disappointment, suggesting that the humor feels forced or absent, making the game more frustrating than entertaining.

    • “Played for 2 minutes, pissed myself laughing.”
    • “However...yeah this game has some problems but it's funny, not only because of the jokes but some levels are really awesome, the space station ones in particular.”
    • “Pros: good background music (when there is any), steam mode is a good time-killer, the game features some funny moments, well-done ending scenes (for an indie game).”
    • “Oh my god, what an unfunny garbage.”
    • “Not funny, stolen memes, and barely a game.”
    • “Not funny - this game is empty and has no jokes.”
  • story23 mentions

    The game's story has received mixed reviews, with some praising its depth and emotional impact, while others criticize the execution and mechanics of the story mode. Players appreciate the detailed lore and narrative twists, but many express frustration with technical issues and the overall coherence of the story. Overall, the storytelling is seen as a highlight for some, while others find it lacking and poorly implemented.

    • “Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
    • “The lore and storyline of this game is very detailed and should be given great praise.”
    • “Well-crafted story: this game is surely one of the greatest narratives of our time; I found myself compelled to cry, laugh, and rejoice at each twist and turn in the shoes of our great lord and savior.”
    • “The story mode is total bullcrap with sloppy mechanics, hard controls, and annoying background music.”
    • “I didn't think a game worse than Depression Quest existed on Steam.”
    • “The story mode is awful.”
  • graphics19 mentions

    The reviews for the game's graphics are highly polarized, with some praising the visuals as stunning and crisp, while others criticize them as outdated and poorly optimized. Many users report issues such as bugs, floating objects, and camera clipping, detracting from the overall experience. Overall, the graphics seem to evoke strong opinions, ranging from "next-gen" quality to "poor quality" descriptors.

    • “The graphics are so crisp and clean, that when you count the pixels, you can do so within 2 minutes.”
    • “It runs very smoothly and has brilliant graphics.”
    • “Stunning graphics and a soundtrack that puts Portal to shame.”
    • “The level design, the bugs, the gameplay, the poor optimization, the soundtracks that sometimes play at the same time, the sound design, the visuals, the combination of pre-made assets, the UI, the stupid enemies' AI, the objects floating, the camera clipping through the walls... I have not a single positive to say about any of these things.”
    • “Poor graphics simulator”
    • “The game itself is laggy (FPS is super bad, you can barely play), shoddy graphics, bad voice acting (voice acting is almost non-existent) plus dumb AI.”
  • gameplay18 mentions

    The gameplay aspect of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with users citing numerous issues such as poor optimization, bugs, and frustrating controls. While some praise the variety of weapons and certain mechanics, the overall consensus is that the gameplay is unresponsive, messy, and often detracts from the experience, leading to a mediocre impression. Despite a few positive notes on specific modes, many players feel the game is primarily driven by memes rather than solid gameplay.

    • “There's also a wide variety of weapons, like pistols, AK-47s, assault rifles, and every conventional weapon you can imagine, but the most effective weapon this game has is the gameplay itself.”
    • “It has brilliant mechanics and is very playable.”
    • “Fantastic gameplay: the gunplay and intelligent design/interactivity of each level is perfectly balanced and leaves no regrets to my mind as to lost potential.”
    • “The level design, the bugs, the gameplay, the poor optimization, the soundtracks that sometimes play at the same time, the sound design, the visuals, the combination of pre-made assets, the UI, the stupid enemies' AI, the objects floating, the camera clipping through the walls... I have not a single positive to say about any of these things.”
    • “The story mode is total bullcrap with sloppy mechanics, hard controls, and annoying background music.”
    • “The gameplay, the controls, the presentation, everything is a mess.”
  • music14 mentions

    The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the soundtrack for its quality and ability to enhance the experience, while others criticize it for being inconsistent or poorly integrated with gameplay. Notably, the soundtrack is described as both enjoyable and capable of setting the right mood, but there are complaints about moments of silence or jarring audio clashes. Overall, while some find the music to be a highlight, others feel it detracts from the overall experience due to technical issues and poor execution.

    • “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
    • “The soundtrack is carefully sculpted to provide the best possible experience.”
    • “Stunning graphics and a soundtrack that puts Portal to shame.”
    • “The story mode is total bullcrap with sloppy mechanics, hard controls, and annoying background music.”
    • “I launch it and all it is, is a blue screen with the music.”
    • “Shitty loud techno music.”
  • stability11 mentions

    The game's stability is widely criticized, with users reporting numerous bugs, glitches, and frame rate issues that significantly hinder gameplay. While some players note that certain aspects appear bug-free, the overall consensus is that the game is unfinished and plagued by game-breaking glitches, making it difficult to recommend until substantial fixes are implemented.

    • “The game is pretty bug-free, so I'm happy about that.”
    • “It's bug-free and features top-quality models.”
    • “Even though it is buggy as all hell, unfinished, and overall cancer.”
    • “The game is also full of glitches and frame rate drops.”
    • “However, some glitches are game-breaking, making it nearly impossible to recommend unless it gets fixed.”
  • optimization4 mentions

    The optimization of the game has been widely criticized, with users reporting numerous issues such as bugs, poor level design, and performance problems. Complaints include floating objects, camera clipping, and subpar enemy AI, leading to an overall negative impression of the game's technical execution.

    • “The level design, the bugs, the gameplay, the poor optimization, the soundtracks that sometimes play at the same time, the sound design, the visuals, the combination of pre-made assets, the UI, the stupid enemies' AI, the objects floating, the camera clipping through the walls... I have not a single positive thing to say about any of these aspects.”
    • “Poorly made, poorly optimized, and the whole concept is done really badly.”
    • “Same performance in the other levels except the first one.”
  • monetization2 mentions

    The monetization strategy of the game is criticized as a blatant cash grab, leveraging the reputation of Gabe Newell to exploit players, particularly through excessive microtransactions.

    • “It's just a cash grab trying to cash in on Gabe Newell's name.”
    • “As much as I love garbage for the sake of garbage games, especially when drinking liquid microtransactions.”
  • emotional1 mentions

    The game is praised for its heartwarming experience, making it an enjoyable emotional journey for players. While it may not reach the heights of blockbuster films, it is considered a must-play for its engaging emotional depth.

    • “It's a good game, a heartwarming experience that everyone can enjoy. It may not be the hit movie 'Morbius', but it's pretty close. It's a game that everyone needs to play.”
  • atmosphere1 mentions

    The atmosphere is noted for its exceptional uniqueness, creating an engaging and memorable experience, particularly in the context of battling against developers attempting to undermine the release of Half-Life 3.

    • “I found the atmosphere exceptionally unique, which makes battling other developers who wanted to undermine and delay the release of Half-Life 3 quite engaging and memorable.”
  • character development1 mentions

    Reviews indicate that the game lacks sufficient character development, with players expressing a desire for deeper exploration and growth of the characters throughout the story.

    • “More character development is needed.”
    • “The characters feel one-dimensional and lack depth.”
    • “I was hoping for more growth and change in the characters throughout the story.”
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