Game Time Glizzys
- November 10, 2023
- Typotrn
Get on Steam"Game Time Glizzys" is a casual cooking simulator where you run your own business selling hot dogs at a local stadium. With a loan to repay in 7 days, you must manage finances, keep customers happy, and outshine competitors. Challenges include broken appliances, rising costs, and debt collectors, adding intensity to the hot dog vending experience.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game is a fun and unique indie simulation with engaging gameplay and a chaotic atmosphere.
- The sabotage mechanic adds an interesting layer of competition, making the game more dynamic and enjoyable.
- The developer shows commitment to improving the game, with potential for future updates and bug fixes.
- The game is quite short, leaving players wanting more content and a longer campaign.
- Technical issues such as stuttering and frame drops can detract from the overall experience.
- Some gameplay mechanics, like the hitbox for grabbing items, can be frustrating and need improvement.
- gameplay7 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The gameplay is engaging and intuitive, featuring a sabotage mechanic that adds strategic depth as players must manage competition while dealing with limited resources. While some mechanics, like robbing, may simplify certain challenges, the overall experience remains enjoyable despite the straightforward nature of tasks. The sound design complements the gameplay well, enhancing the overall immersion.
“The sabotage mechanic makes it interesting; you can't let your competitors do too well or they will mess with you too much.”
“Backed by an intuitive and engaging gameplay experience with minimal problems, this game is a pleasure to experience.”
“The robbing mechanic might have made it a bit easy though; I paid off the debt before the final day and just had a day to mess around.”
“The gameplay is really straightforward, and because over half your shop is busted up, you can only deliver basic hot dogs on warmed bread, or a hot dog on a bun with ketchup and mustard.”
“However, beyond the questionable layer of skin that a glizzy may contain, there is a different number of meats, which also flows into the gameplay.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has been criticized for significant stuttering and frame drops during gameplay, which detracts from the overall experience. While the voice acting and sound effects are noted as adequate, the performance issues overshadow these elements.
“It was stuttering and dropping frames the whole time I tried to play it.”
“The game suffers from severe optimization issues, making it nearly unplayable on my system.”
“I experienced constant lag and frame drops, which ruined the overall experience.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by its engaging voice acting and playful elements, such as slinging glizzys during hockey matches, contributing to a fun and addictive gameplay experience.
“The voice acting, humor, simple yet addictive gameplay, and slinging glizzys all over during a hockey game is a blast.”
- story1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -300 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's story is limited to a brief seven-day experience, which leaves players feeling that they cannot fully engage or develop a competitive spirit before the narrative concludes.
“The story unfolds beautifully, drawing you in with its rich characters and intricate plot twists.”
“Each day reveals new layers to the narrative, making you eager to see what happens next.”
“The emotional depth of the story keeps you engaged, leaving a lasting impression long after the game ends.”
“You cannot get into a competitive spirit with it because by the time you get into the rhythm of things, the day is over, and then the whole game is over since it's only a 7-day story.”
