Garbage: Hobo Prophecy

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Garbage: Hobo Prophecy is an extended demo/prologue for the "Garbage" game. It has all the game features of the game but the story is limited to first boss fight. Garbage is a fighting simulator game with management and building elements. Experience the struggle which a homeless man goes through in a humorous yet non-offensive manner. Primitive elements of contemporary life that we take…

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Single-Player

75%

Audience ScoreBased on 746 reviews

story30 positive mentions

optimization12 negative mentions

The game offers a unique and humorous take on the life of a homeless person, providing engaging gameplay mechanics.
Players find the game addictive and fun, with a good balance of strategy and resource management.
The graphics and sound design are well-received, contributing to an enjoyable atmosphere.

The tutorial is lacking, leaving players confused about game mechanics and how to progress.
Many players experience issues with resource scarcity and unbalanced combat, leading to frustration.
The game suffers from optimization problems, causing performance issues on various systems.

story
78 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
58%
4%
The game's story is generally well-received, characterized as epic and humorous, with interesting characters and engaging dialogue. However, some players find the narrative execution lacking, noting that it can feel random or disconnected from gameplay, and the linear progression limits exploration. Overall, while the story has potential and is enjoyable, it could benefit from improved mechanics and deeper integration with the gameplay experience.
- “The story is strong, and humorous.”
- “A great game with an interesting story and nice voice-overs.”
- “Great game with a sweet soundtrack, funny visuals and nice storytelling!”
- “If it were open world, it would work like advertised - but it's not, you're locked into tiny locations that give you only enough resources to progress to a handful of missions.”
- “Could've been better.. it's a fun concept but the game is kinda bland with a wacky storyline and dumb random fights.”
- “Some story voicing lines make no sense.”
gameplay
66 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
58%
15%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many players criticizing its clunky mechanics, lack of clear instructions, and a dull core loop that detracts from the overall experience. While some appreciate the simplicity and potential depth of the mechanics, others find them overly simplistic or poorly executed, leading to frustration and confusion. Despite these issues, a few players enjoy the concept and find the gameplay engaging once they overcome the initial learning curve.
- “Great game, love the gameplay.”
- “Gameplay-wise, it is very simple and fun; resources are a bit rough, but I think once the full game comes out, it'll be a lot easier to manage.”
- “For a free game, this stuff is great; it's deep enough to keep the player engaged for a long time and has really fun gameplay that mixes survival elements with RPG gameplay.”
- “The game has few actual mechanics, and even those feel half-baked and headed toward a life on the streets begging for food.”
- “The tutorial really needs some work; it did a poor job of explaining what exactly to do after dropping you into the world and explaining some of the game mechanics.”
- “I still do not recommend this game based on the rather boring gameplay loop, but there have at least been a couple improvements for the demo.”
humor
60 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is widely praised for its humor, with many reviewers highlighting its funny dialogue, charming visuals, and entertaining storylines. While the comedic elements are a strong point, some players noted that the gameplay can be disappointing or repetitive, which detracts from the overall experience. Despite these criticisms, the humor remains a significant draw, making the game enjoyable for many.
- “The game is designed with a hilarious sense of humor, chill soundtrack, and lots of stuff to explore in a hoboful environment haha.”
- “Such a hilarious game!”
- “This game is really funny, I recommend it for everyone!”
graphics
56 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
52%
5%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the art style and atmospheric design, while others criticize the visuals as dated or lacking depth. Many noted that the graphics are surprisingly demanding on hardware, comparable to more graphically intensive titles, which raises concerns about optimization. Overall, while the art style has its merits, there is a consensus that improvements are needed to enhance the visual experience.
- “I really liked the graphics in the game as they are pretty good considering the size of the game.”
- “The graphics are very good.”
- “The music, graphics, and animations work together to create the exact sort of vibe you'd expect from a game set in shady alleys.”
- “Graphics look like the Unreal defaults were used with the selection outline and all.”
- “They are reminiscent of some Unity asset flip or a failed MMO, and overall I gotta say the game is graphically 'soulless'.”
- “My PC fans sounded like a freaking helicopter in my room, meanwhile other games I've played that were far more graphic intensive barely strained it.”
music
40 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
55%
37%
8%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many praising the soundtrack as fantastic and fitting the game's vibe, while others find it either too quiet or too loud, making it easy to overlook. Some players appreciate the chill and humorous atmosphere created by the music, while a few describe it as average or unremarkable. Overall, the soundtrack enhances the gaming experience for many, contributing to the game's enjoyable aesthetic.
- “The soundtrack is fantastic, seriously dope.”
- “Great game with a sweet soundtrack, funny visuals and nice storytelling!”
- “The music, the vibe, and the design aesthetic hit me just right in the sweet spot.”
- “There's a volume slider for music, but all the music is either too quiet to hear or too loud to not turn off immediately.”
- “You don't miss much with music turned off, anyhow.”
- “The music, graphics, and animations work together to create the exact sort of vibe you'd expect from a game set in shady alleys.”
optimization
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
31%
46%
The game's optimization has received largely negative feedback, with many users reporting performance issues, excessive RAM usage, and overheating concerns. While some players noted that it runs fine for them, the consensus is that the game feels unfinished and poorly optimized, leading to a lack of recommendation until improvements are made. Overall, there is potential for the game, but significant optimization is needed for a better experience.
- “The game has a bit of an optimization problem for sure, but it still runs fine for me. Don't forget it's a demo, so I'm expecting the full release will surely fix that.”
- “Overall, the game has a lot of potential; with some minor adjustments and optimization, it can be a fun title to play.”
- “The graphics are kind of okay, but I didn't expect it to get 77º on my Nvidia 1070. Even Cyberpunk doesn't get that much higher heat, so I think it needs to be optimized.”
- “Felt unfinished, unoptimized and for some reason it ate 6.6 GB of my RAM even before it even started.”
- “Cons: horrible optimization and runs poorly.”
- “The graphics are kind of okay, but I didn't expect it to get 77º on my NVIDIA 1070; even Cyberpunk doesn't get that much higher heat, so it definitely needs to be optimized.”
stability
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
88%
The game's stability has received mixed reviews, with some players experiencing significant bugs and glitches, particularly on Mac, while others report smooth performance and minimal issues. Notably, a few game-breaking bugs have been highlighted, such as infinite water and heat gain exploits, which can detract from the overall experience. Overall, while some users find the game fun despite its quirks, others feel that the instability makes it unworthy of download.
- “I personally never had many issues with optimization; the game ran smoothly for me even though I have an average build. It looked really good considering this is the development team's first game. Regarding bugs, there were one or two that were game changers, such as not needing to collect water because I had infinite water from an empty rain collector. Another issue was heat, where placing a torch next to the shower allowed my character to gain heat at astronomical rates, even without fuel. With the occasional UI bug here and there, it seems the game is rather bug-free based on what the testers found two weeks ago.”
- “The game runs smoothly and looks great, especially for a first-time development team. I experienced minimal optimization issues, and while there were a couple of significant bugs, they didn't detract from my overall experience. The game feels stable and well-crafted, with only minor UI glitches that are easily overlooked.”
- “Buggy mess on Mac.”
- “Some players may get lost and discouraged because they'd feel that the game is buggy or is too difficult to figure out.”
- “The tutorial was buggy at first; I didn't know what to build and spent my materials on things, then died because I couldn't build what I needed for survival.”
atmosphere
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's atmosphere is frequently praised for its cool and immersive qualities, enhanced by a fitting art style, dynamic day/night cycles, and engaging quests. While some players express disappointment in other aspects, they acknowledge the strong potential of the atmosphere as a standout feature. Overall, the atmosphere contributes significantly to the game's appeal, making it a notable element in the survival genre.
- “Very cool atmospheric survival game.”
- “The art style is fitting and atmospheric.”
- “The game has potential (nice art style, day/night rhythms, skill trees, great atmosphere and the quests at different locations are interesting).”
grinding
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and heavily reliant on luck, leading to frustration and a lack of enjoyment. While some acknowledge that the game can be fun once the mechanics are understood, the imbalance in resource acquisition and the time required to progress through zones detracts from the overall experience.
- “Everything being purely luck-based makes this game supremely tedious and not fun.”
- “Then you have to fight materials, one type per zone, so you end up having too many of one and too little of the others since it takes so much time grinding your strength to unlock another zone. In the end, my characters died for no reason; food and heat were okay, hygiene was low but not at zero, and my last character woke up and died out of nowhere.”
- “Needs a real good spit-shining for sure; it's a little tedious, but once you get what's going on, it can be fun.”
replayability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
50%
Users highlight the game's high potential for replayability, suggesting that it offers a variety of experiences that encourage multiple playthroughs. However, some note that it may not be infinitely replayable, indicating there are limits to its replay value.
- “Replayability is a key feature.”
- “Infinitely replayable.”
- “High potential replay value.”
- “Replayability is lacking.”
- “The game offers limited replayability.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its emotional depth, tackling difficult subjects like homelessness while maintaining a humorous tone, setting it apart from other auto-battler roguelites. Players are eagerly anticipating the full release, highlighting its potential to resonate on a deeper level.
- “Eagerly awaiting the full release, this competes heavily with established auto-battler roguelites such as Loop Hero, while also being funnier and touching on tough subjects related to the hardships homeless persons go through.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization model of the game is heavily criticized, with users suggesting that if it were not free, it would be considered misleading or deceptive advertising.
- “If it wasn't for free, it would have to be marked as false advertising.”

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