Gay World
- January 18, 2018
- Nikita "Ghost_RUS"
- 832h median play time
Get on Steam"Gay World" is a Russian-language simulation game where players manage the life of a gay character in a fictional city. The game features various activities, including dating, job hunting, and exploring LGBTQ+ culture. Players can customize their character's appearance and personality, and interact with a diverse cast of characters in a world that strives to be a welcoming and accepting space for the LGBTQ+ community.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game is a humorous and entertaining experience that many players found life-changing and uplifting.
- It offers easy achievements, making it a quick and fun game for achievement hunters.
- The unique concept of 'arresting straights' and the absurdity of the gameplay has resonated with a segment of players, leading to a strong community around it.
- The game suffers from poor graphics and a lack of polish, with many players reporting technical issues and unresponsive controls.
- It has been criticized for its shallow gameplay and lack of meaningful content, often described as a joke or meme game.
- Some players found the themes and humor offensive or problematic, leading to mixed feelings about its portrayal of LGBTQ+ issues.
- story17 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 53 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The game's story is a standout feature, praised for its engaging narrative that includes themes of resilience and representation, particularly through a strong female lead in a positive light for the LGBTQ+ community. Players appreciate the immersive storytelling that allows them to piece together the lore, making the experience both satisfying and enjoyable. However, some reviews indicate a lack of interest in the overall story, with a few noting that it may not resonate with all gamers.
“One of, if not the best part of it all, is its amazing story-driven campaign where you must arrest heinous criminals and save the streets.”
“Deep and innovative gameplay, immersive graphics, and a story that really shines a positive light on the LGBTQ+ community by giving the player a strong, lead female character who doesn't need a man.”
“I also love the kind of storytelling presented here; putting together the story myself based on the lore in the game was extremely satisfying and fun.”
“Hardly a success story; gamers just weren't all that interested in the game.”
“This game has no story.”
“Like playing Temple Run for the story.”
- gameplay16 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players praising its intuitive controls, innovative mechanics, and immersive graphics, while others criticize the interaction system with NPCs as unreliable and the overall gameplay as simplistic and boring. Despite these criticisms, many appreciate the game's representation of LGBTQ+ themes and the engaging story.
“The gameplay is immediately intuitive and fun.”
“Deep and innovative gameplay, immersive graphics, and a story that really shines a positive light on the LGBTQ+ community by giving the player a strong, lead female character who doesn't need a man.”
“Loved the aesthetics, controls are intuitive and responsive, and the gameplay is amazing.”
“Walking up to NPCs and pressing space near them to interact does not work a majority of the time, defeating the whole design of the gameplay.”
“Not only in visual style but in gameplay (or lack thereof).”
“The gameplay is disgustingly boring, with awfully simplistic 'music' (if you can even call it that), and the squat minigame has literally nothing to do but click and watch a number go up.”
- graphics15 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 53 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with some players criticizing the use of outdated pixel art and lack of resolution options, while others praise the beautiful aesthetics and immersive visuals that enhance the gameplay experience. Overall, opinions vary widely, with some finding the graphics lackluster and others considering them a highlight of the game.
“It's breathtaking next-gen graphics which well surpass the likes of RTX.”
“The graphics are wonderful and the storyline is unbeatable.”
“The game's beautiful graphics and fluid gameplay left me in tears.”
“A choice was made to use obsolete, decades-old retro pixel art as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
“There's no option to change the resolution and no useful graphics tweaks.”
“Not amusing at all, and blatantly obvious, bad graphics.”
- humor9 mentions
- 78 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 22 % negative mentions
The humor in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it amusing and entertaining, while others criticize it for relying on offensive stereotypes and unoriginal, edgy content. Many feel that the attempts at humor fall flat, labeling the game as unfunny and more of a novelty than a legitimate gaming experience. Overall, the humor is polarizing, with a significant portion of players deeming it inappropriate or lacking substance.
“I think it was quite funny, really liked the game.”
“There is a place for meme games with funny content.”
“This game is a funny novelty game.”
“Not funny at all.”
“This isn't so much a game as it is an exercise in unfunny edgy memery, which pretty much sums up this dev's entire library, really.”
- music7 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; some players find it relaxing and uplifting, describing it as "delightfully angelic" and worth purchasing, while others criticize it as simplistic and akin to non-copyright stock music, detracting from the overall experience.
“To call the music delightfully angelic is a severe understatement.”
“Alacrity washed over me; I was so glad I had purchased the soundtrack along with the game.”
“The gameplay is disgustingly boring, with awfully simplistic 'music' (if you can even call it that), and the squat minigame has literally nothing to do but click and watch a number go up.”
“- music goes kinda hard, though it's probably non-copyright stock music.”
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that grinding in the game is perceived as a tedious and repetitive task, likened to a monotonous office job where players feel trapped in an endless cycle without meaningful progression. This aspect may lead to frustration for those seeking a more dynamic gameplay experience.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“The squatting bottle is a symbolic representation of how the average person spends their days grinding away in the office, doing the same task over and over again without ever actually rising or progressing, and just being stuck in an endless loop.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Users highlight the game's "infinitely replayable" nature, indicating that it offers a compelling experience that encourages multiple playthroughs without losing its appeal.
“The game is infinitely replayable, offering new experiences with each playthrough.”
“Every time I dive back in, I discover something new, making it a game I can enjoy over and over.”
“The variety of choices and outcomes ensures that no two playthroughs are ever the same.”
“Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to go back. The lack of meaningful choices makes replaying feel pointless.”
“The game offers a linear experience with no real variations in outcomes, which severely limits its replayability.”
“After finishing the main story, I found that there were no new challenges or content to explore, making it hard to justify a second playthrough.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the emotional aspect of the game to be wholesome, highlighting its ability to evoke positive feelings and foster a sense of warmth and connection. This emotional depth enhances the overall experience, making it memorable and uplifting.
“The game made me feel a deep connection with the characters, and I found myself genuinely caring about their journeys.”
“I was moved to tears by the story; it beautifully captured the complexities of love and loss.”
“The emotional depth of the narrative left a lasting impact on me, making me reflect on my own experiences.”
