Gunsmith Simulator: Prologue

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Gunsmith Simulator: Prologue is a single player simulation game. It was developed by GameHunters and was released on May 10, 2023. It received positive reviews from players.

Gunsmith Simulator: Prologue is one of the most addictive simulation games in which you become a real gunsmith. Don't wait any longer - open your own gunsmith workshop and show the world you profession and passion in making, repairing and modifying three popular models of weapons: a shotgun, an old school revolver and an automatic rifle. As an entry-level gunsmith, start your business with repai…

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Audience ScoreBased on 467 reviews

gameplay26 positive mentions

grinding12 negative mentions

The game features impressive graphics and detailed models, providing a realistic experience of disassembling and assembling firearms.
The gameplay is engaging and educational, allowing players to learn about different gun parts and their functions while experimenting with modifications.
The prologue serves as a solid foundation for the full game, leaving players excited for more content and improvements in the future.

Camera controls can be awkward and frustrating, making it difficult to navigate during disassembly and assembly tasks.
The game currently lacks a variety of firearms and tasks, leading to repetitive gameplay that may become tedious over time.
Some inaccuracies in terminology and mechanics may detract from the experience for knowledgeable players, highlighting the need for better attention to detail.

gameplay
68 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
52%
10%
The gameplay of the gunsmith simulator is generally praised for its intuitive mechanics and detailed graphics, appealing to fans of similar simulator games like car mechanic simulator. However, many users find the gameplay repetitive and tedious, particularly in disassembly and assembly tasks, with some criticizing the camera controls and lack of depth. Overall, while the game offers a fun and educational experience for gun enthusiasts, it may require further refinement to enhance long-term engagement.
- “The gameplay was fantastic when compared to other simulator games; the gunshot is crispy and accurate, and the animation when previewing and reloading is extremely smooth.”
- “Very fun, friendly, and easy to learn mechanics, great for gun lovers!”
- “So far this is a very promising game; the gameplay is detailed and amazingly modeled.”
- “That should be easy, and they apparently couldn't do it... so the fact that they didn't get the mechanics right either shouldn't be a surprise, but it's still egregious.”
- “The core gameplay, gunsmithing, felt tedious and janky, mainly due to the unclear and poor camera controls.”
- “There's no creativity or excelling at gunsmithing here, this is a short, guided, hand-holding tutorial that doesn't really give you any freedom at all to play around like the other mechanic games usually do.”
graphics
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
63%
24%
13%
The graphics in the game are generally praised for their beauty and realism, with many users highlighting the appealing visuals and well-designed mechanics. However, there are significant concerns regarding optimization, as players report performance issues and stuttering even on capable systems, particularly when using certain graphical settings. Overall, while the graphics are a strong point, the game's performance may detract from the experience for some users.
- “Graphics is stunning and every mechanic is easy to follow through tutorials.”
- “Incredible game, so much information about the weapons and good shooting as well, nice graphics, a good gun & shooting simulator.”
- “The graphics are beautiful, even as a demo.”
- “I can, and have, played more graphically-intensive games on this thing without it having this much of a hiccup, so you've got no excuse, gunsmith simulator.”
- “Pretty poor performance and graphics.”
- “The optimization for the graphical fidelity is bad.”
grinding
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The grinding aspect of the game is widely criticized for being tedious and slow, with repetitive tasks like cleaning and disassembling guns that lack dynamic gameplay. Players find the mechanics frustrating, particularly due to poor camera controls and limited interaction options, leading to a monotonous experience reminiscent of older puzzle games. While the concept is interesting, the execution results in a gameplay loop that feels more like a chore than an engaging challenge.
- “It's just too damn tedious, cleaning and stuff like that.”
- “The core gameplay, gunsmithing, felt tedious and janky, mainly due to the unclear and poor camera controls.”
- “Really boring and tedious, you're just disassembling and cleaning guns.”
optimization
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
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The game's optimization has received significant criticism, with users reporting poor performance and graphics even on lower settings. Many players have noted that the game struggles to run smoothly, indicating a need for substantial optimization improvements. Overall, the consensus is that the game is not well-optimized, leading to a frustrating experience for players.
- “The whole thing about gunsmithing is you have to get creative when trying to solve specific issues with a gun or maybe reach a certain point of performance, like accuracy.”
- “The game is good, but performance needs more optimization.”
- “Pretty poor performance and graphics.”
- “Mining simulator is very poorly optimized.”
- “The game also seems really poorly optimized; I basically had to turn all the settings down almost as low as they could go.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability has been widely criticized, with users reporting frequent freezes, bugs, and performance issues that hinder gameplay. Many players experienced crashes during boot and loading screens, leading to frustration and a lack of confidence in the game's reliability. Overall, the stability concerns have significantly impacted the enjoyment and playability of the game.
- “Also, the splash screen freezes on boot.”
- “This prologue is terrible; it freezes after the main menu constantly and sits at the loading screen for ages while bricking up the rest of my computer. I don't have a bad system; I play tons of games that are way more intensive than this with zero issues.”
- “Perhaps it was just my PC, but the camera movement in free roam was a little buggy when turning.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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50%
Players feel that the game's music is lacking and would benefit from more variety or the option to play custom tracks in the background, which could enhance the overall enjoyment of the game. While the current soundtrack is not well-received, the game itself shows promise and players are eager for improvements.
- “A bit more music variety would be cool; it doesn't need to be a specific playlist, or maybe changing the tune a bit if possible.”
- “Great fun game! It still needs a little work; however, it already seems like a solid game. I'm keen for the full game to come out so I can relax with some music in the background and play around.”
- “If we could play our custom music in the background, it would be more enjoyable because the game's music is not that good.”
- “Great fun game, but it still needs a little work. However, it already seems like a solid game. I'm keen for the full game to come out so I can relax with some music in the background and play around.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story features a focus on gun usage, with a notable mission change from the M1911 to the Peacemaker, which some players found disappointing but still enjoyed the overall experience. The narrative avoids unnecessary backstory from characters, keeping the focus on the main gameplay elements.
- “Kinda shame that the M1911 mission was replaced with Peacemaker, instead of keeping both, but it was still a nice experience.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is initially enjoyable and elicits laughter, but it tends to lose its charm quickly, becoming repetitive and less amusing after a few days of play.
- “The humor in this game is spot on, making me laugh out loud at unexpected moments.”
- “I love how the game incorporates witty dialogue and hilarious situations that keep me entertained.”
- “The comedic timing is perfect, and the jokes never feel forced, adding a delightful layer to the gameplay.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy has been criticized for relying on a separate Steam page to promote a demo, which some users view as a deceptive tactic to gain visibility in the store's upcoming tab, leading to a lack of recommendation.
- “This is a separate Steam page dedicated to advertising a demo, just so they can appear in the upcoming tab on the store. This is why I won't recommend this.”
- “The monetization strategy feels exploitative, pushing players to spend more than they should just to enjoy the game.”
- “I was disappointed to find that many features are locked behind paywalls, making it hard to fully experience the game without spending extra money.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is marked by a sense of frustration and violation of personal space, as players express discomfort over unwanted interactions that disrupt their experience.

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