Gym Simulator
- November 17, 2018
- Schwarz Games
Get on Steam"Gym Simulator" is a workout and fitness game that allows players to build and customize their own gym. The game features a variety of exercise equipment and activities, including weightlifting, cardio machines, and fitness classes. Players can track their progress and set fitness goals to help improve their overall health and well-being. However, it is important to note that the game is not a substitute for real-world exercise and should be used in conjunction with a healthy lifestyle.
Reviews
- The game provides a consistent stream of laughs and can be entertaining in a humorous, meme-like way.
- Some players appreciate the absurdity and comedic elements, finding enjoyment in the game's broken mechanics and quirky interactions.
- For a very low price, it can serve as a light-hearted distraction for those looking for a humorous experience.
- The game is riddled with bugs, crashes frequently, and lacks basic features like resolution settings and proper graphics options.
- It feels more like an unfinished tech demo or asset flip rather than a complete game, with low-quality assets and minimal content.
- The developer has abandoned the game, leaving it in a state of disrepair without any updates or improvements since its initial release.
- graphics6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are generally praised for their quality, particularly with the inclusion of RTX ray tracing, which enhances visual appeal. However, players express frustration over the lack of resolution options and graphics settings, as well as minor bugs affecting graphical display and interactions. Overall, while the graphics are impressive, there is a clear demand for more customization options.
“Game is very good with good graphics.”
“I love the built-in RTX ray tracing support, and the graphics look amazing.”
“There's no option to change the resolution and no useful graphics tweaks.”
“Mostly just small things like graphics not displaying correctly.”
“If you are reading this (devs), can you please add some graphic settings or something like that.”
- music6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players expressing dissatisfaction with the gym tracks, particularly finding them overly loud and distracting. While the menu and shower-room songs are generally considered acceptable, the lack of volume control options has been a notable frustration for users. Overall, the music contributes to a chaotic atmosphere that some players find off-putting.
“The menu song and the shower-room songs are fine, but I have this very clear memory of me starting this game and hearing what sounded like a treadmill running.”
“Please send music though.”
“To start with the smaller things, I personally wasn’t fond of the gym music.”
“Since there’s no volume sliders or toggles for music, you just kind of deal with it.”
“If you love broken English, broken physics, broken animations, human body parts breaking through certain assets of the game, a ridiculously loud poor dubstep music as you work out, an apartment where all you can do is sleep, losing all your prior progress because the game crashes or closes out, laughter from walking in from the locker room, the same character model of men staring at you while you walk to your locker.”
- humor5 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by its absurd and edgy elements, offering players hilarious opportunities to break the game and create bizarre character appearances, such as having meat for arms. While the humor may be considered raunchy or disturbing, it resonates well with some players, making it a uniquely entertaining experience, though it may not appeal to everyone.
“Hilarious ways to screw around and break the game; you can make yourself look like you stole meat from the butchers and made them your arms!”
“Great way to watch as the game tries to display a normal animation of doing bench presses, only for it to show your arm fold in on itself. The absolute specimen of a character being you playing as it has an absolutely hilariously disturbing face.”
“Gym simulator is full of mostly raunchy or edgy humor that may lose (and even offend) some people, but it’ll find some humor with others.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The gameplay is criticized for lacking authenticity and depth, making it feel more like a pseudogame than a true gaming experience. However, it does provide some entertainment value, offering consistent laughs during play. Future updates may potentially enhance the gameplay experience.
“All-in-all, this game's most and probably only redeeming factor is that it gave me a pretty consistent stream of laughs during my gameplay.”
“I'm trying to be careful not to call it a game, because if it was intended to be an accurate representation of the gym and build accurate gameplay elements on it, I wouldn't recommend it at all.”
“All in all, this pseudo-game's most and probably only redeeming factor is that it gave me a pretty consistent stream of laughs during my gameplay.”
“There may be updates in the future which vastly improve gameplay.”
- story3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The story is deeply engaging and emotionally resonant, with well-developed main characters and interactive NPCs that enhance the immersive experience. Its depth and realism contribute to a captivating narrative that keeps players invested.
“The long and captivating story really grabs your heart as you learn more about the main characters.”
“The NPCs are very interactive, and the story is incredibly in-depth and realistic.”
“The story is realistic and engaging.”
“The long and encapsulating story really grabs your heart as you learn about the main characters more and more.”
“The story feels unrealistic and fails to engage the player.”
- stability3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is criticized for its poor stability, with users reporting numerous bugs and a lack of content, leading to a frustrating experience. The menus are also described as inadequate, contributing to an overall impression of the game as a "buggy mess."
“It's a buggy waste of time.”
“However, as of today, it's a buggy mess in VR with very little to do and no value.”
“Was fun for like 5-10 minutes, but the game is buggy, has bad menus, and offers way too little to do.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy has been criticized for being exploitative, with accusations of plagiarism due to a lack of credit for original artists and developers, leading to perceptions of the game as a cash grab.
“The developers didn't credit any of the artists and real game developers who created the assets, which feels like plagiarism and a cash grab.”
“The monetization strategy is overly aggressive, making it difficult to enjoy the game without spending money.”
“It feels like the game is designed to push players into spending more, rather than providing a fair experience.”
