Hairdresser Simulator

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Hairdresser Simulator is a single-player simulation game with lousy graphics and bugs, despite high system requirements. Create unique hairstyles using various techniques, experiment with colors, and meet customers' expectations. Additionally, try out different looks on your own photo within the game, making it a fun and creative experience.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

46%

Audience ScoreBased on 248 reviews

gameplay5 positive mentions

graphics25 negative mentions

The game has a unique concept that allows players to design their own salons and engage in hairdressing tasks.
Some players find the gameplay relaxing and enjoyable, especially the hair physics and the ability to customize characters and salons.
The developers are responsive to feedback and have made improvements since the game's release, showing potential for future updates.

The graphics are subpar and often described as reminiscent of early 2000s games, leading to a disappointing visual experience.
The game is plagued by numerous bugs and crashes, making it frustrating and sometimes unplayable for many users.
Controls can be clunky and unintuitive, with some players experiencing issues with basic tasks like washing hair or navigating menus.

graphics
90 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
10%
62%
28%
The graphics of the game have received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with many players describing them as subpar, glitchy, and reminiscent of older titles. Despite some praise for specific elements like hair physics, the overall visual quality is considered disappointing, especially given the high system requirements. Many users feel that the graphics do not match the expectations set by promotional materials and that significant improvements are needed for a more polished experience.
- “Visually, the graphics are a bit dopey, and some of the faces the characters make are downright comical, but the texture of the hair and the way it reacts to the player's actions is pretty awesome.”
- “Its natural graphics are mesmerizing, transporting us to a realistic world full of details.”
- “I have been looking forward to this game coming out and it did not disappoint; it's exactly like the videos you've seen. It's not next-level graphics, but they are perfect for the game and its intended demographic.”
- “For a game that is required to have a high-quality graphic card, this looks like a poorly chopped mobile game.”
- “This game is tragic, running this with a high spec gaming rig with max graphics enabled and looks like a game from 2002.”
- “Graphics are terrible and it keeps crashing.”
stability
43 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
2%
98%
The game's stability has been widely criticized, with numerous reports of bugs, glitches, and crashes that significantly hinder gameplay. Players have experienced issues such as freezing during loading screens, unresponsive menus, and problematic hair physics, which detract from the overall experience. While some users acknowledge the game's fun elements and the developers' efforts to address these issues, many recommend waiting for further patches before purchasing.
- “However, it was very buggy.”
- “This game is great but when you load the game it freezes on the menu and takes a while to allow you to select any options and also when you get to level 13 onwards and you own 3 to 4 salons the game freezes up when you save the game and doesn't respond like it should. I had to hit the Windows key and click back on the game icon on the toolbar at the bottom of my screen and then spam my escape key to get the game responding. This needs a patch fix before any DLC expansion gets attached to this game as it will cause more issues than the bugs in the game.”
- “Game frequently crashes, freezes, and has customer issues that do not allow you to complete the task.”
gameplay
37 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
76%
11%
Gameplay in this title is characterized by a mix of engaging hair-styling mechanics and significant technical issues, including bugs and awkward navigation. While players appreciate the customization options and the potential for fun interactions, many report that clunky controls and repetitive tasks detract from the overall experience. Despite these challenges, there is hope for improvement as developers remain active and responsive to feedback.
- “The gameplay is fun and addicting.”
- “Gameplay does what it needs to do - cut and interact with hair - and the hair itself looks good.”
- “While there are some issues (bugs a plenty currently, such as error messages in Polish, floating items in reflections, and lack of eye color when loading a character), the gameplay itself is enjoyable.”
- “The mechanics and the potential were there, but I would avoid this game until they fix issues.”
- “After 20 hours from when it came out to now (with its constant freezes, broken gameplay, and so-so graphics for the amount of resources it demands), the game has stopped working altogether for me after the last patch, and I'm now fed up.”
- “Additionally, the hair physics are very weird and largely unpredictable, and some mechanics like the hairstyle creator are rather complicated, partially due to the hair physics.”
optimization
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
33%
33%
Overall, the game's optimization is a mixed bag; while some players report smooth performance and decent graphics at medium settings, others highlight significant issues, including bugs and poor engine optimization that lead to inconsistent performance. Many users express hope for future updates to improve the game's stability and overall experience.
- “The graphics are good if you set it to medium level, providing high performance and precision at maximum settings.”
- “For me, it runs smoothly enough and it's pretty fun.”
- “It runs smoothly, and I love the independent aspect of doing what you want!”
- “The game desperately needs optimization.”
- “It's not a very optimized engine, so performance mileage may vary.”
- “Graphics are bad, controls are annoying, and the game is unbelievably poorly optimized.”
story
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
60%
The game's story is praised for being interesting, engaging, and well-paced, featuring unique and realistic narratives tied to customizable characters. Players encounter story customers linked to each salon, although some aspects, like the DLC character, are unplayable.
- “The story is interesting and engaging.”
- “Pros: unique & realistic, customizable, good story, well paced.”
- “Within the game, the player encounters story customers tied to each salon.”
- “The story customers in the game are tied to each salon, but they feel underdeveloped.”
- “The story customer in the DLC is unplayable, which is disappointing.”
- “Some customers have a backstory, but it lacks depth and engagement.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
Players have reported issues with the music cutting out frequently during gameplay, while others express a desire for the option to play new songs from the internet. Despite these concerns, many find the existing music to be relaxing and well-suited to the game's atmosphere.
- “I don't know if anyone else experiences this, but my music tends to cut out all the time in the game.”
- “I want to play new music or songs from the internet.”
- “I find the game to be pretty relaxing, though maybe that's because the music is really chill.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, particularly when it comes to tasks like managing multiple salons and dealing with specific challenges that feel nearly impossible. The need to grind for additional salons, combined with existing game-breaking bugs, diminishes the overall enjoyment and motivation to continue playing.
- “I reached the point in the game of owning 3 salons, but for the next hairdressing course, I have to own a fourth salon, which will take some grinding.”
- “Since there are still game-breaking bugs, I cannot recommend it, and since I have reached the point where the game has become grindy, I do not have much of a desire to continue playing.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is derived from its absurd premise, particularly the concept of bad haircuts, which some players find amusing despite the game's flaws. Reviews highlight a comedic irony in the positive feedback, as many players acknowledge the game's unplayability while still recommending it, contributing to a skewed perception of its quality. Overall, the humor seems to stem from the game's shortcomings and the community's reactions to them.
- “I got this after my partner was looking around for relaxing simulators, and I thought it would be funny to mess with bad haircuts - and I was curious about the bad reviews.”
- “I'd also urge you to read even the positive reviews that took this game from 'mostly negative' to 'mixed' - because it's almost hilarious how many are thumbs up while outright stating the game is unplayable, thus massively skewing the results... 'sure... take my money and give me an unplayable game.'”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviews indicate disappointment with the monetization strategy, particularly regarding the delayed release of promised cosmetic features like beards and mustaches, which were heavily advertised. Players expected a creativity-driven experience but found the game leaning more towards management mechanics, suggesting a disconnect between marketing and gameplay.
- “I can't believe they only released beards and mustaches last week (6/30/2024) when that was a key part of the advertising. Before this game came out, I had the impression it was going to be creativity-driven, but instead, it's more like a management game.”