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.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

Reviews

45%

Audience ScoreBased on 211 reviews

gameplay5 positive mentions

graphics23 negative mentions

The game has a unique concept that allows players to experience the life of a hairdresser, which can be fun and engaging.
There is a lot of potential for customization in both character creation and salon design, reminiscent of other popular simulation games.
The developers are actively working on updates and fixes, showing commitment to improving the game based on player feedback.

The graphics are subpar and often look outdated, leading to a disappointing visual experience.
The game is plagued by numerous bugs and crashes, making it frustrating and sometimes unplayable.
Controls can be clunky and unintuitive, which detracts from the overall gameplay experience.

graphics
79 mentions
9 % positive mentions
62 % neutral mentions
29 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game have received largely negative feedback, with many users describing them as subpar, glitchy, and reminiscent of older titles. While some players appreciate the hair physics and find the visuals acceptable for the game's genre, the overall consensus is that the graphics need significant improvement and optimization. Many reviewers noted that despite the game's potential, the current graphical quality detracts from the overall experience.
- “Great game, amazing graphics.”
- “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.”
- “Very bad graphics on hair for it being a hairdresser game.”
- “This game may need a graphical overhaul; you lose the majority of the satisfaction of playing when no matter how the clients' hair is styled, it just looks awful.”
- “Graphics are terrible and it keeps crashing.”
stability
37 mentions
3 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
97 % negative mentions
The game's stability has been widely criticized, with numerous reports of bugs, crashes, and slow loading times, leading some players to seek refunds. While some users acknowledge minor glitches and appreciate the developers' efforts to address issues, many still experience significant gameplay interruptions, particularly during saving and loading. Overall, the game is considered too unstable for a full release, with frequent freezes and visual glitches detracting from the experience.
- “Buggy, slow to load, and crashes. I got a refund despite it being on sale.”
- “Too buggy and not at all giving the 'ready for market' vibe.”
- “Game frequently crashes, freezes, and has customer issues that do not allow you to complete the task.”
gameplay
36 mentions
14 % positive mentions
75 % neutral mentions
11 % negative mentions
Gameplay in this title is characterized by a mix of engaging hair-styling mechanics and significant technical issues, including clunky controls and frequent bugs that detract from the overall experience. While players appreciate the customization options and the potential for fun interactions, many express frustration with the awkward navigation and repetitive tasks, suggesting that the game requires further refinement and optimization to fully realize its potential. Overall, the gameplay loop shows promise but is hindered by its current execution.
- “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
8 mentions
25 % positive mentions
38 % neutral mentions
38 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization is inconsistent, with some players experiencing smooth performance at medium settings, while others report significant issues, including bugs and poor engine optimization. While graphics can look good at higher settings, many users feel that the game requires substantial improvements to run smoothly across different systems.
- “The graphics are good if you set it to medium level, providing high performance and precision at maximum settings.”
- “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
60 % positive mentions
-20 % neutral mentions
60 % negative mentions
The game's story is praised for being interesting, engaging, and well-paced, featuring unique and realistic narratives tied to customizable characters. Players encounter storylines related to various customers in the salons, although some aspects, like the DLC character, are unplayable.
- “The story is interesting and engaging.”
- “Pros: unique and realistic, customizable, good story, well-paced.”
- “Within the game, the player encounters story customers tied to each salon.”
- “Within the game, the player encounters storylines tied to each salon.”
- “The story customer in the DLC is unplayable.”
- “Some customers have their own individual stories.”
music
4 mentions
0 % positive mentions
25 % neutral mentions
75 % negative mentions
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 fitting for 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.”
humor
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is derived from its absurdity, particularly in the context of bad haircuts, which some players find amusing despite the game's flaws. Reviews highlight a comedic disconnect, as many users express enjoyment while simultaneously acknowledging the game's unplayability, creating a humorous irony in the overall reception.
- “I got this after my partner was looking around for relaxing simulators, and I thought it would be funny to mess with bad haircuts - 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.'”
grinding
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, particularly when it involves cutting specific strands of hair, which can feel frustratingly difficult and overly meticulous.
- “Grinding feels like an endless chore that takes away from the enjoyment of the game.”
- “The repetitive nature of grinding makes it feel more like a job than a fun experience.”
- “I find myself spending hours on grinding, and it often feels pointless and frustrating.”
monetization
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy has drawn criticism for its delayed release of promised features, such as beards and mustaches, which were heavily advertised. Players expected a creativity-driven experience but found the game leaning more towards management mechanics, leading to disappointment regarding the overall value and engagement of the monetization approach.
- “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, and instead it's more like a management game.”