Hard Times

About

Hard Times is an extreme urban survival game where you have to put yourself into the shoes of a homeless man, taking on all the challenges that daily survival places in the great metropolis of indifference.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

85%

Audience ScoreBased on 53 reviews

humor2 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game offers a unique and challenging survival experience, with engaging mechanics that keep players invested.
It has a lot of potential for growth and improvement, with a fun crafting system and various quests to complete.
As a free game, it provides a solid experience with decent graphics and replayability, making it worth trying out.

The game suffers from bugs and optimization issues, which can detract from the overall experience.
The police mechanics can be overly aggressive, making it difficult to navigate the game world without getting caught.
The crafting system is underwhelming and sometimes feels unnecessary, with some items being easier to find than to craft.

story
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
60%
The story features a mix of side quests, humor, and simple mechanics that cater to fans of building and collecting. While it offers enjoyable adventures and events, some players note frustrations with NPC interactions and a simplistic crafting system, which can detract from the overall experience. Despite these issues, the game remains engaging with its fetch quests and rewards.
- “It is definitely worth a try if you like building, collecting, quests, and adventures.”
- “There's some side quests and jokes, and its simple mechanics work well for what it is.”
- “It is a good game, do not misunderstand me, but there are some things that I do not like, for example the collisions with the NPCs. When trying to fish, the NPC that gives you the fishing missions moves you and cancels the action. Since I started to measure the time, it took me 6 minutes to complete the action. In addition, there are some errors like the stores and trash cans being updated every time you enter and leave an establishment (for example, the church or the subway), which makes getting items too fast, and the crafting system is very simple.”
- “There are even quests that you can complete for rewards, and little fun events to experience, such as the concert.”
- “+ has fetch quests that you can complete for rewards.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
75%
The gameplay is characterized by simple yet effective mechanics, complemented by engaging side quests and humor. While it may start off slow, players quickly discover its depth and enjoyment, particularly in the crafting elements and unique theme. Overall, it offers a fun and rewarding experience.
- “There's some side quests and jokes, and its simple mechanics work well for what it is.”
- “I like the concept already, and the overall crafting gameplay is fun.”
- “At first, it may seem a bit boring, but after 30 minutes of gameplay, you realize that it's an amazing game!”
- “The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks depth, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “The controls are clunky and unresponsive, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- “There are some interesting mechanics, but they are poorly implemented and lead to frustration.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics of "Hard Times" are likened to those of RimWorld and Prison Architect, featuring a simplistic yet engaging aesthetic that complements its free hobo simulator theme.
- “Hard Times is a free hobo simulator with RimWorld graphics.”
- “The graphics reminded me of Prison Architect.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized as quirky and amusing, contributing to its overall charm despite its challenging gameplay. Players appreciate the blend of difficulty and humor, making for an entertaining RPG experience.
- “Funny RPG.”
- “Difficult, quirky, and funny too.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game has notable optimization issues, but they do not significantly detract from the overall experience.
- “The game has some optimization issues, but they don't ruin the experience.”
- “The optimization is impressive, allowing for smooth gameplay even on lower-end systems.”
- “I appreciate the frequent updates that improve optimization and enhance performance.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users highlight that the game offers significant replayability, making it a worthwhile investment for players.
- “This game offers tons of replayability, making it worth every penny!”
- “The variety of choices and outcomes keeps me coming back for more.”
- “Each playthrough feels fresh and exciting, ensuring I never get bored.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express a desire for more interactive music features, such as the ability to purchase musical instruments and busk for money, rather than relying on begging or stealing. This suggests a demand for deeper engagement with music within the game.
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