Hiking Simulator 2017

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Hiking Simulator 2017 is a single player casual simulation game. It was developed by Shoho Games and was released on August 25, 2017. It received neutral reviews from players.

Experience nature like you have never seen it before as you take your hiking to the next level!

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52%

Audience ScoreBased on 54 reviews

graphics4 positive mentions

optimization3 negative mentions

The game offers breathtaking visuals that some players describe as life-changing and phenomenal.
Many players find the experience fun and enjoyable, particularly appreciating the cool animals in the farm level.
The soundtrack is noted as a positive aspect, enhancing the overall experience of the game.

The game is criticized for its lack of content, with many describing it as a flat terrain with minimal interaction and gameplay.
Numerous reviews highlight technical issues, including poor optimization, glitches, and unresponsive controls.
Many players feel the game is a cash grab, lacking serious development effort and offering little value for money.

graphics
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
56%
19%
The graphics have received mixed to negative feedback, with some users praising the visuals as stunning while others criticize them as poorly executed and reminiscent of outdated titles like Turok from 1997. Many noted issues with performance and graphical fidelity, including a lack of animations and environmental details, leading to a perception of a haphazardly assembled graphical experience. Overall, the inconsistency in quality and functionality has left players feeling that the graphics do not provide good value for money.
- “Some of the greatest visuals I have ever seen.”
- “What dooms it is that it looked way prettier on the lowest graphic setting.”
- “In the end, a poorly assembled graphical asset heap, with no serious forethought or effort placed into it to give customers value for money.”
- “The gray rocky walls in the first area reminded me of the graphics in the original Doom.”
- “On Swan Lake, when prompted, I chose the option to improve my performance, which reduced the graphics detail and caused the lake to disappear.”
music
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
50%
17%
The music in the game is generally considered decent, with a few standout tracks that enhance the experience. However, issues such as inconsistent audio playback and a malfunctioning volume control detract from its overall quality. While the soundtrack has its moments, it ultimately feels underutilized due to these technical problems.
- “What saves it is the music.”
- “Has a nice soundtrack :)”
- “The only positive was the 6 superlative accompanying music tracks, but alas they too are temperamental in the game, cutting in and out as they feel like it.”
- “What dooms it is that it looked way prettier on the lowest graphic setting and the music volume bar is useless.”
- “Below is a musical montage I've put together and I guess it shows why the animals walk funny...”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is largely derived from the amusing antics of the animals, particularly their quirky movements, which are highlighted in a musical montage. Players find the comedic elements engaging and entertaining, contributing to an overall lighthearted experience.
- “Animals are funny.”
- “Below is a musical montage I've put together, and I guess it shows why the animals walk funny.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The game's optimization is severely criticized, with players reporting that performance settings lead to drastic reductions in graphics quality, such as the complete disappearance of key visual elements like the lake. Overall, the optimization is deemed poor, resulting in an unattractive and frustrating experience.
- “Horribly optimized, ugly to look at, and an overall piece of grade A garbage.”
- “On Swan Lake, when prompted, I chose the option to improve my performance, but it reduced the graphics detail so much that the lake disappeared.”
- “Horribly optimized, ugly to look at, and an overall piece of grade A garbage.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization of Hiking Simulator is criticized as a blatant cash grab, suggesting that it prioritizes profit over quality and player experience, with negative implications regarding its marketing practices.
- “Hiking Simulator is a blatant cash grab from an affiliation of shonky marketers.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
The game's stability is marked by notable glitches that allow players to exploit boundaries and explore areas beyond the intended map limits, including hidden easter eggs. While this can enhance the experience for some, it also highlights potential issues with the game's overall stability.
- “The game is riddled with glitches that allow players to exploit the boundaries, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- “I encountered numerous stability issues that made it difficult to enjoy the game without constant interruptions.”
- “The frequent crashes and bugs make it hard to stay immersed in the gameplay.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
The gameplay is widely criticized as lacking substance, with players describing it as a disorganized experience that involves aimlessly wandering through a few poorly designed maps filled with free assets from a game library. There is little to no engaging gameplay, leading to a negative reception overall.
- “Complete pile of garbage - same as the rest of GameGuru produced things, but here you won't even find any kind of gameplay. You just wander around six maps made of free assets you can find in a GameGuru library. You can even chase some animals.”
- “The gameplay is non-existent; it feels like a collection of empty maps with no real objectives or challenges.”
- “I was expecting some engaging gameplay, but instead, I found myself aimlessly exploring bland environments with no direction.”