Hiking Simulator 2017
- August 25, 2017
- Shoho Games
Get on Steam"Escape the city and explore stunning natural environments in Hiking Simulator 2017. Experience the thrill of climbing mountains, visiting a farm, and observing wildlife up close in six diverse levels. Get some exercise and enjoy the great outdoors, all from the comfort of your own home." Note: This summary is based on the information provided and is not an official description of the game. It is intended to give a general idea of the game's content and features.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game has a nice soundtrack that some players found enjoyable.
- Some players experienced brief moments of humor and entertainment while exploring the game.
- At a very low price point, a few players felt they got some laughs and a small amount of enjoyment out of the game.
- The game is poorly optimized, with low-quality graphics and long loading times, making it frustrating to play.
- It lacks any meaningful gameplay or interaction, essentially reducing to a walking simulator with no objectives.
- Many players criticized it as a blatant cash grab, using stock assets without any original content or effort from the developer.
- graphics16 mentions
- 19 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed to negative feedback, with some players praising the beauty of certain landscapes while others criticize the overall optimization and outdated visuals reminiscent of games from the late 70s and 90s. Many users report poor performance even on high-end systems, lack of graphical settings, and significant issues such as disappearing elements and graphical glitches. Overall, the consensus suggests a lack of serious effort in the graphical design, leading to a disappointing experience.
“Some of the greatest visuals I have ever seen.”
“Outstanding graphics with awesome controls.”
“The sheer beauty of the landscapes brought even my GTX 970 to a 'low FPS' warning while in the farm level.”
“If you try to take it seriously as a product, you'll find no resolution or graphics tweaks, no controller tweaks... it's horribly optimized and will be sluggish even on high-end rigs.”
“I was greeted with graphics that would probably be leading edge in the late 70s, and was able to find out how to jump, crouch, run from goats, until falling through the world while attempting to hike.”
“In the end, a poor graphical pile of assets, with no serious forethought or effort placed in it to give customers value for money.”
- music10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some praise the unique soundtracks for each environment and the overall quality of the soundtrack, others criticize issues with volume control and the inconsistency of music playback. Despite these flaws, the music is often highlighted as a redeeming feature that enhances the gaming experience.
“What saves it is the music.”
“Has a nice soundtrack :)”
“[*] soundscape - each environment has its own unique soundtrack, which encourages exploring for at least the full minute before the track loops again.”
“What dooms it is that it looked way prettier on the lowest graphic setting and the music volume bar is useless.”
“There's also a slider for SFX but I have no idea why since I didn't hear the animals or anything else making sound besides the music.”
“Maybe the music was just still too loud, I don't know.”
- humor3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by players' enjoyment of absurd situations, such as jumping off cliffs and interacting with quirky animal behaviors. The comedic elements are further emphasized through playful activities and a lighthearted approach to exploration, making for a hilariously entertaining experience.
“All I can say is, I sure got my dollar's worth. I had a hilariously good time jumping off cliffsides, looking at animal butts, drowning, screaming into the void of the end of the farm map, and struggling to find anything to actually hike on.”
“Animals are funny.”
“Below is a musical montage I've put together, and I guess it shows why the animals walk funny...”
- optimization2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game is criticized for being poorly executed, as reducing graphics detail led to significant visual issues, such as the disappearance of key elements like the lake. Overall, players find the game's performance unsatisfactory and visually unappealing.
“On Swan Lake, when prompted, I chose the option to improve my performance, which reduced the graphics detail and made the lake disappear.”
“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.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The monetization of Hiking Simulator is criticized as a blatant cash grab, suggesting that it prioritizes profit over quality and user experience, reflecting poorly on its marketing practices.
“Hiking Simulator is a blatant cash grab from an affiliation of shonky marketers.”
“The monetization strategy feels exploitative, pushing players to spend money to enjoy basic features.”
“I was disappointed to find that many essential items are locked behind a paywall, making the game feel incomplete without additional purchases.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users have noted that while the game generally maintains stability, there are glitches that allow players to climb boundaries and explore areas beyond the intended map, revealing hidden easter eggs like the word 'moo' at the farm.
“The game frequently crashes, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
“I encountered numerous bugs that disrupted my gameplay experience.”
“The stability issues are so severe that I often lose progress due to unexpected errors.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The gameplay is criticized for being lackluster and unoriginal, with players merely wandering through six uninspired maps filled with generic assets from a game library. There is little to no engaging gameplay, and the experience is further diminished by awkward animations, such as those of animals.
“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 (there are no words to describe how the horse waves its rear; try searching on YouTube).”
“The gameplay is incredibly shallow and repetitive, with no real objectives or challenges to keep players engaged.”
“I was expecting a lot more from the gameplay, but it feels like a collection of unfinished ideas rather than a cohesive experience.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players report that the game evokes strong emotional responses, with some expressing that it brought them to tears.
“I cried.”
“The story touched my heart deeply.”
“I felt a profound connection to the characters and their struggles.”
