Hiking Simulator 2017

39%
Game Brain Score Based on 27 reviews
  • graphics
  • music
  • humor
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"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.

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39%
Audience ScoreBased on 27 reviews
music3 positive mentions
graphics3 negative mentions
  • The game features stunning visuals that some players describe as breathtaking and life-changing.
  • The soundtrack is praised as enjoyable and adds to the overall experience.
  • Some players find the game fun and entertaining, particularly appreciating the AI behavior of the animals.
  • The gameplay is criticized for being extremely limited, with many players feeling there is nothing to do beyond wandering a flat map.
  • The graphics and optimization are described as poor, with comparisons to outdated games and complaints about technical issues.
  • Many reviews label the game as a cash grab, lacking serious development effort and feeling like a rushed project.
  • graphics8 mentions

    The graphics have received mixed to negative feedback, with some users praising the visuals as stunning while others criticize them for lacking depth and coherence, likening them unfavorably to much older titles like Turok. Issues such as poor performance, graphical glitches, and a lack of ambient detail detract from the overall experience, leading to a perception of low value for money.

    • “Some of the greatest visuals I have ever seen.”
    • “On Swan Lake, when prompted, I chose the option to improve my performance, so it reduced the graphics detail and the lake disappeared.”
    • “In the end, a poor graphical pile of assets, with no serious forethought or effort placed in it to give customers value for money.”
    • “The gray rocky walls in the first area reminded me of the graphics in the original Doom.”
    • “When prompted, I chose the option to improve my performance, which reduced the graphics detail and caused the lake to disappear.”
  • music6 mentions

    The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some users appreciate the nice soundtrack and highlight a few standout tracks, others criticize issues like inconsistent audio playback and ineffective volume controls. Overall, the music is seen as a redeeming quality, despite its flaws.

    • “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...”
  • humor2 mentions

    The humor in the game is largely derived from the amusing antics of the animals, particularly their quirky movements, which are highlighted in a creative musical montage. This blend of visual comedy and music enhances the overall comedic experience.

    • “The animals are hilarious!”
    • “Below is a musical montage I've put together, and I guess it shows why the animals walk funny...”
  • optimization2 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

    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.”
    • “It's frustrating to see so many paywalls in a game that could have been enjoyable without constant upselling.”
  • stability1 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 is riddled with glitches that allow players to climb boundaries and explore areas that were clearly not intended to be accessed.”
    • “I encountered numerous stability issues that disrupted my gameplay experience, making it frustrating to progress.”
    • “The frequent crashes and bugs make it hard to enjoy the game, as I often find myself restarting after losing progress.”
  • gameplay1 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 moves; try searching on YouTube).”
    • “The gameplay is non-existent, with repetitive tasks and no real objectives. It feels like a chore rather than an enjoyable experience.”
    • “I was expecting a fun adventure, but the gameplay is so dull and uninspired that I couldn't stay engaged for more than a few minutes.”
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