Introvert: A Teenager Simulator

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Introvert: A Teenager Simulator is a single player casual role playing game. It was developed by Euphoric Brothers and was released on March 2, 2021. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Warning: This game contains heavy material that might make players/audience uncomfortable. This game talks about serious issues such as bullying and suicidal thoughts in a new and different way that will hopefully be interpreted better by the new generation. In this game. This project is also personal to me. It is a small universe I created to make my zone-out thoughts and stories a reality. I ma…

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Audience ScoreBased on 674 reviews

story34 positive mentions

gameplay6 negative mentions

The game offers a unique and surreal experience that captures the complexities of teenage life and mental health issues.
The art style and soundtrack are well-executed, creating an engaging atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.
The game successfully combines humor with serious themes, making it thought-provoking while still entertaining.

The gameplay mechanics, particularly the running controls, are frustrating and can detract from the overall experience.
The humor often falls flat, with instances of loud noises and random jokes that feel out of place and disrupt the narrative flow.
The story lacks depth and meaningful choices, leading to a sense of inevitability in the outcomes that may leave players unsatisfied.

story
156 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
61%
17%
The game's story has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it incoherent and poorly executed, particularly given its sensitive themes surrounding school shootings. While some appreciated the emotional depth and unique character experiences, others criticized the pacing, lack of meaningful choices, and jarring humor that undermined the serious subject matter. Overall, the narrative is seen as a flawed attempt at addressing complex issues, leaving players divided on its effectiveness and engagement.
- “This game has a very detailed and deep story.”
- “The story is good, depressive.”
- “Overall, great game, I found the story elements to be pretty cool especially the part with the werewolf girl.”
- “Hardly anything makes sense, rendering any semblance of a plot this game has as unrecognizable.”
- “The story is incoherent and cannot be taken seriously.”
- “The game seems fairly disconnected with the reality of both our world and the concept of mental illness, and for a game with a school shooting as a major plot point, it was incredibly tone-deaf to have the ending underscored with the message 'you have the power to decide that this is not how your story ends'.”
humor
81 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
95%
5%
The humor in the game is polarizing, with many reviewers noting a clash between its attempts at dark comedy and serious themes like school shootings and bullying. While some found moments of absurdity and "Gen Z" humor amusing, others criticized the reliance on loud, random jokes that detracted from the game's intended message. Overall, the humor is described as cringeworthy and inconsistent, leaving players divided on its effectiveness.
- “So funny my ass itches so loud it made me take my headphones off.”
- “The humor, as referenced above, always seems forced and tended to feel more like I was being pranked than I was being shown something funny.”
- “This game is both serious and funny; 8/10 would recommend.”
- “I wish there weren't so many cringey loud moments that are supposed to be funny; it kind of detracts from the experience.”
- “I don't know if this was supposed to be sad or funny, but it failed to evoke any real emotion.”
- “Every 'joke' in it is just so stupid and absolutely unfunny.”
graphics
53 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
49%
8%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players criticizing them as mediocre or inconsistent, often describing them as pixelated and glitchy, which detracts from the overall experience. However, some users appreciate the unique art style and aesthetic, noting that it complements the game's atmosphere and story. Overall, while the visuals have potential, they are seen as needing significant polishing to enhance gameplay.
- “Great game with great visuals and voice acting.”
- “I love the graphic style, animations, music, and sound effects.”
- “The game has a nice, relaxing soundtrack, working in harmony with the game's art style.”
- “This has some really mediocre looking graphics that will understandably be a turn off for a lot of gamers, and it's a big contributor to the failure of the game to attract gamers despite having no up-front cost.”
- “To start, the visuals are nauseating most of the time with this weird glitch effect all across the game which doesn't add to anything and just makes it harder to play the game.”
- “The art style was hard to look at, the pixel art itself is nothing notable, but the distortion effects, the constant 'weird' effects on the environment; they just add nothing to the game.”
music
48 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
48%
46%
6%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players praising its chill, atmospheric quality and how well it complements the game's art style and mood. Others find it forgettable or overshadowed by the game's flaws, but many agree that the soundtrack is one of the standout features, enhancing the overall experience. Overall, while opinions vary, the music is often described as a highlight, contributing positively to the game's vibe.
- “The music is fantastic and really makes everything a lot more chill than the story makes out to be.”
- “The music was beautiful and the voice acting was exceptional.”
- “The game has a nice, relaxing soundtrack, working in harmony with the game's art style.”
- “The soundtrack was quite forgettable.”
- “The constant distortion effects and music aren't good either.”
- “This is a shitty edgy game but the music hits and jokes don't land 4/10”
gameplay
40 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
8%
77%
15%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many players criticizing the awkward running mechanics and repetitive tasks, such as going to school and interacting with characters. While some appreciate the game's story and art style, others find the mechanics frustrating and unoriginal, leading to a generally lackluster experience. Overall, the gameplay is seen as needing significant improvement, particularly in terms of movement and engagement.
- “Easy and simple but entertaining, I truly appreciated this game's mechanics and story.”
- “This game is just amazing; there are no other words to describe it: the story, the music, and the gameplay are just breathtaking, and seeing that it comes from a small studio is amazing. More people should play this, and if you are thinking about playing it, do not look anything up and enjoy being surprised.”
- “All in all, great idea, love the artwork and the style, but it's honestly in desperate need of polishing and reworking of certain game mechanics.”
- “The gameplay mostly includes going to school, interacting with others, and going back to bed until the next day.”
- “The premise of the game is cliché, and the gameplay isn't original.”
- “Game movement and art are really nothing special - dare I say they are the worst parts of the game. The running mechanic is terrible, skating is jarring and makes me want to fall asleep when traveling through areas.”
atmosphere
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
64%
15%
21%
The game's atmosphere is a standout feature, blending lo-fi aesthetics with a mix of chill sounds and eerie elements that create a unique and immersive experience. While some players appreciate the creepy and mysterious details, others feel that the inconsistent storytelling detracts from the overall atmosphere. Despite these criticisms, many reviewers highlight the game's art style and music as enhancing its captivating vibe, making it a compelling choice for fans of atmospheric storytelling.
- “Nice music, weird and very atmospheric.”
- “Game's atmosphere is like a mix of cool, aesthetic, and weird, and the chill sounds make the game complete.”
- “It has a really special atmosphere which puts us in the place of the character.”
- “Spooky atmosphere and promising world ruined by a poor story, no explanations, and one ending.”
- “While playing, I felt that I couldn't settle into the story because the game kept adding in random jokes that appeared jarring to the rest of the atmosphere.”
- “The game tells a story incredibly poorly, and the atmosphere of the whole experience feels like the developer couldn't decide what kind of game this is.”
emotional
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game effectively captures emotional weight through its portrayal of mundane repetition and haunting transitions between reality and emotional distortion. Players resonate with the personal struggles of characters, particularly "mute," and the narrative reflects the complexities of high school life amidst contemporary societal issues. While some find the surreal humor challenging for emotional connection, many appreciate the game's ability to convey deep, heartfelt experiences.
- “It captures mundane repetition in a way that actually builds emotional weight.”
- “I think this game nails what it's like to be going through high school in the weird and scary era of school shootings being super common, and it's one of the most genuine and heartfelt games I've played in a very long time.”
- “Despite how little there was to do, I felt emotionally invested in the short story.”
stability
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability has received mixed reviews, with many users reporting significant bugs and glitches that hinder gameplay, including freezing and input issues. While some appreciate the game's free access and acknowledge ongoing development efforts to address these problems, the overall consensus indicates that stability remains a major concern.
- “And it was buggy as shit.”
- “I played this years ago and it was buggy back then and I decided to replay it again but I see the bugs haven't been fixed. This time I didn't get too far into the game when it literally did not let me make any inputs, nor could I even open task manager. I was completely locked into the game and couldn't move or anything.”
- “The Linux version suffers from regular, extremely long freezes.”
grinding
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
71%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and repetitive, with long dialogues and frustrating controls contributing to the overall experience. Many note that the need to restart from save points adds to the grind, making the gameplay feel unnecessarily drawn out. Overall, while some acknowledge it can be a bit grindy at times, the consensus leans towards a frustrating experience.
- “It can be a bit grindy sometimes, but the rewards make it worth it.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding, but the sense of achievement is incredible.”
- “Tapping constantly to run just got very tedious after a while.”
- “So having to restart from a save point is incredibly tedious.”
- “It is also super tedious having to start the day over completely because your save point is sleeping.”
replayability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Overall, the game's replayability is considered low, with many players expressing disappointment in the lack of meaningful choices and the repetitive nature of the gameplay. While some appreciate the multiple endings, the absence of a robust checkpoint system and the need to replay lengthy sections detracts from the experience. Players generally feel that the game offers a momentary enjoyment but lacks the depth for repeated playthroughs.
- “It's a free, relatively short game with some replayability due to multiple endings.”
- “If you're looking for a game with insightful choices, a serious storyline, and replayability, this is it.”
- “Overall, I loved the game; I just wish there were more to it. For replayability's sake, I wish there were a better checkpoint system aside from just each day. After your first run, it would be great to load up from important choices to experience more without replaying the entire game and repeating unskippable dialogue.”
- “Nice game experience for a moment, but not replayable.”
- “This game wasn't good; I liked the message it was attempting to convey, but it has no replayability. The button mashing was annoying, and so was the earrape.”
- “Overall, I loved the game; I just wish there were more to it. For replayability's sake, I wish there were a better checkpoint system aside from just each day. I wish after your first run you could load up from important choices to be able to play and experience more without playing the entire game and repeating unskippable dialogue over and over.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
150%
Users express frustration with aggressive advertising tactics in games, particularly when they detract from the overall experience. However, many appreciate completely free-to-play games that do not include in-app purchases, viewing them as a low-risk opportunity to try new titles.
- “With most of the completely free-to-play games I've played, I believe it's free, so get it and give it a try... it doesn't cost you anything.”
- “The monetization model is fair and doesn't feel intrusive, allowing players to enjoy the game without feeling pressured to spend money.”
- “I appreciate that the game offers plenty of free content, making it accessible for everyone while still providing optional purchases for those who want to enhance their experience.”
- “Please do not ruin your previous games to advertise new ones, especially if you are plastering video ads for unrelated products.”
- “The monetization strategy feels overly aggressive, making it hard to enjoy the game without being constantly bombarded by ads.”
- “It seems like the game is designed more to extract money from players than to provide a fun experience.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The optimization of the game has been criticized for poor performance and awkward controls, which detract from the overall experience. Additionally, the confusing story and ending further exacerbate the issues related to gameplay fluidity and coherence.
- “The performance was bad, the controls were weird, the story was odd, and the ending was way too confusing.”

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Introvert: A Teenager Simulator is a casual role playing game.

Introvert: A Teenager Simulator is available on PC, Mac OS, Windows and Linux.

On average players spend around 6 hours playing Introvert: A Teenager Simulator.

Introvert: A Teenager Simulator was released on March 2, 2021.

Introvert: A Teenager Simulator was developed by Euphoric Brothers.

Introvert: A Teenager Simulator has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its gameplay.

Introvert: A Teenager Simulator is a single player game.

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