Jeepney Simulator
- September 16, 2023
- Spacezero Interactive
Get on Steam"Jeepney Simulator" allows you to drive through the busy streets of Dabbo City, picking up passengers and exploring an immersive gameplay experience. Customize your jeepney and manage your family's needs, while uncovering the mysteries of the Hiraya Corporation. With a realistic traffic system, this game offers a unique look into Filipino culture.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game has a fun gameplay loop and interesting lore, making it enjoyable despite being in early access.
- It supports Filipino culture by featuring jeepneys, which adds a unique charm to the experience.
- Many players find the game addictive and are looking forward to future updates and improvements.
- The game is riddled with bugs and unpolished mechanics, making it frustrating to play at times.
- Controls can be confusing and require multiple clicks for simple actions, which detracts from the overall experience.
- The game suffers from performance issues, including lag spikes and poor optimization, especially on lower-end systems.
- gameplay15 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 53 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally well-received, featuring a fun and engaging loop with cute mechanics, including a money management system. However, players have noted issues such as the need for a save feature and improvements to the escape button functionality. While driving mechanics may take time to master, the overall experience is enjoyable, with hopes for future updates to enhance gameplay further.
“Good game that has a great gameplay loop :)”
“Fun gameplay and mechanics (especially when sleepy).”
“Gameplay is very cute!”
“The game has potential; I hope you guys implement the save feature and fix the escape button so you can go to the settings without having to restart your gameplay.”
“Driving mechanics take a while to master, but they're okay.”
“Hoping that this gets more updates and more additional gameplay.”
- story8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the game's unexpected and engaging story, highlighting its calming nature and cultural storytelling elements. Many express a desire for additional content, such as traffic regulations, to further enrich the narrative experience. Overall, the story is seen as a pleasant surprise that enhances the gameplay.
“I really enjoyed playing this game even after I finished the lore or story.”
“I love this game; it's so calming, to be honest. I didn't expect a story, though, but that's amazing.”
“Culture storytelling.”
“The story feels underdeveloped and lacks depth.”
“I expected more from the narrative; it didn't engage me as much as I hoped.”
“The lore is interesting, but it feels incomplete and leaves many questions unanswered.”
- stability6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with numerous bugs affecting controls and AI behavior. Players report that controls can become erratic, making gameplay difficult, while AI passengers often behave unpredictably, leading to traffic jams and further frustration. Overall, the game's stability is a major concern for users.
“I wanted to like this game, but it's really super buggy. The controls keep getting mixed up, making it hard to play.”
“It is very buggy.”
“After playing it some more, I noticed that the AI passengers can get buggy at times and start walking away instead of riding the jeepney, or sometimes they just stop walking in the middle of the road, which causes AI traffic to jam.”
- optimization4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant optimization issues, which many users attribute to its reliance on free assets. This has led to performance problems that detract from the overall experience.
“It's also very poorly optimized for what it is, but that is to be expected as nearly everything in the game is made using free assets.”
“- improve optimization”
“- improve optimization”
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by its funny voice acting and amusing scenarios, such as a Filipino girlfriend's playful complaint about overly well-behaved traffic. While some technical issues like frame rate drops and floating buildings are noted, they do not detract significantly from the overall comedic experience.
“Sure, it may suffer a bit from FPS issues and 'floating buildings', but it makes up for it with the funny voice acting and the (albeit tedious) system in place.”
“Filipino girlfriend complains that the traffic is too well behaved; otherwise, it was a funny 20 minutes.”
- replayability4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players highly praise the game's replayability, rating it a perfect 10/10, indicating that it offers significant value for money. However, some users note performance issues, such as low frame rates, which they hope will be addressed by the developers.
“Worth the money, replayability is 10/10.”
- grinding3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be somewhat tedious, particularly regarding the cumbersome process of depositing and withdrawing coins from the jeep. While the gameplay has its flaws, such as frame rate issues and graphical glitches, the humorous voice acting helps to offset some of the monotony.
“Depositing and withdrawing coins from the jeep is tedious; I would like a coin holder system or at least a dedicated spot to deposit and withdraw coins from the dashboard instead of trying to fit the cursor in that small pixel.”
“The grinding aspect feels overly repetitive and lacks variety, making it a chore rather than an enjoyable part of the game.”
“While the game has its moments, the grinding can become exhausting and detracts from the overall experience.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally considered satisfactory, with users describing them as "okay."
- music1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -300 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the game's music for its relatable vibe, often comparing it to their personal playlists that evoke memories of riding in a jeep. The soundtrack enhances the overall atmosphere, resonating well with the audience.
“I love the vibe of the game; it reminds me of the playlist I usually listen to while riding the jeep.”
“The music perfectly complements the gameplay, creating an immersive experience.”
“The soundtrack is fantastic and really enhances the overall atmosphere of the game.”
“I like the vibe of the game; it reminds me of the playlist of songs I commonly hear when riding the jeep.”
