Job Simulator

73%
Game Brain Score Based on 5,555 reviews
  • humor
  • gameplay
  • replayability
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A brief delight with satisfying gameplay and irreverent charm, Job Simulator is an early standout on PlayStation VR.
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"Job Simulator" is a virtual reality game that simulates a variety of jobs in a humorous way, allowing players to experience tasks such as office work, cooking, and retail in not-so-historically accurate settings. Critics have praised its intuitive controls and ridiculous humor, making it a popular choice as a demo for VR technology. In the game, robots have replaced human jobs, and players can learn about the human work experience in a fun and entertaining way.

  • PC
  • Play​station 4
  • Play​station 5
  • Virtual Reality
  • Windows
  • Oculus Quest
  • Oculus Rift
  • Play​Station
  • Play​Station VR
  • Play​Station VR2
  • Windows Mixed Reality
Genres & TagsPlay Modes

Reviews

73%
Audience ScoreBased on 5,555 reviews
humor415 positive mentions
grinding10 negative mentions
  • humor423 mentions

    The humor in "Job Simulator" is widely praised for its light-hearted, whimsical nature, featuring quirky robot characters and amusing scenarios that keep players entertained throughout. Many reviews highlight the game's clever dialogue, comedic situations, and the ability to engage in silly, exaggerated job tasks, making it a standout title in the VR landscape. While some players note that the humor may not appeal to everyone or that the game lacks replay value, the overall consensus is that it provides a fun and funny experience suitable for all ages.

    • “The game's humor is a standout feature, infused into every interaction and scenario.”
    • “The quirky robot characters and the humorous situations they create keep the gameplay light-hearted and entertaining.”
    • “Job simulator is a hilarious way to showcase what VR can do.”
    • “I didn't find it fun and it was not funny at all.”
    • “Short, and not funny.”
    • “Not funny at all.”
  • gameplay286 mentions

    The gameplay of this VR title is characterized by its lighthearted and humorous approach to simulating mundane jobs such as a chef, mechanic, office worker, and store clerk. While the sandbox-style mechanics allow for some fun interactions and experimentation, many players find the gameplay repetitive and lacking depth, with a typical playtime of around 2-4 hours. Overall, it serves as a decent introduction to VR but may not offer enough content or engagement for seasoned players.

    • “This is a great game and has a perfect balance of laughs and good gameplay, overall 10/10.”
    • “The heart of Job Simulator's appeal lies in its sandbox-style gameplay.”
    • “It's extremely polished gameplay along with comical humor really creates a fun and enjoyable experience.”
    • “That sort of screwing around is still fun, but the lack of any real game mechanics or goals beyond a small 'story' campaign makes it hard to stand out in the modern VR landscape.”
    • “It's a generous 3 hours long and even then it gets old fast, because the basic gameplay is the same throughout; you just do very simple object manipulations.”
    • “No real reason to revisit, as the core gameplay loop is, like I said, a pretty literal simulation of menial work.”
  • replayability158 mentions

    The game's replayability is a mixed bag, with many players noting that while it offers some fun and engaging moments, it ultimately lacks substantial long-term replay value due to its short length and limited content. Although there are optional modifiers and modes that can enhance replayability, most users feel that the novelty wears off quickly, making it more suitable as a VR introduction rather than a game to revisit frequently. Overall, while some find joy in experimentation, many agree that the game could benefit from more content to sustain interest over time.

    • “The replayability and immersive nature of this game is well worth the price.”
    • “There's a great deal of replay value; it performs well, entertains, and is one of the essential VR experiences for new people.”
    • “This game is really funny and has a ton of replay value (especially the chef one).”
    • “There's really just not a lot of content in this game and it doesn't feel like it's worth $23 CAD. The levels go by really fast, there are only 4 different jobs, and there's not a lot of replayability.”
    • “Good first VR game but gets boring quickly and has little to no replayability. Even in the new update, there's only about 25 new scenarios for each job, which sounds like a lot, but you can complete the whole game in less than 10 hours.”
    • “The game has no replayability; every sequence of the job is the same, and there's really not all that much to the game as it is.”
  • story147 mentions

    The game's story is set in a dystopian future and consists of four short missions that introduce various mechanics, but players often find the narrative lacking depth and repetitive after the initial fun. While there is an "infinite overtime" mode that allows for continued gameplay, many reviewers noted that the story feels minimal and primarily serves as a framework for completing tasks rather than offering a compelling experience. Overall, the story is seen as a light and humorous backdrop, but it quickly becomes tedious for those seeking more substantial content.

    • “This is the story about a dystopian future where our facsimile version of 'AI' has won.”
    • “The story is incredibly funny and I was sad when it was over.”
    • “Each job has a little guiding story, with small easy things to accomplish, but you can also just explore and go nuts at any of the jobs.”
    • “Seemed fun at first but got boring very quickly. I spent the first hour messing around having fun, and then to continue, I had to follow the story of a level. Even when finished, there isn't really much to do after except replay the story or do random tasks in overtime mode that get very boring or repetitive.”
    • “That sort of screwing around is still fun, but the lack of any real game mechanics or goals beyond a small 'story' campaign makes it hard to stand out in the modern VR landscape.”
    • “This game has 4 short 'story lines', and once they are finished, there is no more to do in this game.”
  • graphics107 mentions

    The graphics of the game are characterized by a vibrant, cartoonish style that enhances its whimsical atmosphere, making it particularly appealing to younger audiences. While some players note that the visuals may seem dated or simplistic, they are generally praised for being clean, easy on the eyes, and well-suited for a VR experience. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the game's charm and humor, providing an enjoyable visual experience despite their basic nature.

    • “The visuals are cartoonish and vibrant, perfectly suited to the whimsical nature of the game.”
    • “The graphics style is easy to look at yet detailed, and the humor is excellent.”
    • “Beautiful graphics and fun little things that invite the player to just enjoy the game, instead of just doing as job bot commands.”
    • “Everything about this game is wrong, especially given the graphics and gameplay are so simple that it is clearly designed for young children.”
    • “Short as all hell, and graphics that easily point out that this is a VR experiment.”
    • “The game itself is amazing and is worth the price 100%, but skip the Steam version because it has horrible graphics and buy it on your VR headset.”
  • grinding28 mentions

    The grinding aspect of the game is widely criticized for being excessively tedious, with many players feeling that it requires an unrealistic time investment. While some find humor in the mundane tasks, the overall sentiment suggests that the repetitive mechanics can lead to boredom and frustration.

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “A bit grindy sometimes.”
    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “Making coffee and filing documents have never felt so incredibly tedious, and that is precisely the point.”
    • “This game is a masterclass in turning the tediousness of daily office life into the epitome of excitement.”
    • “Briefly amusing content, but boring and tedious mechanics.”
  • music22 mentions

    The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players enjoy the fun and engaging soundtracks, particularly in specific missions like the restaurant and kitchen, others find the overall music experience lacking or boring. The addition of new tracks and ambient sounds in the infinite overtime mode is appreciated, but there are also comments about the music feeling like mere background noise at times.

    • “It’s Christmas and I’m living it up, and I love the soundtrack for the restaurant one.”
    • “The song in the kitchen mission is good.”
    • “I loved playing every minute of it, the soundtrack was fun and each level added a new thing to do!”
    • “🔲 just filling noises/no music”
    • “The music/sound was boring.”
    • “There's even an infinite overtime option, which lets you choose any job and basically play it endlessly with new stuff to do, new ambience, and new music.”
  • optimization12 mentions

    The game is highly praised for its optimization, being described as one of the most optimized VR experiences available. Users appreciate its clean, minimalistic visuals that enhance performance and comfort, with reports of smooth gameplay even on older hardware like the GTX 970. Recent performance optimizations have further improved the experience, making it accessible and enjoyable for a wide range of PC and VR setups.

    • “Probably the most optimized VR game to date.”
    • “It's clean and cool-toned, very comfortable to the eyes and good for performance.”
    • “+ Very well optimized for PC/VR.”
  • stability8 mentions

    The game generally runs well and offers a fun experience, but users have reported occasional bugs and glitches that can hinder progress in certain tasks. Despite these issues, many consider it one of the best VR games available.

    • “Runs great, funny, lots of things to tinker with in interesting and fun ways.”
    • “There are some glitches that don't allow you to move forward on some jobs, but other than that, this is one of the best little VR games I've ever played.”
    • “(side note: can be buggy at times)”
    • “I also wanted to do playthroughs of doing the game properly, playthroughs of doing things wrong, and maybe a couple playthroughs where I try to find glitches.”
  • emotional5 mentions

    The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by its fun and wholesome nature, appealing to both newcomers and veterans of VR. While it offers enjoyable experiences, some users feel that it lacks depth and cohesion, suggesting that the ideas presented could be developed further for a more meaningful impact.

    • “It's pretty fun and good for first-time VR players if you want to show VR to friends and family, but also fun for veterans if they're just looking for some wholesome fun!”
    • “Perhaps the only shortcoming is that, like so many of the other PlayStation VR launch titles, it represents a series of outstanding ideas that have yet to be implemented into something more wholesome.”
  • atmosphere4 mentions

    The atmosphere is characterized by a fun, stress-free environment with vibrant graphics, making it appealing for younger players. However, some older players find it can become monotonous and lacking in humor, leading to a sense of obligation to continue playing rather than genuine enjoyment.

    • “It's a fun atmosphere with no stress and bubbly graphics. For kids, this is one of the best things you can ask for.”
    • “It certainly seems to capture the mundane, meaningless atmosphere of 'job', but it's not really funny, and towards the end I mostly kept playing because, well, I paid for it.”
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Critic Reviews

57% average critic score

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Play time

4hMedian play time
13hAverage play time
3hMain story
4hCompletionist
2-6hSpent by most gamers
*Based on 48 analyzed playthroughs

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