Job Simulator

91%
Game Brain Score Based on 2,771 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.

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91%
Audience ScoreBased on 2,771 reviews
humor203 positive mentions
grinding5 negative mentions
  • One of the best VR games, offering a fun and humorous experience.
  • Great introduction to VR for newcomers, with intuitive controls and engaging gameplay.
  • Infinite overtime mode adds replayability and allows for creative experimentation.
  • Short gameplay time, typically around 2-4 hours, leading to limited replay value.
  • Can become repetitive quickly, with only four main jobs to complete.
  • Price may be considered high for the amount of content provided.
  • humor207 mentions

    The humor in "Job Simulator" is widely praised for its light-hearted, quirky, and often absurd take on mundane jobs, featuring amusing robot characters and clever dialogue that consistently elicits laughter. Players appreciate the game's ability to create funny scenarios through interactive gameplay, making it a delightful experience for both newcomers to VR and seasoned players. While some find the humor to be a bit dry or repetitive after multiple playthroughs, the overall consensus is that the game offers a charming and entertaining comedic experience.

    • “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.”
    • “From the amusing dialogue to the hilarious customer requests, the game consistently delivers laughs.”
    • “I didn't find it fun, and it was not funny at all.”
    • “Short, and not funny.”
    • “Not funny at all.”
  • gameplay141 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 many players appreciate the fun and quirky interactions, the gameplay is often described as shallow and repetitive, with a limited duration of around 2-4 hours, leading to mixed feelings about its overall value for the price. Despite its entertaining premise and intuitive controls, some users feel it lacks depth and replayability, making it more suitable for newcomers to VR rather than 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.”
    • “The biggest issue is that the gameplay is rather shallow.”
    • “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.”
    • “Just don't expect the gameplay to keep you hooked for hours.”
  • replayability78 mentions

    Overall, 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. Some users appreciate the joy of experimentation and optional modifiers that can enhance replayability, but many feel that the game becomes repetitive quickly and doesn't justify its price. In summary, while it can be enjoyable for a few playthroughs, the consensus is that it doesn't offer enough depth or variety for sustained replayability.

    • “Each job can be completed in a matter of hours, and while replayability comes from the joy of experimentation, some players might find themselves craving more content and depth.”
    • “The replayability and immersive nature of this game is well worth the price.”
    • “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 game, but at the end of the day it's just a demo with very little replayability.”
    • “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.”
  • story74 mentions

    The game's story is described as minimal and often feels repetitive, consisting of short missions that guide players through simple tasks in a dystopian setting. While the initial gameplay can be enjoyable, many players find that the lack of substantial narrative depth and limited post-story content leads to boredom. The introduction of an "infinite overtime" mode offers some replayability, but it primarily recycles the same missions without adding new story elements.

    • “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.”
    • “A handful of jobs give you a different environment and 'story', with plenty of things to mess around with in each location.”
    • “Instead of objectives or missions, you just get told exactly what to pick up, when, and how.”
    • “Each job has a small 'story' as you complete each objective/level, but all you're doing is just following step-by-step instructions.”
    • “Although the 'campaigns' are short (you can do all 4 in 2 hours), the game has an 'infinite overtime' mode now which allows you to play all 4 jobs pretty much indefinitely with randomly generated missions.”
  • graphics52 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, colorful, and easy on the eyes, contributing to an enjoyable gameplay experience without causing discomfort. Overall, the graphics are seen as a significant improvement over previous titles, effectively complementing the game's humorous and interactive elements.

    • “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.”
    • “No more blurry textures, nice clear cartoon-style visuals that fit the game perfectly.”
    • “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.”
  • grinding14 mentions

    The grinding aspect of the game is widely criticized for being excessively tedious, with many players feeling it requires an unrealistic time investment, likening it to needing a "second life" to manage the repetitive tasks. While some find brief amusement in the mechanics, the overall sentiment leans towards boredom and frustration due to the grind-heavy gameplay.

    • “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.”
    • “Briefly amusing content, but boring and tedious mechanics.”
  • music11 mentions

    The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players enjoy the fun and engaging soundtracks, particularly in specific missions, others find the overall music experience to be dull and uninspired. Notably, the addition of new tracks and ambient sounds in the infinite overtime option is appreciated, enhancing the gameplay experience.

    • “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!”
    • “The music/sound was boring.”
    • “Just filling noises/no music.”
    • “[ ] music”
  • optimization6 mentions

    The game is praised for its exceptional optimization, being described as one of the most optimized VR experiences available. Users highlight 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 systems.

    • “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.”
    • “I understand there have been some performance optimizations recently, and they clearly worked because my GTX 970 runs it flawlessly.”
  • stability4 mentions

    The game generally runs well and is enjoyable, but users have reported occasional bugs and glitches that can hinder progress in certain jobs. Despite these issues, it remains a highly regarded VR experience with plenty of engaging content.

    • “Runs great, funny, and offers 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.”
    • “The game can be buggy at times.”
    • “I wanted to do playthroughs of the game properly, playthroughs of doing things wrong, and maybe a couple of playthroughs where I try to find glitches.”
  • atmosphere2 mentions

    The atmosphere is characterized by a fun and stress-free environment with vibrant graphics, making it appealing for younger players. However, some find it can become monotonous and lacking in humor as they age, leading to a sense of obligation to continue playing rather than 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.”
  • emotional2 mentions

    The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted as enjoyable and engaging for both newcomers and experienced players, offering a wholesome experience that fosters fun interactions. However, some comments suggest a playful and lighthearted tone, with a focus on humorous elements.

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Play time

4hMedian play time
13hAverage play time
2-6hSpent by most gamers
*Based on 24 analyzed playthroughs

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