Loot Box Simulator

77%
Game Brain Score Based on 84 reviews
  • humor
  • monetization
  • story
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A satirical look at the current trajectory of the game industry. Open loot boxes, collect loot, equip cosmetics, face off against the dark lord, watch ads, take surveys, and slowly succumb to addiction.

  • PC
  • Windows
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Reviews

77%
Audience ScoreBased on 84 reviews
humor7 positive mentions
monetization4 negative mentions
  • The game is a fun and humorous satire on loot boxes and capitalism, providing an entertaining experience for a short time.
  • It features surprisingly high effort in its design and has elements that caught players by surprise, including a narrative and mini-games.
  • As a free game, it offers a unique take on the loot box experience, making it worth downloading for those interested in the genre.
  • The game suffers from feature creep, leading to a bloated experience that detracts from its initial charm.
  • Many players experienced issues with game crashes and lost progress, which significantly impacted their enjoyment.
  • The inclusion of unskippable ads and cutscenes made the gameplay feel tedious and detracted from the overall fun.
  • humor7 mentions

    The humor in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players find it genuinely funny and appreciate its satirical take on loot boxes, others feel it falls flat or tries too hard to be humorous. Overall, many enjoy the witty item descriptions and cute customization options, making for a lighthearted experience, albeit a short one.

    • “It's very funny and complete for a free satire game, had a wonderful time, thank you a lot.”
    • “On a more serious note, it is a good game in a funny kind of way that makes fun of loot boxes commonly found in games these days.”
    • “The 'useless item' descriptions are funny, the customization items are cute, and some of the box skins are pretty cool looking.”
  • monetization4 mentions

    The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized for requiring players to watch unskippable ads to earn loot boxes, which detracts from the overall enjoyment. Additionally, the presence of misleading game trailers in ads has further frustrated users, leading to a perception that the game prioritizes monetization over player experience.

    • “Why do I have to watch actual ads in order to get loot boxes? It's like a joke game, but also some of the decisions they make are just really not fun to play around.”
    • “Would have been a fun joke, but since ads and cutscenes are unskippable, the game itself sadly is not fun.”
    • “Has fake game trailers for ads to watch.”
  • story4 mentions

    The story is criticized for being convoluted and filled with unskippable cutscenes that detract from the main quest, leading to player frustration. However, some users appreciate the depth of the lore, suggesting it is well-written and comparable to other popular games, with a clear progression and endgame.

    • “And yes, there is an actual story that you can progress through, so there apparently is in fact an end game to this game.”
    • “By sending you on a quest to search for Todd, Robert sends the player into a loot box hell, making them forget about the main quest.”
    • “The story of the lore is probably even more well written than Destiny or Warframe, both games I currently play often.”
    • “And yes, there is an actual story that you can progress through, so there apparently is, in fact, an end game to this game.”
  • gameplay3 mentions

    The gameplay is criticized for lacking substance, resembling an EA game that prioritizes loot boxes over meaningful mechanics. Players unlock customization options and game elements through these loot boxes, leading to a perception that the game is more of a satire on the loot box system than a fully developed experience.

    • “Because it is like an EA game but without the gameplay!”
    • “You open loot boxes to unlock not only items to customize the look of your loot box, but also entire elements and mechanics in the game.”
    • “This app is a joke on loot boxes, or 'surprise mechanics' as EA likes to call them.”
  • grinding1 mentions

    Players express frustration with grinding due to instances of game crashes that result in lost progress, highlighting a significant issue with save functionality.

    • “After an hour of grinding, my game crashed and didn't save anything.”
    • “The grinding feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged.”
    • “I spent countless hours grinding for resources, only to realize it was all for nothing.”
  • music1 mentions

    The music in the game has been criticized for being annoying, detracting from the overall experience.

    • “The song is very annoying.”
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Play time

10hMedian play time
10hAverage play time
10-10hSpent by most gamers
*Based on 1 analyzed playthroughs

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