Loot Box Simulator 20!8

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Loot Box Simulator 20!8 is a single player casual simulation game. It was developed by Nikita "Ghost_RUS" and was released on January 30, 2018. It received negative reviews from players.

Strange simulator for a certain type of people who want to get NOTHING and PAIN. Game based on real events.

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27%

Audience ScoreBased on 45 reviews

humor2 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

Some players appreciate the game as a satirical commentary on exploitative design trends and the psychology of gambling-like mechanics in games.
The dry sense of humor and absurdist critique can be amusing for those who enjoy experimental indie projects.
The game is easy to complete, making it suitable for achievement hunters looking for a quick experience.

The gameplay is shallow and repetitive, with no meaningful rewards or progression, leading to a tedious experience.
Technical issues, such as clicks not registering and a lack of audio controls, detract from the overall enjoyment.
The game's minimalistic design and lack of engaging content make it feel more like a provocation than a traditional game, leaving many players frustrated.

gameplay
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
15%
62%
23%
The gameplay of Loot Box Simulator 20!8 is intentionally minimalistic and self-aware, focusing on a simplistic clicking mechanic that many players find frustrating due to unresponsive clicks. While some appreciate its satirical take on loot box systems and exploitative design, the overall experience is criticized for being monotonous and lacking substantive progression or strategy, leading to a perception of emptiness and dissatisfaction.
- “Loot Box Simulator 2018 is a deliberately minimal and self-aware indie title that turns one of modern gaming’s most controversial mechanics into the entire experience.”
- “Some players appreciate it as a piece of satire, interpreting it as a commentary on exploitative design trends and the psychology of gambling-like mechanics in games.”
- “The core gameplay loop is intentionally simple to the point of emptiness.”
- “Without these, the gameplay becomes monotonous, offering no progression or strategy.”
- “The gameplay is nonexistent and the music makes my ears bleed.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
24%
38%
The game's music has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with players criticizing the lack of audio controls that prevent them from turning off a single, loud, and repetitive track. Many find the soundtrack annoying and detrimental to the overall experience, describing it as a painful distraction from the minimal gameplay. Overall, the music is seen as a significant flaw, contributing to an unpleasant atmosphere.
- “The music is decent, but there's only one track.”
- “Okay music.”
- “This DLC includes all soundtracks from the game (1 track).”
- “Bewilderingly, the game doesn't include proper audio controls, so you can't turn off the annoying background music; you'll need to alt+tab out and stop the music using the Windows sound mixer.”
- “The soundtrack, a loud and annoying tune, only worsens the tedium, making the overall feel of the game unpleasant.”
- “The gameplay is nonexistent and the music makes my ears bleed.”
graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
43%
The game's graphics have been widely criticized for their use of outdated retro pixel art, which some players feel detracts from the overall experience. There are no options for resolution changes or graphics adjustments, leading to a frustrating user interface that can disrupt gameplay. Overall, many reviewers find the graphics lackluster and detrimental to the game's value.
- “The design is not accidental; it is the central joke and the central message of the game, forcing players to confront how hollow such reward loops can feel when stripped of flashy visuals or artificial value.”
- “A choice was made to use obsolete, decades-old retro pixel art as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
- “The game's user interface and graphics are a great mess, constantly changing from windowed to full screen and disrupting the experience.”
- “A choice was made to use obsolete, decades-old retro pixel 'art' as a substitute for contemporary PC graphics.”
- “There's no option to change the resolution and no useful graphics tweaks.”
- “No graphics, no gameplay, not worth a dime.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players have mixed feelings about grinding; some appreciate its darkly comedic elements, while others view it as a tedious chore.
- “Some players may find this amusing in a darkly comedic way, while others will quickly see it as tedious.”
- “The grinding feels endless and often becomes a chore rather than an enjoyable part of the game.”
- “I spent hours grinding for resources, only to realize it was all for a minor upgrade that didn't feel worth the effort.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization strategy of the game is criticized for its exploitative nature, encouraging repetitive gameplay and a sense of emptiness that reflects real-world monetization practices, while lacking meaningful incentives. This approach is attributed to the developer, Nikita "ghost_rus," known for producing low-quality, cash-grab titles on Steam.
- “It asks players to engage with repetition, emptiness, and sunk time in a way that mirrors real-world monetization practices, but without the usual distractions or incentives.”
- “This game feels like a cash grab, designed solely to exploit players rather than provide a meaningful experience.”
- “The monetization strategy is frustratingly aggressive, making it hard to enjoy the game without feeling pressured to spend money.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's humor is characterized by a dry, absurdist tone that cleverly critiques its own mechanics of clicking and spending in-game currency for little reward. This self-aware approach adds a layer of wit, making the experience both entertaining and thought-provoking.
- “From the moment it begins, it makes no attempt to hide its intent: this is a game about clicking, waiting, and spending in-game currency for nothing of actual value, presented with a dry sense of humor that borders on absurdist critique.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere is criticized for its lack of sound design, which contributes to a mechanical and uninspired experience.
- “There is little in the way of sound design or atmosphere, which further emphasizes the mechanical nature of the loop.”