Medieval Trader Simulator

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Medieval Trader Simulator is a single player simulation game. It was developed by DNA ARMY GAMING and was released on December 18, 2021. It received negative reviews from players.

In Medieval Trader Simulator, players navigate the challenges of transporting goods during the medieval era. They must manage their resources, negotiate prices, and avoid various obstacles, such as harsh weather and thieves, while traveling from one city to another. The ultimate goal is to become a successful and wealthy merchant in a detailed and immersive medieval world.

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Audience ScoreBased on 58 reviews

atmosphere3 positive mentions

graphics4 negative mentions

The game offers a simple and enjoyable trading mechanic that can provide a few hours of entertainment.
The graphics, while basic, have a certain charm and the medieval theme is appealing.
The hunger, dirtiness, and urine management systems are improved compared to previous titles from the developer.

The gameplay loop is repetitive, consisting mainly of running back and forth between the market and the shop with little else to do.
The game feels unfinished, lacking depth, content, and meaningful progression, making it feel more like an early access title.
Technical issues such as lag, poor AI pathing, and a confusing map hinder the overall experience.

graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the aesthetic while others criticize the outdated quality and poor rendering. Many noted issues such as graininess, flickering textures, and a lack of vibrant colors, which detracted from the overall experience. Additionally, performance problems on higher settings and a lack of graphical options further contributed to the dissatisfaction among users.
- “I want to like it, the concept is cool and the graphics are beautiful, but there's nothing to actually do in this game.”
- “The graphics were really nice.”
- “Graphics and draw distance are outdated by 10+ years.”
- “First impression: 2/10 because of terrible rendering. Graphics are good but rendering is very poor, which makes the game look pixelated and not nice. Terrible rendering makes the game's pixels move while you walk in the game.”
- “Graphics are decent, although distant grass flickers a lot and looks very weird.”
gameplay
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by a limited core loop that quickly becomes repetitive, with players expressing that the survival mechanics feel superficial and lack urgency. While the store mechanics and tutorials are appreciated, many feel the game is currently too bare-bones for its price, suggesting it may be more worthwhile if future updates expand its content and mechanics. Overall, it appeals primarily to fans of simulator games but may not justify its cost in its current state.
- “The store mechanic is fun, and the tutorials are helpful.”
- “The basic market mechanics work; you can stack melons, and the music is nice when it decides to play (not often).”
- “If you like simulator games, then you will mostly like this game.”
- “Only a few hours of gameplay to get full reputation and start buying swords... then nothing else!”
- “The negatives... there's no urgency... the survival mechanics included are just tick boxes to check off before you go to bed and don't really have any impact on the game.”
- “The core gameplay loop, driving the cart to the market to buy 'good price' items and bring them back to your shop, is not enough to support an entire game.”
story
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story aspect is severely lacking, with players noting the absence of quests, plot, or character development, resulting in a monotonous experience focused solely on buying and selling items. Reviewers express disappointment over the lack of depth and context, suggesting that a more engaging narrative could have significantly enhanced the gameplay. Overall, the game is criticized for its simplistic mechanics and high price relative to its minimal content.
- “Game is very basic, run to market, buy things, run to shop, put them out to sell. That’s it: no quests, no story, no progression, nothing else to do but wait.”
- “With all that said, the game is not too bad for a low-end game, but the price is far too high for what the game offers to the player, as there is very little you can do in this game but buy and sell items in your shop. There is no story in the game, and the NPCs have no speech.”
- “It's a shame because if there was more depth to it, some story or an indication of what you were doing would have made it a bit more worthwhile.”
optimization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the optimization of the game is criticized, with users noting that it suffers from bugs and performance issues, including stuttering during gameplay. Many feel that the developers need to improve optimization efforts, as the current state detracts from the experience.
- “This developer just keeps pushing out games that are copies of their other games with a different theme, one character model changed, and some better optimization.”
- “A bit of optimization wouldn't hurt either.”
- “This dev just keeps pushing out games that are copies of their other games with the theme, their one character model changed, and some better optimization.”
- “Performance needs work.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, particularly due to the lack of automation in restocking and the limited variety of activities available for resource gathering. Many express a desire for more engaging and diverse gameplay elements, such as farming and crafting, to enhance the trading experience. Overall, the current system feels repetitive and lacks depth.
- “Making everything much more tedious.”
- “I would like to see more in a medieval trader game, such as blacksmithing, alchemy, farming, cooking... something... but no, it's just you running into a town for about a 2-minute run to buy 'good price' items.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers highlight that the ambient sounds, such as birds chirping, effectively enhance the atmosphere, particularly in wooded areas, creating an immersive and natural experience.
- “The sounds of birds chirping create the perfect atmosphere when walking through a wooded area.”
- “The ambient music and environmental sounds immerse you completely, making every moment feel alive.”
- “The lighting and visual effects work together to create a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere that draws you in.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally well-received when it plays, but it is noted to be infrequent, which detracts from the overall experience.
- “The music is nice when it decides to play, adding a pleasant atmosphere to the game.”
- “The soundtrack enhances the overall experience, making each moment feel more immersive.”
- “The background music perfectly complements the gameplay, creating an engaging and enjoyable environment.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Many users report that the games from these developers suffer from significant bugs and lack proper optimization, leading to stability issues.
- “Many of the developers' games are buggy and not well optimized.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable.”
- “I experienced constant lag and frame drops, which ruined the overall experience.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized as a cash grab, with users feeling that it lacks innovation and originality, often recycling similar concepts and gameplay across multiple titles from the developer. This has led to a perception that the game is rushed and primarily designed for profit rather than player experience.
- “I really enjoyed Trader Life and it wasn't a bad game by most means, but as I have been playing Medieval Trader, I can't help but feel like it's a rushed cash grab.”
- “Lastly, this game developer has always been cash grabbing with their games. They always release the same games over and over, just changing some pictures and concepts. If you look at all their games, they're all pretty much the same game, copied and edited to release it as a new game. As I said earlier, there's no innovation at all.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users express that the emotional aspect of the game can evoke feelings of discomfort or unease, as illustrated by the comment about running making someone feel sick. This suggests that the game's emotional impact may be intense or overwhelming for some players.

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Medieval Trader Simulator is a simulation game.

Medieval Trader Simulator is available on PC and Windows.

Medieval Trader Simulator was released on December 18, 2021.

Medieval Trader Simulator was developed by DNA ARMY GAMING.

Medieval Trader Simulator has received negative reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its atmosphere but disliked it for its graphics.

Medieval Trader Simulator is a single player game.

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