Medieval Trader Simulator

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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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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

+10

38%

Audience ScoreBased on 58 reviews

atmosphere3 positive mentions

graphics4 negative mentions

The game has a fun medieval theme and offers a simple trading mechanic that can be enjoyable for a few hours.
Graphics are decent and the environment has a realistic look, providing a charming atmosphere.
The hunger, dirtiness, and urine meters are manageable and add an interesting survival element to the gameplay.

The game feels very repetitive, with the core loop consisting mainly of running back and forth between the market and the shop without much else to do.
There are significant quality of life issues, such as a confusing map, poor AI pathing, and a lack of meaningful upgrades or content.
The game is considered unfinished, with many players feeling it was released too early and lacks depth, story, or engaging mechanics.

graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
42%
33%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the aesthetic while others criticize the outdated quality and poor rendering.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 distant objects, and a lack of vibrant colors, which detracted from the overall experience. Additionally, performance problems on higher settings and a lack of graphical options were common complaints, leading to a generally lukewarm reception.
- “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- “Graphics and draw distance are outdated by 10+ years.”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
30%
40%
30%
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 add depth and content. Overall, it appeals primarily to fans of simulator games, but many users recommend waiting for improvements before purchasing.
- “The store mechanic is fun, 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
20%
80%
The game's story is virtually non-existent, with players expressing disappointment over the lack of quests, plot, or character interaction. The gameplay revolves solely around buying and selling items, leading to a repetitive experience without any narrative depth or progression. Overall, the absence of a compelling story detracts significantly from the game's value.
- “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 explanation of what you were doing, it would have made it a bit more worthwhile.”
optimization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
60%
Overall, users express dissatisfaction with the optimization of the game, noting that it suffers from bugs and performance issues, including stuttering during gameplay. Many feel that improvements are necessary, as the developers seem to prioritize releasing similar titles over addressing these optimization concerns.
- “This developer just keeps pushing out games that are copies of their other games with the theme, their one character model changed, and some better optimization.”
- “A lot of these developers' games are buggy and not well optimized.”
- “A bit of optimization wouldn't hurt either.”
- “This developer just keeps pushing out games that are copies of their other games with the same theme, their one character model changed, and some better optimization.”
- “Performance needs work.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, particularly due to the lack of automation options for restocking and the limited variety of activities available, such as farming or crafting. Many express a desire for more engaging and diverse gameplay elements that would enhance the trading experience beyond simple item purchases.
- “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 a 2-minute run to buy 'good price' items.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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 mechanics from previous titles. This has led to a perception that the developer prioritizes profit over quality and creativity.
- “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's DNA 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.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Reviewers highlight that the ambient sounds, such as birds chirping, effectively enhance the atmosphere, particularly in wooded environments, 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 set a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere that draws you into the game's world.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
200%
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.”
- “The basic market mechanics work, and I enjoy stacking melons.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users express that the emotional aspect of the game can evoke feelings of discomfort or unease, as illustrated by the statement "Running made me feel sick," suggesting that certain gameplay elements may trigger negative emotional responses.
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
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 poorly optimized.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable.”
- “I experienced constant lag and stability issues throughout my gameplay.”