Metro Sim Hustle

77%
Game Brain Score Based on 227 reviews
  • story
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  • graphics
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In "Metro Sim Hustle," players navigate a sprawling subway system, managing trains, tracks, and passengers to build their transportation empire. With a focus on realism, they'll face challenges like delays, mechanical issues, and disgruntled customers. As they expand their network, they must balance operational efficiency with customer satisfaction to become the ultimate subway tycoon. Note: The game information was obtained from the provided Steam ID.

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77%
Audience ScoreBased on 227 reviews
graphics4 positive mentions
grinding8 negative mentions
  • The game offers a unique blend of metro driving and life simulation elements, providing a variety of activities to engage in.
  • The graphics and design of the game are visually appealing, showcasing a well-crafted environment.
  • There is potential for fun and humor in the gameplay, with quirky interactions and side activities that can be entertaining.
  • The game feels unfinished and lacks substantial content, leading to repetitive gameplay and limited activities.
  • Many players experience technical issues, including bugs, crashes, and poor optimization, which detracts from the overall experience.
  • The mechanics and controls can be frustrating, with unintuitive interactions and a lack of clear guidance on objectives.
  • story27 mentions

    The game's story is minimal, primarily revolving around a series of repetitive fetch quests and basic interactions with static NPCs, which can lead to a lack of engagement over time. While players appreciate the variety of activities available, such as driving a train and engaging in side missions, many express a desire for a more structured narrative and improved quest mechanics. Overall, the game is seen as a decent life simulation experience, but it suffers from bugs and a lack of depth in its storytelling elements.

    • “I do enjoy the game, but it would be nice to see more updates because I'd love to see more in the game and have more side stuff to do as well. For a train sim, it's great because you can work as a train driver and get paid, then spend that money on an apartment until you can own a house. There are pastimes like gambling at a casino, making and shipping drugs, and a strip club. If you talk to some of the NPCs, you can get a mission from them if you become friends with them. It is probably the best life sim we have right now, and I would love to see more get added to the game.”
    • “I've beaten all the quests (so far), and I think this is the best first-person life sim on Steam. Plus, initially, the missions are likewise good.”
    • “The side missions add extra depth, though it's too easy to unlock NPC affinity if you keep talking to them. If you mess up the first time, just remember the correct sequence of answers, and you can go back in.”
    • “There's no real storyline, and learning what to do is a stretch.”
    • “Most of the quests are bugged or broken.”
    • “Finally, when I hit around 15 hours, the quests become repetitive and boring.”
  • gameplay25 mentions

    The gameplay is characterized by a mix of intriguing concepts and poorly executed mechanics, leading to a feeling of an unfinished product. While there are enjoyable elements like open-world exploration and a needs mechanic, many players find the quest system, combat, and overall engagement lacking, resulting in repetitive and shallow experiences. Despite its potential, significant improvements are needed in core mechanics and content depth to enhance long-term enjoyment.

    • “The main character can lockpick places, which are marked with small yellow padlocks on the map and with large ones on the doors in the gameplay.”
    • “There is plenty to do: bars and clubs to frequent, different jobs, open world exploration, a needs mechanic, apartments to buy, people to date.”
    • “After an hour of gameplay, it's definitely fun and seems to be heaps to explore and do.”
    • “A cool concept, but this feels like an early access/alpha stage in development and would need some serious work done on its core mechanics and making the world feel more alive for it to be worth playing long term.”
    • “The actual metro sim part isn't too bad, but the lazy side-quests, awkward dialogue, and sluggish feeling gameplay made this a letdown.”
    • “All the mechanics you encounter in some 30 minutes, afterwards you're bored senseless and I couldn't be bothered to play any more.”
  • graphics11 mentions

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players finding them decent for a low-budget indie title, while others report significant graphical issues and a lack of clarity. While certain aspects, like animations and NPC behavior, are considered mediocre, others praise the overall visual quality, especially in comparison to similar early access games. Overall, the graphics are seen as a mixed bag, with room for improvement in clarity and functionality.

    • “Graphics look awesome.”
    • “The graphics excel compared to most independent early access games.”
    • “Graphics are very nice, controls are easy to use and change to your liking, I love the realism of taking care of yourself such as hydration, energy, bladder, hygiene, nutrition.”
    • “Graphics, animations, and AI of NPCs are obviously mediocre (some may say they are decent for a low-budget indie game).”
    • “I was pretty excited for this game, but I had big graphics problems from the beginning.”
    • “I read the big reports, and several people were having similar graphical errors.”
  • grinding8 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and repetitive, often leading to frustration, especially when it comes to earning money for purchases. While some appreciate the challenge of working their way up, many suggest that the gameplay could benefit from improvements, such as more engaging mechanics or features to alleviate the monotony. Overall, the grinding is seen as a significant but potentially manageable hurdle in an otherwise enjoyable game.

    • “It's annoyingly tedious to make money in order to even buy things.”
    • “Cheap assets, dull, grinding gameplay.”
    • “If you like the type of game where you have to work your way up through various means (which includes tedious, repetitive stuff), this could be that kind of game for you.”
  • humor6 mentions

    The humor in the game is often highlighted as a strong point, with comparisons to Postal 2 and praise for entertaining dialogue options. While many find the comedic elements engaging and bizarre, some reviewers note that the humor can become repetitive and lacks depth over time. Overall, the game offers a mix of funny scenarios and absurd situations, though it may not sustain its comedic appeal for long sessions.

    • “The illegal side of things is hilarious, reminding very much of Postal 2 gameplay.”
    • “Dialogue options are funny and entertaining.”
    • “Some of the written dialogue is funny.”
  • optimization2 mentions

    The game is criticized for being poorly optimized, consistently utilizing 100% of the GPU, akin to a bitcoin miner. However, updates have improved its polish and performance over time.

    • “The updates give the game more polish and better performance.”
    • “The optimization really enhances the overall gameplay experience.”
    • “I appreciate how the developers continuously improve the game's performance.”
    • “Poorly optimized game, using 100% GPU at all times, almost like a bitcoin miner implemented behind the code.”
  • replayability1 mentions

    The game features notable replayability, allowing players to experience different outcomes based on whether they pursue a strictly legal or illegal playthrough.

    • “The game offers replayability by allowing players to choose between a strictly legal or illegal playthrough.”
    • “Each playthrough feels unique due to the diverse choices and paths available.”
    • “The multiple endings and character development options encourage players to replay the game to explore different outcomes.”
    • “The game offers replayability if the player chooses to do a strictly legal or illegal playthrough.”
    • “After completing the game once, I found little incentive to go back and play again; the choices felt too limited.”
    • “While there are multiple endings, the core gameplay remains the same, making it hard to justify a second playthrough.”
  • stability1 mentions

    The game has been widely criticized for its lack of stability, with many users reporting numerous bugs that significantly impact gameplay.

    • “Unfortunately, the game is a buggy mess.”
    • “The frequent crashes make it nearly unplayable.”
    • “I experienced constant lag and glitches that ruined the experience.”
  • monetization1 mentions

    Many users feel that the monetization strategies in these games are overly aggressive, often labeling them as cash grabs that prioritize profit over player experience.

    • “Too many of these types of games are a cash grab.”
    • “The monetization strategy feels exploitative and detracts from the overall experience.”
    • “I feel pressured to spend money just to enjoy the game fully.”
  • music1 mentions

    Players appreciate the ability to customize their experience by adding personal music to the club and apartment, enhancing the overall atmosphere of the game. However, the current gameplay options are somewhat limited, focusing primarily on the main job of operating the train.

    • “The gameplay currently includes a few elements, such as your main job of being a train conductor, but one of the coolest features is the ability to add custom music to the club and your apartment.”
    • “The gameplay is currently limited, with only a few activities available, such as your main job of operating the train and some features on your phone. While there are cool options like adding custom music to the club and your apartment, it feels lacking overall.”
    • “The music selection is quite limited, and while the option to add custom tracks is nice, it doesn't compensate for the lack of variety in the game's original soundtrack.”
    • “The overall music experience in the game is underwhelming, as the original tracks are repetitive and fail to enhance the gameplay.”
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Play time

10hMedian play time
14hAverage play time
8-20hSpent by most gamers
*Based on 7 analyzed playthroughs

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