Mr. Prepper

65%
Game Brain Score Based on 3,239 reviews
  • story
  • gameplay
  • grinding
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Mr. Prepper is a slow-paced but absorbing survival game with a focus on building relationships, which rewards the grind with an increasingly bizarre nuclear plan.
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Mr. Prepper is about to be prepared. You know something is wrong, the risk of a nuclear war is in the air and you need to be prepared for what's coming. They promised freedom but dealing with your paranoid government is just another day in this survival crafting game; - Build an underground shelter - Craft machines that can keep you alive; farms, greenhouses, tools, vehicles etc. - Trade with nei…

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65%
Audience ScoreBased on 3,239 reviews
story278 positive mentions
grinding342 negative mentions
  • Very amusing game with a unique gameplay perspective that stands out from typical FPS or TPS games.
  • Engaging story with interesting characters and humorous elements that keep players invested.
  • Fun crafting and base-building mechanics that allow for creativity and strategic planning.
  • Gameplay can become repetitive and grindy, especially in the late game where resource management feels tedious.
  • Clunky controls and UI issues that can lead to frustration during gameplay.
  • Lack of depth in combat mechanics and some quests can be confusing or unclear, leading to potential soft locks.
  • story815 mentions

    The story of "Mr. Prepper" is engaging and features a mix of humor and intrigue, revolving around themes of survival and government oversight. While many players appreciate the interesting characters and plot twists, some criticize the pacing and linearity of the narrative, which can feel drawn out and occasionally confusing. Overall, the game offers a fun, albeit grindy, experience that intertwines crafting and questing with a light-hearted yet thought-provoking storyline.

    • “The idea of preparing for the worst isn't quite new, but having a government that is always poking its nose in your business gives the plot a twist.”
    • “The story is pretty entertaining with a couple of twists as you go.”
    • “The story and world were interesting and made me want to play to the end to find out more.”
    • “Unfortunately, the authors didn't find the courage to keep up the satirical mood they've started with, and by the end of the game the plot deteriorates to your usual freedom-fighting American story.”
    • “The storyline is well boring, seems like it was slapped together last minute to make sure people had something to do; I had hoped that with it being a smaller developer that the story would be good and interesting, but they have fallen short.”
    • “Most of the game is trying to push you into a story that never really captured my interest.”
  • gameplay534 mentions

    The gameplay of "Mr. Prepper" offers a unique blend of survival mechanics, base building, and resource management, reminiscent of titles like "Stardew Valley" and "This War of Mine." While many players find the core mechanics engaging and addictive, criticisms arise regarding clunky controls, repetitive tasks, and a lack of depth in certain gameplay elements, leading to a mixed reception overall. The game features an interesting premise and humor, but some players feel it suffers from poor execution and frustrating mechanics that detract from the overall experience.

    • “One of the standout features of 'Mr. Prepper' is its engaging gameplay mechanics.”
    • “The gameplay mechanics are easy to learn, yet there is a story to be told.”
    • “The core gameplay loop is fun and will keep you playing until the endgame.”
    • “The game is fun and the premise is its best part, but there is some jank to it and some of the mechanics and systems aren't explained as well as I would like.”
    • “However, the story feels artificially inflated, the mechanics are grindy, and the combat is clunky.”
    • “The gameplay is rather dull and lacks variety; it feels like release was rushed.”
  • grinding344 mentions

    The game's grinding mechanics have received mixed feedback, with many players noting that it can be excessively tedious and repetitive, particularly in the early stages. While some appreciate the sense of progression and find the grind enjoyable, others feel it detracts from the overall experience, making gameplay feel slow and unbalanced. The addition of farming DLC has been praised for adding depth, but players caution that it can lead to even more grinding if not managed carefully.

    • “The game is grindy and it rewards that grind by ending too soon for it to have mattered.”
    • “It has a soul but it's very grindy and the only resources you can get early game are through the forest and mine, which is very annoying and it just feels like whenever you make a step, you have to continue to grind and do all sorts of crazy stuff just to make another step.”
    • “The early game was especially tedious, trying to get everything going, being limited by all the unlockables that are tied to a story that is bland, at best.”
  • graphics172 mentions

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players appreciating the charming retro aesthetic and decent visuals, especially for an indie title. However, some users report graphical glitches and performance issues, particularly on lower-end systems, which detracts from the overall experience. Despite these drawbacks, the art style and thematic elements are often highlighted as fitting well within the game's context, making it visually appealing to many players.

    • “Mr. Prepper offers a unique blend of survival and crafting with a charming retro aesthetic.”
    • “Graphics are surprisingly good for an indie game.”
    • “The graphics are serviceable but the art style really helps make it work; it has a very unique aesthetic which is kind of a spin on the oppressive Soviet era but applied to a Western/American setting.”
    • “Such basic graphics but won't load and crashes the moment you enter a game.”
    • “The graphics are decent, if only the game had come out about 8 years ago, but the art style is the real crime here.”
    • “The controls are bad, the graphics generic, the dialogue boring and I can't imagine playing this for more than a few hours.”
  • humor88 mentions

    The humor in the game is widely praised, featuring a mix of dark, ironic, and quirky elements that resonate with players. Many reviews highlight the comedic dialogue, funny quests, and amusing character interactions, contributing to an entertaining experience despite some criticisms of the narrative. Overall, the game successfully blends humor with its survival mechanics, making it a fun and engaging title for players.

    • “Also, this is probably the first game where the tutorial made things worse, which is hilarious and appropriate.”
    • “The comedic one-liners... split my sides, laughing!!”
    • “Mr. Prepper is a very funny survival game; it brings new stuff and good mechanics for a 2.5D game.”
  • music86 mentions

    The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many players noting its repetitive nature after extended playtime, which can detract from the overall experience. However, some appreciate the ambient tracks and find them relaxing, contributing positively to the game's atmosphere. Overall, while the soundtrack has its highlights, it often lacks variety and can feel monotonous over time.

    • “Wonderful soundtrack.”
    • “The music is brilliant in this game!”
    • “Great atmosphere, the music is on point, and I do love that I unlock new places at a good pace.”
    • “The music is a bit repetitive after 10+ hours.”
    • “After starting the gameplay, the music very quickly gets monotonous.”
    • “The music hurts my brain; how did the testers and developers sit through more than 2 hours of the same repetitive loops without their brains completely drying out?”
  • replayability71 mentions

    Overall, the game's replayability is generally considered low, with many players noting that once the initial discoveries are made, there is little incentive to replay. While some find value in exploring mini-games or different difficulty levels, the linear narrative and lack of significant consequences for failure diminish the desire for multiple playthroughs. Despite this, players still feel the game offers good value for the initial playtime, making it enjoyable but not particularly replayable.

    • “Lots of replay value.”
    • “Unique game has replayability.”
    • “Strategic management of time and resources make this game also quite challenging, while I consider it holding up high replay value.”
    • “I don't really think there's much replayability except to try and find the mini-games.”
    • “Oh, also not much replay value after completing a playthrough; which you will for sure as there is basically zero way to 'lose' the game.”
    • “The biggest 'bad' points I can see so far is a bit of grindiness near the end where you're just gathering supplies to complete the playthrough with no real danger of failure unless you do something dumb, and the fact that there is currently no real replayability to the game.”
  • stability62 mentions

    The game is plagued by numerous bugs and glitches, including issues with animations, item interactions, and freezing, which significantly detracts from the overall experience. While some players appreciate the developers' active efforts to address these problems, many express frustration with the game's stability, particularly during critical moments like tutorials and mini-games. Overall, the game's potential is overshadowed by its technical shortcomings, leading to a mixed reception regarding stability.

    • “Great resource management survival game, runs great.”
    • “I had no freezes or crashes.”
    • “The developers seem to have an honest desire to produce a bug-free game.”
    • “Unfortunately, it is so buggy during the tutorial that I can't get past it.”
    • “As of now, I cannot recommend this game; it is just too buggy and is nowhere near as smooth as it should be. You click on things and they don't respond, you do a task and you have to double-click on the screen of some other part of the game to move the screen around, almost like a screen lock. When you drive, the car takes forever to respond, and don't get me started on the combat; it's not good.”
    • “This buggy, boring grind fest should be called 'the boring, buggy Mr. Grinder sleep simulator.'”
  • optimization36 mentions

    The game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with many players noting significant performance issues, including laggy controls and long load times, particularly on lower-end PCs. While some users have experienced smoother gameplay and appreciate the game's mechanics, others have found it frustratingly unoptimized, leading to refunds. Overall, there is hope that future updates will address these performance concerns, as the developers are actively working on fixes.

    • “It's thrilling and pushes you further into optimization and micromanagement; it's hard to turn it off!”
    • “Fun base management game for those who like optimization and trying to make the most out of a day.”
    • “I think with some optimization and fixes, it has the potential to be great.”
    • “Simply this game isn't my cup of tea: horrible, clunky, and laggy UI. Considering that it's 2021 and this game is a 2D (false 3D) game, and my rig is an AMD 3950X, 64GB @3200MHz RAM, RTX 2080 Ti, it's really unbearable that this game is so unoptimized or poorly designed. At this point, I don't want to invest even a minute more; I filed a refund.”
    • “The performance needs some looking at since initial load times and overall system load for a game like this is a bit crazy.”
    • “Some of the performance issues (and some crashes) appear to be due to the game using an old version of the game engine, which was apparently from 2017 when the development started.”
  • atmosphere28 mentions

    The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its unique blend of conspiracy theory and doomsday prepper themes, complemented by charming characters and engaging art. Players appreciate the dark yet humorous tone, alongside a satisfying progression system and well-crafted music that enhances the overall experience. While some find the storyline lacking, the immersive atmosphere keeps players invested and entertained.

    • “In all, I found the conspiracy theory and doomsday prepper atmosphere to be done quite well.”
    • “Great atmosphere, the music is on point, and I do love that I unlock new places at a good pace.”
    • “Game is great, nice atmosphere dark and humorous with the sense that you need to get things done.”
    • “The characters are charming despite the doom and gloom atmosphere.”
    • “I was expecting much of the same as with 'This War of Mine', but they are much different in terms of the play-through, story, and atmosphere.”
    • “Mr. Prepper's gameplay reminds me of 'This War of Mine', but with a bit more in-depth management and a more lighthearted atmosphere and story.”
  • monetization18 mentions

    The monetization strategy of the game has drawn mixed reviews, with some players criticizing the presence of DLC that feels like a cash grab, including content that should have been part of the base game. While there are no intrusive ads or microtransactions, the game's marketing heavily emphasizes a bunker-building aspect that many feel is misleading, as the gameplay leans more towards hidden object and puzzle elements. Overall, players express concern that the developers are prioritizing future projects over the current game's integrity.

    • “Decent price with no ads or microtransactions.”
    • “So this is a decent enough game, though I feel the devs deserve a poor review for the DLC that's a cash grab and includes stuff that should have been in the game to begin with.”
    • “Honestly, it is obvious to me that the intent was a quick cash grab phone game because of how small the areas are before a new load and the way everything has to be unlocked.”
    • “This game has the same energy as those mobile game ads that are completely different from the app.”
  • emotional10 mentions

    Players find the game's story deeply touching, fostering strong emotional connections with the characters, particularly during pivotal moments that evoke heartbreak. The gameplay enhances this emotional experience, making players feel a sense of accomplishment while being immersed in the narrative. The inclusion of a mini-game during the end credits adds a unique touch to the overall emotional journey.

    • “However, by the time I got to the ending, I was attached to the characters and it definitely made me feel something.”
    • “Always a heartbreaking moment, as soon as that freakin' agent steps in your doorway!”
    • “The story itself is touching and the end credits include a mini-game.”
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Critic Reviews

55% average critic score

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Play time

34hMedian play time
34hAverage play time
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