Mushroom Picker Simulator
- August 19, 2020
- Poroshin Develop
- 77h median play time
Get on SteamMushroom Picker Simulator is a mushroom search and collection simulator that will involve you in hunting many different mushrooms growing in the wild. Collect mushrooms, enjoy walking in the forest, complete missions, improve your hut and your equipment. You will play the role of a mushroom picker living in a hut. You will be able to find 100 types of real mushrooms growing in large areas of con…
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Reviews
- The game offers a relaxing experience with a detailed environment that immerses players in a virtual forest setting.
- There is a variety of mushrooms with scientific names, adding an educational aspect to the gameplay.
- Players who enjoy exploration and gathering may find enjoyment in the game's concept despite its flaws.
- The game lacks a proper tutorial, making it difficult for new players to understand the mechanics and navigate the map.
- Gameplay is hindered by numerous bugs and poor design choices, such as confusing mushroom spawn locations and frustrating survival mechanics.
- The high costs of upgrades and limited resources create a slow progression that can lead to player frustration.
- gameplay6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Gameplay reviews highlight a lack of effective tutorials for new players, making it difficult to grasp basic mechanics. While some find the gameplay loop relaxing, frustrations arise from high upgrade costs and limited chances, which can detract from the overall experience. Additionally, bugs and odd design choices hinder enjoyment, suggesting that improvements in guidance and stability are needed for a more satisfying experience.
“I actually felt pretty satisfied with the gameplay loop - in a way, the game was relaxing to play if I wasn’t struck with bugs.”
“The game really isn’t that hard to figure out, but there are some strange designs that a formal introduction to the controls and basic gameplay elements could help keep players tuned in.”
“I had 1.77 hours of gameplay and as a new player, nothing seemed to be explained through the basic tutorials most games give you when you start.”
“Taking notes of the full gameplay, I noticed that items to upgrade were way too expensive to get from the very start; 500$ in-game for just getting food?”
“Overall, while I could see myself enjoying the game as an idle-mind activity, the bugs and strange gameplay decisions really hold this game back.”
- story6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is criticized for its confusing mechanics and difficulty, with players noting that missions can be frustratingly challenging and poorly designed. Additionally, the lack of an initial mushroom encyclopedia is seen as a significant oversight, hindering players' ability to engage with the educational elements of the game effectively. Overall, while there are educational components, the execution leaves much to be desired.
“The story is engaging and keeps you invested in the missions.”
“The narrative is rich and adds depth to the gameplay experience.”
“Each mission unfolds a new layer of the story, making it feel like a journey.”
“During one mission, the game spawned me at a bus stop, which means I got sent back to the menu before I even had a chance to load the level.”
“It doesn’t make sense as to why you don’t start with the mushroom encyclopedia when the first mission asks you to retrieve inedible mushrooms.”
“These missions are incredibly difficult.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by a playful mockery of the player's misfortunes, such as dying from snake bites and other mishaps, which elicits laughter despite the frustration it may cause. This blend of comedic elements adds a lighthearted touch to the otherwise challenging gameplay.
“These bars tell you nothing at the beginning; they are simply mocking you, laughing at you after being bitten by snakes, breaking your legs, and ultimately dying, losing a license, gaining no money, and making you want to rage quit.”
“That’s more so just funny than an actual problem, though.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users report that the game is not playable on lower-end graphics hardware, specifically mentioning issues with the Intel UHD 620 graphic card, indicating that the game's graphical demands may exceed the capabilities of such integrated graphics solutions.
“I can't play the game with my Intel UHD 620 graphics card.”
“The graphics are outdated and lack detail.”
“The textures look blurry and unrefined, making the game visually unappealing.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users report significant stability issues, particularly with the game freezing upon attempting to access certain features, accompanied by an "out of video memory" error message. This suggests potential problems with memory management and optimization.
“It opens, but when I click the 'Go to Forest' button, it freezes and displays an 'Out of video memory trying to allocate resolution' message.”
“The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable.”
“I experience constant lag and stuttering, which ruins the overall experience.”
