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MythBusters: The Game - Crazy Experiments Simulator

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35%Game Brain Score
emotional, humor
gameplay, graphics
35% User Score Based on 96 reviews

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MythBusters: The Game - Crazy Experiments Simulator is a single player simulation game. It was developed by Byte Barrel and was released on September 1, 2022. It received negative reviews from players.

MythBusters: The Game is an official video game adaptation of the legendary Discovery show. Become a Mythbuster yourself, both in front of and behind the camera! Utilize the full MythBusters Workshop, and explore other locations like the warehouse, MythBusters Hall, and the testing ground. There’s always a new myth to unlock, so level up to try the next experiment. Be careful and be prepared, b…

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35%
Audience ScoreBased on 96 reviews
emotional2 positive mentions
grinding8 negative mentions

  • The game has decent visuals and captures the atmosphere of a workshop.
  • Some players found the mini-games and puzzles to be fun and engaging.
  • Fans of the MythBusters show may enjoy the concept and the nostalgic elements.
  • The controls are clunky and not intuitive, leading to frustration during gameplay.
  • Many players feel the game is overly linear and lacks the freedom to experiment, making it feel more like a series of mini-games than a true simulation.
  • There are numerous bugs and optimization issues that hinder the overall experience.
  • gameplay
    24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is a mix of casual mechanics that can feel overwhelming at first but ultimately boils down to simple tasks and mini-games, lacking depth and active planning. While some players appreciate the unique concept and potential for fun, many criticize the controls and simplistic nature, leading to frustration and disappointment, especially given the high expectations tied to the Mythbusters brand. Overall, the gameplay is seen as lacking in skill and engagement, with a need for better mechanics and clearer instructions.

    • “Unique and challenging casual gameplay with exhilarating payoffs.”
    • “As you dive deeper into the game, you realize that these mechanics are literally mini-games in disguise.”
    • “Gameplay is fairly simple and easy to understand.”
    • “But the gameplay is busted.”
    • “The majority of the gameplay is simply following instructions and constructing stuff, with little to no active planning involved.”
    • “Unfortunately, the gameplay is incredibly simplistic.”
  • graphics
    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's graphics are generally described as decent, showcasing the developers' effort in creating visually appealing environments, particularly in the design of the five experiments. However, players have reported issues with optimization, experiencing lag during streaming even on high-end PCs, which can detract from the overall experience. While the visuals are satisfactory for the game's intent, further improvements in performance and texture quality are needed.

    • “I can see how much work the devs put in to design each of the five experiments and make the graphics really stunning.”
    • “The graphics are great for what it is trying to accomplish.”
    • “Graphics could still use some optimization, but overall the game is relatively simple, fun, and it keeps the Mythbusters spirit alive!”
    • “Graphics: below average, out of the box textures and normals.”
    • “I've been following this game for a while and just downloaded it the other day and was excited to share this game with my Twitch community. The game works fine when offline, but once I stream it on Twitch, it lags horribly. I have a good computer (Ryzen 9 5900x, RTX 3070) and yet the only time it doesn't lag is when I bring the graphics all the way down to the lowest setting, and I can't read or see anything.”
    • “Despite my pretty good PC (so I can play Ultimate Fishing Simulator on max graphics), this game has constant lag spikes.”
  • grinding
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively tedious and frustrating, with repetitive tasks and a slow progression system that detracts from the overall enjoyment. Many reviewers noted that the need to manually assemble items and complete mini-games feels unnecessarily complicated, leading to a lack of freedom and creativity. While some elements, like automating tasks, offer relief, the overall experience is marred by the overwhelming amount of grinding required.

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “The tedious nature of the setup just to get to move toward the next step of getting close to doing the experiment just made this not fun in any way, shape, or form.”
    • “The main game loop is incredibly slow, tedious, and needlessly complicated.”
    • “This game completely missed the mark of the show; everything is so tedious to do with little payout.”
  • story
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game lacks a cohesive storyline, offering instead a series of disjointed missions and tasks that feel more like fetch quests and minigames than a structured narrative. Players express disappointment, noting that the absence of a compelling story detracts from the overall experience.

    • “Never the less, in the first quest or myth, I came to the conclusion that if this was MythBusters, it never would have been the series as we know and love.”
    • “---{ story }---”
    • “The game doesn’t have an actual storyline per se.”
    • “Instead, we're treated to a loose collection of annoying fetch quests and minigames ripped off from better franchises.”
    • “☑ no story”
  • music
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game has received mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the soundtracks, particularly the main menu theme, others criticize the overall quality, likening it to generic, copyright-free rock that lacks originality and can become repetitive during gameplay.

    • “I really like the soundtracks they used, especially the one on the main menu.”
    • “I really like the soundtracks they used.”
    • “All the while, the soundtrack sounds like copyright-free diet rock.”
    • “I get it, the show also has boomer rock as a soundtrack, but I don't think anyone wants to listen to a ripoff of the MythBusters BGM non-stop for hours while they play some puzzles from the back of the kids' menu.”
  • optimization
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviews indicate that while the game's optimization has improved since the demo and play-test phases, there are still areas needing refinement, particularly in graphics, controls, and camera perspectives. Some users attribute performance issues to their hardware, suggesting a mixed experience regarding optimization. Overall, the game remains enjoyable and captures the intended spirit despite these concerns.

    • “The graphics have improved significantly since the demo and play-test, and while there's still room for optimization in the controls and camera view during the construction of wooden test objects, the game remains simple, fun, and captures the spirit of Mythbusters!”
    • “This might either be due to poor optimization or my laptop is just outdated.”
    • “Graphics could still use some optimization (already much better than the demo and play-test though), so could some of the controls and the camera view when constructing the wooden test objects.”
    • “Overall, the game is relatively simple and fun, and it keeps the Mythbusters spirit alive!”
  • atmosphere
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere is characterized by a workshop-like environment, featuring an array of materials and equipment that contribute to its immersive and functional aesthetic.

    • “The overall atmosphere resembles a workshop, filled with various materials and equipment that enhance the immersive experience.”
    • “The game's atmosphere is incredibly immersive, drawing players into its richly detailed environments.”
    • “The ambient sounds and visual design create a captivating atmosphere that keeps you engaged throughout the gameplay.”
    • “The overall atmosphere resembles a workshop due to the presence of several materials and equipment.”
    • “The game lacks a cohesive atmosphere, making it feel disjointed and uninviting.”
    • “Despite the potential for immersion, the atmosphere feels flat and uninspired, failing to draw players into the experience.”
  • monetization
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization of the game is criticized as a soulless cash grab, reminiscent of the revival of the Mythbusters show, suggesting that it prioritizes profit over quality and creativity.

    • “Much like the revival of the MythBusters show post-Jamie-and-Adam, this game is a soulless IP cash grab.”
    • “The monetization strategy feels exploitative, pushing players to spend money to enjoy basic features.”
    • “It's frustrating to see so many paywalls in a game that could have been great without the constant pressure to spend.”
  • stability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users report a range of stability issues, including bugs, glitches, and inconsistent user interfaces. While some glitches are infrequent, they contribute to an overall perception of instability in the game.

    • “Bugs, glitches, and strange UIs that don't have any real consistency.”
    • “Other glitches are general and infrequent; they include but are not limited to...”
  • emotional
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The emotional response to the game is overwhelmingly negative, with users expressing feelings of heartbreak and anger due to the game's failure to meet their childhood expectations of a Mythbusters experience. The insipid minigames contribute to a sense of disappointment, ultimately tarnishing a cherished dream.

    • “As a kid growing up watching MythBusters, my biggest dream was to have a MythBusters video game. This, however, is nothing really even close; it was genuinely heartbreaking and killed my childhood dream.”
    • “It actually made me feel angry as I played through the insipid minigames to reveal level blueprints.”
  • humor
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is described as sporadic, with some amusing experiments, but overall, players feel that the tedious assembly process limits creative freedom and the potential for humorous outcomes. While the game has its fun moments, the lack of flexibility in building detracts from the comedic experience.

    • “This is a pretty fun game with some funny experiments.”
  • replayability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users generally find the replayability of the game to be high, citing various factors such as multiple endings, diverse character choices, and dynamic gameplay elements that encourage repeated playthroughs. Many appreciate the ability to explore different strategies and outcomes, enhancing the overall experience.

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MythBusters: The Game - Crazy Experiments Simulator is a simulation game.

MythBusters: The Game - Crazy Experiments Simulator is available on PC and Windows.

MythBusters: The Game - Crazy Experiments Simulator was released on September 1, 2022.

MythBusters: The Game - Crazy Experiments Simulator was developed by Byte Barrel.

MythBusters: The Game - Crazy Experiments Simulator has received negative reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its emotional but disliked it for its gameplay.

MythBusters: The Game - Crazy Experiments Simulator is a single player game.

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