NightClub Simulator
- February 26, 2024
- mandegames
- 2h median play time
Night Club Simulator is a highly immersive VR game that offers a physics-based animation system for NPC interactions and reactions. NPCs have realistic AI, displaying emotions that change based on your actions. You can engage with NPCs through various interactions like waving, clapping, shaking hands, and dancing, with opposite-sex NPCs even offering dance partners for increased relationship points. Be cautious, though, as aggressive actions or encroaching on others' territory may lead to conflicts.
Reviews
- The game features some of the best hand-to-hand combat mechanics seen in VR, making fights feel weighty and realistic.
- It's a fun and chaotic sandbox experience that allows for a variety of interactions with NPCs, including combat and socializing.
- At a low price point, the game offers a lot of entertainment value and has potential for future updates and expansions.
- The game suffers from numerous bugs and performance issues, including inconsistent interactions and sound problems.
- Graphics are below par for modern VR standards, which may detract from the overall experience.
- Limited content currently available, with only one map and a lack of diverse gameplay options.
- story12 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The game's story mode shows potential and has some intriguing elements, but it is currently underdeveloped and plagued by bugs and performance issues. Players express hope for future improvements and expansions, as the foundation for a compelling narrative exists, but the game's current state hampers its execution. Overall, while the fighting mechanics are enjoyable, the story aspect needs significant refinement and completion.
“The story mode could be great.”
“It even has a story mode and some surprises.”
“They're also working on a story mode which right now is pretty good and it's not even finished.”
“Supposedly there will eventually be a story, but seeing as how the game is completely broken and barely even works as is, that's probably not happening anytime soon.”
“There were lots of bugs with quests just not working at times.”
“Very fun to fight in and the guns need some work though, and more content please like new maps and full story mode expansion but the physics and fighting feel very nice.”
- graphics8 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have been widely criticized as outdated, often compared to PS2-era visuals, and lacking in modern VR standards. Many players noted the absence of graphics settings and reported various glitches, which detracted from the overall experience. Despite these shortcomings, some users found the gameplay enjoyable, likening it to a fun, albeit rough, experience reminiscent of a drunken bar fight.
“Goldeneye graphics.”
“Though the graphics are frankly below par for the modern age of virtual reality, it served to be a grim reminder of the natural curse inflicted upon the race of man, the call to violence present within our souls for millennia.”
“No graphics settings??”
“I was pleasantly surprised by the price and graphics, but after playing, I'd pay up to $20 and the PS2 graphics fit completely.”
- gameplay5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The gameplay is highlighted for its impressive fistfighting mechanics and engaging sandbox experience, though some users noted issues with gunplay, particularly the shotgun's reloading. The physics are described as quirky yet entertaining, and ongoing updates from the developer are enhancing gameplay variety. Overall, players appreciate the effort put into the PC release, which improves performance and responsiveness.
“I'd even go as far as to say that this game has the best fistfighting mechanics.”
“Edit: This game is actually one of the better sandbox games in VR. The physics are wonky but hilarious, and the developer is bringing out updates that are actually pretty cool and add to the gameplay and variety.”
“I love this game! The mechanics are amazing, and I appreciate the hard work put into making a PC release. I can finally kill without worrying about lag!”
“What I did try was the gunplay and gore mechanics; the shotgun seemed the most janky when it came to reloading.”
- humor3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted as a standout feature, with players finding the wonky physics to be particularly amusing. Additionally, ongoing updates from the developer enhance the comedic experience and overall gameplay variety.
“This game is actually one of the better sandbox games in VR; the physics are wonky but hilarious, and the developer is bringing out updates that are pretty cool and add to the gameplay and variety.”
“So funny!”
“Pretty funny.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game is enjoyable but currently suffers from significant bugs and glitches, impacting its overall stability. Users have reported specific issues, such as compatibility problems with the Oculus Meta Quest 3, indicating that improvements are needed for a smoother experience.
“The game is pretty fun, but it's very raw and buggy at the moment. There are little glitches and issues that definitely need to be addressed in the future.”
“I had a major issue with the Oculus Meta Quest 3; it did not work at all.”
“While the gameplay is enjoyable, the stability is lacking, with frequent bugs and crashes that detract from the overall experience.”
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The music in the game is criticized for being excessively loud, with players noting that even a slight increase in volume can be overwhelming and potentially damaging to hearing.
“If the music is any louder than 0.01%, it will blow your eardrums out.”
“The soundtrack is repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“The music feels out of place and doesn't match the game's atmosphere.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is generally enjoyable, but the PC version suffers from optimization issues, including frame rate problems. However, users with higher-end rigs, such as an RTX 4080, report improved performance.
“I played the quest version; it's a nice game, but the PC version isn't as optimized. I experienced some frame issues here and there, but it's still a nice game. (Update: I now have a better rig running an RTX 4080.)”