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 in VR, providing a fun and immersive experience.
- It's a chaotic sandbox game that allows players to engage in a variety of violent activities, making it a unique and entertaining experience.
- The game is frequently updated, and players appreciate the potential for future content and improvements.
- The game suffers from numerous bugs and performance issues, particularly with inconsistent interactions and sound effects.
- Graphics are considered below par for modern VR standards, which detracts from the overall experience.
- Many players feel that the game lacks content and variety, with only one map currently available and limited gameplay options.
- story15 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 53 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game shows promise, with players expressing excitement about the potential for a more developed narrative and engaging quests. However, many reviews highlight significant bugs and performance issues that hinder the current experience, leaving the story mode feeling incomplete. Overall, while the foundation for a compelling story exists, it remains largely unfulfilled due to technical problems.
“The story mode has such cool quests that I enjoy completing. The story mode has a bigger map, by the way.”
“They're also working on a story mode which right now is pretty good and it's not even finished.”
“It even has a story mode and some surprises.”
“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 a full story mode expansion.”
- graphics10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising their stylistic fit and charm, while others criticize them as outdated, likening them to PS2-era visuals. Despite the fun gameplay, many users express disappointment over the lack of graphical settings and bugs, suggesting that the visuals do not meet modern standards for virtual reality. Overall, while the graphics may complement the game's style, they are generally considered below par for current gaming expectations.
“Graphics are gorgeous.”
“The fighting is very fun and the graphics complement the style of the game.”
“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.”
- gameplay7 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its impressive fistfighting mechanics, which some consider the best in the genre, while the gunplay, particularly shotgun reloading, is noted as somewhat janky. Players appreciate the game's sandbox elements and humorous physics, alongside ongoing updates that enhance gameplay variety. Overall, the mechanics are seen as a significant strength, contributing to a positive gaming experience.
“I'd even go as far as to say that this game has the best fistfighting mechanics.”
“I think that the mechanics and features should raise the price of this game way higher because of how impressive they are.”
“Edit: this game is actually one of the better sandbox games on VR; the physics are wonky but hilarious, and the developer is bringing out updates for it that are actually pretty cool and add to the gameplay and variety.”
“What I did try was the gunplay and gore mechanics; the shotgun seemed the most janky when it came to reloading.”
- humor6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by its goofy and absurd moments, often stemming from exaggerated physics and unexpected interactions, which players find hilarious. Many users appreciate the comedic elements, noting that the game's sandbox nature enhances the fun and unpredictability of the experience. Overall, the humor is a standout feature that contributes positively to the gameplay.
“Funny as hell”
“Goofy and 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 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 with little glitches. It definitely needs improvements in the future. I had a major issue with the Oculus Meta Quest 3, which did not work at all.”
“There are numerous bugs and stability issues that detract from the overall experience. It's frustrating when the game crashes unexpectedly.”
“While the gameplay is enjoyable, the frequent glitches and crashes make it hard to fully immerse myself in the experience.”
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The music in the game is criticized for being excessively loud, with users 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 hardware, such as an RTX 4080, report improved performance after updates.
“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.)”