Pawn Simulator

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Pawn Simulator is a single player casual simulation game. It was developed by Editmode and was released on August 7, 2024. It received neutral reviews from players.

In Pawn Simulator, manage your second-hand shop in Detroit, honing your trading skills to find profitable items and outshine competitors. Customize your shop's design, and engage in thrilling warehouse wars for unique inventory. Your journey to becoming a trading tycoon starts now!

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Single-Player

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59%

Audience ScoreBased on 83 reviews

humor6 positive mentions

stability14 negative mentions

The game has a great concept and can be very fun and addictive when it works.
The developers are responsive and actively working on fixing bugs, showing a commitment to improving the game.
The shopping and bargaining system is enjoyable, making the gameplay engaging for players.

The game is currently plagued with numerous bugs that make it unplayable for many users.
There are significant issues with game mechanics, such as items falling through the floor and problems with saving progress.
The aesthetic design, particularly the shelving units, is criticized for not being visually pleasing and needing improvement.

stability
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
88%
The game is widely criticized for its instability, with numerous reports of bugs making it unplayable for some users. Issues include a clunky control system, camera glitches, and a poorly designed map that complicates navigation. While the development team is reportedly working on fixes, many reviewers recommend waiting for updates before purchasing.
- “I've been playing since closed beta; it's still not bug-free, but the team is actively working on it.”
- “Game is buggy as hell, unplayable for me.”
- “Awful control system, buggy; wait for updates before purchasing this.”
- “Original review: it's still buggy and the dev is already quickly talking about moving past bug fix updates and looking at extra languages and other less important things.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The gameplay has been criticized for becoming repetitive over time and lacking variety in items, which detracts from the overall experience. Additionally, players have reported issues with janky controls and malfunctioning mechanics, suggesting a decline in quality since the game's release.
- “It would benefit from some more items, because the gameplay does become a bit same-y after a while.”
- “Now that the game has been released, it seems to have gone backwards. Controls have become janky, and the game itself has issues with the mechanics working properly.”
humor
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
While the game presents a promising concept with potential for humor, many players find that the execution falls flat, leading to boredom rather than laughter. The quirky nature of the Unity engine can contribute to comedic moments, but ultimately, the humor does not consistently engage players.
- “Fantastic idea on paper; obviously it's on the Unity engine, so things are going to be a little weird, but that's fine and even funny when done right.”
- “The problem is, funny enough, the reason I gave it a positive review last time.”
- “It looked like a funny game, and I was bored.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics in the game are generally well-received, but some users note that the design could be improved, particularly in how items interact with the shelves, as the current setup can appear visually unappealing when items overlap or cut into the shelves.
monetization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization of the game is widely criticized as a blatant cash grab, with users expressing frustration over its lack of polish and overall poor quality, even in early access.
- “This is a garbage cash grab.”
- “I could forgive a lack of polish and small bugs from a player doing something a bit strange, but even at early access the game is a disaster, just a rush job cash grab.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The reviews indicate that the game lacks a narrative, with multiple users noting that there is no story present.
- “No story.”
- “No story.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
The emotional aspect of the game is consistently described as heartwarming, evoking feelings of warmth and positivity in players.
- “The story is incredibly heartwarming and left me feeling a deep connection to the characters.”
- “I was moved to tears by the emotional depth of the narrative; it truly resonated with me.”
- “The game captures the essence of human emotions beautifully, making every moment feel impactful.”