Pawn Simulator
- August 7, 2024
- Editmode
- 2h median play time
Get on SteamOpen a second-hand shop in Detroit, take your first steps, and explore the experience of running a real second-hand store. Find amazing items, restore, sell, and establish your own shop kingdom! Pawn Simulator, Prove your trading prowess. Find the most profitable products by bargaining and show off your trading skills. Develop your trading strategies and master your tactics to stay ahead of y…
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game has a fun and addictive concept, with enjoyable mechanics like bargaining and a shopping system.
- The developers are very responsive and actively work on fixing bugs and improving the game, showing a commitment to player feedback.
- Despite its issues, many players find the game enjoyable and believe it has great potential as updates continue to roll out.
- The game is plagued with numerous bugs that significantly hinder gameplay, making it unplayable for many users.
- There are issues with the game's mechanics, such as items falling through the floor and problems with the save system, leading to frustrating experiences.
- The game lacks polish in its design, particularly with the shelving and item visibility, which detracts from the overall aesthetic and functionality.
- stability8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 88 % negative mentions
The game's stability is a significant concern, with multiple users reporting numerous bugs and control issues that render it nearly unplayable. While some players acknowledge the fun concept and the developers' efforts to address these problems, many recommend waiting for updates before purchasing due to the persistent glitches and clunky mechanics. Overall, the game is still considered buggy and in need of substantial fixes.
“I've been playing since closed beta; it's still not bug-free, but the team is actively working on it.”
“The game runs smoothly with minimal crashes, which is impressive for an online title.”
“I appreciate how the developers prioritize stability, making the experience enjoyable even during peak times.”
“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.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The gameplay has been criticized for becoming repetitive due to a lack of variety in items, and players have reported issues with janky controls and malfunctioning mechanics, suggesting a decline in quality since the game's release.
“The gameplay is engaging and keeps you on your toes with its dynamic mechanics.”
“The controls are intuitive, making it easy to jump right into the action.”
“The variety of challenges in gameplay ensures that each session feels fresh and exciting.”
“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.”
- humor3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is seen as a promising concept, with some players finding the quirky elements amusing, especially given its Unity engine origins. However, there are mixed feelings, as some users felt that despite the initial comedic potential, the gameplay ultimately fell flat and failed to maintain their interest.
“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.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics received mixed feedback, with some users noting that the visual design could be improved, particularly in how items interact with their surroundings, as the current setup can appear unappealing when items overlap with shelves.
“Great game, but the space between the shelves needs to reflect the type of items you're buying. It doesn't look aesthetically pleasing when the items cut into the shelves themselves.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization of the game is widely criticized as a blatant cash grab, with users expressing frustration over its lack of polish and overall 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 in early access, the game is a disaster; it's just a rushed cash grab.”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game features no story, focusing instead on gameplay mechanics without a narrative element.
“There is no story to speak of.”
“The narrative is completely absent.”
“I found the story to be non-existent.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the game to be heartwarming, evoking strong feelings of warmth and affection throughout the experience.
“The story was incredibly heartwarming, leaving me with a sense of hope and joy.”
“I felt a deep emotional connection to the characters, their struggles resonated with my own experiences.”
“The game beautifully captured the essence of love and loss, making me reflect on my own relationships.”
