Please Subscribe
- February 10, 2022
- Raptor Claw Games
- 12h median play time
Get on Steam"Please Subscribe" is a simulator game where you play as a small-time YouTuber trying to grow their channel. Gain subscribers by creating and uploading videos on various topics, customizing your channel, and engaging with your audience. With challenging objectives and a satirical take on internet culture, this game offers unique and humorous gameplay.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game is a fun and addicting casual simulator that is easy to pick up and play.
- For its low price, it offers decent gameplay and a satisfying progression system.
- The tutorial is helpful, and the game has a charming theme that resonates well with fans of similar genres.
- The game suffers from repetitive gameplay and a lack of depth, making it feel shallow after a few hours.
- There are numerous bugs and UI issues that hinder the overall experience, such as having to reconfigure settings each time you start.
- The game is very short, with many players completing it in just a few hours, leading to a feeling of unfinished content.
- gameplay13 mentions
- 23 % positive mentions
- 54 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by simple and understandable mechanics, making it accessible for players, though some feel it lacks balance and depth. While the game offers a moderate amount of fun, with around 5-6 hours of playtime, the gameplay loop may not be engaging enough for everyone, leading to mixed feelings about replayability. Overall, many players find the experience worth the price, especially if a sequel could enhance the depth and mechanics.
“The mechanics are simple enough and the tutorial was easy to follow.”
“I was actually sad when it was over; I really hope the dev makes a sequel that adds more depth and mechanics, but the value of what you get for the price is absolutely worth it.”
“I had just decided at the 2-hour mark to keep the game and not refund it because it's a moderately fun clicker-style idle-like game, but then at 2 hours and 15 minutes in, a new mechanic appears!”
“The game lacks balance and falls short on its mechanics.”
“About a 5-6 hours worth of gameplay.”
“I had just decided at the 2 hour mark to keep the game and not refund it because it's a moderately fun clicker-style idle-like game, but then at 2 hours and 15 minutes in, a new mechanic appears!”
- story8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The game's story is minimal, providing a brief main narrative that lasts about five hours, which some players find insufficient for long-term engagement. While the initial quest chain offers a familiar experience, many users express a desire for more depth and endgame content, as the game progresses quickly and leaves little to pursue afterward.
“On first glance, it looks and feels very familiar, with a small layer of depth and a quest chain/tutorial that carries you through nicely.”
“Specifically, I mean the main game story lasts about 5 hours.”
“I recommend this if you're either only interested in the initial story mode or if you're getting it on sale for under 2 dollars.”
“Specifically, I mean the main game story is about 5 hours long.”
“I give this a recommendation if you're either only interested in the initial story mode or because you're getting it on sale for under 2 dollars.”
“I just wish that there were more endgame content; there are a lot of features you don't get to see because the game progresses too fast, and once you're done with the quests and milestones, there's not much of a goal to follow after that.”
- grinding7 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 71 % negative mentions
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be somewhat tedious, especially in the early stages, with some noting that it becomes more enjoyable as they progress. However, many express a desire for more engaging content, such as additional dialogue and job opportunities, to alleviate the repetitive nature of grinding for resources or achievements. Overall, while some players appreciate the fun elements, the grind can feel excessive, particularly for higher-level goals.
“Maybe putting more dialogue and items into the shop would be nice, also more job opportunities since grinding only 75 dollars isn't really cool.”
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“For Gladiator, I guess I could say it reached a point after 15 hours of playing it that to reach the higher goals it was already starting to become a bit grindy (still fun, gotta say, but not as much).”
- stability4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, users report that the game has some minor bugs, primarily in the user interface, which can affect navigation and layout. Despite these issues, players find the experience enjoyable and addictive, though some note that the game can be overly simplistic once the basic mechanics are understood.
“Sadly, 'Please Subscribe' is buggy with an interface barely improved from their previous game of this type.”
“My only other gripe is that the menus were a bit buggy and not well laid out; otherwise, this was actually a fun game, just mind-numbingly easy once you work out the basic functions.”
“A little buggy in the UI here and there (mostly cosmetic), but a cute and fun experience that is at times painfully realistic (and others not so much).”
- music3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, with frequent changes that enhance the overall experience. Players appreciate the combination of good art and music, alongside a variety of goals and achievements, contributing to an enjoyable gameplay atmosphere. However, there is some frustration regarding the need to separately manage assets for different categories.
“It has good art, music, lots of goals, achievements, upgrades, it's not too easy or too hard, the music changes frequently, and it's fun.”
“The music is forgettable and doesn't add anything to the overall experience.”
“The sound design feels disjointed, and the occasional music tracks are just tolerable.”
“It's frustrating to have to create or buy separate assets for each category, including music.”
- humor3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users find the humor in the game to be engaging and interactive, particularly when choosing a casual and funny approach. One player highlights the irony of using the game as a comedic outlet despite their real-life failures as a streamer, suggesting that the humor can be both relatable and self-deprecating.
“Once you pick casual and funny interactions with chat, there's no point of return since you always have to stick to that.”
“The funny part about that is I have failed as a streamer/Youtuber in real life, so this game gives me a great outlet at a very low cost.”
“That's not funny, is it?”
“The jokes fall flat and feel forced.”
“I expected more clever humor, but it was mostly cringeworthy.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Overall, while some users express a desire for improved graphics and sound quality, they appreciate the efforts of smaller developers in delivering visually appealing assets.
“Of course, better graphics and assets would be nice, and increased sound quality would help more, but all in all, I am glad to see that even smaller developers and creators can pull these things off.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the game highly replayable, enhancing its overall appeal and attractiveness.
“The game offers a variety of choices that make each playthrough feel unique and engaging.”
“With multiple endings and different character paths, I find myself coming back for more.”
“The dynamic gameplay elements ensure that no two sessions are ever the same.”
