Pool Cleaning Simulator
- June 5, 2024
- FreeMind S.A.
- 8h median play time
Get on Steam"Pool Cleaning Simulator" is a single-player business simulation game that offers an intriguing story as you clean and maintain various pools. With realistic cleaning simulations, players will use a variety of tools to transform dirty pools into sparkling oases. However, the game is reportedly very grinding and full of bugs, affecting the overall experience.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game is relaxing and satisfying, providing a fun way to unwind.
- The developers are responsive and actively working on bug fixes and updates.
- The variety of tasks and side quests, such as finding rubber ducks, adds a unique twist to the gameplay.
- The game is plagued by numerous bugs and glitches that can disrupt gameplay and cause frustration.
- There is no option to save progress mid-mission, forcing players to restart levels if they need to exit.
- The cleaning mechanics can feel clunky and less satisfying compared to similar games, leading to a tedious experience.
- story58 mentions
- 16 % positive mentions
- 79 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The game's story is a mixed bag, with some players appreciating the quirky side quests and character narratives, while others express frustration over mission mechanics that can lead to tedious restarts and bugs that hinder progress. Many users find the quest structure overly complicated, often requiring them to repeat tasks due to disappearing items or unclear instructions, which detracts from the overall enjoyment of the narrative experience. Despite these issues, some players still find the underlying story engaging and the missions creatively designed.
“The story for the maps is also pretty interesting, and the last one was quite unexpected!”
“I was really frustrated from the book at the third mission, but I enjoyed the little story that comes with it!”
“Very funny idea to put different clients' stories and personalities.”
“Just ask me how I feel about picking 200 rubber ducks out of a pool and putting them in their correct containers before I was instructed to, only for the actual next step of the quest to be 'put new lights in the pool' and I grabbed the first one and one of the remaining three flipped off the table and disappeared into thin air. Object collision is unreasonably high.”
“I had to abort the mission, go back to the hub, restock on bags (and everything else now because I have learned this lesson), and then start the whole mission over. The guide is a liar. I cannot wipe away the dry dirt in the pool with only a sponge.”
“This is completely over the top and tedious for literally no reason, and it's required to finish the mission.”
- stability19 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The stability of the game is widely criticized, with numerous reports of bugs, glitches, and crashes significantly detracting from the overall experience. While players acknowledge that the developers are responsive and actively working to address these issues, many still find the game frustratingly unstable and unpolished, leading to repeated gameplay interruptions. Overall, the game's early access status is seen as a contributing factor to its current instability.
“Let me explain: the game is so shockingly buggy that it's embarrassing.”
“It has a fair amount of bugs and glitches; I had to do the beginning tutorial three times due to glitches that prevented me from completing it.”
“Save your money, the game is too buggy and lags.”
- graphics14 mentions
- 36 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 36 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the visuals and overall aesthetic, while others criticize the performance, noting issues like floating items and poor frame rates even on low settings. Several users reported crashes and high resource usage, indicating that the game struggles to run smoothly across different hardware configurations. Overall, while some find the graphics enjoyable, many express frustration with performance-related problems.
“Great game to play, gives a bit of a house flipper vibe, a lot of fun, great graphics.”
“Relaxing with nice graphics.”
“I am loving this game; I have been having fun, I love the challenges that you have provided, I have been enjoying the visuals and the sounds, and I have been enjoying the different scenes.”
“Secondly, the graphics are subpar when you are carrying items that appear to float in mid-air instead of actually being in your hands.”
“Even when set to the lowest graphical settings, it puts out garbage frame rates while still utilizing 40% CPU and 100% GPU.”
“Game runs poorly even on low graphics; there's no saving partway through levels, which can take over an hour.”
- gameplay8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally enjoyable and relaxing, featuring simple mechanics that are easy to learn and master, reminiscent of titles like Powerwash Simulator and House Flipper. Players appreciate the fun side activities and engaging sound design, although some criticize certain limitations, such as the restriction on carrying multiple chemical bottles. Overall, the game offers a pleasant experience with charming elements like ducks and light storytelling.
“I enjoy the sounds and gameplay; the little stories.”
“A fun and relaxing game cleaning up pools with game mechanics similar to House Flipper, so very easy to learn and master.”
“Relaxing gameplay and fun side activities are really something worth mentioning.”
“There are some really stupid mechanics in the game; you can only have one bottle of each chemical in your van at a time.”
“It clearly is trying to ride the success of PowerWash Simulator, copying a number of its mechanics.”
“The game mechanics are fairly simple.”
- music5 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The game's music is praised for its unique and calming qualities, enhancing the overall experience. However, users express frustration that adjusting sound effects also affects the music volume, detracting from their enjoyment. Suggestions for improvement include adding more sound effects and music to complement the ambient atmosphere.
“I love the music of the game; it is unique and really calm.”
“They should add more sound effects and music, like footsteps in water or mud.”
“Good way to pass time while listening to music or podcasts.”
“Amazing water physics, great hidden tasks, and all of this accompanied by chill ambient music played through the radio.”
- grinding4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively tedious and often unnecessary, particularly highlighting repetitive tasks like cleaning that require minimal interaction. While some enjoy the grind, many feel it detracts from the overall experience, especially when it's essential to progress in missions.
“This is completely over the top and tedious for literally no reason, and it's required to finish the mission.”
“4 - Tedious cleaning: the cleaning is the worst part, you just hold left click!”
“There are some really tedious parts of it, but don't get me wrong, I love tedious!”
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by quirky client personalities and amusing storylines, reminiscent of a friend's overly enthusiastic jokes that may not land. Players appreciate the inclusion of humorous elements like ducks and Easter eggs, as well as the creative variety in maps and characters, which adds to the overall comedic experience.
“Have you ever had a friend who had a joke they thought was so funny that they had to tell it to everyone, but no one laughed?”
“Very funny idea to incorporate different clients' stories and personalities.”
“I love the ducks and the funny Easter eggs.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Overall, players have mixed experiences with optimization; while some report no performance issues and recommend windowed full screen for better FPS, others experience significant performance problems even on capable hardware like the RTX 3060, particularly at medium graphics settings.
“Good game overall; I had no performance issues whatsoever. I would suggest playing in windowed full screen if you're encountering any FPS issues.”
“The optimization is impressive, allowing for smooth gameplay even on lower-end systems.”
“I appreciate how well the game runs; it maintains a steady frame rate without any noticeable drops.”
“1 - Poor performance: RTX 3060... graphics on medium, and my PC is about to explode...”
“2 - The game is poorly optimized; I experience constant frame drops even on lower settings.”
“3 - Despite having a high-end setup, the game runs like a slideshow, making it unplayable.”
