Psychiatrist Simulator
- February 13, 2018
- Eathrabaria
Have you ever wanted to be a psychiatrist? Now you can! Be a shrink for 14 days. Meet 14 patients with unique story of their lives. Diagnosis, treatment, chosen dialogues have impact on history of patients. The choice is yours.
Reviews
- The game has an interesting concept that explores mental health and the role of a psychiatrist.
- It can be humorous at times, providing some laughs despite its serious subject matter.
- The game offers insights into various mental disorders and the decision-making process involved in treatment.
- The game is plagued by numerous bugs and crashes, making it nearly unplayable.
- The graphics and animations are poorly executed, with many characters appearing creepy and unpolished.
- There is a lack of proper tutorials and instructions, leaving players confused about how to progress.
- humor11 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is a mixed bag, with some players finding it genuinely hilarious due to its absurdity and unexpected moments, while others criticize it for being dry and cringy. Many enjoyed the juxtaposition of funny and serious scenarios, particularly in the psychiatrist simulator, where the humor often stems from the bizarre interactions and player choices. Overall, the game's comedic elements can elicit laughter, but reactions vary widely among players.
“10/10 made me laugh”
“Seriously, the 'I have this surprise for you' with the random image of someone's hand holding that knife followed by a 'ouch!' and 'I will kill you!' was hilarious!”
“This game is hilariously bad, I love it.”
- gameplay9 mentions
- 44 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its engaging mechanics and interesting concepts, particularly the ability to diagnose and treat patients. However, some users note issues with clunky UI, immersion-breaking voice acting, and grammar mistakes that detract from the overall experience. Despite these flaws, the core gameplay remains enjoyable.
“This is fantastic! The mechanics work like a charm!”
“It's an interesting concept offering cool gameplay mechanics.”
“The core gameplay is cool; listen to patients, diagnose them, and recommend treatment.”
“The presence of numerous grammar mistakes and a psychologist's voice that seems mechanically generated, akin to a Google Translate voice, detracts from the overall immersion.”
- graphics8 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are generally considered unpolished and clunky, with some users noting weird animations and an unfinished feel. However, there are moments of surprising honesty and creativity in the artwork, despite its inconsistency. Overall, the graphics do not seem to be a strong point of the game.
“The items and graphic nature of the content are honest, true, and surprising at times.”
“It even goes into graphic harm within the first 15 minutes of the game.”
“Weird animations, clunky, unpolished graphics, but it's unfinished.”
“The artwork is all over the place.”
- music8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally considered annoying and repetitive, with players expressing frustration over its intrusive nature, especially during long gameplay sessions. While there is an option to turn off the music, the lack of customizable sound settings detracts from the overall experience.
“You can turn off the music.”
“Clicking on credits works great but restarts the music; I found it annoying and think it should just continue playing through.”
“The music gets annoying at a point.”
“You spend 99% of the game in either a horrifying 'office' where you can click stuff to ease your boredom and to turn off the absolutely rage-inducing music.”
“Horrid title screen and music.”
- story3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The game's story is criticized for its lack of depth and engagement, with players finding the premise of being a psychiatrist to be underdeveloped and uninspired. Many feel that the absence of a compelling narrative or lore detracts from the overall experience, leaving it feeling incomplete.
“The game weaves an intricate story that keeps you engaged from start to finish.”
“The lore is rich and immersive, providing a deep backdrop that enhances the gameplay experience.”
“With a compelling narrative and well-developed characters, the story elevates the entire game.”
“The characters are legitimately frightening to look at, and the story... there is no story. I guess you could say 'you're a psychiatrist,' but that's so lazy and pretty stupid.”
“Game-ify it, give it a story and some lore so that there's an actual ending and you've got a hit on your hands.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with some users reporting excellent performance while others experience significant issues. Overall, it appears that while the game runs smoothly for some, there are notable performance inconsistencies that affect the experience for others.
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game's replayability is rated poorly, with users indicating that it lacks sufficient incentives or variety to encourage multiple playthroughs.
“The game lacks meaningful choices, making replaying it feel like a chore rather than an adventure.”
“Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to go back and play again.”
“The limited variety in gameplay mechanics means that replaying the game feels repetitive and dull.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The atmosphere is characterized by a slightly awkward feeling due to the depiction of patients appearing nude, with only their upper halves visible. This choice contributes to an unsettling ambiance that may affect player comfort.
“Patients appear nude, with only the upper half visible, creating a slightly awkward atmosphere.”