Pumping Simulator 2
- September 12, 2023
- Lance Games
- 18h median play time
Get on Steam"Pumping Simulator 2" is a gas station management simulation game where you start as a budding entrepreneur, with the goal of transforming an abandoned gas station into a thriving business. Build, expand, and upgrade your station, while diversifying services such as a grocery store and car wash to attract more customers and increase profits. The game offers a realistic and immersive experience in the world of gas station management.
Reviews
- The game is highly addictive and offers a fun and engaging simulation experience.
- Frequent updates from the developers keep the game fresh and improve gameplay.
- The humor and quirky mechanics add a unique charm to the game, making it enjoyable for players.
- The game suffers from numerous bugs and glitches that can disrupt gameplay.
- Graphics and overall polish feel lacking, giving the game an unfinished or indie vibe.
- Progression can become repetitive and slow, leading to boredom after a few hours of play.
- gameplay30 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a mix of addictive mechanics and humor, focusing on managing a character's fitness journey, which can be both engaging and repetitive over time. While the core gameplay is praised for its depth and fun, some players note issues with bugs and simplistic design choices that detract from the overall experience. Despite these drawbacks, many find the gameplay enjoyable and worth the investment, especially given its potential for expansion and ongoing development.
“Whether you're a fan of fitness or just looking for a unique simulation experience, this game offers a mix of challenges, humor, and oddly satisfying gameplay mechanics.”
“The core gameplay revolves around managing your character's workout routine, diet, and overall lifestyle to maximize muscle growth.”
“The mechanics are deep enough to keep you coming back craving for more, but this game has one of the most shallow end games I've ever seen.”
“Repetitive gameplay: the core gameplay loop can feel monotonous after extended playtime.”
“The downside however is that a lot of these mechanics are built in a very basic version.”
“But the bugs in this game actually impact my gameplay experience.”
- graphics19 mentions
- 47 % positive mentions
- 37 % neutral mentions
- 16 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players finding them basic or cartoonish, while others appreciate their charm and fun elements. Although not top-tier, many agree that the graphics are decent and complement the engaging gameplay, making them a lesser concern compared to overall enjoyment. Overall, while the graphics may not impress everyone, they are generally considered adequate for the game's casual and indie feel.
“The graphics are cartoonish and exaggerated, which adds a fun element to the game.”
“The graphics are super cool, and the gameplay is surprisingly addictive.”
“Graphics are good; no foggy or cliché stops.”
“It's a pretty bad game right now, the English has grammatical errors in every sentence, the graphics look terrible and overall the game doesn't feel very fluid or nice.”
“This game is lacking in graphics on some levels (very indie feel).”
“Graphics not as expected.”
- stability15 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is characterized by numerous glitches and bugs, which can detract from the overall experience, including long loading times and occasional crashes. While some players find the charm in its simplicity and fun gameplay, many recommend waiting for updates to address the stability issues, as the game is currently described as unoptimized and clunky. Overall, it remains playable but requires significant refinement to enhance stability.
“It also takes forever to load and glitches out your PC.”
“It's just so buggy that while I am having fun, my fun is being slammed in the head with a baseball bat by just the insane lack of refinement of this game and the bugs.”
“But every time the game saves or I manually save, it freezes and crashes.”
- humor13 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's humor is a standout feature, blending quirky mechanics and lighthearted scenarios that keep players entertained. From amusing muscle transformations to glitchy NPC animations, the comedic elements enhance the overall experience without detracting from gameplay. The developers' playful approach, including features like ad-free YouTube on in-game TVs, adds a charming layer of fun that resonates well with players.
“Whether you're a fan of fitness or just looking for a unique simulation experience, this game offers a mix of challenges, humor, and oddly satisfying gameplay mechanics.”
“Humorous tone: the game doesn’t take itself too seriously, which is refreshing.”
“So I have no idea of the roadmap the devs have in mind, but I am just happy to have played it in its current state and look forward to seeing the final product. The devs clearly have a sense of humor with regard to how the customers' eyes track you, which leads to some moments that can be strangely hilarious in a creepy sort of way. Features like creepy staring and tracking done in a bit of a goofy way definitely add an extra layer of charm to the game.”
- story7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally considered minimal and not deeply engaging, with some players noting a need for more content and updates to enhance it. While the main storyline can be completed in a relatively short time (10-20 hours), it is described as reasonable and enjoyable, contributing to the game's overall addictiveness.
“This game is very addicting; I have played for 6 hours and that is how addicting it is for a fair price. There are fun places to go, and the story of the game is very reasonable and very fun.”
“Good game but needs more updates to make the story longer.”
“The timing on the tutorial missions is incredible, but once you exit and load back in, it becomes a race against time to unlikely make the money to pay for your employees.”
“First and foremost, this game does not intend to evoke your mindfulness with some elaborate choices or a deep storyline.”
“Story: 2.5 (very minimal)”
“The main story is completed in just a few hours (10 - 20 hours) if you focus solely on it.”
- grinding4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the game enjoyable and addictive, though they note that it can feel grindy, especially at the beginning and as the game progresses. While initial grinding is necessary, it tends to decrease once players establish their stations, leading to a more engaging experience overall.
“There's some grinding involved in the beginning, but once you set up your station a little bit, you start to do less and less repetitive tasks.”
“The game is very fun on the front end; however, it gets more tedious once you get bigger.”
“It feels a bit grindy to start, but it's still very enjoyable and highly addictive.”
- monetization3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users express a desire for in-app purchases to expedite upgrades, indicating a preference for faster progression. They appreciate the frequent updates and new features from the developers, particularly enjoying the ad-free YouTube integration.
“I wish there were in-app purchases to make my upgrades go faster.”
“The monetization model is fair and doesn't feel intrusive.”
“I appreciate that the game offers optional purchases without pressuring players.”
“I wish I had in-app purchases to make my upgrades go faster.”
“The monetization model feels overly aggressive and detracts from the overall experience.”
“It's frustrating that essential features are locked behind a paywall.”
- music2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music features an energetic soundtrack with pumping beats that effectively complement the intensity of workouts; however, some users note that it can become repetitive during extended play sessions.
“The soundtrack is energetic, with pumping beats that match the intensity of your workouts, although it can get repetitive after long play sessions.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Reviewers note that "Pumping Simulator 2" suffers from limited content and a lack of variety in activities, leading to diminished replayability. The game's pre-determined asset locations further contribute to its static nature, making it less appealing for repeated playthroughs.
“Limited content: after a while, there’s little variety in activities, which may diminish replayability.”
“Pumping Simulator 2 is a game about running your own gas station; however, there is no replay value as the game has pre-determined asset locations.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is noted for being buggy and not well-optimized, which is a common issue among simulator games; however, players still find it enjoyable and engaging to upgrade despite these shortcomings.
“Like a lot of simulator games, it's buggy and not optimized, but still completely playable and fun to upgrade.”
“Buggy and unoptimized.”
