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.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game is quirky and entertaining, providing a fun take on the gas station management genre.
- Frequent updates from the developers keep the game fresh and engaging, with new content and improvements regularly added.
- The gameplay is addictive, allowing players to manage various aspects of their gas station while enjoying humorous elements.
- The game suffers from bugs and performance issues, which can hinder the overall experience and lead to crashes.
- Gameplay can become repetitive and grindy, with limited content available after a certain point.
- Some mechanics feel underdeveloped, leading to confusion about upgrades and management options.
- gameplay57 mentions
- 42 % positive mentions
- 42 % neutral mentions
- 16 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a mix of addictive mechanics and humor, focusing on managing a character's fitness journey, though it can become repetitive over time. While the core gameplay is engaging and offers depth, it suffers from bugs and simplistic design choices that detract from the overall experience. Despite these issues, many players find the gameplay enjoyable and worth exploring, especially given the potential for future updates and expansions.
“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 graphics are super cool, and the gameplay is surprisingly addictive.”
“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.”
- graphics35 mentions
- 51 % positive mentions
- 37 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally described as cartoonish and exaggerated, contributing to its fun and engaging atmosphere. While some players note basic visuals and occasional glitches, many appreciate the overall aesthetic and find it charming, especially given the game's addictive gameplay. Overall, the graphics are considered decent but not top-tier, with players emphasizing that enjoyable gameplay can outweigh graphical quality.
“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.”
“I've had more fun in this game in the 10.4 hours I've played than in some AAA games that cost 5x as much, proof that fancy graphics don't make a great game all the time; simple graphics with fun gameplay is okay with me.”
“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).”
“Graphically, the game is hardly top-tier but considering what it offers in terms of its gameplay and the casual feel of it, that's one of the lesser important qualities.”
- stability29 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is widely reported to be highly unstable, featuring numerous glitches and bugs that can disrupt gameplay, such as freezing during saves and graphical issues. While some players find the charm in its simplicity and fun, many recommend waiting for updates due to the lack of optimization and frequent crashes. Overall, the game's stability issues significantly detract from the experience, despite its enjoyable elements.
“It also takes forever to load and glitches out your PC.”
“But every time the game saves or I manually save, it freezes and crashes.”
“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.”
- humor26 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its humorous approach to fitness and bodybuilding, featuring funny muscle transformations and quirky NPC behaviors that add charm to the gameplay. Players appreciate the lighthearted tone and the developers' willingness to embrace janky visuals and glitches, which contribute to the overall comedic experience. Unique features, like the ability to watch YouTube videos in-game, further enhance the humor, making it an enjoyable and entertaining simulation.
“The muscle transformations are depicted humorously, and the various gym environments are detailed enough to keep things visually interesting.”
“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 goofy way definitely add an extra layer of charm to the game.”
- story13 mentions
- 46 % positive mentions
- 31 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally considered minimal and could benefit from further development, with some players noting it feels rushed after tutorial missions. While the main storyline can be completed in about 10 to 20 hours, it lacks depth and complexity, focusing more on gameplay mechanics than narrative engagement. Overall, the story is described as reasonable and enjoyable, but many players desire more content and updates to enhance it.
“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.”
“☑ Few hours (10 - 20 hours) [if you focus on the main story]”
“First and foremost, this game does not intend to evoke your mindfulness with some elaborate choices or deep storyline approach.”
“First and foremost, this game does not intend to evoke your mindfulness with some elaborate choices or a deep storyline approach.”
“Story: 2.5 (very minimal)”
“Few hours (10 - 20 hours) [if you focus on the main story]”
- grinding8 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players generally find the game enjoyable and addictive, though they note that it can feel grindy, especially in the early stages. While initial grinding is necessary, it tends to decrease as players progress and set up their stations, leading to a more engaging experience overall. Despite some tedium at higher levels, many feel the game is worth the investment of time.
“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, but I feel like it was money well spent and I can sit here and enjoy the game for a good amount of time.”
“Bit grindy to start, but still very enjoyable and highly addictive.”
- monetization6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
Users express a desire for in-app purchases to expedite upgrades, indicating a preference for monetization options that enhance gameplay. They appreciate the frequent updates and new features from the developers, particularly enjoying the ad-free YouTube integration. Overall, while the monetization aspect could be improved with additional purchase options, the ongoing support from the developers is well-received.
“Wish I had in-app purchases to make my upgrades go faster though.”
“Dev also updates and adds features weekly which is awesome!!!”
“One of my favorite features was the TV, being able to play YouTube videos through it without any ads was pretty hilarious if I must be honest!”
- music4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 75 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The game's soundtrack is characterized by energetic, pumping beats that effectively complement the intensity of workouts. However, players note that the music 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.”
- replayability4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate 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 inability to offer a fresh experience upon replay.
“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.”
- optimization4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is noted for being buggy and not well-optimized, a common issue among simulator titles. Despite these shortcomings, players find it to be enjoyable and engaging, particularly when it comes to upgrading features.
“Like a lot of simulator games, it's buggy and not optimized but still completely playable and fun to upgrade.”
“Buggy and unoptimized”
“Buggy and unoptimized”
