Reading Simulator

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Reading Simulator is a single player survival simulation game with horror, fantasy, drama, comedy and others themes. It was developed by Shoho Games and was released on December 29, 2017. It received neutral reviews from players.

Read all the literary classics in this simulated library experience!

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54%

Audience ScoreBased on 56 reviews

music3 positive mentions

grinding1 negative mentions

The game features a nice ambience of a virtual library with calming music and smooth running.
Includes a collection of classic public domain books, giving access to literary works in one place.
The concept of a reading simulator within a library environment is unique and has potential.

Controls are clunky and uncomfortable, with motion blur and sensitivity issues causing nausea.
Many books are inaccessible or poorly formatted, with no bookmarking or saving reading progress features.
The UI and interaction mechanics lack polish, making it difficult to find, open, and read books effectively.

music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music is generally described as calm and soothing, enhancing the relaxing atmosphere of the game. However, users feel it lacks variety, which can lead to boredom over time. There is also a demand for options to adjust or disable the music for greater user control.
- “It's just a really soothing game, the music is nice and calm.”
- “Nice feel to it, looking forward to the library filling in, and more music tracks.”
- “You have an aiming reticle so that you can select your book with precision and grace and the music begins to play majestically in the background.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story centers on a quest for knowledge, offering engaging narrative content that can be especially useful for streamers who focus on storytelling.
- “As a story narrating streamer, this game can come in handy.”
- “The quest for knowledge is at hand.”
- “In the quest for knowledge, let us not forget.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are simple and functional, providing a basic visual experience that complements the setting without being particularly impressive.
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Grinding in the game is occasionally noticeable and can feel repetitive, reminiscent of the developer's previous titles. Some players question the necessity of such tasks when similar farming experiences exist elsewhere.
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users find the gameplay mechanics exciting and engaging, though they note some issues like the lack of bookmarking, which the developer acknowledges and is addressing.
- “Insane gameplay”
- “The developer is aware of the lack of bookmarking and is addressing it.”