Rock Star Life Simulator
- February 26, 2024
- HOGO Games
- 5h median play time
Get on SteamIn "Rock Star Life Simulator" , players start as street musicians and aim to become world-famous rock stars. Game progression and career fate are shaped by player decisions. Master guitar playing, improve stats, and upgrade equipment to perform in better venues and expand your repertoire. Experience the rockstar lifestyle, including romantic pursuits and socializing at bars. However, becoming a world star is no easy feat.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game has a fun and engaging concept, allowing players to start as a street artist and work their way up to rockstar status.
- The AI chat system is innovative and adds a unique layer to interactions with NPCs, making the gameplay more immersive.
- Despite being in early access, the game offers a substantial amount of content and has great potential for future updates.
- The game feels shallow and lacks sufficient content, leading to repetitive gameplay after a few hours.
- There are numerous bugs and performance issues, including crashes and lag, which detract from the overall experience.
- Many mechanics, such as driving and the rhythm game elements, feel clunky and unpolished, making them less enjoyable.
- music43 mentions
- 26 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The music aspect of the game receives mixed reviews, with some players enjoying the original songs and engaging gameplay mechanics, while others find the limited song selection and rhythm inconsistencies disappointing. Many users express a desire for more customization options, such as custom songs and improved difficulty settings, to enhance their experience. Overall, while the music is appreciated for its fun and thematic elements, there is a consensus that it needs more depth and variety to reach its full potential.
“The developers have some good ideas in implementing mini-games to represent song-writing, and the songs are mostly somewhat musically pleasing, apparently original works but without lyrics.”
“From making songs, playing your sets, the music in-game is very talented and has great jams so far in two hours of gameplay.”
“This game has a really great vibe, musical themes are good, especially talking with girls. Awesome! Definitely recommend!”
“Honestly kinda boring, needs more customization like custom songs and more art.”
“Unfortunately, the number of songs is very limited, and if this is all you want, Guitar Hero even on a PS2 is a much more immersive experience and a lot more satisfying.”
“Game is really shallow at the moment, the song playing is quite boring and would need some improvements to be anywhere near the levels of say Guitar Hero.”
- gameplay16 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 31 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally praised for its engaging mechanics and fun elements, particularly the guitar playing and real-time chat features. However, some users noted issues with clunky controls, bugs, and the need for a stable internet connection for certain mechanics, which can detract from the overall experience. Despite these drawbacks, many find the game enjoyable, with a solid foundation and interesting side mechanics.
“First of all, great gameplay for a game that is still pretty new.”
“Overall smooth gameplay mechanics.”
“However, the songs are awesome; the gameplay mechanics for the music playing and songwriting are interesting, engaging, and fun.”
“Some mechanics feel slightly clunky, and a few bugs might interrupt the otherwise smooth gameplay.”
“The graphics are incredibly outdated, lack polish, and the gameplay is clunky and repetitive.”
“Pretty fun game and cool idea, but the AI chat system needs to be run client-side somehow, requiring a constant stable internet connection for a game mechanic is silly and unreliable; people get constant connection errors.”
- graphics9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The graphics received mixed reviews, with some praising their visual appeal and immersive qualities, while others criticized them as outdated and lacking polish. Many users felt that the graphics did not adequately capture the glamour of a rock star lifestyle, suggesting a need for a more modern graphic style. Overall, while the visuals have potential, they currently fall short of expectations for a game centered around such a vibrant theme.
“First of all, if you're going to attempt to simulate a rock star lifestyle, the graphics should be amazing.”
“Visually, it rocks, but beware: this is the first version, so don't expect Beyoncé-level graphics.”
“The graphics, the action, the songs, the animation, the content -- all of it was far superior to this effort, despite the passage of time with other inspired works.”
“The graphics are nowhere near the level they need to be to provide an immersive experience simulating the glamour of a rock star existence.”
“The graphics are incredibly outdated, lack polish, and the gameplay is clunky and repetitive.”
“A whole new graphic style of presentation is what is needed, and I can't imagine that happening.”
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised for its irreverent and absurd moments, such as the carefree interactions with pedestrians and vehicles. Players appreciate the clever social media elements that feel relevant and contemporary, contributing to a comedic narrative that allows for personal storytelling. Overall, the game effectively combines humor with the chaotic journey of becoming a rock legend.
“The game brilliantly captures the wild and unpredictable journey of becoming a rock legend, complete with hilarious moments.”
“Social media elements are funny and feel very current.”
“It's super funny and you can take your story in whatever direction you want.”
- story3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's story is praised for its humor and flexibility, allowing players to shape their narrative while pursuing the main rock star theme. Additionally, the well-executed side mechanics contribute to a fun and expansive experience that can engage players for days.
“It's super funny, and you can take your story in any direction you want.”
“In addition to the main story of being a rock star, the side mechanics are also very well handled.”
“The game has a fun and vast story that can be played for days from the very beginning.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from numerous bugs and glitches, leading to a frustrating experience for players, and many feel it is not worth the $12 price tag due to its instability.
“There are also a number of bugs and glitches that make the game even more frustrating to play.”
“The game is still very buggy; currently, it's not worth the $12.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players express a strong emotional connection to the game, highlighting the exhilarating feeling of performing in front of growing crowds, which enhances the sense of being a rock star despite any personal skill limitations. This sense of freedom and audience engagement contributes significantly to the overall emotional experience.
“The crowds that gathered around you at concerts when you played your guitar made me feel like a rock star.”
“I loved the freedom to rock out, and the growing crowds made me feel like a real rockstar, even if my guitar skills were questionable.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players have reported significant lag and stuttering issues that hinder the gaming experience, with some indicating that resolution of these problems would lead to a recommendation of the game.
“If I can get the lag and stuttering issues resolved, I would recommend the game.”
“The optimization is so poor that it ruins the overall experience.”
“Frequent frame drops make it nearly unplayable, even on high-end hardware.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players acknowledge that while the game involves a significant amount of grinding, many find it enjoyable and believe it has great potential.
“The grinding feels endless and tedious, making it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
“I find the grinding to be a major chore, detracting from the overall enjoyment of the experience.”
“The amount of grinding required is overwhelming and feels more like a job than a game.”
