Rover Mechanic Simulator

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In Rover Mechanic Simulator, players assume the role of a rover mechanic, tasked with maintaining and repairing robotic rovers on alien planets. Customize and upgrade tools, diagnose and fix various rover parts, and manage resources to ensure successful missions. With realistic mechanics and a focus on detailed craftsmanship, this game offers a unique and immersive experience for fans of simulation and strategy games.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

74%

Audience ScoreBased on 351 reviews

gameplay43 positive mentions

grinding44 negative mentions

The game offers a relaxing and enjoyable experience for those interested in space and rover mechanics.
The graphics are great, and the attention to detail in the rover models is impressive.
The gameplay mechanics, such as disassembling and repairing rovers, provide a satisfying sense of progression.

The gameplay can become repetitive and tedious, with many tasks feeling like busywork.
There are limited types of rovers and missions, which can lead to a lack of variety in gameplay.
The camera controls and UI can be clunky, making it frustrating to navigate and interact with parts.

gameplay
218 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of Rover Mechanic Simulator is characterized by its slow-paced, repetitive mechanics focused on disassembling and repairing various Mars rovers. While it offers a detailed simulation experience for fans of the genre, many players find it lacks depth and variety, often comparing it unfavorably to other mechanic simulators like Car Mechanic Simulator. Despite its educational aspects and unique setting, the gameplay can feel tedious and clunky, with limited content leading to a sense of emptiness after completing the main missions.
- “If you enjoy the mechanic simulator games, want to learn more about rovers and their design, or just want to play something chill without much thought, this game is good.”
- “Rover Mechanic Simulator takes you on a fascinating journey on board a repair station where you work as a rover mechanic, taking rovers inside-out and reprogramming them on a daily basis.”
- “The gameplay is smooth, and I have yet to run into any bugs.”
- “Gameplay is extremely repetitive; there's not much variety of rovers and there's no procedural missions, so after you finish the story missions, there's nothing else to do.”
- “The gameplay feels very ponderous, and I feel like the experience could be improved simply by making everything faster or more convenient, because as it is, the gameplay is mainly a slow and tedious process of taking rovers apart and putting them back together.”
- “There's no depth to the gameplay, and every job is the same.”
story
109 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is minimal, primarily conveyed through mission briefings and operator notes, with players taking on the role of a mechanic repairing various rovers on Mars. While some missions provide a sense of progression and challenge, the overall narrative lacks depth, leading to a repetitive gameplay experience once all missions are completed. Players seeking a rich storyline may be disappointed, as the focus is more on the mechanics of repair rather than an engaging plot.
- “Each repair job is an exhilarating quest where you'll navigate the exciting chaos of malfunctioning engines and seamless customizations, sending you soaring into the cosmic unknown!”
- “Feel the thrill as you launch your meticulously engineered rovers into the abyss, with each mission representing an exhilarating leap into uncharted territories waiting to be explored!”
- “While some missions may veer toward repetition, the excitement of new discoveries and surprises keeps the adventurous spirit shining bright!”
- “This game has no story.”
- “There isn't much of a story; what little there is gets told in the text fields of the repair tasks.”
- “The number of missions is very limited, the progression is boring, and earning resources (money) is just a waste of time as there's nothing to do with it all.”
grinding
46 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
7%
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The grinding aspect of the game is widely criticized for being excessively tedious and time-consuming, with many players feeling that the repetitive tasks of disassembly and assembly detract from the overall experience. While some appreciate the detailed mechanics and educational value, the overwhelming sentiment is that the gameplay becomes a chore, lacking the engaging elements that could alleviate the monotony. Overall, players suggest that the game could benefit from streamlining processes to enhance enjoyment and reduce the feeling of grinding.
- “There's a lot of grinding involved, but it feels rewarding.”
- “You'll need a second life for all the grinding, but it's worth it for the progression.”
- “The grinding can be intense, but it adds depth to the gameplay experience.”
- “I might be a little harsh here, but everything feels like a chore and tedious. Things just take too long to screw and unscrew, which adds major delays to the building. I get it, they're trying to make this as realistic as possible, but we're not actually building a real-life rover here. I just want to learn what goes inside one and how to build one without the realistic time.”
- “After a few hours, it really starts to feel like work, and it just becomes tedious.”
- “I feel like the experience could be improved simply by making everything faster or more convenient, because as it is, the gameplay is mainly a slow and tedious process of taking rovers apart and putting them back together.”
graphics
35 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many users noting that while some visuals are appealing and detailed, overall visual fidelity is lacking and optimization issues lead to lag and stuttering. The user interface is described as user-friendly but poorly designed, contributing to a frustrating experience. While some players appreciate the aesthetic and find the graphics satisfactory for a simulation game, others feel they fall short of modern standards and could use significant improvement.
- “The graphics are great; it's a great way to unwind and a great way to mess around with space-faring gear if you're into that sort of thing.”
- “Prepare to be awestruck by visuals that dazzle like a supernova!”
- “The meticulously designed rovers shimmer with futuristic aesthetics that feel straight out of a sci-fi epic.”
- “The graphics aren’t going to wow you, but the UI is very user-friendly, and everything is color-coded once investigated.”
- “Visuals: I would say the weakest point of this game is its visual fidelity.”
- “Despite having such bad graphics, it's also so poorly optimized that it runs worse than practically any game I own and doesn't even have the option to turn off mouse smoothing, making it unplayable.”
music
34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
53%
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The music aspect of the game receives mixed reviews, with players appreciating the option to listen to their own music while playing, as well as the inclusion of various in-game radio stations featuring genres like classical, electro swing, and synthwave. However, some users criticize the in-game music for being repetitive and not atmospheric, suggesting that it feels more like a soundtrack than a radio experience. Overall, the ability to customize the audio experience enhances the gameplay for many, making it a relaxing environment for tasks like repairing rovers.
- “I love this game! Turn on classical music and I can play for hours.”
- “There is a fun zen experience to be had here; it's the kind of game you can relax to while listening to music or a podcast - just replacing parts in highly detailed models of Mars rovers.”
- “The game has an electro swing radio station which you can change to add your own music to if you navigate to the folder; how can you not love that?”
- “Turns out it's not a radio with some chill atmospheric music, but a soundtrack that you can hear like it's coming from your headphones (literally, what's the point even?? why not just put Spotify on in the background? This is one of the most useless gimmicks I've seen in a video game, especially when it's so easy to implement three-dimensional sound effects to games nowadays), repetitive, monotonic, loud music.”
- “Apparently scroll wheels aren't scroll wheels, but some buttons that you push down and the volume button disables the music, and not adjust it.”
- “Also, music is annoying and gameplay is clunky; even at 60 fps, it feels like walking in jelly.”
optimization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's optimization has received mixed reviews; while some players report significant performance issues and poor graphics, others note that it runs surprisingly well for an early access title with minimal bugs. Many users express frustration with lag even on lower settings, indicating that optimization remains a major concern.
- “Given this is an EA game, it runs surprisingly well from a performance point of view and it appears to be stable with not many bugs or issues.”
- “Low quality in every aspect, from gameplay to design and from mechanics to optimization.”
- “I enjoyed my time with this game, but I'm not going to recommend it as there are a lot of issues with poor optimization, poor gameplay design, very low variety of rovers to work on, and the intrigue and novelty of fixing up rovers wears off as there's very little in the way of any meaningful or interesting decision-making.”
- “Despite having such bad graphics, it's also so poorly optimized that it runs worse than practically any game I own and doesn't even have the option to turn off mouse smoothing, making it unplayable.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is praised for immersing players in the role of a NASA engineer, enhancing the overall experience. However, some users criticize the soundtrack as repetitive and overly loud, detracting from the intended ambiance and feeling more like a gimmick than an effective atmospheric element.
- “Very good and atmospheric game!”
- “I enjoyed Plane Mechanic Simulator because of the atmosphere.”
- “Atmosphere lets you dive into the role of a NASA engineer.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is criticized for glitches, particularly with the crane camera and mini-games, which can hinder gameplay. Users suggest that addressing these issues is essential for improving the overall experience, as the current bugs detract from the game's functionality.
- “The game is buggy; it requires you to replace a part on a rover, but it needs to be clean.”
- “There are a few options to improve stability, like removing glitches from the crane camera.”
- “You want to get rid of glitches on this camera?”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users highlight that replayability is a crucial aspect of gaming, with many expressing a preference for infinitely replayable experiences, particularly in multiplayer settings. A lack of replayability in a simulator is viewed negatively, indicating that players value games that offer ongoing engagement and variety.
- “The game is infinitely replayable, especially in multiplayer mode.”
- “Every playthrough feels fresh and exciting, making it a game I can return to time and time again.”
- “The variety of choices and outcomes ensures that no two sessions are ever the same.”
- “A simulator that has no replayability is very disappointing.”
- “The lack of replayability makes the game feel stale after the first playthrough.”
- “Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to return for another round.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is noted for its amusing moments, particularly in the contrast between the detailed military ranking descriptions and the simplistic equipment descriptions, which some players find indicative of the developers' lack of real-world experience. Overall, while there are funny bits, the humor may not resonate with everyone.
- “Has some funny bits and quite a few challenging missions.”
- “The attention to military ranking descriptions in the achievements is funny, especially when compared to the lackluster descriptions of the equipment.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized as exploitative, with reviewers labeling it a shallow cash grab that lacks depth and originality, relying on repetitive mechanics to maximize profit rather than deliver a quality gaming experience.
- “Another playway cash grab with no depth, designed solely as a money spinner rather than a quality game. It feels like a copy and paste of various 'take it off, put it on again' games that they seem to profit from.”
- “The monetization strategy is overly aggressive, making it difficult to enjoy the game without constantly being bombarded by ads and in-game purchases.”
- “It feels like the developers prioritize profit over player experience, with essential features locked behind paywalls.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is perceived as lacking, with players feeling a disconnect as they quickly reach a point where resources become irrelevant and new challenges dwindle, leading to a diminished sense of engagement and investment in the game's progression.