Saloon Simulator: Prologue

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In "Saloon Simulator: Prologue," players are transported to the Wild West where they must rebuild a ruined saloon and restock its bar. They'll need to prepare drinks, serve customers, and make wise purchases to create a thriving business. Additionally, players can prepare dishes and observe customer reactions to their offerings, all while creating a welcoming atmosphere.

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

83%

Audience ScoreBased on 416 reviews

story36 positive mentions

stability12 negative mentions

The game has a unique and engaging concept, allowing players to manage a saloon with various tasks like bartending, cooking, and cleaning.
Many players find the gameplay mechanics enjoyable, particularly the drink-making and saloon customization aspects.
The storyline is intriguing and has potential for further development, with players expressing excitement for the full release.

The AI voice acting is widely criticized for being poor and lifeless, detracting from the overall experience.
The game is reported to be buggy, with issues such as crashes, unresponsive NPCs, and unclear objectives that hinder gameplay.
Some players feel the pacing is too fast and overwhelming, making it difficult to manage multiple customers effectively.

story
114 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story has received mixed feedback, with many players finding it intriguing and engaging, particularly due to its mysterious elements and dramatic undertones. However, criticisms arise regarding the execution, including issues with AI-generated voice acting, lack of character animation, and unclear objectives that detract from the overall experience. While there is potential for a compelling narrative, players hope for improvements in the full release to enhance the storytelling and gameplay integration.
- “The storyline is intriguing.”
- “Very interesting story with some mystery to it.”
- “I have to say that the story is interesting, especially some mysterious elements; it makes this game have many tastes of drama.”
- “The AI voices are the worst; it makes the game boring when any sort of dialogue or story is going on. That is what kept me going, as the story seems like it can be great, but if the AI are in full release, I will not be.”
- “I wasn't expecting much from the writing of a simulator game, but the story is pretty grating on top of the other issues.”
- “But in this game, the characters barely spend any time in your saloon, other than to come in and deliver some boring quest dialogue that inevitably requires you to then leave the saloon to develop more of their story through some side quest that has nothing to do with the saloon.”
gameplay
82 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is generally praised for its engaging mechanics, particularly in bartending and cooking, which many players find enjoyable and well-executed. However, it is marred by bugs, AI voice acting issues, and some repetitive tasks that can detract from the overall experience. Despite these flaws, the game shows potential with its unique features and immersive graphics, keeping players busy and entertained.
- “I love the mechanics and the gameplay so much.”
- “The gameplay was so smooth and the story was engaging, I was so excited until the AI voice acting came into play, and it ruined the experience entirely.”
- “Right off the bat, I have to mention that this game takes mechanics similar to other well-known simulator games and utilizes them in a fantastic way.”
- “Painfully obvious AI-generated voices, buggy gameplay (i.e. can't clean some stains, Earl quest completely bugged out, some settings randomly like volume settings reset even after applying them, door to the bar spontaneously closes on itself, etc.), not very historically accurate if you're nitpicky about that.”
- “While dealing with all the customers, the amount of sweeping you have to do is also ridiculous, which gameplay loop feels more like a lottery scratch game and the cobweb kept spawning back after 30 seconds, so in the end I just gave up on sweeping it.”
- “Then there is the cooking; while the first part of adding ingredients to the food is actually very nicely made, cooking it with the stove is garbage gameplay.”
graphics
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of "Saloon Simulator: Prologue" are praised for their immersive western aesthetic, with well-designed environments and lighting that enhance gameplay. However, many players report significant optimization issues, experiencing severe frame rate drops regardless of their graphics settings, which detracts from the overall experience. While the visuals are appealing, there are calls for improvements and bug fixes to enhance performance.
- “In 'Saloon Simulator: Prologue', we find ourselves in that magical western world with stunning environmental graphics, music, lighting, and similar factors.”
- “Enjoyed the prologue; the graphics are impressive and the storyline is engaging.”
- “The graphics are done so well that it’s easy to immerse yourself in gameplay.”
- “The game needs to be optimized; there is no way my computer can run this. I have to set it to very low graphics just to get any frame rate, and there are constant FPS changes from 15 to 60 back and forth.”
- “I'm using a mid-range PC with an RX6750XT and an i5-12400F, but no matter if I set the graphics to the lowest or the highest, there are severe frame drops.”
- “In my opinion, the graphics could be better. I encountered a few bugs, but it's a demo, so I know it won't be perfect.”
optimization
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game suffers from significant optimization issues, with players reporting severe frame rate drops and the need to run it on very low graphics settings to achieve any playable performance. Many have noted rough models, buggy character movements, and frequent crashes, indicating that substantial improvements are necessary for a smoother experience. Overall, while some players enjoyed the gameplay, the lack of optimization remains a major concern.
- “Of course, it needs some optimization, but I have to say that I loved it from the beginning.”
- “It could certainly use some optimization, but I'm more concerned about the gameplay in a sim game like this.”
- “Models are rough, collisions and animations need to be fixed, performance needs to be optimized.”
- “The game needs to be optimized; there is no way my computer can run this. I have to set it to very low graphics just to get any frame rate, and there are constant FPS changes from 15 to 60 back and forth.”
- “Firstly, the most serious issue is the poor optimization of the game.”
- “No optimization at all, broken quests, all voices are AI placeholders, and the character movement is bugged.”
stability
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game suffers from significant stability issues, with numerous bugs affecting gameplay, such as freezing camera angles, unresponsive mechanics, and inconsistent settings. Players have reported that these problems detract from the overall experience, making it difficult to enjoy the game despite its potential. Overall, the game's stability is a major concern, leading to frustration among users.
- “Game would be really nice but is very very buggy.”
- “It would be a fun game but it's super buggy.”
- “Filled with bugs, the game freezes the player camera randomly across the gameplay.”
grinding
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspects of the game to be repetitive and tedious, particularly in tasks like serving food and managing the inventory menu. While some initially enjoy these elements, they often become dull over time, though the game is recognized for its simulator qualities.
- “But there are certain parts of each gameplay element which can feel dull or get tedious to repetitively do.”
- “I liked that part of the game at first but after a while it gets tedious.”
- “Which became quite tedious when serving food for customers.”
humor
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its humor, with players finding it genuinely funny and capable of eliciting laughter. The ragdoll effect is particularly highlighted as a source of hilarity, and the overall comedic elements contribute positively to the engaging plot.
- “Lmao, got me laughing for a minute.”
- “Oh, and devs, do not change the ragdoll effect; it is hilarious.”
- “An interesting plot, sometimes with humor.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in "Saloon Simulator: Prologue" enhances the immersive western atmosphere, contributing to the game's engaging environment. Players express a desire to incorporate musicians and entertainers into their saloon, indicating that music plays a significant role in the overall experience and enjoyment of the game.
- “In 'Saloon Simulator: Prologue', we find ourselves in that magical western world with environmental graphics, music, lighting, and similar factors.”
- “Hopefully the saloon gets way more patrons and I can hire some helpful assistants for music or entertainment.”
- “After almost 4 hours of pouring drinks and cleaning tables, I found out that I want to play more, probably hire some ladies and a musician for my saloon.”
- “The music in the game feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged during long play sessions.”
- “I was hoping for a more immersive musical experience, but the soundtrack is underwhelming and doesn't fit the western theme well.”
- “The lack of live music options in the saloon makes the atmosphere feel lifeless and dull.”
emotional
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional impact of the game is largely undermined by the use of AI-like voices and motionless character faces, which detract from the depth of the dialogue and overall engagement. While some players find the story compelling and look forward to character interactions, the initial lack of emotional resonance leaves a mixed impression.
- “As the story starts to unfold, you look forward to meeting new characters and get excited about the upcoming renovation. I like that there is actually a story here; I was waiting for this for a long time.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized as a blatant cash grab, suggesting that players feel it prioritizes profit over player experience.
- “This sure looks like an EA cash grab...”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is engaging and immersive, particularly for fans of the western theme, with opportunities for full saloon customization and a variety of tasks that keep players actively involved. However, some users noted that the graphics could be improved and experienced minor bugs, which may detract from the overall experience. Despite these issues, the fast-paced gameplay contributes to a lively and entertaining environment.
- “The atmosphere is incredibly immersive, with a perfect blend of sounds and visuals that transport you to another time and place.”
- “The game's setting is rich and detailed, making every moment feel alive and engaging.”
- “I love how the environment reflects the theme so well, creating a unique and captivating experience.”