Sapper: Defuse the Bomb Simulator
- January 23, 2023
- Live Motion Games
- 3h median play time
Get on Steam"Sapper: Defuse the Bomb Simulator" is a challenging game that puts your logical thinking and quick decision-making skills to the test. As a bomb disposal expert, you must defuse various types of bombs by cutting wires, entering codes, and solving puzzles before time runs out. With increasingly difficult levels and randomized bomb configurations, each playthrough is a new and thrilling experience. Good luck, and remember, a single mistake can be explosive.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game has good graphics and a lot of potential, with some players expressing hope for future updates and content.
- Some players found the bomb defusing mechanics to be engaging, despite the simplicity, and appreciated the tension it creates.
- There is a sense of realism in the bomb defusing experience, which some players enjoyed.
- The game is plagued with bugs and game-breaking issues, making it unplayable for many users.
- The controls and level design are frustrating, with many players reporting issues with parkour mechanics and unintuitive disarming processes.
- The game lacks content and variety, leading to a repetitive experience that many found disappointing.
- gameplay8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The gameplay offers around three hours of content, featuring simple mechanics primarily focused on bomb defusal, which can feel repetitive and disconnected. While some players appreciate the nice mechanics within the simulation aspects, the overall experience may lack depth and cohesion.
“I play a lot of sim games and this one has some nice mechanics to it.”
“You might get about 3 hours of gameplay total.”
“Mechanics for all the bombs except landmines are really simple (watch light, cut the color wire the light turns, repeat).”
“The various gameplay systems feel very disconnected.”
- story6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The story has been criticized for being unrealistic and artificial, with a lack of depth in its narrative and character development. Reviewers feel that the plot, particularly in the first mission, fails to engage players and lacks meaningful stakes, such as compelling characters to save or rescue.
“The story is unrealistically artificial.”
“The game needs a better storyline of people to save or rescue.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally well-received, with users noting that they look good enough to meet expectations. Overall, the visuals are considered satisfactory and appealing.
“Visually, the game's graphics look impressive.”
“The graphics are stunning and enhance the overall experience.”
“The visual design is captivating and beautifully rendered.”
- stability4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, players have noted that the game suffers from significant stability issues, particularly with terrain and object placement, which detracts from the experience. Many recommend trying the demo instead, as it offers similar content with fewer bugs.
“I would recommend playing the demo, as it has just as much content and is less buggy.”
“You would think a game that emphasizes parkour would at least be better at troubleshooting terrain and object placement.”
