Shark Simulator
- November 22, 2017
- aerilon
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PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game is incredibly funny and entertaining, providing a unique and goofy experience with a colorful, polygonal art style.
- It serves as a great time burner and an outlet for frustration, allowing players to enjoy absurd scenarios like a shark wreaking havoc in a city.
- The game has potential for future updates, with players expressing interest in additional features like a campaign or multiplayer mode.
- The game suffers from lag issues on lower-end computers, which can hinder the overall experience.
- There are some glitches, such as clipping through walls and the map, which can disrupt gameplay.
- The game lacks a campaign or multiplayer mode, limiting its replayability and depth.
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its humor, with players finding it genuinely funny and filled with silliness, despite some initial learning curve and minor technical glitches. The comedic elements contribute significantly to the overall enjoyment, making it a memorable experience.
“A really funny game to play; it just takes a little bit to get the hang of it.”
“With all the silliness and weird clipping through walls, I couldn't stop laughing.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users express that the emotional aspect of the game evokes a sense of nostalgia and excitement, particularly through engaging mechanics like the grappling hook, which enhances the feeling of empowerment and adventure.
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Overall, users report stability issues primarily related to camera controls and glitches, such as falling through the map. Improvements in these areas are needed to enhance the overall gameplay experience.
“The developers need to improve the controls, especially the camera, fix several glitches like falling through the map, and add more missions or objectives.”
“The game frequently crashes, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
“I encountered numerous bugs that disrupted my gameplay experience, including freezing and unexpected errors.”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
While the story itself may have potential, players feel that the overall experience is hindered by control issues, particularly with the camera, as well as glitches like falling through the map. Additionally, the lack of missions and objectives detracts from the narrative engagement.
