Skyscraper Simulator
- October 21, 2013
- Actalogic
- 3h median play time
Get on SteamIn Skyscraper Simulator, players take on the role of a construction company tasked with building skyscrapers from the ground up. They must manage resources, workers, and construction machinery to finish projects on time and within budget. With various customization options and realistic physics, this simulator offers a challenging and engaging construction experience.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game can be relaxing and enjoyable for those who like to watch construction processes unfold.
- Some players appreciate the simplicity and straightforward management mechanics.
- It can serve as a decent background activity while multitasking or doing other tasks.
- The game is plagued with bugs and crashes, making it frustrating to play.
- Gameplay is extremely repetitive and lacks depth, leading to boredom after a short time.
- Many players report that the game does not match its description and fails to deliver a satisfying simulation experience.
- gameplay39 mentions
- 8 % positive mentions
- 77 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The gameplay has been widely criticized for its simplicity and lack of depth, with many players describing it as repetitive and unengaging. Users report that the mechanics are straightforward but offer little interaction, often reducing the experience to waiting for tasks to complete. Additionally, technical issues such as crashes and bugs further detract from the overall enjoyment, leading to a consensus that the gameplay is disappointing and lacks the promised complexity.
“Gameplay is fairly simple, dividing a workforce across 5 different types of machines, moving machines across job sites, and mostly just waiting for a job to complete.”
“It's very cut and dry when you understand how the mechanics work.”
“At face value, this looks like a simulator with some potential, but unfortunately, the gameplay is far too limited.”
“The actual gameplay in this game is very thin, and it randomly crashes quite often.”
“What I wasn't ready for is some of the worst gameplay I ever experienced in a simulator!”
“The gameplay is extremely limited and there's pretty much nothing fun about it.”
- graphics23 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with many users describing them as bland, poorly detailed, and reminiscent of outdated designs. While some players noted that the graphics are decent during specific moments, the overall consensus is that they lack professionalism and depth, contributing to a lackluster gaming experience. Many reviewers expressed disappointment, feeling that the visuals detracted significantly from the gameplay.
“When the skyscraper is being built, it's not bad graphic-wise.”
“The graphics are detailed and interesting.”
“I played on a lower-end laptop and though lowering the video graphics to its lowest setting, it all ran smooth.”
“This game has basically poop graphics.”
“The first thing that struck me was the bland and undetailed graphics that just made my eyes share some tears for how bad they looked.”
“The graphics of this game suck right across the board!”
- stability15 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with numerous reports of bugs, freezes, and crashes making it nearly unplayable for many users. Players express frustration over visual glitches and sound issues, leading to a general recommendation to avoid the game due to its unstable performance. While some content remains playable, the overwhelming presence of technical problems detracts significantly from the overall experience.
“I do not recommend this game because it's so buggy, but I also do not recommend this game to people who get easily bored too quickly.”
“It has way too many bugs and visual glitches that it is almost unplayable and the gameplay is just sitting and watching the machines for multiple minutes.”
“The steam overlay freezes in place, and the game stops responding.”
- story5 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The game lacks a traditional narrative, focusing instead on gameplay mechanics where players begin with a budget to purchase land and develop properties, progressing from multi-story houses to skyscrapers. Random events add an element of unpredictability to the experience.
“No story.”
“The game lacks any narrative depth or engaging plot.”
“There is no character development or meaningful interactions.”
- music4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised, with some calling it the best soundtrack in the gaming industry. However, there are mixed opinions about the menu music, with some feeling it detracts from the overall experience and is unnecessary.
“Love the music!”
“Listening to the best one-song soundtrack that the gaming industry has ever produced.”
“The music truly enhances the overall experience.”
“I heard menu music?”
“Music does its own thing regardless of the setting; it's a waste of download data.”
- optimization3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game has faced notable optimization issues, particularly for users on Windows 7, leading to performance concerns. However, some players highlight the quick uninstall process as a redeeming feature amidst these challenges.
“The game features lightning-fast performance during the uninstall routine, which is a redeeming quality.”
“Hiring efficient workers like 'Giga Fred' with an 'adequate' performance level adds to the overall optimization strategy.”
“I purchased this game a while ago and recall having quite a few optimization issues when playing on Windows 7.”
“Hiring efficient workers such as 'Giga Fred' who has a performance rating of 'adequate.'”
“[b]Redeeming feature[/b]: lightning-fast performance of the uninstall routine.”
- grinding3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that grinding in simulator games is often perceived as tedious and lacking challenge, with some players feeling it requires excessive time investment. Critics argue that this aspect detracts from the overall enjoyment, labeling it as boring and unengaging, particularly for those not genuinely interested in the genre.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“It's boring, tedious, and provides no challenge.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the reviews highlights a disconnect between casual gamers and the simulator genre, suggesting that those who dismiss these games often lack an understanding of their appeal. The mention of "lolcats" and a comparison to "cookie clicker" implies that the humor found in these simulators may not resonate with everyone, particularly those who prefer more mainstream or simplistic comedic elements.
“You're better off playing Cookie Clicker; at least that's free and somewhat funny.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game offers minimal replayability due to its lack of depth and strategic elements, which detracts from the overall experience.
“There is very little depth, very little replayability, very little strategy, and very rough graphics.”
