Skyscraper Simulator

13%
Game Brain Score Based on 210 reviews
  • gameplay
  • graphics
  • stability
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In 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.

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13%
Audience ScoreBased on 210 reviews
music2 positive mentions
gameplay6 negative mentions
  • The game has an interesting concept and offers a simple management experience.
  • It works on Steam Deck, making it accessible for portable gaming.
  • Some players find it enjoyable as a casual time-waster, especially for those who appreciate construction themes.
  • The game is plagued with bugs, crashes frequently, and often fails to start, making it unplayable for many users.
  • Gameplay is extremely repetitive and lacks depth, leading to boredom after a short time.
  • Graphics and overall execution are poor, with many players feeling misled by the game's description and promotional material.
  • gameplay26 mentions

    The gameplay is widely criticized for being overly simplistic, repetitive, and lacking depth, with many players noting that it feels more like a waiting game than an engaging experience. Numerous technical issues, including bugs and crashes, further detract from the experience, leading to frustration and disappointment. Overall, the game fails to deliver meaningful interaction or challenge, leaving players bored and unsatisfied.

    • “Pros: simple game, easy instructions, rinse and repeat gameplay, decent graphics, simple management.”
    • “It's very cut and dry when you understand how the mechanics work.”
    • “At this point, I thought 'oh well, maybe they make up for this with complex and engaging mechanics in management of the actual construction.'”
    • “The actual gameplay in this game is very thin, and it randomly crashes quite often.”
    • “What little gameplay exists is very simple and repetitive; there is no escalation of difficulty at all, and hardly any variety.”
    • “The gameplay is so bland, so poor, so repetitive and confusing that I actually felt sad experiencing it.”
  • graphics18 mentions

    The graphics of the game have received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with many users describing them as bland, blocky, and reminiscent of low-quality assets, such as those from Google Earth. While some players noted that the graphics are decent during specific moments, the overall consensus is that they lack detail and professionalism, contributing to a boring gameplay experience.

    • “When the skyscraper is being built, it's not bad graphic-wise.”
    • “Don't go by the screenshots; the gameplay isn't as slick as the graphics indicate.”
    • “I'm not the kind of guy that judges a game by its graphics.”
    • “This game has basically poop graphics.”
    • “The first thing that struck me was the bland and undetailed graphics that just made my eyes shed some tears for how bad they looked.”
    • “The graphics of this game suck right across the board!”
  • stability12 mentions

    The game's stability is heavily criticized, with numerous reports of bugs, freezes, and visual glitches that render it nearly unplayable. Users express frustration over the frequent crashes and sound issues, leading to a general recommendation to avoid the game until significant improvements are made. While some content remains accessible, the overall experience is marred by its instability.

    • “I just wish it wasn't so buggy.”
    • “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.”
  • story3 mentions

    The game lacks a traditional narrative, focusing instead on random events and a clear progression system that allows players to advance from building multistory houses to constructing mega skyscrapers.

    • “There is no story.”
    • “The game lacks a coherent narrative.”
    • “The events feel random and disconnected, making it hard to engage with the progression.”
  • optimization2 mentions

    The game has faced notable optimization issues, particularly for users on Windows 7, which may hinder performance. Additionally, the effectiveness of in-game characters, like "giga fred," is described as only "adequate," suggesting that optimization may not fully leverage available resources.

    • “Hiring efficient workers such as 'Giga Fred' who has a performance rating of 'adequate.'”
    • “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' is frustrating.”
  • music2 mentions

    The music in the game is highly praised, with players considering it one of the best soundtracks in the gaming industry, highlighting its exceptional quality and appeal.

    • “I love the music.”
    • “Listening to the best one-song soundtrack that the gaming industry has ever produced.”
  • grinding1 mentions

    Players indicate that grinding in the game can be quite demanding, often requiring significant time investment or a second playthrough to effectively progress.

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
    • “I spent hours grinding, and it felt like I made no progress.”
  • replayability1 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.”
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