Slav Junkie Simulator

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Slav Junkie Simulator is a single player simulation game. It was developed by Eathrabaria and was released on May 3, 2024. It received neutral reviews from players.

Slav Junkie Simulator as name says is a simulator which is simulation of life as a drug addict in a soviet city. You live in a small soviet slav eastern european cyberpunk city. You have severe heroin addiction that you need to sustain. You start in debt to the local mafia. Heroin is very expensive and earnings in a rural city are very small, barely enough for survival. You live with your grandpa…

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Audience ScoreBased on 20 reviews

story2 positive mentions

stability5 negative mentions

The game has a promising premise and an immersive narrative that explores the struggles of addiction in a grim urban environment.
Despite its flaws, some players found it surprisingly enjoyable and appreciated the atmosphere and graphics.
There are elements of moral choices and a unique story that can leave players with thoughtful reflections on addiction.

The game is plagued by numerous bugs, glitches, and performance issues, making it difficult to play and enjoy.
Many players criticized the lack of proper translation options and the overall low quality of the assets used in the game.
The game has been described as an asset flip, lacking genuine development effort and failing to meet basic gaming standards.

stability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is severely lacking, with numerous bugs, glitches, and crashes reported by users. Many players experienced freezing issues, overlapping dialogues, and clunky controls, which detracted significantly from the overall gameplay experience. Despite its potential, the current state is described as a "buggy mess" that requires substantial improvements.
- “The game has a lot of potential, but unfortunately, it's currently a buggy mess and lacks proper translation.”
- “Very rough: no UI, no settings, no pause, lacking gameplay, clunky and buggy controls, full of bugs such as overlapping dialogues, and the game freezes for about 10 seconds at some points.”
- “It kept crashing and there were a lot of glitches that either stopped me from moving or continuing with the game.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
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The graphics are highly praised for their intensity and artistic quality, with many users noting the impressive environmental design that enhances the overall experience.
- “The story is like a modern-day Skyrim... the graphics are intense; this is a work of art, my friends!”
- “Surprisingly good environment and graphics.”
- “The graphics are outdated and lack detail, making the game feel less immersive.”
- “Character models look flat and lifeless, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- “The environments are bland and repetitive, failing to capture the beauty of the game's setting.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The story is a short yet immersive narrative set in a decayed urban environment, focusing on a drug addict's struggles within a noir atmosphere. Despite initial expectations of shovelware, players found the tale intriguing and engaging, likening it to a modern-day Skyrim in its artistic presentation. Overall, it offers a compelling glimpse into the grim realities of addiction.
- “Though I wasn't expecting much, considering this as shovelware, I was actually pleasantly surprised and had a good 60 minutes with this short but intriguing story of a drug addict in a decayed urban environment, struggling with addiction, immersed in the noir and grim atmosphere of an addict's nightmares.”
- “Putting all the technical problems aside, it was like reading a short, immersive, grim story.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization strategy has been criticized for being exploitative, with accusations of plagiarism due to the lack of credit given to original artists and developers, leading to perceptions of the game as a cash grab.
- “The developers didn't credit any of the artists and real game developers who created the assets, which feels like plagiarism and a cash grab.”
- “The monetization strategy is overly aggressive, making it difficult to enjoy the game without spending money.”
- “It feels like the game is designed to push players towards microtransactions rather than providing a fair gaming experience.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's atmosphere is described as a compelling and immersive noir experience, effectively capturing the grim realities of addiction within a decayed urban setting. Despite initial skepticism, players found the atmosphere to be a standout feature, enhancing the overall narrative and engagement.
- “Though I wasn't expecting much, considering this as shovelware, I was actually pleasantly surprised and had a good 60 minutes with this short but intriguing story of a drug addict in a decayed urban environment, struggling with addiction, immersed in the noir and grim atmosphere of an addict's nightmares.”
- “I got the game very cheaply, but I wouldn't have a problem paying something like 1 EUR for its great atmosphere and perspective.”
gameplay
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The gameplay is criticized for being very rough, featuring a lack of user interface and settings, no pause option, and clunky, buggy controls. Players report numerous issues, including overlapping dialogues and significant freezing, which detracts from the overall experience.
- “Very rough: no UI, no settings, no pause, lacking gameplay, clunky and buggy controls, full of bugs such as overlapping dialogues, and the game freezes for about 10 seconds at some points.”