Smashing time

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Smashing time is a single player casual simulation game. It was developed by Net-assembly and was released on September 29, 2021. It received neutral reviews from players.

"Smashing Time" is a virtual reality game that takes place in a 1960s-style city. The player is a time-traveling detective who must solve puzzles and fight enemies to prevent a catastrophic event. Utilizing a variety of weapons and gadgets, players will explore a vibrant, open world while uncovering the truth behind a mysterious criminal organization.

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Audience ScoreBased on 27 reviews

graphics2 positive mentions

optimization3 negative mentions

The game offers a unique and satisfying experience of breaking objects with a variety of weapons, providing mindless fun.
Many players appreciate the game's humor and potential, noting that it could improve with future updates.
At its low price point, the game is considered worth trying for those looking for a casual destruction experience.

The game suffers from poor physics, janky controls, and performance issues, making it frustrating to play.
Many players report glitches and bugs that hinder the overall experience, including issues with weapon handling and movement.
Despite its fun premise, the execution is lacking, with many elements feeling unpolished and unsatisfying.

optimization
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The game's optimization has received significant criticism, with users reporting poor performance and slow responsiveness. Many believe that improvements in optimization, along with additional content and polish, are necessary for it to reach its full potential as a top-tier destruction game.
- “Performance isn't good.”
- “Horribly optimized.”
- “Just needs better optimization, content, polish, better physics, and workshop support; then it will be the best destruction game of all time.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in Smashing Time are praised for their realism, performing well even on mid-range hardware like the 1060 graphics card, which enhances the overall gaming experience.
- “There are a lot of mashing games out there, but this one has very realistic graphics.”
- “Smashing Time plays great, even on my 1060 graphics card.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users report significant stability issues, particularly with weapons, noting that items like the bow can become buggy—vanishing upon being dropped while leaving behind a floating arrow. This has led to a frustrating experience for players who enjoy using these weapons.
- “The guns and weapons are just buggy when you pick them up.”
- “Some of the weapons are pretty buggy; for example, I loved shooting the bow, but when I dropped it, it vanished while I still had a floaty arrow in my hand.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers appreciate the developer's unique style of humor, noting its potential and hard work, which suggests a promising future for their comedic approach in games.
- “I’m hoping to see more from this developer, as they've shown a lot of potential, hard work, and a style of humor that I appreciate.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the game is criticized for lacking clear goals and missions, focusing instead on unlocking weapons through various objectives, which may leave players feeling unengaged with the narrative.
- “There are no goals, no real missions, just a lot of weapons to unlock by reaching various objectives.”