Snow Plowing Simulator
- June 19, 2024
- FreeMind S.A.
In "Snow Plowing Simulator," start with a shovel, clearing snow from sidewalks and driveways to earn money. Upgrade to more efficient equipment for access to advanced tasks in varied locations, all while enjoying striking mountain scenery. Be wary of worsening weather conditions.
Reviews
- The game is relaxing and enjoyable, providing hours of fun as players clear snow and manage their snow plowing business.
- Developers are responsive to feedback and actively working on improvements, showing commitment to enhancing the game experience.
- The snow physics and variety of tools add depth to the gameplay, making it engaging and satisfying to play.
- The game suffers from significant bugs and performance issues, including crashes and poor optimization, making it frustrating to play.
- There is no autosave feature, leading to potential loss of progress if the game crashes or if players get stuck.
- Some gameplay mechanics, such as tool wear and collision detection, are poorly balanced, detracting from the overall enjoyment.
- story15 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 53 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The game's story has received mixed feedback, with some players finding it intriguing and promising, particularly in terms of exploration and NPC interactions, while others criticize its slow progression and lack of clear guidance. Although some users feel the story is minimal or even non-existent, others appreciate its cheesy charm and unique side quests, like the one involving a yeti. Overall, there is a sense of excitement for future developments in the narrative.
“The story is great so far and has some exploration and entertaining chats with NPCs.”
“I’m excited for how the story turns out in the full release.”
“The setting is overall climatic and the story (whose existence in such a game is kind of shocking) looks promising.”
“This game has no story unless you count the tutorial :)”
“You kinda just have to figure out that mailboxes are how you finish quests and road signs are how you finish road plow quests; it doesn’t put a ping on the map or anything to help you figure it out.”
“It has an underlying story arc, but that's not something I have paid much attention to.”
- optimization15 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization is widely criticized, with many players reporting severe performance issues, including significant frame rate drops and unplayability even on high-end hardware. While some users acknowledge the game's potential and find it enjoyable, the consensus is that it requires substantial optimization to become a stable and playable experience. A few players have noted smooth performance, but these instances appear to be exceptions rather than the norm.
“I understand that the game needs a lot of work, particularly with optimization, but there is a really cool concept underneath all of that.”
“The game concept is really great, it's even somewhat enjoyable; however, it's really unoptimized.”
“It still has some major performance issues, but it is getting better.”
“Update to 1.0 made this game go from slightly unoptimized to an absolute mess.”
“Not optimized and almost unplayable for me on a RTX 4070 Ti and i9-13900KF.”
“The performance for this game is bad, constant chugging. I have a RTX 5070 XT and it shouldn't be this bad; it goes from 60 to 10 FPS back and forth constantly.”
- gameplay13 mentions
- 23 % positive mentions
- 54 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
Gameplay in the game features realistic snow physics and a variety of tools that enhance engagement, though it suffers from poor balance and optimization, leading to a slow and repetitive experience. While the unique plowing mechanic adds a fresh element to the simulator genre, the overall gameplay can feel tedious and lacks depth, making it difficult to fully recommend at this stage. Despite its rough edges, players may find enjoyment in the survival elements and the satisfaction of creating neat or chaotic snow surfaces.
“The game’s realistic snow physics and weather effects make every plow feel authentic, and the variety of tools to deal with snow keeps the gameplay engaging.”
“Pros: the game has interesting gameplay mechanics including a bit of survival elements combined with some very OCD-tickling ability to make a super neat plowed/shoveled surface or a complete mess of the area you have to complete for a task.”
“At the time of writing this review, I just unlocked the plow and plowed my first road, and it's a game changer to the gameplay and very fun!”
“Not the game mechanic that's needed, but it's so badly balanced and poorly thought out that it removes any enjoyment from the game.”
“Slow and boring gameplay, very badly optimized.”
“As for the gameplay, it's very very repetitive, but most simulator games are.”
- graphics12 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are a mixed bag, with many users reporting significant optimization issues, including janky visuals and frequent frame rate drops, even on high-end hardware. While some players appreciate the overall aesthetic and physics, they note that the graphics can feel underwhelming and buggy, particularly with driving mechanics and widescreen support. Overall, there is a consensus that while the graphics have potential, they require further refinement and optimization.
“The graphics already look very nice, even with the glitches and frame dips that happen frequently.”
“It's good graphically and the physics are nice, but it's very buggy with driving and how the vehicle reacts.”
“Graphics are good, but could be more optimized.”
“The graphics don't even work right until you turn off the shadows.”
“If I try to lower the graphics settings, it feels like I'm playing a game on Roblox.”
“If I have it on the lowest setting and resolution where I can't even see anything outside because of how bad the graphics are, I get about 20-30 fps with a 7600x (CPU) and a 4070 ti super (GPU).”
- stability8 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game exhibits significant stability issues, with frequent bugs, frame drops, and occasional freezes, particularly during gameplay at higher settings. While some players find the glitches entertaining and appreciate the graphics and physics, the overall experience is marred by persistent technical problems that detract from its potential. In its current state, many reviewers feel it is not worth the investment due to these stability concerns.
“At 1440p and low settings, GPU usage was at 100% and there were constant frame drops and freezes.”
“In its current condition, it's not worth it; super buggy and freezes when trying to use the truck. It collides with hitboxes everywhere or the truck jumps 20 ft in the air for no reason.”
“The graphics already look very nice, even with the glitches and frame dips that happen frequently.”
- grinding3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience; while the challenging jobs and engaging map keep things interesting, the overall grind can feel tedious at times. The necessity of an autosave feature is highlighted due to the potential loss of progress from crashes, emphasizing the game's demanding nature. Overall, the grind is expected in this genre, but it can still feel laborious.
“An autosave feature is absolutely necessary when game and driver crashes will cause you to lose large swathes of tedious progress.”
“It feels like a job, and it can feel grindy, but that's what I expect in these games.”
- music3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The game features no music, which some players find enhances the relaxing experience, allowing them to enjoy the gameplay while listening to their own music.
“There is no music in this game.”
“It's relaxing... put some music on and just shovel some snow.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users highlight that the game offers infinite replayability, suggesting that players can enjoy it repeatedly without losing interest.
“The game is infinitely replayable, offering new experiences with each playthrough.”
“I love how every run feels different, making it a game I can come back to time and time again.”
“The variety of choices and outcomes ensures that no two playthroughs are ever the same.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by its quirky and often nonsensical translations, which some players find endearing. While the cheesy titles may not accurately reflect the content, they contribute to a lighthearted experience that delivers amusing stories and engaging tasks.
“The translations can be humorous; however, they often don't make much sense.”
“I love these somewhat cheesy titles that don’t really accurately simulate anything but give you a funny story with some tasks to do that provide a 100% dopamine hit, and this is definitely one of those.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the game emotionally resonant, with one user expressing a strong personal connection to the experience, likening it to their own unique real-life activities. This suggests that the game effectively evokes feelings of nostalgia and comfort.