Sophie's Safecracking Simulator
- June 16, 2021
- Sophie Houlden
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Get on itch.io StoreSophie's Safecracking Simulator teaches players about mechanical safe locks through observation and tutorials, providing high-tech tools to assist in the learning process. The game features the ability to generate locks with random combinations, testing the player's ability to crack them quickly. It's a unique and educational experience for anyone interested in safecracking or lock mechanics.
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- The simulator effectively teaches the principles of safe manipulation and safecracking, making it a great learning tool for beginners.
- It offers a relaxing and meditative experience, allowing players to learn at their own pace without a forced progression.
- The attention to detail in the graphics and mechanics is impressive, providing a realistic simulation of how combination locks work.
- The tutorial lacks clarity in certain areas, particularly in transitioning between different wheel sizes, which can be confusing for new players.
- The game is very bare-bones, lacking additional features or tools that could enhance the experience.
- Some users found the user interface could use more polish, and the absence of music or sound effects may detract from the overall experience.
- gameplay8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by impressive graphics, animation, and mechanics, making it enjoyable for those interested in mechanics. However, it suffers from significant flaws in its mechanical security features, particularly a poorly designed wafer lock that undermines its overall effectiveness.
“The graphics, animation, and mechanics are very well done.”
“Highly recommend if you have any interest in mechanics.”
“Unfortunately, the mechanical backup is an absolutely atrocious wafer lock; in fact, this is so bad that if you know how to insert lock picking tools in the keyway, it would be difficult not to get this open.”
- music4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game features no music, which has drawn mixed reactions from reviewers; some criticize the absence of music, while others appreciate the lack of background noise, arguing it allows for better focus on gameplay elements.
“There is no music in the game.”
“I saw one reviewer criticize the 'lack of music'; I couldn't imagine how annoyed I'd be if I was trying to listen for contact point clicks while some sort of elevator music played on loop in the background.”
- story4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 75 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game has been criticized for its lack of clarity and coherence, with reviewers noting that the writers failed to effectively guide players through key transitions in gameplay. This oversight has led to confusion, detracting from the overall narrative experience.
“Apparently the writer(s) simply lost the plot and completely forgot to tell players how to properly transition from the large wheel to the medium wheel and finally to the small wheel.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the humor in the game, particularly highlighted by the amusing discovery of a VHS copy of "Raiders of the Lost Ark" as a treasure, showcasing a clever and lighthearted touch.
“The only treasure inside was a VHS of Raiders of the Lost Ark; obviously, somebody had a good sense of humor!”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The atmosphere is characterized as simple and dark, with many users expressing that it has the potential for improvement.
“The atmosphere is very simple and dark, and it could be much better.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics and animation are highly praised for their quality, contributing to a well-executed overall visual experience in the game.
“The graphics, animation, and mechanics are very well done.”
