Speaking Simulator

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Speaking Simulator is a single player and multiplayer casual simulation game with a comedy theme. It was developed by Affable Games and was released on January 30, 2020. It received mostly positive reviews from both critics and players.

Learn how to function in society with this hilarious game about a mildly evil robot with a prototype mouth. Communicate in actual human conversations by mastering the difficult and disgusting art of using a tongue and lips to make words.

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76%Audience ScoreBased on 45 reviews

humor20 positive mentions

replayability3 negative mentions

The game features a hilarious concept with comedic dialogue and awkward scenarios that provide a good mix of challenge and entertainment.
Playing with a controller offers a smoother experience, making the gameplay more enjoyable compared to mouse and keyboard controls.
The game captures social anxiety well, providing a unique and funny experience that can lead to moments of genuine laughter.

The controls, particularly the tongue mechanic, are frustrating and can feel unreliable, detracting from the overall enjoyment of the game.
The game lacks polish, with issues such as inaccurate scoring and a lack of replayability, making it feel short and less rewarding.
Many players found the difficulty spikes in later levels to be overwhelming, leading to frustration rather than fun.

humor
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is widely praised for its hilarious concepts, funny writing, and awkward scenarios, often leading to genuine laughter. However, many players feel that the execution falters due to clumsy controls and frustrating gameplay, which can detract from the overall comedic experience. While the game offers a good giggle, its humor may wear thin as players encounter challenges that hinder enjoyment.
- “Incredibly challenging and absolutely hilarious!”
- “This game is hilarious!”
- “Absolutely hilarious game, though I wished there were more missions since I felt like I was just getting started!”
gameplay
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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58%
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The gameplay is characterized by a mix of engaging mechanics that are easy to grasp yet challenging, but it is significantly marred by a frustrating and unreliable tongue mechanic that detracts from the overall experience. Many players find the controls clunky and the reliance on wonky physics to be a major source of frustration, leading to a perception that the game feels unfair. While the game presents a novel idea and amusing scenarios, the execution suffers from technical issues and limited character customization options, ultimately diminishing its appeal.
- “The mechanics are the perfect mix of easy to understand and just difficult enough to provide a challenge, especially when stacked on top of each other.”
- “My only criticism would be that character customization options are severely limited, but it's the gameplay that matters.”
- “[hysterical scenarios and premise, rhythm-like gameplay on acid]”
- “As another reviewer pointed out, the tongue mechanics are so clunky that it ruins the rest of the game.”
- “The problem with the tongue is simple - in an already hard and frustrating game, where the main mechanic is pressing loads of inputs in a short amount of time, the tongue's movement is unreliable and it ended up being the main cause of all my failures, making me feel the game's unfair.”
- “So overall, it's a neat, novel idea with a somewhat amusing storyline made ten times as frustrating by an awful control scheme and unnecessary reliance on wonky physics for one of the central mechanics.”
story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is described as amusing and well-told, featuring hilarious scenarios and deadpan writing, though it may not be particularly rewarding for players who skip dialogue. While the narrative offers a unique and funny experience, some players feel it lacks depth and could benefit from more missions. The challenging gameplay and replayability add to the overall enjoyment, despite frustrations with controls and physics.
- “A little bit hard though, and it has a really funny story!”
- “[Hilarious concept with some great deadpan writing; missions are a good mix of very awkward scenarios, and the character's twisted facial expressions and meltdowns are quite something to behold.]”
- “The story is nothing to write home about, but is told well in the game.”
- “So overall, it's a neat, novel idea with a somewhat amusing storyline made ten times as frustrating by an awful control scheme and unnecessary reliance on wonky physics for one of the center mechanics.”
replayability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's replayability is limited, with many users noting a lack of polish in controls and systems that detract from the experience. While there are some unlockable features that can make missions more challenging, the short runtime and inability to fail levels significantly reduce the incentive to replay. Players may find it entertaining, but should not expect substantial depth or replay value.
- “The game offers some replayability since you can unlock more facial features to control the more you play, and this makes the missions much harder.”
- “Despite its short runtime, if Speaking Simulator piques your interest, I implore you to give it a go. It’s as entertaining as it looks, but don’t expect anything much deeper than that.”
- “However, a lack of polish with regards to the controls, zero replayability, a janky combo system, and the fact you don't actually seem to be able to fail a level all conspire to hold it back from being really easy to recommend.”
- “[lack of polish overall and annoying controls, combo and scoring system need work, seemingly impossible to fail a level, short with no replay value]”
- “Despite its short runtime and minimal replay value, if speaking simulator piques your interest, I implore you to give it a go; it’s as entertaining as it looks, but don’t expect anything much deeper than that.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are generally considered mediocre, though they perform well without issues. While some users find them decent, the overall visual quality does not stand out significantly.
- “The graphics are stunning, creating an immersive world that draws you in.”
- “The visual design is breathtaking, with vibrant colors and detailed environments.”
- “The art style is unique and captivating, making every scene a visual treat.”
- “The graphics are mediocre, but it runs well.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally regarded as decent, complementing the solid premise and enhancing the overall experience. Players find it enjoyable, particularly in conjunction with the game's engaging mechanics.
- “The music is fantastic and really enhances the overall experience.”
- “The soundtrack is catchy and keeps you engaged throughout the game.”
- “I love how the music sets the mood and complements the gameplay perfectly.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is hindered by significant glitches, particularly with the tongue mechanic, which detracts from the overall experience. Users have noted that these issues need to be addressed for smoother gameplay.
- “Yeah, I had a lot of fun with this game, but unfortunately, the whole tongue mechanic needs to be reworked; the tongue glitches all over the mouth.”

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Speaking Simulator is a casual simulation game with comedy theme.

Speaking Simulator is available on Nintendo Switch, PC, Mac OS, PlayStation 4 and others.

Speaking Simulator was released on January 30, 2020.

Speaking Simulator was developed by Affable Games.

Speaking Simulator has received mostly positive reviews from both players and critics. Most players liked Speaking Simulator for its humor but disliked it for its gameplay.

Speaking Simulator is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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