Upload Simulator
- September 9, 2022
- SirTodd
- 8h median play time
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Get on itch.io StoreIn "Upload Simulator," players step into the role of a digital preservation specialist, working to safely store and secure important digital assets in a virtual vault. Use advanced scanning and conversion tools to gather, analyze, and protect a variety of data types, from simple text documents to complex 3D models. Balance resource management and risk assessment to ensure the integrity of your vault and its valuable contents.
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Reviews
- The game offers a fun and engaging idle experience with a clean UI and satisfying progression mechanics.
- Players appreciate the lack of ads and microtransactions, making it a straightforward and enjoyable clicker game.
- It can be completed relatively quickly, making it suitable for those looking for a short-term gaming experience.
- The game lacks depth and content, leading to a feeling of repetitiveness and a lack of long-term engagement.
- There are issues with unclear mechanics and a lack of tutorials, which can make the game feel overwhelming for new players.
- The late-game experience is criticized for being tedious and requiring excessive manual clicking without sufficient automation.
- gameplay5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The gameplay is solid and engaging, offering around 7-15 hours of playtime with a well-structured progression system and enjoyable mechanics, including a double prestige feature. However, some aspects, such as terminology and explanations of certain mechanics, could be improved for clarity, and players express a desire for additional content and features. Overall, it provides good value for its price.
“Solid incremental game which offers about 7-8 hours of gameplay until you've collected all achievements.”
“I thought it was a good idle game, with good depth, and a solid prestige and double prestige mechanic.”
“Progression is tight, steam achievements are simple and doable within ~15 hours, and the mechanics are really good.”
“Some wording could be better and some mechanics could be better explained (i.e. what 'incremental' upgrades are without having to click a button in the research screen and what 'quick research' does).”
“Would love to see some more game mechanics and more endgame content, but for 3€, it was okay.”
- monetization5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The monetization model of the game is generally well-received, with no microtransactions or ads in the Steam version, which users appreciate. However, some players note that progression can slow down significantly, and certain features tied to ads in other versions are absent in the Steam release. Overall, the game offers a free option on Android for those willing to tolerate ads, while encouraging support for the developers through direct purchases.
“There are a few bugs, but no long waiting times or microtransactions.”
“No ads, no microtransactions, so that's definitely points in its favor.”
“I wanted an idle game to kill some time with, but didn't want to be hit with ads and store purchases.”
“Progression slows down considerably, and there are even still help files and in-game achievements linked to ads, which are of course not included in the Steam version.”
- music4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for being addictive and enjoyable, enhancing the overall experience and providing a relaxing atmosphere. However, some players feel that the soundtrack could benefit from additional tracks and express a desire for more consistent musical accompaniment throughout gameplay.
“The music is amazingly addictive.”
“A good game all in all, passes the time and the music helps me chill.”
“The music is really nice, but it could use a few more tracks in the rotation, and there are some stretches without any music at all.”
“The soundtrack is repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“The music feels generic and doesn't match the game's atmosphere.”
“I wish there were more tracks; the limited selection gets old quickly.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessive, particularly noting that the final achievement requires a significant amount of time investment, often leading to a passive playstyle where the game is left running in the background.
“The last achievement (1b peers) was a bit too grindy; that's the only achievement where I couldn't do more than just let the game run in the background.”
“Grinding in this game feels endless and tedious, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“The amount of grinding required to progress is overwhelming and detracts from the overall enjoyment.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users indicate that the graphics are so demanding that the only way to progress in the game is to disable all graphic and sound options, suggesting performance issues that hinder gameplay experience.
“The only way to earn anything is to turn off all the graphics and sound options, and leave it running in the background all day and night.”
