Vaporwave Simulator

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"Vaporwave Simulator" is an open-world game that immerses players in a visually striking vaporwave aesthetic. The game serves as a virtual art museum, showcasing the best in vaporwave visuals and creating a one-of-a-kind, cool-themed experience. Players are invited to explore and interact with the environment, surrounded by soothing, retro-futuristic vibes.

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Single-Player

65%

Audience ScoreBased on 120 reviews

graphics8 positive mentions

optimization4 negative mentions

The game features a unique and trippy aesthetic that some players find enjoyable.
The music, particularly the featured track, is appreciated by players and adds to the atmosphere.
For a low price, some players feel it offers a brief, albeit flawed, exploration experience.

The game suffers from severe optimization issues, resulting in low frame rates and lag.
There is a lack of meaningful gameplay, with players often just wandering around a small, unfinished map.
Many players report frustration with the game's controls and audio, describing it as poorly made and rushed.

graphics
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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14%
The graphics are described as strange and trippy, with a vaporwave art style that some players find enjoyable, particularly the rendering of old statues. However, the game suffers from severe performance issues, including low frame rates and high mouse sensitivity, which detract from the overall experience and can lead to motion sickness. Despite the aesthetic appeal, many users express frustration with the lag and lack of effective graphical settings.
- “The graphics are good and the old statues are really well rendered.”
- “I like the vaporwave art style.”
- “Strange, somewhat trippy graphics.”
- “Even on low graphics, it still is very, very slow.”
- “Horrible FPS, music, and graphics.”
music
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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30%
20%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players praising it as fantastic and mood-setting, particularly highlighting its vaporwave aesthetic. However, others criticize it for being repetitive and overwhelming, causing discomfort and headaches. Overall, while the soundtrack has its fans, it also detracts from the experience for some players.
- “The music was fantastic, and I have just added it to my playlist as one of my best songs.”
- “First off, this game looks really fun and I enjoyed the music and theme.”
- “(The music is amazing.) - classic vaporwave”
- “Terrible soundtrack music.”
- “Horrible fps, music and graphics.”
- “Gave me a headache in the first 5 seconds of play, super annoying ear-blasting music loop.”
optimization
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
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40%
The game's optimization is widely criticized, with users reporting severe lag even on the lowest settings and describing the performance as "bafflingly unoptimized." Many reviewers note that the small map lacks interesting content, leading to a poor overall experience, despite some feeling it was worth the low price.
- “It's not very well optimized but absolutely worth the 99 cents.”
- “I put it on the lowest settings and it was still super laggy, poorly optimized. I wish I hadn't wasted $1 on this.”
- “This is literally just a test map created in 30 minutes to 1 hour, and it's not even optimized, resulting in very bad performance.”
- “It's so incredibly unoptimized it's baffling.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is described as unexpected and not reliant on typical meme culture or self-aware jokes, which may surprise players anticipating a more conventional comedic experience. Instead, it offers a unique take that can elicit laughter even in the absence of familiar humor tropes.
- “I stayed up till a late hour and was in 'even the worst memes will make me burst out laughing' mode.”
- “I know you're expecting some meta, self-aware, funny meme game full of your favorite jokes about aesthetics and Fiji water, but this is none of those things.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Players highlight the game's strong replayability due to its abundance of secrets, diverse content, and clear goals, encouraging multiple playthroughs to fully experience everything it has to offer.
- “That game had secrets, replay value, goals, and lots of content.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express a deep emotional connection to the game, highlighting moments that evoke tears and joy, emphasizing that the experience transcends traditional gameplay elements. Many feel that the game's artistic presentation creates a profound impact, reinforcing the idea that emotional resonance is a key aspect of its value.
- “I cried and felt a warm smile as I walked out of the dark tube thing. This was truly art; sure, there wasn't much, but that's not what games are about. It's about the experience.”

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