Woodcutter Simulator 2013
- December 18, 2013
- United Independent Entertainment
- 200h median play time
Woodcutter Simulator 2013 is a game that puts you in charge of an entire lumber mill, where you'll control heavy machinery, cut down trees, produce woodchips, and complete various missions. The game features realistic physics, detailed graphics, and challenging missions, and also includes a chainsaw for working in the woods. The Steam version comes with additional content, such as new trucks, objects, quests, and a new vehicle for chipped wood production.
Reviews
- The game has a humorous aspect, with glitches that can lead to funny moments, such as flying into the air when colliding with objects.
- Some players appreciate the game's potential for meme-worthy content and enjoy it as a joke gift.
- The graphics and environment have been noted as somewhat appealing, providing a pastoral setting.
- The gameplay is repetitive and lacks depth, with players often just pressing a button to cut down trees without any real interaction.
- The controls are clunky and unresponsive, leading to frustration when trying to navigate or perform actions in the game.
- The game is riddled with bugs and glitches, including crashing issues and invisible walls, making it nearly unplayable for many users.
- graphics29 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 59 % neutral mentions
- 24 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many users highlighting significant bugs, glitches, and dated visuals that detract from the overall experience. While some praise the graphics as beautiful or next-gen, others criticize them for being lackluster and poorly optimized, leading to performance issues even on capable hardware. Overall, the inconsistency in graphical quality and technical problems appears to overshadow any positive aspects.
“The game is amazing with beautiful graphics.”
“The graphics are out of this world!”
“The graphics compare to Skyrim and so does its realism; I can tell the makers really spent their time on this.”
“Bugs and glitches are so obvious that they would need to actually hit you in the face to be more obvious... from horrible graphics to flying players and trees... and you need to press and hold the right mouse button to turn the camera?”
“The max resolution is well below my standard screen resolution, and with all the graphics cranked to max, well, it's lackluster.”
“The graphics are worse than vanilla TES III: Morrowind, the controls are nonexistent, and you really can't do anything.”
- story26 mentions
- 8 % positive mentions
- 81 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The game's story is loosely inspired by the myth of Orpheus in the Underworld, but players find it lacking depth and engagement, often describing it as too short and repetitive. The primary objective revolves around completing missions to chop down specific trees, which can feel tedious and unfulfilling, with the narrative only gaining momentum towards the end. While some players appreciate the humor in unlockable historic missions, the overall storytelling experience is overshadowed by gameplay frustrations and glitches.
“From that moment on, the story really kicks into high gear.”
“I don't want to spoil it too much, but you'll need the axe from the fifth mission for the good ending as it is the only way to sever Mother Nature from her roots.”
“The storyline is too short.”
“I still feel like I have achieved precisely nothing after 2 quests and a whole lot of finger strain.”
“It isn't until the final act of the story that you find out the reason for your ghostly tree cutting.”
- gameplay14 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with users citing poor mechanics, a frustrating interface, and numerous bugs that hinder the experience. While some players find enjoyment in its simplistic simulator aspects, many criticize it for being repetitive, poorly optimized, and lacking engaging content. Overall, the gameplay is described as a mix of terrible execution and occasional fun, leaving players divided on their experience.
“I would firstly like to mention that games such as this must captivate you with their simplest mechanics - and WCS13 does exactly this.”
“The gameplay is just something else; I've spent hours on this game and haven't been bored for a single second.”
“The gameplay is magnificent, truly amazing.”
“Very poor gameplay, tutorials that don't work, terrible interface, bugs, and a character that runs faster than a car.”
“The mechanics of the game require you to be in a particular spot to initiate action, and while your slowest walking speed is painfully slow, they seem to want you standing on a dime, because you just can't take a small enough step to be in the right place the first time.”
“The idea itself has potential if you're a simulator fan, but it's so horribly optimized and the gameplay is awful.”
- stability11 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with numerous bugs and glitches reported, including issues with graphics, vehicle behavior, and multiplayer functionality. Players experience frequent disruptions, such as characters and objects behaving erratically, making the game feel incomplete and frustrating. Overall, the consensus is that the game is plagued by stability problems, detracting significantly from the gameplay experience.
“Bugs and glitches are so obvious that they would need to actually hit you in the face to be more obvious... from horrible graphics to flying players and trees... and you need to press and hold the right mouse button to turn the camera?”
“There are a few glitches in the game like the multiplayer servers not working and the van I bought didn't spawn in.”
“It is nowhere near complete and is very buggy.”
- humor8 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is a mixed bag; while some players find the glitchy physics and absurd scenarios—like flying through the air after using a chainsaw—hilariously entertaining, others feel that the overall comedic value is lacking and more akin to a dark joke. The initial laughs may fade as repetitive gameplay sets in, leaving some players questioning the game's merit in delivering consistent humor. Overall, the humor is described as both amusing and frustrating, with moments of genuine hilarity overshadowed by a sense of absurdity.
“Initially, you run around with a chainsaw and cut down trees for money, and then use that money to buy tree cutters and log haulers. The physics can be glitchy at times, sending your player or car flying through the air, but you don't die from it, so it is not frustrating, but hilarious more than anything.”
“I spent a good few minutes laughing when I flew directly up into the air after using the chainsaw on a stationary vehicle.”
“What is freedom without the freedom to fail miserably and hilariously?”
- music7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 29 % negative mentions
The game's music has received mixed reviews, with some praising its catchy and upbeat soundtrack that enhances the gameplay experience, while others criticize it for being repetitive and cheesy, particularly during unskippable animations. Overall, the music is described as decent but not exceptional, with some players finding it enjoyable and others considering it a drawback.
“Despite all this, the creators of the game were still able to produce such a charming yet casual soundtrack.”
“The catchy, upbeat songs will have you almost jumping out of your seat ready to dance!”
“Finally, a game where I can live out my dream to run aimlessly around a forest chopping down trees, pretending that I am the lumberjack from Hoodwinked and sing plenty of songs with the woodland critters!”
“2/10 for decent music.”
“That hope started to die away as I heard the hideous title music, stereotypical of most simulators.”
- grinding6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The reviews express strong dissatisfaction with the grinding aspect of the game, comparing it unfavorably to other simulation titles like Farming Simulator 22. Users find the grinding tedious and frustrating, criticizing the controls and overall experience as subpar, leading to a recommendation against playing the game.
“I don't recommend it at all; there are many other sims out there that are much better, such as Farming Simulator 22.”
“I try to enjoy simulators, especially ones that interest me, but this... this is garbage. UIG is making the worst simulators on the market and is the reason why most people don't take good simulators like Euro Truck Simulator 2 and Farming Simulator seriously.”
“This is the worst piece of garbage I've ever touched. Jesus Christ, I thought this would be decent like Farming Simulator, but the controls are the worst ever. Please refund.”
- emotional3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players express a deep emotional connection to the game, highlighting its nostalgic elements, such as the enchanting music and visuals that evoke childhood memories. The experience is so moving that it prompts players to share it with loved ones, often leading to tears during gameplay. However, some users note physical discomfort from the controls, which can detract from the overall emotional experience.
“The main menu is sublime; the quaint melody and the beautiful scenery made me feel like a child again.”
“I shed a tear, called my family into the room, and offered them the greatest pleasure of viewing this masterpiece alongside me.”
“I cried some more as I moved about, being forced to strain my finger by having to hold right-click for the whole period of play, similar to 'Roblox'.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game is perceived as a blatant cash grab, indicating a lack of genuine value or effort in its design.
“This game was obviously and very quickly a cash grab by someone.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game shows potential for simulator enthusiasts, but it suffers from poor optimization and subpar gameplay, leading to a frustrating experience.
“The idea itself has potential if you're a simulator fan, but it's so horribly optimized and the gameplay is awful.”