WW2: Bunker Simulator
- October 9, 2022
- Art Games Studio S.A.
- 9h median play time
Get on Steam"WW2: Bunker Simulator" is a first-person simulation game set in World War II. Players take on the role of a bunker engineer, tasked with maintaining and upgrading a bunker system while surviving air raids and enemy attacks. Utilize various tools, gather resources, and manage your time effectively to ensure the bunker's survival and your own.
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Reviews
- The game offers a unique and immersive WWII bunker survival experience with engaging gameplay mechanics.
- Players appreciate the realistic atmosphere, including cooking, managing supplies, and the challenge of defending against enemy attacks.
- Despite its bugs, many find the game enjoyable and addictive, with potential for future improvements and updates.
- The game is plagued by numerous bugs and optimization issues, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
- AI behavior is often criticized for being unresponsive or ineffective, making combat and survival more challenging than intended.
- Many players find the gameplay loop repetitive and lacking in depth, with daily tasks becoming monotonous over time.
- story32 mentions
- 9 % positive mentions
- 81 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The game's story is criticized for its lack of depth and coherence, with many players feeling that it lacks a compelling narrative and meaningful missions. While the randomization of daily tasks adds some replayability, the overall plot and writing are considered weak, leading to frustration with repetitive missions and numerous bugs that disrupt gameplay. Despite these issues, players appreciate the game's realistic setting and potential for future content expansion.
“I love this game; it is nice to see a developer create a WWII bunker defense/survival game that has missions but is also sandbox.”
“Great in-depth World War II survival game with challenging (but fun) missions.”
“I love the strength system as you work out or carry heavy rocks; the Morse code for getting missions and submitting your reports is cool, and the cooking system being so in-depth is pretty great.”
“The game's 'plot' or its 'story/writing' is pretty dumb.”
“It seems like a really cool game but damn, I hate it already. Many bugs, random Germans spawning inside the bunker while on the radio in the morning, then on the patrol mission invisible enemies shooting at you, and items glitching through the ground. Wish I could have said better things about it, but sadly no... could have been something great.”
“Fix the problem about the battles not ending even after beating all the enemies, which makes you unable to complete the mission nor sleep.”
- gameplay19 mentions
- 37 % positive mentions
- 47 % neutral mentions
- 16 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with players noting a variety of fun mechanics like cooking and bunker maintenance, but also highlighting significant issues such as bugs, clunky controls, and inadequate tutorials. While some find the gameplay engaging and challenging, others express frustration over repetitive elements and the lack of effective autosave features, leading to potential loss of progress. Overall, the game offers unique ideas but suffers from execution flaws that can detract from the experience.
“There are a lot of fun little mechanics such as cooking, chopping firewood, and maintaining your bunker defenses.”
“It's an original idea; the gameplay is fun and the game is challenging in an enjoyable way.”
“A unique game with fun, engaging gameplay.”
“Full of bugs, mechanics are clunky, and it doesn't teach you how to use them properly.”
“There is an ever-so-slight learning curve with the mechanics and tasks, partially because the tutorials are a bit lacking.”
“The mechanics and gameplay designs are so bad and so frustrating that those alone might make me get a refund.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The graphics received mixed reviews, with some users criticizing them for being poor and lacking in animation quality. While others found the visuals acceptable and appreciated their unique style, many agreed that an upgrade would enhance the overall experience of the game.
“The graphics are okay, but the sounds, animations, and the combination of survival and combat elements really enhance the fun factor.”
“I really like the game; however, the graphics could use an upgrade. Overall, it's a really great game.”
“The graphics are bad and the animations are poor.”
“The graphics aren't super realistic, but there's something cool about that.”
- music5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The game's music, while primarily featuring a single beautiful track, significantly enhances the overall experience by providing a rich ambiance that complements various gameplay scenarios, from serene exploration to intense combat. Reviewers praise the emotional depth and atmospheric quality of the music, although some noted technical issues, such as music continuing to play after events have concluded. Overall, the music is considered an integral part of the game's identity.
“May I say... that is some of the most beautiful menu music I have ever heard in recent times personally in a game.”
“The music adds a ton of ambiance to everything, from just peacefully walking around outside with the slow piano and flowing strings, to the fast-paced, tension-building snares and urgent strings during an enemy troop, tank, or air attack, to the bass drum 'heartbeat' and quiet but present background strings of patrols; the game would not be the same without the music.”
“The music is just one song.”
“Oh and there was another bug where after a plane event the music just kept blaring even though the day was done.”
- stability4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The game's stability is criticized for being unoptimized and plagued by numerous bugs, including issues with save games and persistent glitches at the end of missions. While players acknowledge its early access status, the overall sentiment leans towards frustration due to the lack of effective bug fixes and optimization.
“Seemed okay-ish, albeit horribly unoptimized and buggy. Save games aren't working, though, so it's a no from me.”
“The game is still super buggy (I know it's early access, but still).”
“Other than that, just general bug fixes and glitches would be nice. Oh yeah, and the glitches at the end of missions when there are no more enemies but it says there are and won't let you sleep is pretty annoying.”
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features a blend of humor and intensity, with players enjoying the comedic moments when enemies are dramatically blown away, adding a lighthearted touch to the otherwise serious gameplay. This mix of goofy antics and intense battle scenarios makes it a fun experience for late-night gaming sessions with friends. Overall, the humor is a standout aspect that enhances the enjoyment of the game.
“There's some humor in this game when enemies get blown up; they go flying!”
“It adds a lot to late-night gaming with friends, doing goofy things and laughing at the poor German soldier being sent into orbit by an RPG, or getting serious in the heat of battle as a wave of Germans comes over the hill and pushes into your bunker.”
“It's in-depth but also has a humorous side.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere is characterized by a realistic World War II setting, enhanced by authentic period vehicles and weapons that immerse players in the historical context of the game.
“The game captures a generally realistic WWII atmosphere with period vehicles and weapons.”
“The immersive environment truly brings the historical setting to life.”
“Every detail contributes to an authentic experience that makes you feel like you're in the midst of the war.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has been criticized for being poor and buggy, with significant issues such as malfunctioning save games, leading to a negative overall impression from users.
“Seemed okay-ish, albeit horribly unoptimized and buggy. Save games aren't working, though, so it's a no from me.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players criticize the grinding aspect of the game, noting that it lacks meaningful progression or rewards, resulting in a repetitive and unfulfilling experience.
“It's not even grinding because there is no point in it; no upgrades, no new items, just the same routine day after day after day.”
“The grinding feels pointless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“I find the grinding to be tedious and unfulfilling, as it lacks any meaningful rewards.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Reviewers highlight that the randomization of daily missions significantly enhances the game's replayability, providing players with fresh challenges and experiences each time they play.
“The randomization of daily missions enhances the replayability significantly.”
“Each playthrough feels fresh due to the variety of choices and outcomes.”
“The game offers multiple paths and endings, encouraging players to replay and explore different scenarios.”
“The randomization of daily missions makes replayability possible.”
“Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to play again.”
“The lack of meaningful choices in gameplay severely limits replayability.”
