Software:Buddy Simulator 1984
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| Developer(s) | Not a Sailor Studios |
| Publisher(s) | Not a Sailor Studios Feardemic Games[1] |
| Platform(s) | Windows Nintendo Switch Xbox Series X/S PlayStation 4 PlayStation 5 |
| Release | Windows February 18, 2021 Nintendo Switch October 27, 2022 Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4/5 April 6, 2023 |
| Genre(s) | Horror, adventure, role-playing |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
Buddy Simulator 1984 is a horror adventure/role-playing video game, developed by Chicago -based[2] team Not a Sailor Studios. It was first released for Windows on February 18, 2021, before being released on October 27, 2022, for Nintendo Switch,[3] and on PlayStation 4, 5[4] and Xbox Series X/S on April 6, 2023.[5] The game presents itself as a piece of text-based software from the year 1984, that allows the player to interact with an AI virtual "buddy".
Gameplay
Buddy Simulator 1984 opens as a text adventure, operated in a mock-up of a DOS-like operating system, utilizing command prompts. Following the opening portion of the story, the game shifts into a 2D turn-based role-playing game.[6]
Reception
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Buddy Simulator 1984 has a Metacritic score of 79/100 for Nintendo Switch, indicating "generally favorable" reviews.[7] TheXboxHub rated it 4.5/5, praising it as "a killer game that comes from nowhere to shoot you between the eyes".[8] Cubed3, reviewing the Nintendo Switch version, rated it 7/10, criticizing the implementation of the text-based inputs on a console controller, although describing it overall as "a very immersive thriller".[9] God is a Geek was critical of the battle system of the RPG segment of the game, but labelled it as a "captivating, thoughtful title" and rated it 8/10.[10]
References
- ↑ "Make a New Friend Today! | Buddy Simulator 1984 Launches on Xbox and PlayStation!". https://www.feardemic-games.com/news-page/buddysimulator-xbox-ps-launch.
- ↑ "About Us" (in en-US). https://notasailorstudios.com/About%20Us.html.
- ↑ Life, Nintendo (2022-10-20). "Buddy Simulator 1984 Is A Heartwarming Horror Game With A Touch Of Undertale" (in en-GB). https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2022/10/buddy-simulator-1984-is-a-heartwarming-horror-game-with-a-touch-of-undertale.
- ↑ "Buddy Simulator 1984". https://store.playstation.com/en-us/product/UP3528-CUSA42523_00-0459001948999384.
- ↑ Sheehan, Gavin (2023-03-31). "Buddy Simulator 1984 Is Coming To Xbox & PlayStation" (in en). https://bleedingcool.com/games/buddy-simulator-1984-is-coming-to-xbox-playstation/.
- ↑ Davidson, Amy (2021-03-12). "Buddy Simulator 1984 Is a Wholesome Horror Adventure Spent with a New Best Friend". https://www.escapistmagazine.com/buddy-simulator-1984-is-a-wholesome-horror-adventure-spent-with-a-new-best-friend/.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 "Buddy Simulator 1984" (in en). https://www.metacritic.com/game/buddy-simulator-1984/.
- ↑ Ozzy, Dave (2023-05-14). "Buddy Simulator 1984 Review". https://www.thexboxhub.com/buddy-simulator-1984-review/.
- ↑ Lichi, Albert. "Buddy Simulator 1984 (Nintendo Switch) Review". http://www.cubed3.com/review/6837/1/buddy-simulator-1984-nintendo-switch.html.
- ↑ Smith, Sean (2022-11-08). "Buddy Simulator 1984 review". https://www.godisageek.com/reviews/buddy-simulator-1984-review/.
External links
- Buddy Simulator 1984 at Not a Sailor Studios
- Buddy Simulator 1984 at Feardemic Games
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