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[edit]
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[edit]
| Aggregator | Score |
|---|---|
| Metacritic | NS: 79/100[7] |
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[edit]
- ^ "Make a New Friend Today! | Buddy Simulator 1984 Launches on Xbox and PlayStation!". Feardemic. Retrieved 2023-12-31.
- ^ "About Us". Not a Sailor Studios. Retrieved 2024-01-12.
- ^ "Buddy Simulator 1984 Is A Heartwarming Horror Game With A Touch Of Undertale". Nintendo Life. 2022-10-20. Retrieved 2023-12-31.
- ^ "Buddy Simulator 1984". store.playstation.com. Retrieved 2023-12-31.
- ^ Sheehan, Gavin (2023-03-31). "Buddy Simulator 1984 Is Coming To Xbox & PlayStation". bleedingcool.com. Retrieved 2023-12-31.
- ^ Davidson, Amy (2021-03-12). "Buddy Simulator 1984 Is a Wholesome Horror Adventure Spent with a New Best Friend". The Escapist. Retrieved 2023-12-31.
- ^ a b "Buddy Simulator 1984". Metacritic. Retrieved 2023-12-31.
- ^ Ozzy, Dave (2023-05-14). "Buddy Simulator 1984 Review". TheXboxHub. Retrieved 2023-12-31.
- ^ Lichi, Albert. "Buddy Simulator 1984 (Nintendo Switch) Review". Cubed3. Retrieved 2023-12-31.
- ^ Smith, Sean (2022-11-08). "Buddy Simulator 1984 review". GodisaGeek.com. Retrieved 2023-12-31.
External links[edit]
- Buddy Simulator 1984 at Not a Sailor Studios
- Buddy Simulator 1984 at Feardemic Games
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