by DashiellShatter April 25, 2023
Get the Awesome Man Gets Food Simulator mug."Waiting Simulator" is a term used to describe games, particularly mobile games, that utilize a mechanic of artificially delaying player progress through time-based activities, such as the hatching of an egg, the completion of a building upgrade, or the acquisition of in-game resources. This mechanic is often used to encourage players to spend real money on in-game currency or items in order to speed up the process and avoid the wait.
The term "Waiting Simulator" is used derisively, as it implies that the game is more about waiting than actually playing, and that the player's enjoyment is hindered by the constant delays. It is often used to critique the design choices of mobile games, as this mechanic can be seen as a way to increase revenue through microtransactions rather than improving the gameplay experience.
In summary, "Waiting Simulator" is a pejorative term used to describe games that prioritize time-based activities and delay player progress as a means of monetization, ultimately hindering the player's enjoyment of the game.
The term "Waiting Simulator" is used derisively, as it implies that the game is more about waiting than actually playing, and that the player's enjoyment is hindered by the constant delays. It is often used to critique the design choices of mobile games, as this mechanic can be seen as a way to increase revenue through microtransactions rather than improving the gameplay experience.
In summary, "Waiting Simulator" is a pejorative term used to describe games that prioritize time-based activities and delay player progress as a means of monetization, ultimately hindering the player's enjoyment of the game.
"I tried playing that new mobile game, but it turned out to be a total waiting simulator. I spent more time waiting for my buildings to upgrade than actually playing the game."
"The game was enjoyable at first, but once I hit the paywall, it turned into a waiting simulator. I had to wait for days to get enough resources to advance, or pay real money to speed up the process."
"I don't like games that use the waiting simulator mechanic. It feels like a cheap way to make money and takes away from the overall gaming experience."
"The game was enjoyable at first, but once I hit the paywall, it turned into a waiting simulator. I had to wait for days to get enough resources to advance, or pay real money to speed up the process."
"I don't like games that use the waiting simulator mechanic. It feels like a cheap way to make money and takes away from the overall gaming experience."
by St4rSky May 9, 2023
Get the Waiting Simulator mug.When a video game has either
1: a hunger/thirst mechanic with scarce food sources
2: common items (e.g., ammunition, medical supplies) that are hard to obtain
1: a hunger/thirst mechanic with scarce food sources
2: common items (e.g., ammunition, medical supplies) that are hard to obtain
Person 1: "hey man I'm all out of bandages can you spare one?"
Person 2: "I would if I could but this game's literally can of beans simulator"
Person 2: "I would if I could but this game's literally can of beans simulator"
by Shredded_cheese September 17, 2023
Get the Can of beans simulator mug.John: Have you played Powerwash Simulator?
Jim: No, not yet, should I?
John Yes! It single-handedly saved my marriage!
Jim: No, not yet, should I?
John Yes! It single-handedly saved my marriage!
by ParzivaLore September 27, 2023
Get the powerwash simulator mug.A type of strategy game where the death of an NPC is perfectly normal and might even be part of the plan.
In battle simulators, you control when and where your units are deployed, and your AI opponent does the same. Once a unit is deployed, it goes completely automatic - it'll target an enemy, approach that enemy and attack the enemy if it is within attack range. If it survives, it will go on to target a new enemy, and the process repeats. Basically everyone is a mindless killing machine who always fights to the death!
I mean, battle simulators will never provide a good representation of war in real life, unless nations start using robots to fight each other.
In battle simulators, you control when and where your units are deployed, and your AI opponent does the same. Once a unit is deployed, it goes completely automatic - it'll target an enemy, approach that enemy and attack the enemy if it is within attack range. If it survives, it will go on to target a new enemy, and the process repeats. Basically everyone is a mindless killing machine who always fights to the death!
I mean, battle simulators will never provide a good representation of war in real life, unless nations start using robots to fight each other.
Totally Accurate Battle Simulator is a great battle simulator to pick up for PC. And if you want a free battle simulator for mobile, I would really recommend The Battle Cats. In both games, every character moves and attacks differently, and the fights are weird and wacky and very enjoyable.
by Helispark November 2, 2019
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Get the on track simulation mug.A term typically used to describe any video game that has very little gameplay other than reading dialogues.
by mcwixard January 2, 2021
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