However, disappointing technical issues, lack of variety, and $40 price is too much to ignore.
#Bee simulator review simulator#
Verdict: Bee Simulator provides fun and refreshing gameplay in a good educational wrapper.
#Bee simulator review full#
When Bee Simulator goes on sale, it is worth checking out, but unless the developers fix the technical issues or add more content, the full price is a bit too steep. What is more surprising is that it works as an educational game without feeling too forced. Especially so given that the main story is only a couple of hours long, and if you are not interested in completing side challenges, there is not much to do.Įven though Bee Simulator has its fair share of flaws, it was refreshing to play something different from the usual loot-based shooter that most games are heading towards these days. If this were more of an inexpensive game, it would be acceptable to look past these issues, but at $40, these issues are more pronounced. Also, on a base PS4, the game’s frame rate dives into the split-screen mode as well. When the game is not asking much from the player, then Bee Simulator ends up being somewhat fun with a great sense of scale, but the controls hamper such an important part of the game that the experience ends up being frustrating. It would have added to the game variety if you could explore these maps in single player. The premise for Bee Simulator is good, and I like the idea of doing education through video games in such a uniquely refreshing way, but the execution here has problems. For example, players can dodge traffic in a city map or collect pollen on the greenhouse map. Instead of being in Central Park, the multiplayer mode has three different maps to explore. The game also features a split-screen multiplayer mode, where you and a friend can explore different maps as bees together.īee Simulator also has a split-screen multiplayer mode where you and a friend can explore as bees together. Bee Simulator does have educational aspects in learning about bees and combines it with gameplay to reinforce the simulation. Simulator games tend to either be ultra-realistic simulations like Farming Simulator or more comical takes like Goat Simulator. What is most impressive is how the game feels genuine in its use of simulating the life of a bee. Outside of that, there are other side objectives to accomplish to earn extra rewards. To break this up, different side objectives will become available.
For the brunt of the game, you will be collecting pollen to bring back to the hive. The story is nothing too spectacular, but as a fun family game, it works well.Īs a busy bee, you will complete objectives for your queen as the hive prepares for the upcoming winter.
Central Park is filled with all kinds of animals, from the tiny ant to the humongous zebrasĮven though the graphics are in a realistic style, each of the bees have a storybook-like voice which has a fun dynamic.
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