The Parenting Simulator

Reviewing (mostly) every game (or DLC) in my library, part 382: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️☆☆ (8/10) [i]The Parenting Simulator [/i]is a deceptively simple game that manages to be simultaneously lighthearted, funny, and surprisingly emotional. At first glance, it’s just a parent coming home from the hospital with a newborn, but honestly, it turns out to be a nuanced simulation of choices, consequences, and relationships that make you genuinely care about your child. I can’t remember why I bought it because I don’t even like kids. I respect them as (mostly) autonomous beings, of course, but they quite frankly scare me. They poop, cry, and vomit a lot, all actions I’m afraid of. But somehow, this game made me reflect on (1) how I would raise my own child (2) how my mom was a terrific mom and (3) how I would make a horrible parent. Again, this one is so underrated! It’s a bummer the author hasn’t realized anything else, as far as I can tell. [b][h2]Pros:[/h2][/b] ✅ Warm, emotionally storytelling. I quite admired the tone. The tone is lighthearted and funny in a sort of weary, parent way. There’s a lot of wink wink nudge nudge, sarcasm, and even some dad jokes. It’s not comedic but rather … ch…

like it a lot

Very cute game with lots of achievements for all those completionists out there.

Gameplay O Very good O Good O Nothing special O Okay X Bad Graphics O Masterpiece O Beautiful O Good O Will do O Bad X Awful Audio O Amazing O Very good O Good O Decent O Not too bad X Bad Audience O Kids O Teens X Adults O Everyone Story O Lovely O Good X Average O Not great O None Difficult- X Just press a bunch of buttons O Easy O Significant brain usage O Easy to learn / Hard to master O Not so easy O Difficult O Dark Souls Grind- O Nothing X Only if you care about leaderboards/ranks O Isnt necessary to progress O A bit grindy sometimes O Average grind level O Too much grind O Insanity Game Time- X Short O Average O Long O Depends on you O Endless Price O Just buy it O Worth the price O Wait for sale X Maybe if you have some spare money left O Not recommended

I could cry... It was such a heartwarming game, and exactly what I was looking for. The ending made me genuinely feel sad, which sounds stupid considering it's just a videogame, but I don't care. One of the best games I've played till now, and just goes to show that you can create a masterpiece without intense graphics. It genuinely felt like I was raising my own kid, and it captured a lot of real life stuff well. I'll play this game more, but I won't ever forget my first son Lucas. 10/10.

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