Info about Forklift Simulator:

Official game description:
  
Start your career in logistics today in Forklift Simulator!  
Take on a variety of different missions, a selection of vehicles and an extensive career mode in which you can put your skills to the test.  
Are you ready for the challenges ahead?  
Start your career in the logistics sector by passing your theoretical and practical forklift driving licence test. After that you start working in a small company and progress to larger companies in the course of your career, where you can complete extensive tasks and unlock new vehicles.  
After completing the career-mode you can continue your shift in free play mode to complete orders and missions as you wish.
**Missions**
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Complete a variety of different and authentic missions that occur every day in a logistics company. From assembling pallets and inspecting load conditions to sorting out broken loads and, of course, transporting freights, there are many different jobs waiting for you to take care of!  
Unlock a range of vehicles in the course of the career mode, including three different forklift trucks and an electric pallet truck. So you are well equipped for every job!
**Features**
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*   3 different reproduced forklift trucks + 1 electric pallet truck  
*   3 different companies with a career/story mode  
*   Different freights  
*   Inspection of freight condition  
*   Assembling pallets  
*   Endless delivery mode with procedurally generated forklift truck missions  
*   Driving licence test/driving school and tutorial  
*   Realistic control of the forklift trucks  
*   Realistic graphics  
*   Choice of male and female character with first- and third-person view

Release date: Aug 29, 2024

Categories: Job Simulation, Vehicle Simulation, Career Mode, Logistics Management, First-Person Perspective, Third-Person Perspective, Realistic Physics Simulation, Procedural Generation


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Below are summaries of things people say about the game per category.
Each point is assigned a weight that represents how often it is mentioned across all reviews.
What players like:
- Fun and engaging for niche fans (weight 0.38): Players find the game fun, really good, and interesting, especially those with relevant work experience like warehouse workers. It is also considered nice for logistics enthusiasts.
- Job variety keeps gameplay interesting (weight 0.18): Players appreciate the range of jobs, workplaces, and travel between them. The initial paper company job feels tedious, but later jobs improve the experience.
- Realistic environment and equipment (weight 0.18): The game is described as super realistic, with environments that look fairly realistic for basic forklift operations. This realism appeals to players seeking authenticity.
- Forklift models are detailed (weight 0.17): The forklift models receive praise for their detail. This adds authenticity for players interested in logistics and pallet handling.
- Okay for passing time (weight 0.15): Some describe the game as okay to play out of boredom, suggesting it is enjoyable but not exceptional. Controls seem acceptable.
- Runs well without bugs (weight 0.11): The game performs smoothly and is free of bugs. This contributes to a positive and stable experience.
- Best forklift game available (weight 0.1): One reviewer calls it the best forklift game, indicating it stands out in its niche. This is a strong endorsement for fans of the genre.
- Graphics are acceptable (weight 0.09): Graphics are described as okay, meeting basic expectations without standing out. They do not detract from the overall experience.

Common complaints:
- Poor Forklift Physics And Handling (weight 0.84): Forklift physics are described as average to terrible, with vehicles feeling weightless, turning instantly, and getting stuck on small hills. Tines get stuck on surfaces, stopping is jerky, and speed is barely felt.
- Controls Unpolished And Unremappable (weight 0.7): Players widely criticize the controls as mechanical, heavy, imprecise, and overly sensitive, especially on 60% keyboards. Buttons cannot be remapped, and camera movement is described as horrendous.
- No Steering Wheel Support (weight 0.5): Multiple players report that the game only supports keyboard and mouse and does not recognize steering wheels like the G29 or other controllers. Xbox controllers are also not detected despite being listed as compatible.
- Boring Repetitive Gameplay (weight 0.44): Gameplay is seen as a plain task list with boring, repetitive pallet moving and no variety, challenge, or progression. Everything can be seen within 15-20 minutes, and missions are poorly designed.
- Pallet Stacking And Lifting Broken (weight 0.38): Stacking pallets is frustrating because they glitch, tip the forklift over, or behave unpredictably. Players also cannot lift two stacked pallets or take pallets from the side, which breaks normal forklift training procedures.
- Unrealistic Forklift Operation (weight 0.35): The gameplay does not capture what operating a real forklift feels like, and the developers seem to lack warehouse experience. Forklift licenses feel pointless and urgent tasks have no time limit.
- Limited Content And Vehicles (weight 0.32): The game offers only about 20 hours of content with only 3 forklifts, 3 companies, and 4 vehicles total, most of which are nearly identical. Semi trucks carry only 2 or 3 pallets even late in the game.
- Abandoned And Buggy Experience (weight 0.31): The game crashes constantly and movement sometimes stops working. Players feel it was abandoned by the authors and left unfixed, resembling an unfinished student project.
- Tutorial And Progression Issues (weight 0.3): The tutorial is too long and does not work properly, with missing markings causing players to fail and be unable to progress past the test. Training is timed with no untimed option.
- Clunky Machinery And Inconsistent Controls (weight 0.29): Machinery feels clunky, the electric pallet jack is way too slow, and tasks must be confirmed on the tablet every time. Players could not figure out how to turn on the light signal.
- Mediocre Graphics And Atmosphere (weight 0.28): Graphics could be more polished and lively, and the game is not as colorful as the trailers. Sound ambiance is nearly nonexistent and the environment lacks charm, feeling like a plain task list.
- Overall Mediocre And Overpriced (weight 0.28): The overall feel is mediocre and the game is considered not that good, with very limited content for the price. The boss character is also not helpful.
- Bad Load And Cargo Physics (weight 0.25): Cargo behaves inconsistently, sometimes like a feather and sometimes like an immovable boulder when stuck. Load balancing is bad, and loads have no real weight simulation.
- Narrow Warehouse Aisles (weight 0.18): Warehouse aisles are too narrow for the vehicles and do not match real warehouse standards, leaving almost no space to turn the sit-down forklift when delivering pallets.
- Limited Settings And Camera Options (weight 0.09): Players cannot change important options or configure first-person camera distance, limiting adjustment of the experience.

Gameplay feedback:
- Forklift driving is the core (weight 0.61): The central gameplay loop involves operating forklifts to move loads in a warehouse setting. Multiple reviewers identify this as the game's defining activity.
- Career mode with company jobs (weight 0.34): Players take on jobs at different companies and workplaces, structured as a career progression. This gives context and variety to the forklift tasks.
- Pallet handling loop (weight 0.32): Players grab pallets from inventory and transport them to front racks, forming the main task cycle. This logistics-focused loop is repeatedly noted as central to the simulation.
- Warehouse equipment variety (weight 0.25): The game includes multiple machines such as sit-down forklifts, electric pallet jacks, and motorized pallet pickers. This variety broadens the warehouse simulation beyond a single vehicle type.
- Physics-based driving simulation (weight 0.25): Driving and cargo behavior are governed by physics, adding realism to forklift operation. Reviewers mention driving physics and cargo physics as notable features.
- Tutorial and training mode (weight 0.23): A starting tutorial with a completion test and a timed training mode help players learn mechanics. These onboarding features are highlighted by several reviewers.
- Mission and task structure (weight 0.22): Tasks are assigned sequentially via tablet, sometimes with urgent priorities, creating a mission-based flow. This structure organizes the pallet-moving gameplay.
- Keyboard and mouse controls (weight 0.08): The game is playable with standard keyboard and mouse input, as noted by one reviewer. This confirms basic PC accessibility without specialized peripherals.

Performance notes:
- Frequent crashes (weight 0.11): Players report that the game crashes constantly, which severely disrupts play sessions. This is a high-impact stability issue.
- Poor PC optimization (weight 0.11): The game is described as poorly optimized for PC, indicating performance issues on that platform. This affects overall playability for PC users.
- Xbox controller not recognized (weight 0.1): Players report the Xbox controller is not recognized despite compatibility being listed. This prevents expected controller-based play.

Recommendations:
- Widespread negative purchase advice (weight 0.49): Multiple reviewers explicitly advise against buying the game, with some saying to avoid it even on sale. This indicates strong buyer's remorse or dissatisfaction with the current product.
- Positive recommendations exist (weight 0.16): Some reviewers strongly recommend the game, showing that a portion of players find value in it. However, these are outweighed by negative feedback.
- Niche appeal for logistics fans (weight 0.15): The game is recommended specifically to players interested in logistics, pallet handling, or forklift operations. This suggests it satisfies a narrow audience but may not appeal broadly.
- Refund consideration noted (weight 0.1): One reviewer feels a refund is warranted, reinforcing the negative sentiment and suggesting the game fails to meet basic expectations at its price point.
- Disapproval of developer approach (weight 0.1): A reviewer does not recommend the game specifically due to the authors' approach to the game. This points to ethical or development-direction concerns rather than pure gameplay issues.

Other player notes:
- Overpriced for limited content (weight 0.18): Reviewer suggests a much lower fair price of 14.99 at launch and 9.99 on sale, reflecting poor value for what is included. The game offers only 4 vehicles, making the asking price hard to justify.
- Poor steering controls (weight 0.11): Steering is described as jerky and overly sensitive in the pre-release build, hurting the driving experience. This control issue undermines the core gameplay.
- Visuals fail trailer expectations (weight 0.11): The game looks plain and not colorful compared to its trailers, suggesting misleading marketing. Visual downgrade contributes to the negative impression.
- Reviewer returned the game (weight 0.1): The reviewer ultimately returned the game, signaling overall dissatisfaction. This reinforces the negative assessment of value and quality.
- No refund via key reseller (weight 0.09): The game was purchased on Instant Gaming and is not refundable, leaving the buyer stuck with it. This adds frustration to an already negative experience.
- Simulator label questioned (weight 0.09): The game is labeled a simulator, which raises expectations the reviewer feels are not met. This mismatch contributes to disappointment.
- Developer's weaker title (weight 0.09): The developer has some successful games, but this one is not among them according to the reviewer. This comparison highlights the game's shortcomings.

Emotions:
- Frustration (weight 0.44): Players are frustrated by poor controls, including overly sensitive steering, no steering wheel or controller support, and inability to remap keys. Technical issues like constant crashes, glitches in pallet stacking, and a broken tutorial also block progress. Tight warehouse aisles and bad vehicle handling make missions difficult and unpleasant.
- Disappointment (weight 0.33): Many find the game lacks content, polish, and realism for its price, comparing it to a basic or abandoned project. Driving physics, pallet stacking, and vehicle turning do not meet expectations, and the absence of steering wheel support is a letdown. The gameplay fails to capture the feel of real forklift operation.
- Boredom (weight 0.05): The gameplay is seen as repetitive, consisting mainly of moving pallets with little variety or sense of progression. This lack of engaging content makes the overall experience boring for players.
- Sadness (weight 0.03): Some players describe the game as a sad-genre title made by sad people for sad people, reflecting a melancholic tone or atmosphere. This characterization contributes to feelings of sadness.
- Love (weight 0.03): A reviewer expresses strong affection for the game, indicating they adore it. The specific reasons are not detailed, but the emotion is clearly positive.
- Disgust (weight 0.03): Players feel disgust due to clunky machinery and an overall mediocre experience. The lack of polish and poor mechanics evoke this strong negative reaction.
- Enthusiasm (weight 0.03): Enthusiasm stems from the game being super realistic and fun. Players appreciate the realistic simulation and enjoy the experience.
- Enjoyment (weight 0.03): The game is found interesting, especially by those with warehouse work experience. It provides enjoyment through its relatable and engaging content for that audience.
- Hope (weight 0.03): Players hold hope that an update will add steering wheel support. This desired feature keeps them optimistic about future improvements.
- Mild disappointment (weight 0.03): Mild disappointment arises from missing options such as untimed training and camera distance settings. These omissions slightly detract from the overall experience.}