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A retro computer AI becomes your companion, building new games for you as you chat, explore, and shape a branching story.
Released 18 Feb 2021
Chat With An AI
Play Retro Mini-Games
Explore Pixel RPG Worlds
Thanks to next generation AI technology, BUDDY SIMULATOR 1984 simulates the experience of hanging out with a best buddy! Your buddy learns from you, constantly adapting to your interests and personality. But most importantly, your buddy can play games with you!
Developed by Not a Sailor Studios · Published by Not a Sailor Studios
You launch a program on a retro computer and meet an AI designed to keep you company. Chat with your buddy, answer questions, and try simple games together as it gets to know you.
As you continue, the experience shifts from text and command prompts into more visual game worlds. Explore pixel-art environments, meet characters, and take part in an RPG with turn-based combat and companions.
Your interactions and choices shape the story, which has multiple endings. You can also look for clues that add context to the events unfolding in the game.
Players who enjoy the game often praise its emotional story, memorable AI companion, and shifts between different styles of games. Reviews also highlight its retro presentation, music, and unsettling atmosphere. Some players find the later combat and dialogue slow or tedious, and feel the buddy reacts to less of their input than the premise suggests.
Have you ever felt lonely? Like you wanted someone to talk to? A best friend perhaps? Well look no further! Thanks to next generation AI technology made in the new Anekom OS, BUDDY SIMULATOR 1984 simulates the experience of hanging out with a best buddy! Your best buddy learns from you, constantly adapting to your interests and personality. Say your favorite color is green, of course your best friend will remember!
Do you like video games? So does your buddy! Your best buddy can play games with you thanks to the latest and greatest graphical software! Our top video game scientists have created a way for a computer to talk to you and become someone you can really trust!
Video Game Hub! Can you beat your buddy in a intense game of rock, paper, scissors? What about a dangerous game of hangman? Will the human come out on top or will the AI triumph? You can play 3 whole new games with your buddy!
AI Learning! Your buddy will constantly be learning all about you in order to become better friends. With the game's new state of the art AI technology, your buddy will evolve to better adapt to your interests and make sure you are having fun together!
New and Unique Experience! Your experience with Buddy Simulator 1984 will be unique and unlike anything you have ever played before! Its the 80's and we're now living in the future! In the next 5 years we could have flying cars or holographic video calls. Buddy Simulator 1984 is the next big step in technological evolution.
New Best-Friendship and Multiple Endings! Discover the power of friendship, or something far stranger, as your choices shape the story and lead to one of several unique endings.
By playing Buddy Simulator 1984, you are helping the scientific community take a major leap towards the future of artificial intelligence.
So what are you waiting for? Pick up a copy for your Anekom system today!
WARNING: GAME EXPERIENCE MAY VARY.
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Disclaimer:
This game contains flashing lights and colors and is not recommended to those who experience epilepsy. This game also contains themes of emotional manipulation as well as themes of depression and anxiety, and as a result, may not be suitable for all audiences.
| Platforms | Windows |
|---|---|
| Achievements | 30 |
| Age ratings |
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| Controller required | No |
| Demo | Buddy Simulator 1984 Demo |
| DLC / extras | 1 listed on Steam |
| Website | Official website |
