Buddy Simulator 1984

{{Infobox video game | title = Buddy Simulator 1984 | image = Buddy Simulator 1984 cover.jpg | developer = Not a Sailor Studios | publisher = Not a Sailor Studios Feardemic Games<ref>{{Cite web |title=Make a New Friend Today! {{!}} Buddy Simulator 1984 Launches on Xbox and PlayStation! |url=https://www.feardemic-games.com/news-page/buddysimulator-xbox-ps-launch |access-date=2023-12-31 |website=Feardemic|date=6 April 2023 }}</ref> | engine = | platforms = [[Windows]] [[Nintendo Switch]] [[Xbox One]] [[Xbox Series X/S]] [[PlayStation 4]] [[PlayStation 5]] | released = '''Windows''' February 18, 2021 '''Nintendo Switch''' October 27, 2022 '''Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4/5''' April 6, 2023 | genre = [[Horror game|Horror]], [[Adventure game|adventure]], [[role-playing video game|role-playing]] | modes = [[Single-player]] }} '''''Buddy Simulator 1984''''' is a horror adventure/role-playing video game, developed by [[Chicago]]-based<ref>{{Cite web |title=About Us |url=https://notasailorstudios.com/About%20Us.html |access-date=2024-01-12 |website=Not a Sailor Studios |language=en-US}}</ref> team Not a Sailor Studios. It was first released for Windows on February 18, 2021, before being released on October 27, 2022, for Nintendo Switch,<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-10-20 |title=Buddy Simulator 1984 Is A Heartwarming Horror Game With A Touch Of Undertale |url=https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2022/10/buddy-simulator-1984-is-a-heartwarming-horror-game-with-a-touch-of-undertale |access-date=2023-12-31 |website=Nintendo Life |language=en-GB}}</ref> and on PlayStation 4, 5,<ref>{{Cite web |title=Buddy Simulator 1984 |url=https://store.playstation.com/en-us/product/UP3528-CUSA42523_00-0459001948999384 |access-date=2023-12-31 |website=store.playstation.com}}</ref> Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S on April 6, 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sheehan |first=Gavin |date=2023-03-31 |title=Buddy Simulator 1984 Is Coming To Xbox & PlayStation |url=https://bleedingcool.com/games/buddy-simulator-1984-is-coming-to-xbox-playstation/ |access-date=2023-12-31 |website=bleedingcool.com |language=en}}</ref> The game presents itself as a piece of text-based software from the year 1984, that allows the player to interact with an [[artificial intelligence|AI]] virtual "buddy".

==Gameplay== ''Buddy Simulator 1984'' begins as a text adventure, operated in a mock-up of an [[operating system]] using a [[command prompt]]. After the opening portion of the story, the game shifts into a 2D [[turn-based role-playing game]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Davidson |first=Amy |date=2021-03-12 |title=Buddy Simulator 1984 Is a Wholesome Horror Adventure Spent with a New Best Friend |url=https://www.escapistmagazine.com/buddy-simulator-1984-is-a-wholesome-horror-adventure-spent-with-a-new-best-friend/ |access-date=2023-12-31 |website=The Escapist}}</ref>

==Reception== {{Video game reviews | title = Reception | subtitle = | state =  | align = right | MC = NS: 79/100<ref name="metacritic" /> | award1Pub = | award1 = | award2Pub = | award2 = }} ''Buddy Simulator 1984'' has a [[Metacritic]] score of 79/100 for Nintendo Switch, indicating "generally favorable" reviews.<ref name="metacritic">{{Cite web |title=Buddy Simulator 1984 |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/buddy-simulator-1984/ |access-date=2023-12-31 |website=Metacritic |language=en}}</ref> ''Cubed3'', reviewing the Nintendo Switch version, rated it 7/10, criticizing the implementation of the text-based inputs on a console controller, although describing it overall as "a very immersive thriller".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Lichi |first=Albert |title=Buddy Simulator 1984 (Nintendo Switch) Review |url=http://www.cubed3.com/review/6837/1/buddy-simulator-1984-nintendo-switch.html |access-date=2023-12-31 |website=Cubed3}}</ref>

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==External links== *[https://notasailorstudios.com/Buddy_Simulator_1984.html ''Buddy Simulator 1984''] at Not a Sailor Studios *[https://www.feardemic-games.com/buddy-simulator-1984 ''Buddy Simulator 1984''] at Feardemic Games

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