# Buddy Simulator 1984

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2021 video game

Buddy Simulator 1984 Developer Not a Sailor Studios Publishers Not a Sailor Studios Feardemic Games[1] Platforms Windows Nintendo Switch Xbox One Xbox Series X/S PlayStation 4 PlayStation 5 Release Windows February 18, 2021 Nintendo Switch October 27, 2022 Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 4/5 April 6, 2023 Genres Horror, adventure, role-playing Mode Single-player

***Buddy Simulator 1984*** is a horror adventure/role-playing video game, developed by [Chicago](/source/Chicago)-based[2] 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,[3] and on PlayStation 4, 5,[4] Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S on April 6, 2023.[5] The game presents itself as a piece of text-based software from the year 1984, that allows the player to interact with an [AI](/source/Artificial_intelligence) virtual "buddy".

## Gameplay

*Buddy Simulator 1984* begins as a text adventure, operated in a mock-up of an [operating system](/source/Operating_system) using a [command prompt](/source/Command_prompt). After the opening portion of the story, the game shifts into a 2D [turn-based role-playing game](/source/Turn-based_role-playing_game).[6]

## Reception

Reception

Aggregate score Aggregator Score Metacritic NS: 79/100[7]

*Buddy Simulator 1984* has a [Metacritic](/source/Metacritic) score of 79/100 for Nintendo Switch, indicating "generally favorable" reviews.[7] *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".[8]

## References

1. **[^](#cite_ref-1)** ["Make a New Friend Today! | Buddy Simulator 1984 Launches on Xbox and PlayStation!"](https://www.feardemic-games.com/news-page/buddysimulator-xbox-ps-launch). *Feardemic*. 6 April 2023. Retrieved 2023-12-31.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-2)** ["About Us"](https://notasailorstudios.com/About%20Us.html). *Not a Sailor Studios*. Retrieved 2024-01-12.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-3)** ["Buddy Simulator 1984 Is A Heartwarming Horror Game With A Touch Of Undertale"](https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2022/10/buddy-simulator-1984-is-a-heartwarming-horror-game-with-a-touch-of-undertale). *Nintendo Life*. 2022-10-20. Retrieved 2023-12-31.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-4)** ["Buddy Simulator 1984"](https://store.playstation.com/en-us/product/UP3528-CUSA42523_00-0459001948999384). *store.playstation.com*. Retrieved 2023-12-31.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-5)** Sheehan, Gavin (2023-03-31). ["Buddy Simulator 1984 Is Coming To Xbox & PlayStation"](https://bleedingcool.com/games/buddy-simulator-1984-is-coming-to-xbox-playstation/). *bleedingcool.com*. Retrieved 2023-12-31.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-6)** Davidson, Amy (2021-03-12). ["Buddy Simulator 1984 Is a Wholesome Horror Adventure Spent with a New Best Friend"](https://www.escapistmagazine.com/buddy-simulator-1984-is-a-wholesome-horror-adventure-spent-with-a-new-best-friend/). *The Escapist*. Retrieved 2023-12-31.

1. ^ [***a***](#cite_ref-metacritic_7-0) [***b***](#cite_ref-metacritic_7-1) ["Buddy Simulator 1984"](https://www.metacritic.com/game/buddy-simulator-1984/). *Metacritic*. Retrieved 2023-12-31.

1. **[^](#cite_ref-8)** Lichi, Albert. ["Buddy Simulator 1984 (Nintendo Switch) Review"](http://www.cubed3.com/review/6837/1/buddy-simulator-1984-nintendo-switch.html). *Cubed3*. Retrieved 2023-12-31.

## External links

- [*Buddy Simulator 1984*](https://notasailorstudios.com/Buddy_Simulator_1984.html) at Not a Sailor Studios

- [*Buddy Simulator 1984*](https://www.feardemic-games.com/buddy-simulator-1984) at Feardemic Games

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