2025-03-28
4. Stars
I kept getting the bad ending
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Description
"WINNER, Best Mobile Game" - Indie Prize USA 2018
“WINNER, Excellence in Storytelling” - International Mobile Game Awards SEA
"Simulacra expands upon its predecessor, Sara is Missing, experimenting even further with unsettling horror. And it succeeds."
9/10 - Pocket Gamer
You found the lost phone of a woman named Anna. In it, you see a desperate cry for help in the form of a video message. The phone behaves strangely as you dive deeper into it. You talk to her friends and they have no idea where she is. Her texts, emails and photo gallery provides fragments of information. It's up to you to piece it together.
About the Game:
SIMULACRA is an immersive narrative thriller using the interface of a mobile phone. Like all phones, you have messages, emails, gallery and all kinds of apps to look through. With a strong focus on realism, the game's characters are played by live actors and shot at real locations. Dive into Anna's life as you look at her private photos, go through her dating app or view her personal video logs.
Features:
- Explore a fully realised world through the lens of a mobile phone.
- Enjoy a unique gameplay experience through popular phone apps, including a dating app, a social media app and a web browser.
- An expansive narrative with hours of gameplay that leads to 5 possible endings.
- Filmed with live actors and an extensive VO cast.
- Solve the recurring image and text decryption puzzles to learn more about Anna’s story.
What's New in Version 1.0.53
- NEW: High quality videos
- NEW: Translations for 简体中文
- Fixed: Links in Browser that may break your save game
Seller
Name
KAIGAN GAMES OUe
Information
Developer
Categories
Version
1.0.53
Size
633.2 MB
Game Center
Yes
VPP Device Licensing
Yes
Rating
Rated 12+ for the following:
Infrequent/Mild Horror/Fear Themes
Infrequent/Mild Alcohol, Tobacco, or Drug Use or References
Infrequent/Mild Realistic Violence
Infrequent/Mild Mature/Suggestive Themes
Infrequent/Mild Profanity or Crude Humor
Compatibility
iOS 9.3 or later
Devices
iPhone 4S, iPhone 5, iPhone 5c, iPhone 5s, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPhone 6s, iPhone 6s Plus, iPhone SE, iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, iPhone X, iPhone XR, iPhone XS, iPhone XS Max, iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11 Pro Max, iPhone SE (2nd generation), iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max, iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 13, iPhone 13 Pro, iPhone 13 Pro Max, iPhone 13 mini, iPhone SE (3rd generation), iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, iPhone 14 Pro Max, iPhone 15, iPhone 15 Plus, iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max, iPhone 16e, iPad 2 (Wi-Fi), iPad 2 (3G), iPad (3rd Generation) (Wi-Fi), iPad (3rd Generation) (4G), iPad (4th Generation) (Wi-Fi), iPad (4th Generation) (4G), iPad (5th Generation) Wi-Fi, iPad (5th Generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad (6th generation) Wi-Fi, iPad (6th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro, iPad Pro (Cellular), iPad Pro (9.7-inch), iPad Pro (9.7-inch) (Cellular), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2nd generation), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2nd generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (10.5-inch), iPad Pro (10.5-inch) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro (11-inch), iPad Pro (11-inch) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air, iPad Air (Cellular), iPad Air 2, iPad Air 2 (Cellular), iPad Air (3rd generation), iPad Air (3rd generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad mini (Wi-Fi), iPad mini (4G), iPad mini Retina, iPad mini Retina (Cellular), iPad mini 3, iPad mini 3 (Cellular), iPad mini 4, iPad mini 4 (Cellular), iPad mini (5th Generation), iPad mini (5th Generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad (7th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 11-inch (2nd generation), iPad Pro 11-inch (2nd generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 12.9-inch (4th generation), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (4th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air (4th Generation) (Wi-Fi), iPad Air (4th Generation) (Wi-Fi + Cellular), iPad (8th generation) Wi-Fi, iPad (8th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 11-inch (3rd generation), iPad Pro 11-inch (3rd generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 12.9-inch (5th Generation), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (5th Generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad (9th Generation), iPad (9th Generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad mini (6th Generation), iPad mini (6th Generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air (5th generation), iPad Air (5th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 11-inch (4th generation), iPad Pro 11-inch (4th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 12.9-inch (6th generation), iPad Pro 12.9-inch (6th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad (10th generation), iPad (10th generation) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air 11-inch (M2) Wi-Fi, iPad Air 13-inch (M2) Wi-Fi, iPad Air 13-inch (M2) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 11-inch (M4) Wi-Fi, iPad Pro 11-inch (M4) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Pro 13-inch (M4) Wi-Fi, iPad Pro 13-inch (M4) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad mini (A17 Pro) Wi-Fi, iPad mini (A17 Pro) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad (A16) Wi-Fi, iPad (A16) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air 11-inch (M3) Wi-Fi, iPad Air 11-inch (M3) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPad Air 13-inch (M3) Wi-Fi, iPad Air 13-inch (M3) Wi-Fi + Cellular, iPod touch (5th generation), iPod touch (6th Generation), iPod touch (7th generation)
Languages
English
App Store: Customer Ratings
Ratings & Reviews
4.9 of 5 (5,097 Ratings)
App Store: Customer Reviews
2025-01-18
Goated game
Great game best thing I spent my money on definitely going to play the other ones
2025-01-17
Glitch?
I followed a walkthrough multiple times and I the game would not give me the true ending! It’s glitched! I can’t do anything and I want the ending so badly! Please fix this!
2025-01-04
Awesome
Great game
2024-12-21
Great mystery
Not usually into phone games but this one was an amazing experience!
2024-10-07
So cool
Funniest and Creepiest game I’ve play would play again recommend for everyone
2024-09-13
nahhh this game is firee
i literally never leave reviews for games. i was expecting this game be lowkey kinda boring but yall this game is the exact opposite. if you like solving mysteries with full autonomy this is your game. five stars all around, the team and whoever made this game deserves their pillow cold on both side on a hot summer day.. 😞✋
2024-08-26
Soooo good
This game is gold
2024-08-11
This is a really interesting game!
Simulacra is a short game, but even so it’s 𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮 good! It has a lot of different options throughout the game, and many different endings: There are little details about the game that will leave you coming back to play again! I recommend this game to anyone 14 or older. There are also so many achievements you can get from playing this game! Can you get them all? 😊
2024-07-31
Fun game
I absolutely loved playing through the game I watched Jacksepticeye play it years ago and it was fun to actually sit and play the game for once 10/10 great game
2024-07-29
Wear headphones and play home alone for the full effect
The noises that play throughout the game have made chills run up my spine because i never expected it. Some of the video acting was a little cheesy but overall the game was amazing
2024-07-12
It was good!
I think it was a really fun game and I enjoyed it a lot but I’m not going to give it 5 stars because most of the time 5 stars are paid reviews and I’m not going to give it 4 stars because some of the ui was glitchy I know that it’s supposed to look glitchy at times but sometimes the buttons just won’t work and you have to quadruple tap them, the moments where you go to jabbr and you can comment on the posts the keyboard is kinda odd just with the layout, but I think that the jump scares were really fun and the Easter eggs are cool. Overall I liked it a lot
2024-01-15
Not great
Don’t buy it
2024-01-12
Amazing, Immersive Game
Totally worth the money, it’s long and challenging, and just hypnotizing in a way. The jumpscares do get old after a while, and the acting isn’t the best, but the storyline is immersive and unique.
I would definitely recommend this, the five dollars are totally worth it. It also has multiple endings, so it won’t get old after the first play.
(Spoilers)
The simulacrum at the end, just it’s voice and the way it moved as it spoke was hypnotic and I enjoyed watching it, you did a great job with it!
2023-11-22
MY FAVORITE!!!
varieties of endings, tons of easter eggs, this game is lots of fun!!
2023-11-11
Loved it
This game was Epic , wow
2023-08-12
Very fun and creepy
My husband and I got this to play together and really enjoyed it! Great storyline, interesting characters, cool effects and like a horror movie. We’ll probably play again for the different endings. Highly recommend!
2023-08-10
I love it.
My favorite game I’ve ever played on my phone. So good. Kept me interested the whole time. I haven’t found another game that has kept me as interested as this one.
2023-08-07
Scary. But good
5e game. It’s escalated but. Veegud
2023-07-22
Simulacra
I LOVED THIS GAME ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS GAME PLAY IT RN
2023-07-17
Awesome
It was worth the money I loved it to the very end.
2023-06-16
Good game
One of the best games on Apple I may sound like a bot but it’s true
2023-05-07
YOU MUST BUY THIS GAME
THIS IS A AMAZING GAME TRUST ME YOU NEED IT.
2023-04-05
It was super fun
Simulacra was a really fun game highly recommend
2023-04-04
I don’t know what to say.
I just finished it for the first time, I got the worm ending thing. This game was so thought out and amazing. It was definitely worth 5 dollars and I’m going to buy the others when I finish all the endings. Definitely worth it and lasts a while to finish.
2023-03-24
Highly enjoyable, and really different
I love this game! It is a collection of videos and it’s like a found footage game almost. I played it constantly until I got an ending and I’m about to play it again to get a different one!
2023-03-16
Good game
5 star
2023-03-01
Amazing, could have some kinks worked out
So, the game is amazing, don’t get me wrong! But, the grammar isn’t the best, but that’s about it. Also, a skip button might be nice for the lengthy text, but overall, it’s a great game!
2023-02-16
No sound
This game doesn’t play any sound for me. I’m not sure what the deal is. Waste of money unless I can get it to work somehow.
2022-12-12
Best horror game I have ever played!
I was expecting just doing stuff on a phone after watching JACKSEPTICEYE play I thought it sounded fun and the Easter egg with his name is phenomenal! And the unexpected jumpscares really got a jump out of me! I’m might buy the second but great game guys!!!
2022-09-17
Highly recommend!
What a fun game. Well worth $5 and an afternoon.
2022-08-26
it’s great
i did have to look up two things but other than that it’s great
2022-08-15
we stan Taylor
Taylor is pretty pog although he is now a murderer in my book see yeh Anna
2022-08-09
It’s a really good experience!!
The game is super fun and its one of the fewer mobile games that don’t have any adds at all. There’s multiple endings and choices and you can play through the game as many times as you like! I love this game and the fact that there is more to this series is awesome!!! I’d really recommend this game if you’re looking for something with a mix of scary and fun! It one of the absolute best game I’ve played.
2022-07-31
Love this game
I’ve played this game twice so far and got both a good and bad outcome and was even able to find an Easter egg. One of the best phone games hands down! I downloaded every game by this company and I’m definitely not disappointed💜
2022-07-01
Good
Good
2022-06-09
Cool game
Cool game kinda scares me
2022-06-08
Simulacra
It's is a very good game
2022-05-16
Love the concept, wish it was more accessible
Am not a fan of the audio messages but everything else is great. I wish the game had more accessibility features (text transcriptions or subtitles)
2022-05-06
It was ok?
Honestly it was all in all a good game but from the hype in the comment section, i assumed it to be more interactive and more engaging! I did play the free simulacra, with the flappy bird themed story line, and that was way better.
2022-04-20
My gameplay of simulacra
I personally enjoyed the game a lot. I enjoyed the characters and unique endings. Taylor was one of my favorite characters in the whole game. Cassie’s phone number was a little hard to find but after that was found I was good. I also believe that the scariest jump scares were the phone calls XD. I was super happy with the storyline and enjoyed the game overall.
2022-03-29
LOVED IT!
UPDATED: I had previously rated this one star because I was unable to play the game, when I had so excited about it that I actually saved it for when I knew I’d have a lot of time to devote to it.
Well, it turns out it wasn’t the app’s fault, but something I was doing wrong after clicking “begin” and entering the password. I looked at what TongueTied Games did on his YouTube channel to start and bam, easy fix.
I’ll put it this way: I started playing this in bed around 1 in the morning, fell asleep around 7 am for a couple hours, then finished it after waking up a couple hours later. So yeah, for me to play any game straight through like this, especially when I’m so tired, clearly means I was addicted from the start.
I love how creepy it all is and how you’re engrossed in solving this bizarre mystery, not knowing who you can trust. I know some people complained about wanting the puzzles, along with solving different clues, to be more difficult. For the first game of this sort, I found the level of difficulty appropriate. I don’t want to spend an hour on each clue, especially if there are a lot of them. To me, it’s more about the game play and seeing results of your choices. There’s logic games I play it if I want to test my brainpower. This is clearly more of a mystery/horror game that isn’t supposed to take forever to figure out.
I can’t wait to explore the alternate endings (I’ll probably look them up online, since I’ll be doomed into having to choose Anna or Taylor again if I don’t... because I’m unsure of how my initial choices led me to where I ended up, and also, how to rationalize with something that is not “of the material world”? Wish I could have seen more of the actual ending rather than just being told that the person will no longer be themselves, as I know them).
It baffles me that people complain about spending FIVE DOLLARS for this. For all the gameplay you get, and considering almost NO game is completely free (either you must watch ads or make in-app purchases, and most games make levels nearly impossible to beat without paying some extra money) I'd say this game is a steal. Although apparently the devs decided to make the first version free at this point (I see the sequel is $5, however) I would have gladly paid the $5 for this and will gladly pay $5 for the sequel. It’s the equivalent of a cup of coffee, come on. The devs have to make SOME money.
Also, someone said this was sexist... how?! I’m a girl and “assuming you play as a guy”... you clearly didn’t play the whole game through, because at one point, Taylor asks if you’re a guy or girl. I just didn’t see how this was sexist. The mom was super critical and harsh of Anna’s choices, the best friend in love with her, so I fail to see how going to them would have helped this situation. Besides, you’re trying to find who has info and who may have taken her, and clearly it’s not those two.
Amazing game, thank you for the wonderful experience! I will play both other games now as well after exploring the alternative endings (I already played Sara is Missing). For all of those who expect so even more from such a complex game (and for free at that), YOU try putting something together that requires so much time and effort on your part, and ask for nothing in exchange for all your time.
2022-03-16
Works perfectly for a mobile game
(First review of mine) great game 11/10
2022-03-15
It’s Just Like a Phone
I was skeptical when I first got this game that it would have enough ‘features’ on the phone to make it feel real. Well, hats off to the developers. The game is interesting, it pulls you in, but it also has substance and enough complexity that you really feel like you’re using someone else’s phone. There are several apps, lots of conversations to be had, clues to figure out, things to unscramble. I played for hours yesterday to beat it, and it turns out there are multiple endings, so I think I will try again. If you are like me and have ever done any investigating on the internet, you’ll love this game. It even has multiple game-only websites you have to use. I also just want to shout out to the actors in the game. You all did great. You seemed like regular people which was perfect for what was going on. Great game!
2022-03-09
This game is scary/awesome
This game is scary plus awesome and it is so perfect I like how you added the little Jumpscares in there it is very good awesome job keep it up
2022-02-26
WOW
this game was so well made and extremely addicting. there is more than one ending meaning i’m definitely going to play again to see what i can do with the other options. considering it’s just a game, i did get quite frightened at time which really kept it feeling real. this would be extremely fun with a group as well, deciding choices together. headphones would have made this experience even scarier as there were random noises every once in a while that scared me. overall a great mystery game with a super cool ending!
2022-02-17
I love this. So much
I like it very much but the jump scares got me off guard
2022-02-06
I will never not love this game 💓💓💜💙💙
My all time favorite horror game even compared to DDLC, which has jump scares i can't even look at tbh. I have adjusted to the jump scares in these games but still sometimes get scared mentally, but i don't jump at them.
2022-02-04
BUY THIS APP
If u love creepy and dark stuff u will love this!! I love that I get to screw with a random persons phone while having a fun time!!! I LOVE THIS APP!!! THE 5$ WAS DEFINITELY WORTH IT!!!
2022-01-29
Creative and immersive
Definitely worth the 5 bucks.
2021-11-01
Talk about a let-down ending
I understand that based on your decisions the ending is different. But, in the end they do not explain anything. It is very vague and you’re left trying to piece together a lot of other pieces to the story. I won’t spoil any part of the game, (just in case someone can actually enjoy it.) I will say the acting is very cliche, (I blame the writing mostly) and the videos make you feel uncomfortable watching them because of the cheesy acting and script. I do like the phone mechanics in the game, and most of the mini games were well-made and enjoyable. Sadly, the story always seems like it is just one bad line away from making you want to get a refund.
2021-06-18
I absolutely love this game!!🤩
OK first off I was looking for a game like this for about two months and I finally found one and I love it so so much I have a bunch of horror games on my phone and this one is really really nice I love it I think it doesn’t even deserve a five star rating I think it deserves a 10 star rating it is so good I love this game so much it’s so fun it’s creepy and it’s sometimes give me the chills and love it 🥰
2021-04-18
Fun Found Phone Game!
Game was very fun! Only thing I didn't like were the couple of jumpscares and random noises*.
Fun and interesting little story, too! Clues weren't so difficult as to be frustrating but weren't just handed to me either. Definitely recommend!
(*STOP READING IF YOU DON'T WANT A WARNING ABOUT THEM) the game will periodically make little noises throughout. I mostly heard little knocking like it was coming from one headphone and later, another. I've also seen people say they heard laughter and whispers(?). And I think there are about 4(?) short jumpscares where the background of the "phone" will change to something frightening and make a quick, loud noise. They were off-putting – especially since jumpscares put me in an angry mood more than anything.
2021-03-15
HOLY. COW.
This game is so immersive and you can lose a lot of time on it. I started playing it at 4PM and before I knew it, it was 9 PM. I like that there are multiple endings, it compels me to go back and play it through again, which is more than my money’s worth for sure. I’m a big baby when it comes to scary games but yes, this game can be alarming, especially while wearing headphones, but I still thoroughly enjoyed the experience. Play this in the dark, if you dare! (I did not.)
2020-10-09
Terrifying
I’m not really one to get scared by horror games; it takes a really special one to make me do more than jump a little. This one had me jumping, backing away from the phone, and at points I even went “Oh no no no no no”. It made me care about the characters involved and forced me to do things I didn’t want to do. It’s a game, but somehow it feels so, so, so real. It feels as if my actions have dire consequences and put this awful pit in my stomach that only an amazing horror game can do. The story moves at a great pace, and even the trickier parts aren’t excessively hard. It pulled me in, almost had me worried that something bad would happen to me personally. All that, and I’ve only explored one ending so far. Truly a great game, Simulatra was more than worth the money.
TLDR: This game made me FEEL, something that the horror genre has very rarely done for me.
2020-08-17
Interesting
My little brother made me watch a few videos of people playing this game. I decided to give it a try. It’s pretty cool. Definitely entertaining. Though I’m not sure if I want to do this all over again, I’ll most likely play again to see what else can happen 🤘🏽
Had fun. I wasn’t very scared though. Sound effects are rad. Would be cool if there were more intense background sounds. The knocks got me every time 😂 thinking it was my actual door and forgot it was the game. Until next time.
2020-08-10
Really cool, well executed game
This game is a really neat idea, and it’s really well executed. It was very fun to poke around in someone’s phone - I also thought the story itself was well plotted. The only thing I found frustrating was that the writing wasn’t 100% doing it for me - stylistically it was okay, but there were some weird grammatical errors (noun/verb agreement and some odd word choices) that took me out of it. I did enjoy the accurate amount of swearing for 22 year olds looking for a missing person! But I think a little polish on the writing would go a long way (especially since it’s such a text-heavy game). All in all, a very fun experience and well worth the price.
2020-04-02
Good cringe
I cringed a lot throughout the story but it was good enough that it kept me hooked. I wanted to find out what happens at the end, and wow the story makes no sense at all. The game itself is good and the fact that it doesn’t hold your hand makes it even better, it doesn’t rush you to finish the story, it gives you the information and you have to figure out what to so with it, I liked that a lot. I didn’t care about Anna or any other character in the game, the characters aren’t relatable at all but I liked the fact that they all had backstories, just not interesting ones. All in all, not bad. The story makes no sense but the game itself is good, I like.
2020-04-01
I cannot believe how amazing this was
First let’s start off how wonderful it was to play the game. I literally spent hours on my phone trying to complete one ending but once I figured our codes I got all of them quickly. The characters are pretty good and it was extraordinary for a mobile game. I saw jacksepticeye play it and I wanted to but I couldn’t buy it. Now that t was free for a limited time I hopped on it real quick. Thank you for making an amazing game.
2020-04-01
Very Fun Game!!!
Kept me on the edge of my seat the entire time I played! I love how realistic gameplay is and how you’re never sure if you’re making the right choice or not! This game is excellently detailed and has wonderful graphics! I absolutely recommend!
P.S.: If you own AirPods and leave this game running when you walk away from your phone... prepare to feel like you’re going crazy!
The sound effects are so sharp and clean! Wonderful job!
2020-03-31
DEFINITELY Worth a Play
I found this game when it was available for free over a limited time and figured I would give it a shot, not knowing anything about it but recognizing it as something several YouTubers have played, and I’m SO glad that I gave it that chance. I wound up playing it nonstop until I completed my first ending, and I certainly have plans to play it through again to see what else I can find. It’s so delightfully disturbing, indicated by the fact that I certainly didn’t expect to get jumpscared by a game that took place entirely on a phone’s interface. Wonderfully done!!
2020-03-30
This is the most amazing and creative game in IOS.
I downloaded it by chance and addicted to it. This is well-made, fun to explore and a piece of art. The storytelling is good and you get immersed it very quickly.
Since it literally a phone... you got it from your doorstep.... then here you go...
All the puzzles are classic and fun. But I do felt a bit repetitive to solve all the messed up text messages and seemingly irrelevant pictures.
2020-03-28
My game keeps crashing
My game keeps crashing right before the phone “breaks” and Taylor gets all “mind-warped” at the end. It takes me all the way back to when the SIMULACRA pretends to be Anna on Spark. I played all the way back to where I previously was, and it crashed yet again, bringing me back to the same place. Really annoying, I just want to see what happens at the end of the game!
Otherwise great game just fix the crashes it crashed multiple times during my game
2020-03-24
Amazing game
This game super amazing the are a lot of scary moments and it is very creepy but so you know I’m a human it does get a bit less scary closer to the end but other than that the biggest jumpscare there was still got me after playing a couple times even though I expected it. The story is pretty good, the characters are pretty okay, the voice acting is nothing special but they worked with what they had.
2019-12-08
Woah!
This was an interesting experience. Although I knew it was fake, it seemed so real! The jump scares were well thought out, and I love that there are multiple endings depending on how u go through with the game. I would recommend this game for those who enjoy a good mystery and suspenseful gameplay! You did a fantastic job making this game and I found the ending I was looking for! Thank you and I hope you make more of these in the future 😁👍🏻!!!
Well done,
SurvivorCrafter
2019-06-21
Enjoyable, if you like B Horror Movies
*SPOILER FREE REVIEW*
The idea behind “SIMULCARA” itself is great and the overall design and ease of gameplay were really well done, however it wasn’t enough to excuse the hokey acting, unintentionally hilarious dialogue, and ridiculous twist ending.
There is very little problem-solving or puzzle elements that this game offers: instead we (the players) are left with HUGE chunks of the story involving “texting” and “messaging” random characters back and forth over and over in order to advance the plot. This was not the experience I was hoping for. There were certain elements to the story that I wish got explored more that were kind of tossed to the wayside to make way for *more* texting.
Despite all of that, the biggest letdown here has to be the lack of thrills; sure its got some good jump-scares here and there, but that’s essentially it. Like I said earlier the idea of the haunted phone narrative is certainly a good one, but how the creators executed it? It’s just not scary!
This game will most likely appeal to you if you are a young teen, enjoy B horror movies, are disturbed very easily, and/or play those “scary” text-simulator stories. If you want something that’ll leave a lasting impression or keep you up at night, you’re going to be disappointed. There were some good elements here, but not enough to keep me interested or excited. Pass.
2019-05-03
Woah
This game was AMAZING. Very intense, puzzling, and long enough to give you plenty to do without getting bored. This game is very worth but all I’ll say is CHOOSE WISELY when you play it at first. If you go back and play it again for a different outcome that’s different. I spent all day long playing this game and it was WORTH IT. I recommend it to anyone who likes game like this. PLAY IT WITH HEADPHONES even if the day time I jumped at certain stuff. Enjoy!
2019-04-28
Wow!
It was a very amazing action packed game! The only reason why I only gave it 4 stars and not 5 is because, at some points I just got stuck! It is very hard a some point. But I did end up “beating” the game. So yes, I would definitely recommend this game to anyone! Especially people who need games for time consuming purposes. It is very interesting and you can play many times for different outcomes! I can’t wow to playa again to find another outcome!
2019-04-25
One of the best sci-fi horror games ever made
I mean that. And I mean that in terms of all platforms from consoles, to pcs, to mobile phones. This is one of the best sci-fi horror games of all time. The mystery of going through an abandoned phone is interesting enough, but this game lures you into a very dark atmosphere that is terrifying with or without headphones. Play in a dark room for the scariest experience. You will frequently experience a chilling sensation of something being terribly wrong as you unravel this mystery of a missing girl named Anna. I have never been more frightened and fascinated by any horror game in my life.
2019-04-21
One of the best games I ever played
It took me a long time to finish it, but it has many freaky things, and my only thing I Wondered was did you use real people for the photos, other than that a well done game was made, I did have many thoughts on it, like why include other parts of her life, or why her out of millions of people, it was a very good game but many things was a little off to me, like why was she targeted out of every person in her life you could of used, but a good game I would say but answer me this... WHY WOULD YOU CREATE SOMETHING LIKE THIS SO CLOSE TO REALTY, OR DID THIS HAPPEN TO YOU? AND WHAT END DID YOU PLAY?¿?¿
2019-02-20
The best horror game I’ve ever played
I didn’t really play that many horror games, when I saw this games I thought “oh a cool concept for a game I’ll check it out”. I forgot to read what is main thing about and I was astonished and creeped out how this game played and how your choices depend on the games ending and how you develop like these other conclusions of “where did this person go or why did this person did this”. The characters you meet, the details on the phone and the story just fascinated me so much. So if you never played a horror game and want to play one for starters play this and yes it is worth 5 dollars of your purchase.
2019-01-22
Good but has problems
This game is a definite step up from Sara is Missing. Everything has been improved and every addition is great, except for some. The idea of fixing corrupted messages and photos is good but they should be made when the message is actually important. This happens for James messages or the cheating subplot but most of the corrupted messages are useless. Also the game should have multiple ways to find clues rather than one straight path. Still amazing game but some stuff is tedious.
2019-01-06
BEST GAME I'VE EVER PLAYED
Before I just saw other people played it and I didn't even know this was an iPhone game. That really spoiled cause I knew how to get the a good ending. It kept my heart racing even though I knew what was happening. This game is worth buying for whoever wants to play it. I've never seen an iPhone game do anything like this. Real actors, intense story, just everything. To whoever is looking to buy a game let it be this one you won't regret it.
2018-12-23
Awesome game
It can get really confusing at times but luckily I had my best friend on the phone helping me so just if you cannot move on make sure you either fixed everything in texts and look at the memo also make sure you go back and know what is being asked so you do not get stuck for long totally worth it I do not recommend this app for little kids since there is jump scares and quite a lot of cussing
2018-12-23
Too bad
Too bad yet another sexist game. Three men (including yourself since there are no genuine dialogue option to be a woman) root through a woman's personal info and make decisions about her life. Not appropriate, dialogue obviously written by clueless men. If I found a phone like this in real life the first thing I would do is text her best friend or her mom and be 100% honest with them. In turn particularly the friend would respond in a rational way to get the phone back or work together or something... Not the crap response that the writers apparently think women would say. Instead your only option is to lie to the friend and bandy about her personal information with a possibly abusive ex-boyfriend and a total stranger on tinder. Seriously get a clue developers. We're tired of playing shallow sexist games.
2018-11-19
FRICKIN AMAZING
I LOVE IT SO MUCH!!!! I definitely recommend this game, it is so fun! If you’re jumpy, you better prepare yourself! Spending money on games like this seems like a questionable choice considering it seems like a game you play once, but there is multiple endings, so after playing once you can continue playing again and again until you get all the endings, and even after that, you can play again, just for the jump scares! I definitely think this was worth the money.
2018-11-12
Ultimately Unsatisfying
It is well done but the supernatural-tech ending is unsatisfying. Sounds like a lot of gobbledygook. The “found phone” concept, though, has potential for real crime drama/horror. Photographs could be used to provide clues to puzzles (in this game you have to piece together photos but once you do, the photos don’t mean anything and don’t add any new information). Maps could be incorporated into it. News articles. Etc. Trying to hunt down a real killer and prevent a murder would have been more fun.
2018-10-27
Sparks Flew!
I have been looking for a game like this for years! I’ve always been interested in text-based story telling, such as apps like Hooked where stories are told through text messages. This game is all that and more. It kept me on the edge of my seat the entire time and has a good story line. Plus, the ending was such a plot twist! I enjoyed having to look for clues throughout the phone and that I got to talk to so many different characters. Though I do find I am left with a few unanswered questions— what happened to Tobias the cat? Why, throughout the entirety of Anna missing, did her mother never try to make contact or ask where she was?
2018-10-04
ONE OF THE BEST GAMES I’VE EVER PLAYED!
This is such a well done game. I love it. It was so thought through. Listen, if you like horror, then this game is for you! And, in my opinion, it was totally worth it to buy it. So if you are thinking about getting this game, buy it for sure. Tbh I almost peed my pants twice in this game. It has a lot of really cool jumpscares that make me jump out of my seat. It is well thought game and I feel like this is the only game I enjoy playing on my phone. All the recorded messages and pictures really made me tgink that there was a lot of effort in this game which makes me smile. If you’re a person who gets easily scared, then this game isn’t really recommend for you, if you’re feeling extra brave, then I encourage you to try it. It is a really great game. Also this game is not ment for the faint of heart and people who are easily disturbed. But the only down side to this is that I wish there were more ways to play the game and what I mean by that is that there are only 5 or 6 paths that you can play through this game, and once you played them all, it kinda feels like your $5 went down the drain. I would like at least 10 storylines at best, but all in all, I love this game.
2018-09-01
Have played through twice...
...which may make the game seem good. But I’m still disappointed in the ending. There doesn’t seem to be a way to win or to even feel good when you finish. I’m going to check Google to see if there are better endings.
The game design is monumental, as far as I know the first of its kind. You find a phone and by using every app on that person‘s phone you find out all about them as you try to find the person who is missing. It was a lot of fun.
The problem for me, is the horrible Ending. On the second play through I was able to change a few things, but it did not affect the ending.
Even with the fast play through which makes the text messages move faster, the second play through still took a couple of hours. And I was able to remember all passwords, etc.
It was disappointing to end with the same abysmal choices.
2018-07-15
Love it!
I’ve probably played through this game 10+ times. It is incredibly interesting and so immersive. You truly feel connected to characters you’re interacting with and at there may be a point where they feel so real, you get attached. (Almost like a really good book) I loved how you were able to explore the phone and get to know not only Anna, but the people she has relationships with and how what may seem like a pointless conversation may be important in the future. I hope the company continues making games like this. $5 is worth it!
2018-07-13
Freaking amazing
This game. Y’all don’t know how amazing it was to experience this type of game. The jump scares are ever so entertaining that I almost broke my phone by dropping them to the floor. This is a must for everyone that wants to dig deep into secrets. You devs need to Create another game that’s similar as to this one but another type of twist into the game. More or so like the first one but also be the same as this game too. Plus, make the game extra longer and make it a little more challenging too so that we need our knowledge to know what we need to uncover the story. I apologize for the long review. I’m just so freaking happy that I got to play a game that actually made me jump up not once, not twice, but a couple. You guys friggin made it awesome. Hopefully you guys have another coming soon. Cannot wait to play it if it’s released soon or in the near future.
2018-06-06
Very good game but a little disappointed
I love this game! I love the tasks you have to do and the mystery is amazing to solve, but I was a little disappointed at how limited you are in doing things, like you only get notifications from the people you are supposed to talk to, jabbr, or the emails you get when stuff is backed up into the phone. I would’ve liked to have seen more interactions with other characters like the parents, (I was really surprised the mother didn’t text or call at least once) or more interaction between Greg and Taylor to where they make up and work together. I would’ve loved to see an ending where Greg can be killed instead (unless I just haven’t figured that out yet) or being able to kill both. Also we don’t ever find out what happened to Toby (anna’s cat). There weren’t a lot of jump-scares and I do hope more get added. overall though, an amazing game, I think if you just added a few things would be perfect! Love your work!
2018-05-27
Awesome digital storytelling!
The use of the phone as a medium and the convincing nature of the UI blend well together to create an immersive and thrilling experience! This is definitely along the lines of a mystery, so if you aren’t into those or you’re more of an action-packed person, this might not be the game for you. However, this game is absolutely gripping! The first time I played it, I stayed up late into the night. I highly recommend it!
2018-04-30
So creepy!
I loved this and stayed up way past when I should be asleep to finish it because I knew I wouldn’t be able to stop thinking about it if I didn’t. Quite a few jump scares. I’ve only played once through, and the ending was really interesting. If you’ve ever been on dating apps and actively involved in social media this will most certainly creep you out. Some of the acting (Greg!) was beyond horrible but others were so believable as their characters (Anna). At times, I truly got so immersed and engaged with the story line that I kind of felt like I actually found someone’s phone. I fought with my natural instincts a lot during text conversations, so it will be interesting to play through again and try different approaches and see what happens. I killed Taylor and I’m pretty sure Anna died, too. Whoops! Have fun with this game! Totally worth five bucks.
2018-04-15
Overall, B+
This game is very fun to play when you need something to do. It’s a great sequel to Sara is Missing, but you can play it without having placed SIM. There’s a lot to uncover, whether it be juicy or not, and a lot of different paths to play. I won’t give away anything, but there are many, many hidden secrets, all worth exploring.
The acting of Anna is awful, I’ll say that much. Some of the audio clips could have just been shown through text and were largely unnecessary, as well as the calls that come in. Can’t even reach your own voicemail. Taylor’s actor did great though, and you’ll grow to appreciate some of the characters. Overall, not worth an entire $5, but if you’ve got the money, why not?
2018-04-02
So cool
That was a really fun game and worth the $5. Of course it wasn’t my money, so... that made it easier to buy, but I think it was really worth it. Way better than the first game, extended gameplay, more freedom, completely different story. Only complaint I have is voice acting lol. Greg Summers woo boy, that was some voice acting lol. But it was great I actually felt like I was in someone’s life, it freaked me out and was hard to resist sometimes. I love this game.
2018-03-29
I’m not easily scared-BUT!
This game gave me a good few major scares. Two made me scream out loud, multiple times I tossed my phone, and I can’t tell you how many times I ripped my ear buds out to glance around my house. I was so surprised to find this game ACTUALLY SCARY! I see other criticisms about the acting and images and etc but I feel like all of it meshes together to create a very interesting very unique story. I loved it! I will be playing it more and more to find the different outcomes and Easter eggs. Such a fun game please play it!
2018-03-03
Haven’t even finished it yet...
I haven’t even finished this game yet but so far it really cool. After playing Sara is missing, it really seems to be the tutorial for this game. I see why charge it for the amount of money that the developer charges. The programming put into making it as real as possible to an actual smart phone interface. There were moments where I really felt like I was talking to these characters, and actually trying to solve this mystery. My only question for the developer(s) is why call this game SIMULACRA? I’m genuinely curious about where the name for this game comes from and what it represents in terms of this game.
2018-01-15
Really good potential and hits, but still has its misses.
The story and immersive qualities were good. The soundtrack and everything else worked well also, however there were a few points that kept this game from being perfect.
• The jumpscares were okay... but if anything should be saved for the ending. That final screen was PERFECT it should remain exclusive to the end.
• The picture scrambles and word scrambles should be only for advancing the story. The puzzles that didn’t match the story were annoying. Get rid of the word scramble entirely if possible.
• Some characters were really good. Anna and her best friend were believable but everyone else seemed... cheesy. It was very hard to remain immersed when the characters were unpredictable.
Aside from that, the gameplay is good! Fix those few things and it’s perfect.
2017-12-28
Gameplay interesting, content not so much
I like the detective style puzzles, and the implementation of the fake apps and such. What I didn’t like were the farcical characters that I didn’t care about in the end. Both Taylor and Greg were caricatures and hard to relate too, and Anna and her forgettable friend were really shallow. I did like the over arching idea of the story, but all the pictures an msgs were pretty dull.
Also, in terms of realism, I think if you make it so the incoming calls are just voicemails instead, it would make a lot more sense, and if the gameplay simply stuck to piecing together evidence and not interacting with the people in her life it would be a lot more tense and immersive.
Thanks though, I totally enjoyed solving your puzzles, and I look forward to more of this genre of game...
2017-12-25
Amazing!
I played “Sara is Missing” and this fulfills the hole that left greatly! It was a little less impactful because the stakes didn’t feel quite as high as a cult murder mystery, with rogue element of phone against you. This is more of trying to sort people out while getting to the truth, with something supernatural happening. This is still amazing, multiple endings, Easter eggs, lots to do, very much worth 5$.
(Are the rando jabbr posts nothing? I’ve been trying a ton of different responses with them and gotten nothing)
2017-12-15
Great game! Only a couple gripes...
The first has nothing to do with the game itself. For some reason, my Bluetooth headphones didn't work for this game. It was disappointing, but I just listened to it without headphones. The other gripe is a kind of illusion of choice. I understand, you need to tell a linear story. But when given 3 options, and I pick the one I think will do the least damage, just to find out I need to use all of the options? That was a little disappointing. Otherwise, great game! Very creepy, hard decisions at the end, and I will definitely replay to get the best ending! Definitely recommend!
2017-11-23
Utterly Amazing [Minor Spoiler]
I had played through Sara is Missing and enjoyed the experience, so when I saw this app while looking for something to spend my time with, I was curious. I am so glad I decided to buy this, for anyone who is wondering it is definitely worth the money. The experience gives many hours of gameplay with different endings, my first time through I spent 20+ minutes trying to decide whether to kill Taylor or Anna. I’m looking forward to further projects.