Fun Park Simulator: Prologue

After sinking nearly 4 hours into the prologue, I can confidently say this game has the bones to be a fantastic simulator. That said, it is a prologue, so I fully expected a few bumps in the road. The biggest hiccup for me? Reloading a save file completely vaporized my custom paths. It’s hard to build a theme park empire when the infrastructure literally vanishes into the ether. The Early-Game Grind Right now, the progression curve feels a bit sluggish. Cash is incredibly hard to come by early on, and the game is a bit too secretive about its progression mechanics. For instance, there is zero guidance pointing you toward the research tree. I think you gain research points per level, but since the XP bar is currently playing hide-and-seek, it’s hard to tell for sure. Oh, and my ticket booth apparently started a union—a glitch has duplicated my staff, so I currently have two employees crammed into a one-person booth. Cozy, but highly inefficient. The Early Access Wishlist 🛠️ To make the upcoming Early Access release truly shine, here is what needs some fine-tuning: Upgradable Tools: I spent roughly 75% of my playtime playing "Repairman Simulator." While it passed the time, being able to upgrade tools so things don't break constantly would be a massive quality-of-life improvement. Park Economy Control: We definitely need the ability to adjust prices for game machines and food vendors. Let me live my true capitalist dreams. Better Animations: It would be great to see customers actually playing the claw machines and the basketball game instead of just standing there. Sturdier Benches: The park benches currently have the structural integrity of wet cardboard. They shouldn’t be breaking every five minutes. Ride Intensity Calibration: We need some intensity ratings. I watched multiple fully grown adults aggressively throw up after a gentle spin on the Teacups. That feels statistically improbable. Smarter AI Behavior: Guests shouldn't sprint straight to the rides the second they enter. They need to mix it up—hit a food vendor, play a game, or browse first. UI Alerts: Please add alerts for when customers are waiting at an unstaffed vendor or when trash bins are overflowing. Clones, Clones Everywhere: Seeing 7 or 8 identical character models walking past each other in a row feels less like a theme park and more like The Matrix. More model variety is a must. Cheaper Early-Game Rides: It took 6 in-game days of brutal grinding just to afford one new ride (even with food and game revenue helping out). We need access to cheaper attractions early on. Customer Feedback: Let customers display dialogue bubbles showing what they want to order, and give them some audio life! I want to hear excited cheers on the coasters and disappointed sighs when a ride sucks. The Porta-Ploo Crisis: The early-game portaloos require constant, non-stop maintenance. I have seen portaloos at a three-day music festival survive with more dignity than the ones in this game. Final Thoughts Overall, the core gameplay loop is addictive, and the game has massive potential. I sincerely hope the developers keep pushing forward and don't give up on this project. I’m genuinely looking forward to the full Early Access release!