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Hardware Engineers

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2019

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Quick resume

Hardware Engineers is a simulation game where you have to manage a IT business. In a world where technology expands every day, you will need to learn how to be competitive.

Global score

84/100

Genres

Indie, Simulator

Pros

  • Realistic and detailed pc repair simulation
  • Active and responsive developer
  • Frequent updates and community mod support
  • Engaging management and troubleshooting gameplay
  • Good value for price

Cons

  • Early access with bugs and limited content
  • Repetitive missions and tasks
  • Simple graphics and ui
  • Lack of multiplayer or social features
  • Some unclear tutorials and mechanics

Motivations

  • Autonomy
    4

    "Players have freedom to choose how to repair, build, and manage their IT shop with multiple approaches and decisions."

  • Competence
    4

    "Game involves technical challenges like diagnosing hardware/software issues, assembling PCs, and managing a business."

  • Competition
    1

    "Some leaderboard elements for overclocking scores exist but competition is not a core focus."

  • Continuation
    3

    "Many players report addictive gameplay and frequent updates encourage habitual play."

  • Cooperation
    -4

    "Game is primarily single-player with no significant cooperative multiplayer features."

  • Creativity
    3

    "Players can customize PC builds, manage shop layout, and mod content via Steam Workshop."

  • Domination
    -5

    "Interactions are balanced and respectful; no evidence of dominance or power exertion."

  • Escapism
    3

    "Players enjoy escaping into a detailed simulation of IT work and business management."

  • Expectation
    -4

    "Players engage voluntarily out of interest and passion for PC hardware and simulation."

  • Experimenting
    3

    "Players try different hardware combinations, troubleshooting methods, and business strategies."

  • Exploration
    -2

    "Game environments are limited to the shop and PC internals; exploration is minimal."

  • Expression
    2

    "Some customization of shop layout and PC builds allows for personal expression."

  • Fantasy
    -4

    "Game simulates realistic IT repair and business scenarios without fantasy elements."

  • Fellowship
    -3

    "Minimal social interaction; mostly solo play with some community mod sharing."

  • Growth
    4

    "Players learn about PC hardware, troubleshooting, and business management."

  • Health
    -5

    "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or health-related features."

  • Idle
    -3

    "Requires focused attention on tasks; no background or passive play elements."

  • Intimacy
    -5

    "No close social relationships or emotional sharing; interactions are transactional."

  • Leadership
    2

    "Players manage their own shop and make decisions, but no multiplayer leadership roles."

  • Progression
    4

    "Players unlock new parts, skills, and expand their business over time."

  • Relaxation
    2

    "Gameplay is engaging but can be relaxing with soothing music and steady pacing."

  • Sensation
    1

    "Simple graphics and sounds provide moderate sensory stimulation."

  • Status
    -3

    "Achievements exist but social recognition and popularity are limited."

  • Story
    1

    "Light narrative through customer interactions but no deep overarching plot."

  • Strategy
    3

    "Players plan repairs, upgrades, and business management strategies."

  • Thrill
    0

    "Game has some challenge but minimal suspense or risk elements."

  • Value
    4

    "Players feel the game offers good value for price and time invested."

  • Violence
    -5

    "Gameplay focuses on constructive repair and building, no combat or destruction."

  • Survival
    -3

    "No life-or-death threats; gameplay involves stable business management."

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