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Waterpark Simulator

We listened to 8 Twitch streams of Waterpark Simulator (7h 9m in total). The problem that came up most: overview camera doesn't show which pool has an incident, in 2 of 8 streams.

8 Twitch streams · 7h 9m analysed · English, German · analysed in the week of 28 Sept 2026 · Steam page

Problems
70
Ideas
5
Highlights
21

Where the moments happened

Grey bars show when the streamer was talking. Each mark is one reported moment; select a type below to hide or show it.

  • Stream 1, 47 min analysed: 9 problems, 9 highlights.
  • Stream 2, 1h analysed: 16 problems, 4 highlights.
  • Stream 3, 44 min analysed: 15 problems, 1 suggestion or comparison, 5 highlights.
  • Stream 4, 1h analysed: 18 problems, 3 suggestions or comparisons, 2 highlights.
  • Stream 5, 1h analysed: 9 problems, 2 suggestions or comparisons, 1 highlight.
  • Stream 6, 51 min analysed: 10 problems, 3 highlights.
  • Stream 7, 1h analysed: 7 problems, 2 highlights.
  • Stream 8, 48 min analysed: 22 problems, 1 suggestion or comparison, 1 highlight.
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Problems (70)

Bugs, confusion, frustration and the moments players gave up.

  1. #1Bugblocking

    fps collapses as more objects are built in the park

    1 of 8 streams · 6 moments

    6 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  2. #2Bugblocking

    a crash wiped an unsaved park redesign

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  3. #3Bug

    spray departing guests via water gun for farm bonus xp

    1 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  4. #4Bug

    hired staff quit if repeatedly hit by the player

    1 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  5. #5Bug

    tentacle decorations clip through objects and clutter the park

    1 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  6. #6Bug

    diving boards are far too tall for the shallow pools beneath them

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  7. #7Bug

    character skin looks overly shiny and smooth in the editor

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  8. #8Bug

    park logo cannot be changed in multiplayer

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  9. #9Bug

    injury count shown differs between players in multiplayer

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  10. #10Bug

    trash objects catch fire repeatedly

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  11. #11Bug

    visitor jump animation glitches into a faceplant on the diving board

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  12. #12Bug

    poop physics explodes oddly on a visitor

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  13. #13Confusion

    overview camera doesn't show which pool has an incident

    2 of 8 streams · 5 moments

    5 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  14. #14Confusion

    multiplayer friends can't be hired as staff and roles are unclear

    1 of 8 streams · 3 moments

    3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  15. #15Confusion

    diving board placement is confusing and slides clip into structures

    1 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  16. #16Confusion

    shared build camera orientation differs between players in multiplayer

    1 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  17. #17Confusion

    hard to tell which saved park to load

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  18. #18Confusion

    kicking out customers who take photos is not clearly explained

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  19. #19Confusion

    skipping tutorial leaves returning player unsure how to start building

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  20. #20Confusion

    unclear why some visitors refuse handed out flyers

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  21. #21Confusion

    rubber ducky decoration doesn't act as a turret despite looking like one

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  22. #22Confusion

    error messages like bank unreachable give no useful explanation

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  23. #23Confusion

    building preview does not match how placed objects actually look

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  24. #24Confusion

    quest completion condition for hiring or firing staff is unclear

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  25. #25Confusion

    some body and face sliders show no visible effect

    1 of 8 streams · 3 moments

    3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  26. #26Confusion

    customization sliders give no numeric feedback or clear signposting

    1 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  27. #27Confusion

    wet floor spills cause unexpected slipping

    1 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  28. #28Confusion

    reactions to default look and achievement when opening character editor

    1 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  29. #29Confusion

    default outfit disliked and hard to find where to change it

    1 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  30. #30Confusion

    unclear whether a found chest can be opened

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  31. #31Confusion

    building tool sometimes applies the wrong material by accident

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  32. #32Confusion

    join command syntax for picking visitor gender is unclear

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  33. #33Confusion

    placed items or guests vanish without explanation

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  34. #34Confusion

    guest screaming sound cue for wanting ice cream reads as distress

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  35. #35Confusion

    unfamiliar decor items appear in the park without explanation

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  36. #36Confusion

    guest capacity cap number shown is unclear

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  37. #37Confusion

    unclear whether expanded park space unlocks bigger pools

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  38. #38Confusion

    clean buildings progress stat is unclear to players

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  39. #39Confusion

    fall damage rules when leaving a slide are unclear

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  40. #40Confusion

    character movement speed feels unexpectedly fast

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  41. #41Confusion

    players must personally repair things they break

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  42. #42Frustrationblocking

    park grows too large to oversee or manage alone

    1 of 8 streams · 3 moments

    3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  43. #43Frustration

    grass texture and color options are limited and unattractive

    1 of 8 streams · 3 moments

    3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  44. #44Frustration

    freestyle building mode misaligns objects and forces rebuilds

    1 of 8 streams · 3 moments

    3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  45. #45Frustration

    body sliders like shoulder width and arms produce odd shapes

    1 of 8 streams · 3 moments

    3 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  46. #46Frustration

    running out of money forces starting the park day mid redesign

    1 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  47. #47Frustration

    refilling a partially full vending slot wastes money

    1 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  48. #48Frustration

    ball catching minigame with visitors feels unfair

    1 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  49. #49Frustration

    gate decoration set is missing a matching wall piece

    1 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  50. #50Frustration

    slide obstacles and stuck characters ruin some rides

    1 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  51. #51Frustration

    pirate area looks appealing but feels empty of content

    1 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  52. #52Frustration

    graffiti hides in cramped decorations and is hard to spot

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  53. #53Frustration

    no way to select and move multiple placed objects at once

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  54. #54Frustration

    guest or staff requests only offer repetitive okay responses

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  55. #55Frustration

    build limit cap frustrates decorating

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  56. #56Frustration

    climbing spiral stairs to the tall diving board feels tedious

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  57. #57Frustration

    swimsuit and clothing color options feel limited

    1 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  58. #58Frustration

    paint colors are locked and cost money early on

    1 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  59. #59Frustration

    tree decorations feel limited and hard to find in the menu

    1 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  60. #60Frustration

    some plant decorations look cut off or oddly placed

    1 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  61. #61Frustration

    body weight slider only produces extreme thin results

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  62. #62Frustration

    only one shared life ring can rescue a drowning guest

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  63. #63Frustration

    lounger rows come out crooked without a placement guide

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  64. #64Frustration

    pools keep getting contaminated by visitors peeing in them

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  65. #65Frustration

    reward shop points build up too slowly to afford items

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  66. #66Frustration

    hiring costs for staff feel too high

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  67. #67Frustration

    staff act tired well before their shift actually ends

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  68. #68Frustration

    stone tile cracks can't be recolored during path decoration

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  69. #69Frustration

    some decorative objects can't be placed directly adjacent to one another

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  70. #70Frustration

    umbrella decoration design is unpopular

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report

Suggestions and comparisons (5)

What players asked for, and which games they compared yours to.

  1. #71Suggestion

    no staff-only zone option to keep guests out of work areas

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  2. #72Suggestion

    no option to build a nudist beach area

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  3. #73Suggestion

    want to throw picked up poop at other people

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  4. #74Suggestion

    considering hiring a lifeguard after repeated drowning incidents

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  5. #75Suggestion

    adults-only zone feature naming could be clearer

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report

What landed (21)

Moments players clearly enjoyed.

  1. #76Highlight

    character creator offers an overwhelming range of options

    1 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  2. #77Highlight

    character skin shader and render quality impress players

    1 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  3. #78Highlight

    random graffiti messages are a funny surprise

    1 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  4. #79Highlight

    character customization options draw praise, tattoos and hairstyles

    1 of 8 streams · 2 moments

    2 quotes + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  5. #80Highlight

    convenience store outfit is a standout customization item

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  6. #81Highlight

    new emote wheel added alongside multiplayer

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  7. #82Highlight

    picking up and carrying customers by hand

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  8. #83Highlight

    beach area art style is well received

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  9. #84Highlight

    customers visibly react with anger when grabbed

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  10. #85Highlight

    pervert guest npcs taking photos are a funny detail

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  11. #86Highlight

    tiered body customization unlock is a funny detail

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  12. #87Highlight

    visitors have a charming one handed wave animation

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  13. #88Highlight

    a beach ball can be used to interact with bored visitors

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  14. #89Highlight

    custom seating area design well received

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  15. #90Highlight

    solo play feels relaxing even without a partner

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  16. #91Highlight

    high visitor satisfaction score feels rewarding

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  17. #92Highlight

    umbrellas can be used to bounce across the park

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  18. #93Highlight

    slide loop-de-loop feature goes unnoticed until player spots it

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  19. #94Highlight

    extra sixth star tier beyond the base five stars

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  20. #95Highlight

    water wall visual effect at end of walkway praised

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report
  21. #96Highlight

    storage shelves for restocking without staff well liked

    1 of 8 streams · 1 moment

    1 quote + ▶ timestamps in the full report

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