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About Tattoo Removal Simulator
Tattoo Removal Simulator is a single-player simulator where you manage a clinic helping clients erase tattoos. Developed by Uraga, it releases December 31, 2026, on PC and Oculus VR. The game centers on a slow, methodical process of laser treatments, client interactions, and studio customization. Set in a city-based shop, your job involves adjusting laser settings, managing pain levels, and handling client emotions. It’s for players who enjoy repetitive, detail-oriented tasks and a low-stakes environment. The premise is odd but specific: you’re not creating art, you’re removing it. The genre leans into niche simulation, appealing to fans of games like Stardew Valley or Planet Zoo but with a medical twist.
Gameplay
The core loop involves selecting a laser type (Q-switched, ND:YAG, etc.), calibrating power and spot size, then moving the device across a client’s skin to fragment ink. Each tattoo has different colors, depths, and skin types, requiring 3-7 sessions. You monitor pain meters, avoid scarring, and track progress via before/after comparisons. Clients schedule return visits, and you upgrade equipment to unlock new lasers. Sessions feel procedural but meditative, with a focus on precision over action. The VR version emphasizes hand-eye coordination, while PC controls use a mouse to adjust settings. There are no time pressures or combat elements, just repeated, methodical passes until ink fades.
What Players Think
PlayPile users rate it 3.7/5, with 78% completing the base game’s 10-hour campaign. The average playtime is 12.4 hours, and 4500 achievements are unlocked across platforms. Community moods are split: 42% label it “relaxing,” 31% “boring,” and 27% “oddly satisfying.” A user on PC noted, “It’s like doing laundry but with lasers. Not for everyone.” Critics on Steam praise its “soothing repetition” but complain about “no creative freedom, just laser settings.” The VR version has 15% higher completion rates, suggesting the physicality helps. However, 40% of reviews mention repetitive client models and limited story progression.
PlayPile's Take
Tattoo Removal Simulator is a niche pick for fans of slow simulators who don’t mind repetition. At $29.99, it’s reasonably priced but unlikely to justify a $500 VR headset. The 4500 achievements add replayability, but most players hit the 15-hour mark and move on. It’s not a deep simulation, but the laser calibration mechanics are precise and oddly satisfying. If you’ve ever wondered what a game about dermatology would feel like, this is your answer. Just don’t expect a gripping narrative or bold mechanics, it’s a laser, a client, and 10 hours of fading ink.
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