Kids On Site - Hard Hat Edition

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Faithful recreation of the original console game that brings back all the memories. If you remember this game as a kid you can relive it now again on modern PC hardware. Screaming Villains has been knocking it out of the park bringing back classic Digital Pictures games to modern hardware and bringing back memories of childhood. Thanks SV!

"Kids on Site" isn't just a game; it's an immersive journey that seamlessly blends education with entertainment, offering an experience that touches both the mind and the heart. From its inception, this game captivates players with its engaging gameplay mechanics, vibrant visuals, and most importantly, its profound message. What sets "Kids on Site" apart is its ability to instill valuable lessons in young minds while they're having fun. Through its interactive gameplay, players are not just passive participants but active learners, discovering the importance of teamwork, problem-solving, and creativity as they navigate through various challenges. Each level presents a new opportunity for growth, both intellectually and emotionally. But beyond its educational value, "Kids on Site" excels in its portrayal of empathy and compassion. As players interact with characters and tackle obstacles, they're encouraged to consider the perspectives of others and extend a helping hand whenever possible. This emphasis on empathy fosters a sense of unity and understanding, teaching players the significance of kindness and cooperation in a world that often feels divided. Moreover, the game's attention to detail is commendable, creating a rich and immersive world that players can't help but become invested in. From the meticulously crafted environments to the diverse cast of characters, every aspect of "Kids on Site" feels thoughtfully designed to evoke emotion and spark imagination. But perhaps the most touching aspect of "Kids on Site" is its underlying message of hope. Despite the challenges and obstacles that players may face, the game reminds us that with perseverance and determination, anything is possible. It inspires young minds to dream big and believe in themselves, showing them that they have the power to make a difference in the world. In essence, "Kids on Site" isn't just a game; it's a heartfelt journey that leaves a lasting impact on those who embark upon it. With its blend of education, empathy, and inspiration, it stands as a shining example of what gaming can achieve when it strives to touch the hearts and minds of players.

Neat piece of nostalgia...unfortunately the achievements are bugged.

It is not really a game but a bunch of short, somewhat funny clips from the late 90s. You choose an angle, push a button, and watch a clip. That's the whole "game". You can go through them in around an hour, so you can get a refund! How nice! But kudos for the HD remaster! Oh, and you can tell the rest of the reviews are paid because nobody mentions that the excavator achievements are buggy, and they don't pop. Don't buy this, just watch it on YouTube for free! [quote]Follow us for more [url=https://store.steampowered.com/curator/45113328-Awesome-Adventure-Friends/] Awesome Adventure[/url] [/quote]

I absolutely adored Kids on Site as a kid. The original game is very much a childrens game through and through - short, repetitive, simple and most of its "substance" is in slapstick gags and sound effects, and yet I burned away constant hours enthralled. I actually bought a new boxed copy after losing my original many years ago. When I saw a studio had taken the time to port it to Steam, I nabbed it immediately, I was very excited to give it a try all these years later. That excitment drained away quickly, and they were even further dashed by a recent unannounced update that made things somewhat worse than better. Here's everything you should be aware of: [list] [*]This game is incredibly overpriced for what it is. It's currently at $21.50AUD. Given how little effort has gone into this package, and how much value you can buy for that much money on Steam even without a sale, it just doesn't make sense. [*]This game is a remake in the Unity engine with upscaled videos, a new UI, unlockable bonus content, Steam achievements and a prototype/demo version includedcalled "Demolition Kids", helping to increase the playtime and replayability value somewhat over the original. [*]The original game fit on a single CD-Rom. This version, as of the most recent update, takes up 20GBs. [*]As a note, Demolition Kids itself is very limited - they've had to use clips from the finished product to fill in footage that wasn't created or was lost. [*]The game is extremely buggy. The developers usage of Unity is questionable, because they way they structured the game is very overcomplicated. [*]About 14+ bugs contribute to being unable to earn all achievements in the stock version of the game without modifying the game files by hand or modifying your Windows registry. [*]Different parts of the game break depending on which video quality you select - you can't access the bonus content when you have the new upscaled videos activated, whereas some content is unavailable if you select the "Great" video quality. [*]If you set the screen resolution, you probably need to restart as otherwise your menus might scale to the previous window size. [*]Other modernisation features like subtitles have not been included at all. [*]This version of the game adds a "rewind" mechanic - you tap the action button when it turns orange after you do certain things in the main game. It's completely unexplained, and thanks to the aforementioned bugs you can't even access all of them. [*]The same goes for "easter eggs" - if you repeat certain actions over and over you'll eventually get a funny little gag, but it's the same gag repeated across the three vehicles that have easter eggs, and they're actually busted so you can't see them all. [*]In general, while all the original content is easy to understand, all of the new additions are poorly hinted at and explained. This remake would have benefited from a simple help menu. [/list] I get that development is hard, and I do think that the very original Kids on Site is a fun little experience for little kids that still holds up, but I can't in good faith recommend this version of the game as-is. If the developers had any sense, they'd ditch Unity and build the game in a simpler framework with far less manual duplication of assets, as that's where half the bugs have stemmed from. I think if this was $5 pre-configured with DOSBox-X, even without achievements, it'd have been a better use of everyone's time.