From repairing security systems to installing light switches, the Electrician Simulator gives the everyday player a chance to fully experience what goes into being an electrician. Created by Take It Studios and published by Gaming Factory, this career simulator shows off the true-to-life situations that an electrician works in while making it fun for anyone playing. 

Clients that Need Your Help

In Electrication Simulator, the game kicks off by giving you a glimpse into the backstory of the character you control, setting the stage for your electrifying adventure. You start your career as an electrician in your garage, thanks to help from dad. Soon after, we get simple tasks from clients to help introduce the player to the controls and game mechanisms. The purpose of this game is not to train electricians, but it does offer a visual representation of the tools and procedures used in the profession for educational purposes.

Other than the emails you read from clients; your character has little involvement in the plot. However, there are some funny, and at times, strange requests from your clients. From a man wanting you to fix a game console so he can play an old game with his son to an interesting Romanian woman who wants you to take out all of her lights because she doesn’t like how bright her home is, the clients definitely keep the game engaging when the tasks start to feel repetitive. 

Learning the Ways

Diving into the world of Electrician Simulator immerses the player in the interactive experience of learning the essential skills of an electrician. Upon starting the game, a quick tutorial will guide you through the basics of the different job types you’ll encounter. Receiving job requests from clients via email gives you the freedom to prioritize tasks as you see fit. Helping you get ready to begin your task as soon as email come for a job – the workbench or truck will light up to guide you on where to start working. In this game, you will buy the necessary tools to get the job done, just like in real life. It’s not a big deal once you’ve progressed further, but when you’re starting out with limited funds and low-paying jobs, you’ll have to plan which job to take in order to afford the tools.

The player can use tools for home maintenance effectively since the game provides them with reminders when supplies are needed and offers an online store to buy the items.

The Jobs

While playing Electrician Simulator, I found myself looking forward more to the workbench jobs. These jobs typically involve a client bringing in a malfunctioning item, such as a game controller or hairdryer. As the electrician, it is your job to take the pieces apart and repair or replace what is broken for the item to work again. After fixing that piece, you must put it back together, test it, and then send it back to the client.

The on-site jobs play a little differently, with you bringing in the tools you need before jumping into your truck and driving to the job. As soon as you begin the job, you’ll see a task list in the top left corner of the screen to help you stay organized and focused on completing the necessary tasks. These tasks could be as simple as changing a light bulb to more complicated jobs like putting in wires and wall sockets for the clients. Once the task is complete, simply leaving the house will show the player how long it took, and the bonuses and achievement given.

While the gameplay is interesting and fun to engage with, there were several times when the controls just simply did not want to work for me. For example, when working at the workbench, I would try to move the item I’m working over just a little bit, but instead turned the item completely around. You can resolve this issue through adjusting the control sensitivity, instead of dealing with the default controls which can be quite exasperating.

Making Your Way up to Bigger Jobs

In Electrician Simulator, advancing through the game involves leveling up through a unique system. As you finish various tasks, you’ll receive emails prompting you to undertake a VR tutorial. By interacting with the VR system next to your work desk, you’ll learn new electrician skills that mimic real on-site jobs. Completing this tutorial successfully will earn you a certificate to proudly display in your garage.

Final Thoughts

Overall, the Electrician Simulator provided its players with a true-to-life experience of an electrician, from repairing items at a workbench to handling and planning on-site jobs for clients. Players can expect to encounter a variety of tasks, from simple home maintenance to more complex repair jobs, while also learning essential skills and tools needed for the job. As they progress, they can look forward to leveling up and taking on bigger challenges, making it an engaging and rewarding experience.

Electrician Simulator is available on PC through Steam for $17.99 USD and on the Nintendo Eshop for $19.99 USD. NeverMore Niche received a free Nintendo Switch review key generously provided by Game Factory.