{"id":68931,"date":"2025-03-28T09:08:00","date_gmt":"2025-03-28T01:08:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/?p=68931"},"modified":"2025-03-28T14:32:14","modified_gmt":"2025-03-28T06:32:14","slug":"proud-dad-simulator-launched","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/2025\/03\/28\/proud-dad-simulator-launched\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8216;Proud Dad Simulator&#8217; launched"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Get ready to experience the ultimate fatherly love with\u00a0Proud Dad Simulator, a unique and lighthearted clicker-style game launched on\u00a0PC last March 6, 2025. Developed by\u00a0BitMeister, a three-person indie studio, this game delivers\u00a0positive affirmations, quirky microgames, and pixel-art nostalgia\u00a0for players seeking a fun and uplifting experience.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe idea for\u00a0Proud Dad Simulator\u00a0started as an inside joke\u2014&#8217;click Dad to get an affirmation&#8217;\u2014but it quickly evolved into something more,\u201d said the\u00a0BitMeister Team. \u201cAfter months of development and multiple redesigns, we\u2019re thrilled to bring this game to players worldwide. We hope that Dad\u2019s affirmations bring a little joy and positivity to gamers everywhere!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>A Dad Like No Other<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Have you ever wished for a father who constantly supports and uplifts you? In\u00a0Proud Dad Simulator, simply\u00a0click on Dad\u00a0to receive one of\u00a012 unique fatherly affirmations\u00a0that encourage and motivate you. Whether you\u2019re grinding through a tough boss fight, tackling schoolwork, or just having a bad day,\u00a0Proud Dad\u00a0is there to remind you of your worth. With\u00a0Porta-Dad Mode, you can even access affirmations instantly whenever you need a boost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Introducing Dadware: A Collection of Mini-Challenges<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Beyond heartwarming affirmations,\u00a0Dadware\u00a0introduces a set of\u00a010 dad-themed microgames\u00a0inspired by classic retro-style gameplay. Players can take on lighthearted challenges like perfecting their\u00a0golf swing, ninja-chopping\u00a0milk crates, and\u00a0mastering parallel parking. Each completed challenge unlocks additional affirmations and contributes to progress toward\u00a012 unique achievements, making Proud Dad Simulator a game that keeps on giving.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The game\u2019s\u00a0charming pixel-art Dad\u00a0brings nostalgia and humor to the experience, reinforcing its wholesome and feel-good appeal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Can YOU Become Dad\u2019s Favorite?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Proud Dad Simulator is more than just a game\u2014it\u2019s an experience designed to make players feel\u00a0appreciated, motivated, and maybe even a little nostalgic. Every interaction with Dad adds to the immersion, challenging players to collect every affirmation, master every microgame, and ultimately earn the coveted title of\u00a0Dad\u2019s Favorite.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In\u00a0Proud Dad Simulator, simply\u00a0click on Dad\u00a0to receive one of\u00a012 unique fatherly affirmations\u00a0that encourage and motivate you. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":68932,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[23],"tags":[34,2506],"class_list":["post-68931","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-gaming","tag-gaming-2","tag-gaming-industry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/68931","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/6"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=68931"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/68931\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":68933,"href":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/68931\/revisions\/68933"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/68932"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=68931"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=68931"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/www.upgrademag.com\/web\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=68931"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}