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Pre-Shave

A shaving simulator about a brown man dealing with a hairy situation.

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Developer
Saam Pahlavan, M. James Short
Publisher
SaamSoft
Release
August 21, 2020
5 years and 347 days ago
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Very Positive58 reviews89.7%

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About the Game


Pre-Shave is a narrative shaving simulator game.

You play as Saam preparing to get ready for a trip. Explore the anxieties of his nervous mind, thwart your excessive body hair with the use of your powerful shaving gear, and don't forget to brush your teeth!



Features
  • Wacky physics with unique controls
  • "Realistic" shaving mechanics
  • Multiple gadgets to groom and clean with
  • Lots of body and facial hair for you to sculpt / personalize
  • Achievements to unlock your true hairy potential

NOTE: This is a very short game. If you get stuck try holding the phone up to your face.

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