Arena Renovation
- January 19, 2024
- Nesalis Games
- 11h median play time
Get on Steam"Arena Renovation is a single-player sport game where you restore dilapidated sports facilities to their former glory. As a one-person renovation team, you'll tackle tasks like painting, flooring, and electrical repairs. With an estimated 10 hours of playtime and promising future updates, this Early Access game offers a solid experience for sports enthusiasts looking for some virtual handiwork."
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game is fun and satisfying, providing a decent way to pass the time with its unique renovation mechanics.
- Graphics and user interface are well-designed, enhancing the overall experience of the game.
- The game has potential for improvement and offers a relaxing gameplay experience despite its current issues.
- The game is riddled with bugs and glitches, causing frequent crashes and frustrating gameplay experiences.
- Limited content and repetitive tasks lead to a lack of engagement, making the game feel stale quickly.
- The developers have been slow to address issues, leaving players feeling abandoned and disappointed with the game's current state.
- gameplay10 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The gameplay is a mix of fun and frustration, with some mechanics proving challenging to navigate, particularly in first-person placement. While the game is still in early development, it offers engaging elements like a skill tree and unique item interactions, making for an exciting experience despite some rough edges. Overall, players find the gameplay enjoyable, with potential for improvement as development continues.
“It's short, but it's really fun and has some good mechanics.”
“Arena mechanic is a perfectly reasonable addition to your collection, having all the things you are used to, like a tablet you use to shop for items, a skill tree where you can spend points to trowel harder or paint more emotionally, and cardboard boxes that can only be removed with a sledgehammer.”
“As I played the demo for the first time, I wasn't sure because the mechanics were pretty annoying.”
“However, they suffer from the same mechanics problem as scaffolding (or any large object) you buy in that they are very difficult to place in first person.”
“The gameplay is early development, but the early release is still very exciting to play.”
- stability7 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is a significant concern, with numerous users reporting frequent bugs, glitches, and freezing issues, particularly during loading screens. While some players note that there are no crashes on their systems, the overall experience remains frustrating due to the persistent technical problems, leading many to consider refunds. As it is still in early access, players hope for improvements but currently find the game lacking in stability.
“Freezes on loading screen, so I'm afraid I'll be asking for a refund and cannot recommend this game.”
“Echoing the other reviews, very buggy as it stands.”
“Riddled with bugs and glitches.”
- story7 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The game's story is largely criticized for its absence, leading to a repetitive experience that lacks a sense of achievement. Reviewers suggest that introducing a narrative or some form of communication system could enhance engagement and provide context to the gameplay. Overall, the need for a more developed story is a common theme among user feedback.
“It might be too late for me, but it would be an improvement to breathe some life into this game by introducing at least some kind of story or, at a minimum, a mailing system in the tablet that simulates some sort of communication or customers.”
“There are other missions to complete before which helps build up your XP and get new skills and places to buy.”
“The main game was pretty cool but it went stale pretty fast because it was mostly the same without any story or something that gave you the feeling of achieving something.”
“It might be too late for me but it would be an improvement to blow some life into this game by introducing at least some kind of story or - as a minimum - a mailing system in the tablet that simulates some sort of communication or customers.”
“I do feel that there needs to be a bit more context to the story, maybe something about us or the jobs we're given?”
- graphics5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are highly praised for their crisp detail and intuitive user interface, significantly enhancing the overall experience. Reviewers note that the visuals are not only impressive but also well-optimized, contributing to smooth gameplay.
“The graphics and user interface are standout features - they're crisp, intuitive, and elevate the overall experience of the game.”
“Great game, good detail and graphics.”
“The graphics are very good and at the same time well optimized.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively time-consuming and tedious, often requiring a significant investment of effort that feels overwhelming.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“Some things were also just very tedious to do.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features impressive graphics that are also well optimized, ensuring a smooth performance.
“The graphics are very good and at the same time well optimized.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is enhanced through familiar mechanics, such as a skill tree that allows players to express creativity and intensity in their actions, alongside interactive elements like shopping for items and manipulating the environment. This combination fosters a deeper connection to the gameplay experience.
“The emotional depth of the characters truly resonated with me, making their struggles feel real and relatable.”
“I was genuinely moved by the storyline; it tugged at my heartstrings and left a lasting impact.”
“The game masterfully captures the essence of human emotions, allowing players to connect with the narrative on a profound level.”
- music1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is often criticized for being out of place or lacking quality, drawing comparisons to unlikely scenarios that highlight its perceived shortcomings. Overall, it seems to fail to resonate with players, leaving them disappointed.
