Arena Renovation

About

"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."

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

68%

Audience ScoreBased on 82 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

stability10 negative mentions

Casual Fun: The game offers light entertainment and can be enjoyable for a few hours.
Accessible Gameplay: The core mechanics are easy to understand, making it suitable for casual players.
Engaging Concept: The idea of renovating various sports arenas is unique and has potential for creativity.

Persistent Bugs: The game is riddled with bugs, including freezing issues, invisible objects, and glitches that significantly detract from the experience.
Lack of Developer Support: The game feels abandoned, with no updates or fixes to address ongoing issues.
Repetitive Gameplay: The tasks can become dull quickly, and the limited content does not provide enough variety to maintain long-term engagement.

gameplay
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
16%
68%
16%
The gameplay is generally accessible and intuitive, making it suitable for casual players, with a satisfying loop that offers multiple options for customization and renovation. However, technical shortcomings and some frustrating mechanics detract from the overall experience, leading to mixed feelings about its long-term viability. While the core mechanics are enjoyable, the game may lack depth and polish, leaving players wanting more.
- “Accessible gameplay: the core mechanics are easy to understand, making it suitable for casual players.”
- “The gameplay mechanics are intuitive and easy to understand, allowing players to seamlessly navigate through the customization process.”
- “The gameplay loop is multidimensional and very satisfying, as a player you have several options and can choose how you go about renovating each arena.”
- “While the gameplay concept might hook you initially, its technical shortcomings and abandonment by the devs make it hard to recommend wholeheartedly.”
- “Pure gameplay and no real substance.”
- “As I played the demo for the first time, I wasn't sure because the mechanics were pretty annoying.”
stability
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with users reporting persistent bugs, texture glitches, and freezing issues that significantly hinder the experience. Many reviewers suggest that the game feels unfinished and recommend waiting for a discount, as it is currently riddled with glitches despite not experiencing crashes on all systems. Overall, the consensus is that the game is too buggy for a full-price purchase at this stage.
- “Persistent bugs: texture glitches, unsaved repairs, and other issues significantly detract from the experience.”
- “This game is worth picking up only at a heavy discount if you’re fine with a buggy, unfinished experience.”
- “Freezes on loading screen, so I'm afraid I'll be asking for a refund and cannot recommend this game.”
story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
25%
38%
The game's story is largely criticized for its lack of depth and engagement, with players feeling that it becomes repetitive and stale without a compelling narrative. Many reviewers express a desire for more context and communication elements to enhance the gameplay experience, suggesting that the introduction of a story or improved mission structure could significantly improve player engagement. Overall, while some enjoy the gameplay mechanics, the absence of a meaningful story detracts from the overall experience.
- “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.”
- “Very straightforward in what you are doing, and the special quests are decent. I played for about an hour and now I am addicted.”
- “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.”
- “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?”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
40%
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.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Overall, while the game offers extensive gameplay with activities like cleaning and designing, players feel that it could benefit from further optimization. However, the graphics are noted to be both impressive and well-optimized.
- “The graphics are very good and at the same time well optimized.”
- “It grants many hours of cleaning, painting, repairing, designing, etc.; however, the game could be better optimized.”
- “It could use some optimization.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is praised for creating a perfect atmosphere to relax and enjoy, enhancing the overall experience. However, some users express skepticism about the game's musical choices, comparing them to unlikely or contradictory scenarios in popular culture.
- “The perfect game to turn on music to and vibe.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
100%
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.
- “Grinding in this game feels rewarding and keeps me engaged for hours.”
- “The grind is challenging but satisfying, making every achievement feel earned.”
- “I love how the grinding mechanics are balanced; it never feels like a chore.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “Some things were also just very tedious to do.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Many users suggest that the game lacks sufficient polish and replayability, indicating that it may not be worth revisiting after the initial playthrough.
- “If you value polish and replayability, you might want to skip this one.”
- “Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to play through it again.”
- “The lack of meaningful choices makes replaying feel like a chore rather than an adventure.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The emotional aspect of the game is enhanced by familiar mechanics, such as a skill tree that allows players to express their creativity more deeply and interact with the environment in meaningful ways, like using a sledgehammer to remove obstacles. This combination fosters a sense of engagement and personal investment in 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.”