Arena Renovation

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Arena Renovation is a single player casual sport game. It was developed by Nesalis Games and was released on January 19, 2024. It received neutral reviews from players.

"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."

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Audience ScoreBased on 95 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

stability12 negative mentions

The game offers a fun and satisfying premise of cleaning and restoring arenas, which can be enjoyable for casual players.
The graphics and user interface are decent, providing an engaging experience for players who enjoy renovation simulations.
There is potential for the game to improve with future updates, as the core mechanics are easy to understand and the gameplay can be relaxing.

The game is riddled with bugs, including invisible items and glitches that significantly detract from the overall experience.
Many players find the gameplay repetitive and lacking in depth, leading to boredom after a short period of play.
The game feels abandoned by developers, with no recent updates or fixes, leaving many issues unresolved and frustrating for players.

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
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from numerous stability issues, including persistent bugs, texture glitches, and freezing during loading screens, which significantly detract from the overall experience. While some players report minor glitches without crashes, the consensus is that the game feels unfinished and is best approached at a heavy discount. Overall, the stability concerns make it difficult to recommend in its current state.
- “The game is very buggy; I was enjoying it until it told me to clean stuff off the floor and there was nothing there, so it took a while to clean it all.”
- “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.”
story
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
34%
33%
The game's story is largely criticized for its lack of depth and engagement, with players noting that it feels repetitive and lacks a meaningful narrative. While there are some quests and missions that provide a sense of progression, many reviewers express a desire for a more developed storyline or context to enhance the overall experience. Overall, the absence of a compelling story detracts from the game's potential enjoyment.
- “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.”
- “Very straightforward in what you are doing, and the special quests are decent; I played 1 hour or so of it now and I am addicted.”
- “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
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
28%
29%
The graphics in the game are generally praised for their high quality and optimization, contributing positively to the overall experience. However, some users have reported issues with graphical bugs and performance hiccups, particularly during specific interactions. Overall, the visuals and user interface are highlighted as standout features.
- “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.”
- “Hopefully their graphic bugs will be gone.”
- “Trying to clean one stain off of a wall caused more graphical chugging and fan noise than the 16 hours I've played of Borderlands 4 so far in total.”
optimization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
60%
The game's optimization is a mixed bag; while the graphics are praised for their quality and optimization, players report numerous game-breaking bugs and performance issues that detract from the overall experience. Many feel that the game requires further optimization to enhance gameplay.
- “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.”
- “So many game-breaking bugs and performance issues.”
- “It grants many hours of cleaning, painting, repairing, designing, etc.; however, the game could be better optimized.”
- “It could use some optimization.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, with issues like invisible items and repetitive tasks that detract from the experience. While the leveling system is appreciated, it offers limited upgrades, leading some to feel that extensive grinding is necessary to progress. Overall, many users suggest that the grind can feel overwhelming and time-consuming.
- “Even on a 4090, this is an issue... invisible items and dirt, even when visible certain graffiti can be removed, some invisible items stuck underground. Tedious tasks don't get easier; the leveling system is nice, but it offers a limited amount of upgrades.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “Some tasks were just very tedious to do.”
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 its quality, comparing it to unlikely scenarios in popular culture.
- “The perfect game to turn on music to and vibe.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviews indicate that the game lacks significant replayability, suggesting that players who prioritize polished experiences may find it unsatisfactory for multiple playthroughs.
- “If you value polish and replayability, you might want to skip this one.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The emotional aspect of the game is enhanced by familiar mechanics, such as a skill tree that allows players to express creativity and intensity through gameplay, alongside interactive elements like shopping for items and using tools to manipulate the environment. This combination fosters a deeper connection to the game's world and encourages players to engage with their emotions in a playful manner.