Clothing Store Simulator
- June 17, 2024
- Kiki Games
- 407h median play time
"Clothing Store Simulator" is a single-player business simulation game offering 406 hours of playtime, where you can design and manage your own clothing store. Customize every aspect of your store, make brand agreements, and arrange product placement to attract fashion-conscious customers. The game's computer management system allows you to order products, set prices, and decorate your store, providing a fun and engaging experience in the world of fashion.
Reviews
- The game offers extensive customization options for both the store and clothing designs, allowing players to express their creativity.
- It's a relaxing and addictive simulator that provides a satisfying gameplay experience, making it easy to lose track of time.
- The developers are responsive to community feedback and frequently release updates, enhancing the game's content and fixing bugs.
- The game suffers from significant lag and optimization issues, making it difficult to play smoothly, especially during busy store hours.
- Some players find the gameplay repetitive and lacking in depth, particularly after reaching higher levels where fewer new features are introduced.
- The introduction of a 'clothing pass' system has frustrated some players, as it detracts from the laid-back experience they were seeking.
- graphics15 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 53 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the vibrant and colorful visuals that create an engaging atmosphere, while others criticize them as outdated and reminiscent of 90s games. Issues such as glitching, lag, and crashes detract from the overall experience, indicating a need for better optimization. Despite these drawbacks, some users find the graphics charming and appealing, particularly in relation to gameplay elements like clothing design.
“The graphics are colorful and vibrant, creating a lively supermarket atmosphere.”
“Its addictive gameplay, engaging challenges, and charming graphics make it a must-try.”
“The graphics and animations are superb.”
“The graphics are also ugly and look like a 90s game.”
“It's clear the devs are new to optimization because there is no way that this game lagged my PC to the point of the game crashing 3 separate times within a 10 minute span, two of which were from trying to open the game, and one of which was while changing the graphics settings to half its default.”
“I gave up after it crashed when I tried to change the graphics.”
- gameplay15 mentions
- 47 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The gameplay is highly praised for its addictiveness, engaging challenges, and smooth mechanics, making it enjoyable for extended play sessions. Players appreciate the vibrant graphics and intuitive user interface, although some express concerns about the inclusion of a clothing pass reminiscent of unpopular "battle passes." Overall, the game offers a unique and captivating experience that keeps players returning for more.
“With its engaging gameplay and addictive mechanics, it offers a unique experience that keeps players coming back for more.”
“Its addictive gameplay, engaging challenges, and charming graphics make it a must-try.”
“The gameplay is very smooth; you can play for hours without getting bored.”
“Also the clothing pass badly reminds me of 'battle passes' from Conan Exiles, a practice they have intended to shut down because of the unpopularity of the mechanic; odd that this game would pick it up as Conan is ditching it.”
“But after 5-6 hours of gameplay, I found myself losing interest due to repetitive mechanics.”
“The game mechanics are very poorly implemented, leading to frustrating experiences during play.”
- stability10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 70 % negative mentions
The stability of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players experiencing frustrating glitches and frequent freezes that hinder gameplay. While a few users report a smooth experience with minimal issues, the overall consensus indicates that the game still requires significant bug fixes to enhance stability and user enjoyment.
“I was surprised to find I like this one a lot; it runs great. I like that people make a mess just like in real life.”
“No glitches really, other than the periods being where commas should be and vice versa.”
“No glitches or bugs.”
“No, I would not recommend a game you have paid money for that freezes up during gameplay.”
“Wanted to really like this game; however, every time I have tried to play it, it just freezes and then stops working.”
“I like this game, but the glitches are hard to deal with.”
- grinding8 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Reviews on grinding in the game are mixed; while some players find it enjoyable and steady, others describe it as tedious and repetitive, particularly regarding restocking items. The grind can become overwhelming, especially when managing multiple inventory boxes, but hiring staff can alleviate some of the monotony. Overall, the grinding aspect is seen as a common feature in business simulators, with varying levels of enjoyment among players.
“The reason I'd rather be neutral is because, more so than most business sims I've played, it becomes both tedious and repetitive before long.”
“Which is very tedious when your system has 5 boxes per item.”
“Anyway, so yeah, restocking is a grindy nightmare, needs work.”
- monetization5 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the variety of monetization options, such as purchasing ads and managing store inventory, but find the recurring costs for rent, bills, and advertising to be excessive. Many suggest a more streamlined payment system, such as monthly charges, to alleviate the financial burden and enhance gameplay experience. Overall, while the monetization features add depth, they could benefit from adjustments to improve player satisfaction.
“Why can't the rent and bills and the advertising be charged for 1 month in game time instead of every day for the rent & bills and every 4 days for the advertising? It should be 500 for 1 month, not 4 days. It's a little expensive for a 4-day period.”
“I have reached a standpoint of just ordering inventory, running ads, and watching the store run.”
“I noticed that I can fit 40 boxes on the storage shelf if stacking was available in the game. I know the clothes and shoes and boxes are stackable, but only if you place them on the floor. If you accidentally pick up the shelf and press E, you lose all your stock that is on it, where all the boxes should fall on the floor.”
- optimization5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is a mixed bag; while some users report smooth performance and low storage requirements, others experience significant lag and crashes, indicating that the developers may still be learning how to optimize effectively. Overall, the optimization issues are notable, especially given the game's early access status.
“It runs smoothly, takes up little storage.”
“It runs smoothly, I love that you can hire workers.”
“Incredibly laggy and unoptimized.”
“It's clear the devs are new to optimization because there is no way that this game lagged my PC to the point of crashing three separate times within a 10-minute span, two of which were from trying to open the game, and one of which was while changing the graphics settings to half its default.”
“But since it's still early access, that seems like a minor optimization to be done.”
- humor3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by quirky interactions, such as the local police's amusing reactions and the absurdity of items being thrown at players when no empty boxes are available. Players find these moments entertaining, particularly the exaggerated responses to mundane situations. Overall, the humor adds a lighthearted touch to the gameplay experience.
“If there are no empty boxes, they just throw the items at you, which was pretty funny the first few times.”
“Congratulations on my new full-time job, funnyyy.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music and sound effects significantly enhance the game's immersive experience, contributing to overall enjoyment, with particular praise for the store music that sets a cool mood.
“The sound effects and background music add to the immersive experience, enhancing the overall enjoyment of the game.”
“The store music is cool and sets the right mood.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere is characterized by colorful and vibrant graphics that effectively create a lively supermarket environment, complemented by engaging sound design.
“The graphics are colorful and vibrant, creating a lively supermarket atmosphere.”
“The immersive sound design enhances the overall experience, making you feel like you're truly part of the environment.”
“The atmospheric lighting sets the perfect mood, drawing you deeper into the game's world.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the game emotionally resonant, particularly those with personal connections to the clothing industry, as it evokes a sense of nostalgia and familiarity.
“I used to work for a clothing company, so playing this game made me feel at home.”