Clothing Store Simulator

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"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.

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Play Modes

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

94%

Audience ScoreBased on 746 reviews

graphics8 positive mentions

stability14 negative mentions

The game offers a fun and relaxing experience, allowing players to customize their store and clothing designs.
Frequent updates from the developers keep the game fresh and engaging, with a variety of challenges and objectives.
The ability to design your own clothes and see customers wearing them adds a unique and enjoyable aspect to the gameplay.

The game suffers from significant lag and performance issues, making it difficult to play smoothly.
Many players find the controls confusing and not aligned with standard expectations for the genre, leading to accidental actions.
There are numerous bugs and glitches that disrupt gameplay, including issues with NPC behavior and item management.

graphics
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
63%
10%
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players praising the vibrant and colorful visuals that create an engaging atmosphere, while others criticize them as outdated and reminiscent of 90s games. Many users report issues with glitches and optimization, leading to crashes and lag, which detracts from the overall experience. Despite these criticisms, some 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.”
gameplay
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
47%
43%
10%
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 graphics are vibrant, and the user interface is intuitive, making the gameplay smooth and enjoyable.”
- “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.”
- “The game mechanics feel clunky and unrefined, making it difficult to enjoy the overall experience.”
stability
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
15%
15%
70%
The game's stability has received mixed feedback, with many players experiencing frustrating glitches and frequent freezes that hinder gameplay. While some users report that the game runs well and is enjoyable despite minor bugs, others find the issues significant enough to detract from their overall experience. Overall, the game shows potential but requires urgent attention to its stability problems.
- “No glitches or bugs.”
- “No glitches really other than the periods being where commas should be and vice versa.”
- “I was surprised to find I like this one a lot; it runs great.”
- “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.”
- “Great game with much potential, still buggy in places, but these are easily avoidable if you're careful; however, they do need immediate attention.”
grinding
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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 without the help of hired staff, but some players note that it improves once employees are introduced. 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.”
- “Restocking is a grindy nightmare, needs work.”
- “I personally don't like using cashier staff because then just restocking gets boring and tedious quickly.”
monetization
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization system in the game has received mixed feedback, with players appreciating the various advertising options and in-game features but criticizing the frequent billing cycle for rent and advertising costs, which they find too expensive. Many suggest that a monthly payment system would be more manageable and enhance the overall experience. Additionally, players have noted some inventory management issues that could be improved.
- “Why can't the rent, bills, and advertising be charged for 1 month in game time instead of every day for rent and bills, and every 4 days for 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.”
- “The monetization feels excessive, especially with the frequent charges for rent and advertising, which disrupts the gameplay experience.”
optimization
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
40%
20%
The game's optimization is a mixed bag; while some players report smooth performance and low storage requirements, others experience significant lag and crashes, indicating that the developers may still be learning the ropes of optimization. Given that the game is in early access, many view the optimization issues as a minor concern that could be addressed in future updates.
- “It runs smoothly, takes up little storage.”
- “It runs smoothly, I love that you can hire workers.”
- “But since it's still early access, that seems like a minor optimization to be done.”
- “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 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.”
humor
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized by absurd situations, such as the local police's quirky behavior and the amusing way items are handled when there are no empty boxes. Players find the comedic elements entertaining, particularly the repetitive yet humorous interactions.
- “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.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music and sound effects in the game significantly enhance the immersive experience, contributing to overall enjoyment. The store music is particularly noted for its ability to set a cool mood.
- “The sound effects and background music add to the immersive experience, enhancing the overall enjoyment of the game.”
- “The sound effects and background music add to the immersive experience, enhancing the overall enjoyment of the game.”
- “It has store music which is cool for the mood.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is characterized by colorful and vibrant graphics that effectively create a lively supermarket environment, enhancing the overall experience for players.
- “The graphics are colorful and vibrant, creating a lively supermarket atmosphere.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the game emotionally resonant, particularly those with backgrounds in the clothing industry, as it evokes a strong sense of nostalgia and familiarity, making them feel at home.
- “I used to work for a clothing company, so playing this game made me feel at home.”