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Dream Town Story is a single player management game with a business theme. It was developed by Kairosoft and was released on December 13, 2017. It received positive reviews from players.

Build the town of your dreams with all sorts of shops, landmarks and houses

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82%Audience ScoreBased on 900 reviews
graphics25 positive mentions
monetization29 negative mentions

  • Addictive and fun city building gameplay with charming pixel art style.
  • Many opportunities to play without mandatory purchases; friendly to free-to-play players.
  • Engaging strategic elements including building combos, town management, and resident interactions.
  • Heavy reliance on microtransactions and subscription model that restricts key features like moving buildings.
  • Slow progression and challenges to earn in-game resources can lead to frustration and paywalls.
  • Limited save options, occasional bugs, and requirement for constant internet connection reduce enjoyment.
  • graphics

    51 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    49% positive mentions, 45% neutral mentions, 6% negative mentions

    Users consistently praise the game’s charming pixel art style and cute, detailed graphics, highlighting a nostalgic, soothing retro vibe. The visuals are described as simple yet appealing, enhancing the enjoyable and addictive gameplay experience. While not 3D or ultra-realistic, the graphics are well-suited for low-end devices and add significant comfort and appeal to the simulation genre.

    • “I love the pixel artwork of the facilities and shops; they're so detailed.”
    • “Love, love, love this game so much; the minimalistic artwork is so beautiful and reminds me of the good ol' days. I absolutely adore the simulation genre, so that works as well. Feels like the game I've always been waiting for.”
    • “The graphics, the creativity, and the controls in this game are spot on.”
    • “Graphics are horrible.”
    • “You know I play Venture Town but this Dream Town, which is still a Kairo game, is amazing. Maybe the graphics are not as good as 3D but I learn a lot from this game which is amazing.”
    • “I tell everyone to avoid this game, which sucks because I love the graphics and the actual gameplay.”
  • monetization

    45 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    18% positive mentions, 18% neutral mentions, 64% negative mentions

    The game offers a generally positive free-to-play experience with minimal, non-disruptive ads and no strict need for microtransactions, allowing players to progress with patience. However, some users find the premium subscription model and in-app purchases heavy or off-putting, wishing for more optional ad-based boosts or one-time payment options. Overall, monetization is present but often seen as manageable without significantly impacting enjoyment.

    • “You can do quite a lot without resorting to in-game purchases.”
    • “I haven't found this game to require microtransactions, and I've been able to expand plenty of times without doing so.”
    • “In-app purchases are not necessary to enjoy this game :) good free experience and another great Kairosoft entry.”
    • “But this is where you either have to pay money, click advertisements, or spend weeks just collecting the daily challenges... if min-maxing is your thing, you'd be able to get as far as I'm suggesting.”
    • “Bogged down by premium subscription model and excessive need for premium currency, though obtaining said currency isn't as bad as other games that shove ads in your face every 10 seconds.”
    • “Its a cash grab game from start to finish.... f2p version lacks potential to want to stay playing it.”
  • gameplay

    42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    60% positive mentions, 33% neutral mentions, 7% negative mentions

    The gameplay is generally praised for being simple, addictive, and visually charming, often combining relaxing town management with strategic depth and unique mechanics. However, some users find the learning curve initially challenging and criticize the game's monetization, particularly the subscription model and pay-to-win aspects, which can limit free gameplay and convenience features. Overall, the gameplay strikes a balance between accessibility and depth, making it enjoyable though occasionally hindered by its premium restrictions.

    • “It's has a very simple gameplay, but requires a lot of strategy and planning also which makes the game more challenging.”
    • “I love the gameplay and how you can get in depth with your citizens.”
    • “The events are fun, the challenges are challenging and gameplay is such that you don't need to wait around to keep playing.”
    • “Second, there's no offline earnings; in games like this, there is supposed to be an offline earnings mechanic so you can still progress even if you aren't playing.”
    • “I tell everyone to avoid this game, which sucks because I love the graphics and the actual gameplay.”
    • “Also, since this model removed the gameplay depth usually present in single player mode, you should at least be able to visit another town or something.”
  • story

    25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    24% positive mentions, 64% neutral mentions, 12% negative mentions

    The story in Dream Town Story is generally appreciated for its engaging and refined simulation of town management, combining elements from various Kairosoft games to create a complex but enjoyable experience. However, some players find the storyline less compelling or slower compared to similar titles like Dream House Story, and there is a desire for more clarity on events and quests as well as additional content updates. Microtransactions have also been a point of contention, with some wishing for a more straightforward, one-time purchase model.

    • “I'm personally a big fan of Dream House Story and how involved you get to be in the people's lives.”
    • “Kairosoft games are one of my guilty pleasures, been playing them for a handful of years, but none have held me captive as much as Dream Town Story, for some reason.”
    • “It's a great idle game with the fun story!”
    • “This is a very good game but I wish players could get more information about events, quests, and other things so that we can understand the game better and avoid wasting resources and money on things we don't know.”
    • “The mission can be quite impossible sometimes, making progress frustrating.”
    • “The gameplay is a bit complex as it's a combination of several games, which can detract from the overall experience.”
  • music

    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    60% positive mentions, 40% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The music is widely praised for its catchy, cute, and relaxing qualities, with particular appreciation for the background tracks during challenges and trophy wins. Many users find the soundtracks enjoyable and fitting, enhancing the overall fun and nostalgic atmosphere of the game.

    • “I especially like the music that plays when you take on challenges.”
    • “I love the 8-bit graphics and the cute background music, too.”
    • “I really love this game, the graphics, the music; it's relaxing and really fun to play.”
  • grinding

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The game involves a significant amount of grinding and time investment, particularly for acquiring tokens or progressing, which some players find slow and tedious. While gameplay is generally enjoyable and not overwhelming, the lack of options like a progress reset button adds to the repetitive nature of the grind.

    • “Unlike the first few games, this one is much more focused on time-consuming grinding and online play.”
    • “The game has a very grinding and slow pace.”
    • “There is no option to reset progress, forcing players to endure the tedious cycle of waiting for money, moving or buying something once or twice, then waiting more and repeating.”
  • humor

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The humor in the game is well-received, adding a fun and lighthearted touch through amusing gameplay moments and quirky events. Players enjoy the comedic elements woven into city-building and resource management, making the experience more engaging and entertaining.

    • “The hilarious thing is that the game gives you a glimpse of what a fun version of the game looks like: after level 5 you get to play in a share town.”
    • “City builder and resource management with funny little happenings.”
    • “It's super fun and I love the humor in it!”
  • stability

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The game suffers from frequent freezes and crashes, especially when entering contests, impacting overall stability. Aside from these crashes, users report no other significant glitches or errors.

    • “Secondly, the game freezes and crashes every time someone enters a contest.”
    • “I haven't stumbled across any glitches or errors, but I do wish there were more chances to get certain buildings. Also, the whole bag points system is problematic as I haven't been able to get any of them. Every other amusement point comes easily, but not that one. I wish it was easier to obtain.”
  • emotional

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    Players have mixed emotional responses to the game: while many find it cute and develop a strong attachment to their characters, some feel frustrated by the aggressive subscription prompts, which detract from the otherwise wholesome experience.

    • “It's very cute and enjoyable, I'm deeply emotionally attached to my little people.”
  • replayability

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    Users praise Kairosoft games for their high replayability, highlighting them as some of the most enjoyable and engaging titles on mobile platforms.

    • “Kairosoft makes some of the most fun and replayable games on mobile.”
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Dream Town Story is a management game with business theme. Common tags for Dream Town Story include free to play, stylized and building.

Dream Town Story is available on Phone, iPad, iPhone, Tablet and others.

Dream Town Story was released on December 13, 2017.

Dream Town Story was developed by Kairosoft.

Dream Town Story has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked Dream Town Story for its graphics but disliked it for its monetization.

Dream Town Story is a single player game with local co-op support.

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