Exotica: Petshop Simulator

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"Exotica: Petshop Simulator" allows you to design and run an exotic pet shop, taking care of animals, managing finances, and fulfilling customers' requests. Breed animals for profit and hire staff to assist you, while being mindful of their potential phobias. The choice between legal and illegal money-making methods adds a unique twist to this simulation game.

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Play Modes

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

76%

Audience ScoreBased on 51 reviews

story3 negative mentions

The game offers a fun and engaging pet shop management experience with a good variety of animals and activities.
Frequent updates from the developers show commitment to improving the game and adding new content.
The breeding mechanics and customization options for the pet shop provide a rewarding sense of progression.

The game suffers from various bugs and glitches, including freezing and issues with save data.
Gameplay can become repetitive and lacks sufficient tutorial guidance, making it hard for new players to understand mechanics.
There are limitations on inventory and orders, which can hinder the overall shopping experience and management.

graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
33%
33%
The graphics are considered decent, but players report performance issues, including lag even on low settings. Overall, while the visuals are satisfactory, they may not be optimized for smoother gameplay.
- “Graphics are decent, gameplay is steadily getting there and it is fun discovering things as you go.”
- “I even put all the graphics down to low and it still lags.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The gameplay is straightforward and lacks complexity, with users indicating that it feels basic and unremarkable.
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
The game lacks a narrative, with users noting that there is no story present.
- “There is no story to speak of.”
- “The game lacks any meaningful narrative.”
- “The storyline is completely absent.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The monetization aspect of the game is criticized for feeling like a quick cash grab, with a lack of clear instructions on gameplay and item purchasing, which detracts from the overall experience. Reviewers suggest that better onboarding and a more thoughtful approach to monetization could enhance player engagement.
- “This game feels like a quick cash grab. It doesn't even explain how to play or sell items properly, leaving players confused right from the start.”
- “The monetization is frustrating. The game bombards you with text in the beginning without any guidance on how to progress or make purchases.”
- “It seems like the developers prioritized making money over creating a fun experience. The lack of clear instructions on selling items is a major flaw.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players express that the grinding in the game is excessively time-consuming, often requiring a significant investment of effort akin to having a second life to fully engage with it.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “Grinding takes away from the enjoyment of the game.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users report significant stability issues, noting that the game often crashes or freezes when attempting to close Steam VR, preventing proper loading.
- “When I close Steam VR, the game fails to load and either crashes or freezes.”
- “The game frequently crashes, making it nearly unplayable.”
- “I've experienced multiple freezes during gameplay, which disrupts the overall experience.”