Fabulous – New York to LA | Game Brain

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"Fabulous - New York to LA" is a Simulation game that boasts spectacular graphics and an intriguing story about Angela's expansion from New York to LA. Players will help Angela build her fashion empire while navigating through challenging obstacles and making important decisions that will determine her success. However, be prepared for frequent advertisements throughout the game. The game's tagline asks, "Will Angela's expansion into LA turn into a Walk of Fame, or a Walk of Shame?"

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Play Modes

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

86%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,456 reviews

story44 positive mentions

monetization47 negative mentions

The graphics and music are good, enhancing the overall experience.
The gameplay is engaging and fun, with a variety of levels to keep players interested.
Many players appreciate the storyline and character development, finding it enjoyable and addictive.

The game has frequent crashes and issues with loading levels, causing frustration for players.
There are too many ads, which disrupt the gameplay experience and can be annoying.
Some players feel that the storyline is repetitive and lacks creativity, making it less engaging over time.

story
72 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
61%
35%
4%
The reviews reflect a mixed reception regarding the game's story, with some players praising its engaging plot and character development, while others find it lacking in depth and originality. Many appreciate the balance of gameplay and narrative, though some express frustration with repetitive elements and abrupt endings. Overall, the storyline is seen as a strong point for many, but there are calls for improvement in its execution and variety.
- “I love the storylines; they always leave me on edge, wanting to know what happens next.”
- “This game is very interesting with an amazingly perfect and marvelous story.”
- “Great storyline and graphics.”
- “I dislike how the story just abruptly stops.”
- “Nonsense story and very easy levels.”
- “Storyline is poor.”
monetization
49 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
4%
96%
The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism from users, who report an overwhelming number of ads that persist even after purchasing the ad-free version. Many players express frustration over being required to watch ads to progress or access upgrades, leading to a feeling that the game is secondary to the ad experience. While some appreciate the option to play for free by watching ads, the overall sentiment leans towards dissatisfaction with the frequency and necessity of ads in gameplay.
- “No ads, unlike some games, and no glitches too.”
- “I don't mind watching ads, but the number of ads I have to watch gets annoying.”
- “Even though I purchased the no-ads version, I still must see ads if I want to progress in the game. I am super disappointed as I paid $9.99 to enjoy the game with no ads.”
- “It's a good game, but there are too many ads.”
graphics
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
70%
20%
10%
The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with many players praising them as good, lovely, and even amazing, highlighting improvements over previous titles. However, some users feel that the graphics are somewhat watered down compared to earlier games in the series, and a few express dissatisfaction with the overall visual quality. Overall, while the graphics are generally appreciated, there are notable concerns regarding consistency and quality compared to past installments.
- “Graphics keep getting better... keep it up guys!”
- “This game is actually entertaining and the graphics are so amazing.”
- “I really really love this game because the graphics are good and the cutscenes are really good.”
- “I don't know, the graphics seem a bit watered down compared to all the previous Angela games, and I don't really like the sound effects when characters talk to each other.”
- “The graphics are kind of watered down even more from the previous games.”
- “I don't like the graphics and the gameplay feels like a time management game from a decade ago.”
gameplay
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
20%
20%
The gameplay is generally well-received, with many players enjoying the mechanics, story, and graphics, which align with expectations from the developer. However, some users feel that the gameplay has degraded over time and resembles older time management games. Overall, it remains a fun experience for most, with a strong emphasis on engaging narratives and visuals.
- “I really love the plot and the gameplay.”
- “The same great graphics, gameplay, and story I've come to expect from their games.”
- “Great story and gameplay.”
- “The gameplay is the same as usual; although it's kind of degraded, I still find enjoyment in playing this game.”
- “I don't like the graphics, and the gameplay feels like a time management game from a decade ago.”
stability
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
88%
Overall, players report a mixed experience regarding stability; while some enjoy smooth gameplay without significant glitches or ads, many others encounter frequent freezing issues, particularly after certain levels, which detracts from their enjoyment.
- “No ads, unlike some games, and no glitches either.”
- “The game runs smoothly without any crashes or interruptions.”
- “I appreciate the consistent performance; it never lags or freezes.”
- “Just installed... already freezes on me.”
- “The game freezes after the first level.”
- “It does not work; it freezes up on me every time I play a level.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
75%
The music in the game is highly praised, with many users enjoying the soundtrack and the accompanying tunes during gameplay. Overall, it enhances the gaming experience and is recommended for others to explore.
- “The music is fantastic!”
- “I love the soundtrack; everyone should check it out!”
- “What's the name of the song playing? It's amazing!”
- “Like the music when the game starts.”
- “Everyone should check this out; I love the soundtrack.”
- “What's the name of the song playing?”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, noting that the high costs of items and upgrades contribute to a frustratingly repetitive experience.
- “Gameplay is tedious.”
- “Everything is extremely expensive and grindy.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users have noted issues with replayability due to frequent crashes and force closures occurring early in the game, which detracts from the overall experience.
- “Just installed for replay value, and the app keeps crashing and force closing in level 1.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is highlighted by a funny and engaging storyline that adds to the overall enjoyment.
- “There's also a pretty funny and interesting storyline.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
While the gameplay is enjoyable, the storyline lacks depth and fails to evoke strong emotional engagement from players.
- “The game has a fun gameplay mechanic, but the storyline lacks emotional depth.”
- “I found the characters unrelatable, which made it hard to connect with the emotional moments.”
- “While the graphics are stunning, the emotional impact of the story fell flat for me.”