Fashion Story: Mermaid Cove

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"Fashion Story: Mermaid Cove" is a Simulation game that offers a unique plot where you manage a fashion boutique in a mermaid-themed world. The game boasts about its place in the "Story" series and promises a stylish experience. However, it's important to note that some users have reported bugs that may affect gameplay. Overall, the game invites you to dive into a world of fashion and mermaids, but be aware of potential technical issues.

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Play Modes

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

81%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,430 reviews

story10 positive mentions

stability11 negative mentions

The game is highly addictive and enjoyable, with many players expressing their love for it.
Players appreciate the ability to design and decorate their own boutiques, making it a fun and creative experience.
The game has a strong community aspect, with players enjoying interactions with neighbors and friends.

Many players experience issues with data loss when switching devices, having to start over from level 1.
There is a lack of updates and new goals, leading to boredom for long-time players.
The game has frequent bugs and glitches, including disappearing items and connection issues.

story
100 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
10%
87%
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The story aspect of the Fashion Story games is often criticized for lacking depth and progression, with many players expressing frustration over the absence of quests and missions, especially at higher levels. While some enjoy the design and customization elements, the repetitive nature of the gameplay and the stagnation of the storyline lead to a sense of boredom and dissatisfaction among users. Overall, players desire more engaging content and challenges to enhance their gaming experience.
- “I love the outfits and designing my own boutique, but it would be nice to have some storyline goals that we could get diamonds from or earn diamond clothes from.”
- “I have been a huge fan of the story games, and I love this one in particular because it's so much fun and exciting to play!”
- “I love fashion story so much.”
- “There are no challenges and the story dies.”
- “I used to love it but with no quests it's really a 1 star.”
- “I am a big fan of all story games; however, this fashion one has not had goals in like 2 years, very boring.”
stability
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The stability of the game is a mixed bag, with many users reporting frequent glitches and freezing issues that can lead to lost items and money. While some players experience no crashes and enjoy the gameplay, others find the glitches significantly hinder their experience, particularly when restocking or adding designs. Overall, there is a strong desire for improvements to stability and a reduction in glitches.
- “If the game freezes and you purchased an item, there is a risk of losing the items and the money you paid for them.”
- “I really love Storm8 games in general, but Fashion Story and Restaurant Story always have glitches. I close up shop to restock, and once I open up, everything is gone, and I have all the money.”
- “It's so glitchy, and most of the time when I order stuff, I have to reorder it because it glitches.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
40%
The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews; while some users praise the beautiful designs and updated outfits, others report significant issues such as glitches that render items invisible and hinder gameplay. Overall, the graphics are appreciated for their quality, but technical problems detract from the experience.
- “Great graphics and finally has some updated outfits that don't take as long to get on the hanger.”
- “I love this game; super nice graphics and beautiful dresses and the designs ❤❤❤❤”
- “It's awesome but expensive; why are the items so expensive, but the graphics are good.”
- “But now that I've revisited the app, the graphics are poor. I can't see the outfits in the catalog, and I have to update my avatar blind because nothing is showing on the screen. Like I said, I used to love this game... such a disappointment. Fix that major bug and I'll fall in love with it all over again.”
- “It has several glitches with the graphics that make things invisible.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game frustrating, particularly due to the slow progress in acquiring items and the limitations imposed by a lack of neighbors, which hinders expansion. The repetitive nature of daily tasks contributes to a sense of tedium, making the experience feel overly drawn out.
- “It's aggravating enough that it takes forever to order clothes and such, but what's really grinding my gears is that I can't expand now that I've spent 2 days saving up coins because I don't have enough neighbors. I don't even know what Storm8 is, let alone know any people on it.”
- “Same thing every day gets a bit tedious.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game has received negative feedback, with one user expressing strong dislike for it, particularly noting that it plays before the game even starts, which they found off-putting.
- “I hate this game! First of all, the music started playing before I even opened the game, and then it told me that it was 'awesome!'”