Game Machines: Arcade Casino

About

"Game Machines: Arcade Casino" is a simulation game that allows players to manage their own arcade machines and casino. Players can buy and upgrade machines, set prices, and manage staff to earn profits. The game features a variety of machines, including slot machines, arcade games, and table games like blackjack and roulette.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

42%

Audience ScoreBased on 26 reviews

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game offers a nostalgic experience reminiscent of visiting arcade machines, with a variety of games that feel authentic.
For its low price, the game provides decent gameplay and a good simulation of arcade machines, making it a worthwhile purchase for casual fun.
The coin pusher game is particularly enjoyable, with smooth mechanics that capture the essence of real-life coin pushers.

The game suffers from poor camera controls that zoom in and out erratically, making it difficult to play effectively.
Many machines are unfinished or broken, leading to a frustrating experience, and the game has not been updated in several years.
There is no options menu to adjust settings, and the repetitive music can become annoying over time.

gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Gameplay is heavily reliant on timing, which can lead to frustrating experiences. However, it offers a cost-effective alternative to arcade games, with potential for expansion through additional game types and features like quests and currency systems in future updates. Overall, the current gameplay serves as a solid proof of concept with room for improvement.
- “If you have two bucks and want like 30 minutes of gameplay to take the edge off, this is a lot cheaper than going to an arcade.”
- “Very good proof of concept. I hope at some point skeeball, multiple types of each game (harder coin pushers, etc.), and more gameplay within each (quests, currency to buy items, etc.) will be in the final release.”
- “This can affect gameplay horribly when everything is about timing.”
- “Very good proof of concept; I hope at some point skeeball, multiple types of each game (harder coin pushers, etc.), and more gameplay within each (quests, currency to buy items, etc.) will be in the final release.”
- “I want to see more of this style of gameplay added.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has been criticized for being annoying and repetitive, with users noting the lack of a settings or options menu to adjust the audio.
- “There is no settings or options menu, meaning you can't adjust anything, including the very annoying and repetitive music.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users report that the game exhibits some stability issues, with instances of being sticky or buggy in certain areas.
- “I did notice it was a little sticky and buggy in places.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable.”
- “There are constant glitches that disrupt the gameplay experience.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The optimization aspect of the game involves unlocking new machines by achieving specific performance levels, represented by stars, on previously used machines. This progression system encourages players to enhance their skills and strategies to advance effectively.
- “Each machine is unlocked by reaching a certain level of performance (unlocking stars) on previous machines.”
- “The optimization in this game is frustratingly slow; it feels like a grind just to unlock the next machine.”
- “I find the performance requirements for unlocking new machines to be overly demanding and not well-balanced.”
- “The optimization process is tedious, making it hard to enjoy the game when you're constantly stuck on previous machines.”
graphics
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are considered adequate but not exceptional, with users describing them as passable.
- “Graphically, the game is passable.”
- “The graphics feel outdated and lack detail.”
- “The visual effects are underwhelming and do not meet modern standards.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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300%
Reviewers feel that the game's replayability could be significantly improved by introducing additional collectible objects that appear randomly, enhancing the incentive to replay.
- “The game offers a variety of paths and choices, making each playthrough feel unique and engaging.”
- “With multiple endings and different character builds, I find myself coming back to explore all the possibilities.”
- “The random events and challenges keep the gameplay fresh, encouraging me to replay it time and again.”
- “It would have been better if there were other collectible objects that appeared randomly each time you went to the machine to increase the replay value.”
- “The game lacks variety in its missions, making it feel repetitive after just a few playthroughs.”
- “Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to return, as the side quests are uninspired and don't offer much new.”