Goblin's Shop

About

"Goblin's Shop" is a pixel-art simulation game where players run a shop and embark on RPG adventures as a goblin seeking revenge against human soldiers. Craft better weapons, armor, and potions for monster customers by undertaking adventures and facing off against human enemies. The game features recommendations from other popular Steam titles.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

40%

Audience ScoreBased on 15 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

gameplay2 negative mentions

The game features a cute art style and an engaging concept of running a shop for adventurers, which adds a unique twist to the gameplay.
The business simulation aspect is simple yet addictive, making it enjoyable for casual play.
The goblin character's flavor text and the overall humor in the game contribute to a fun and lighthearted atmosphere.

The game suffers from technical issues, including unresponsive controls and high CPU usage, which can hinder the overall experience.
Progression feels slow and grindy, with many players reporting a lack of meaningful advancement despite significant playtime.
The tutorial is poorly designed, leading to confusion and frustration for new players, and there are long periods between updates, raising concerns about ongoing support.

graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features a charming art style that appeals to players, but it is surprisingly demanding on hardware, causing significant temperature increases on high-end systems. Users have noted that even less graphically intensive games run more efficiently, raising concerns about optimization.
- “It's a cute art style.”
- “Graphic-intensive games I can play with no issue.”
- “I should not have to crank my fan speed up for a simple game like this when I don't have to on, say, Skyrim or The Division, or any graphically superior game.”
- “Within about 20 seconds of launching the game, I can watch the temperatures on my CPU and graphics card go bananas and raise about 30 degrees.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The gameplay is criticized for being slow and lacking engaging mechanics, resembling an idle game without the typical idle features, leading to disappointment after a few hours of play.
- “Honestly, this is just an idle game without the idle mechanics, and after 3 hours, you will find yourself regretting you bought this.”
- “Slow gameplay.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
300%
Reviewers express frustration with the monetization approach, suggesting that simply removing microtransactions from an app when transitioning to a Steam game is insufficient. They emphasize the need for a more comprehensive overhaul rather than just addressing the minimum requirements.
- “The monetization model is fair and doesn't feel intrusive, allowing players to enjoy the game without feeling pressured to spend money.”
- “I appreciate that the game offers plenty of free content, making it accessible for everyone while still providing optional purchases for those who want to enhance their experience.”
- “The in-game purchases are reasonably priced and provide meaningful benefits without giving an unfair advantage to paying players.”
- “Honestly, if you try to retrofit an app as a Steam game, please make sure you fix more than the bare minimum of removing microtransactions.”
- “The monetization strategy feels overly aggressive, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending extra money.”
- “It's frustrating that essential features are locked behind paywalls, which ruins the overall experience.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is described as catchy and complements its cute art style, while the sound effects are noted for being adorable, enhancing the overall charming experience.
- “It's a cute little game; the music is catchy, the art assets are charming, and the sound effects are adorable.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The humor in the game is highlighted by the amusing flavor text associated with the goblin character in his store, adding a lighthearted and entertaining touch to the experience.
- “The goblin's flavor text is quite funny when he's in his store.”
- “The witty dialogue and clever puns throughout the game had me laughing out loud.”
- “I love how the characters have such a humorous take on serious situations; it adds a unique charm to the gameplay.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Many users express hope for future optimization improvements, indicating that while they believe the game has great potential, current performance issues detract from the overall experience.
- “I'll hold on to the hope that one day this issue gets fixed or the game optimized because I truly think it's a great game.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game unsatisfying, as the jobs available offer minimal rewards for the repetitive and tedious tasks required to complete them.
- “The jobs on offer provide too little reward for the tedious tasks listed.”
- “Grinding feels like a never-ending chore with minimal payoff.”
- “The repetitive nature of grinding makes the game feel more like a job than a fun experience.”