Goblin's Shop
- April 18, 2019
- CYCLOPS
- 11h median play time
Get on Steam"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.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- 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, particularly regarding essential gameplay mechanics.
- graphics5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
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 express frustration that such a simple game requires excessive cooling compared to more graphically intensive titles.
“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, 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.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay is criticized for being slow and lacking engaging mechanics, resembling an idle game without the typical idle features, leading to player dissatisfaction after a short period 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.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Reviewers express frustration with the monetization strategy, 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 bare minimum.
“The monetization model is fair and doesn't feel exploitative, 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 paying players an unfair advantage.”
“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.”
- music1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
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.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
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 hilarious when he's in his store.”
“The witty dialogue throughout the game had me laughing out loud.”
“The absurd situations and quirky characters make for some genuinely funny moments.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
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.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be unsatisfying, as the tasks often feel tedious and offer insufficient rewards for the effort invested.
“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.”
