Gold Lender Manager
- October 12, 2021
- QuainTree
"Gold Lender Manager" is a single-player Business Role Playing game where you play as a loan shark, earning money by lending it out and growing your company by hiring mercenaries. With addictive gameplay, the future of your company rests on your shoulders in this world of loan sharks. However, beware of annoying in-game ads that may interrupt your experience.
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Reviews
- Engaging gameplay with a simple loop that offers depth and strategy.
- No forced ads, allowing for a more enjoyable experience without interruptions.
- Challenging yet rewarding, with a unique concept that keeps players invested.
- Difficulty spikes can make it hard to progress, leading to frustration.
- High costs for upgrades and mercenaries create a grindy experience.
- Some mechanics lack clear explanations, making it challenging for new players to understand.
- monetization35 mentions
- 9 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 91 % negative mentions
The monetization model of the game is highly praised, with players appreciating the absence of forced ads and intrusive in-app purchases. Ads are optional and primarily offer rewards, enhancing the gameplay experience without being disruptive. Overall, the monetization approach is seen as fair and well-executed, contributing positively to player enjoyment.
“Doesn't seem to be any intrusive IAPs or microtransactions, and seems like a game I could spend a while on.”
“Monetization seems fair... I like it.”
“Mechanics open up as you go. I bought the no ads package for a better experience, but no ads are forced.”
“Ads crash the game sometimes but otherwise it's very well polished.”
“Very well made and mostly free of ads, but it absolutely won't hold your hand and the theme is not to my taste.”
“When I first saw the ads, I legitimately thought it was going to be awful, slow, boring, easy, etc., but it was legitimately a good game to waste time in.”
- gameplay16 mentions
- 44 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a simple yet engaging loop that encourages players to learn mechanics organically without extensive tutorials. While some find it intuitive and enjoyable, others feel it can become grindy and unbalanced. Overall, the game offers a mix of strategic decision-making, optional ads, and a variety of mini-games, making it accessible and fun for many players.
“Super simple gameplay loop with quite a deep mercenary system.”
“Solid gameplay loop that is challenging but not frustrating.”
“The gameplay is really fun, with a lot of different minigames, nice art, and game mechanics that make you think to avoid going bankrupt.”
“Didn't expect much and in all fairness the gameplay isn't much, but just seeing the money go up with every right choice is pretty great.”
“Takes some brain to understand the mechanics.”
“Mechanics open up as you go; I bought the no ads package for a better experience, but no ads are forced.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their quality, featuring cute pixel visuals and a nice art style that enhances the overall experience. Players appreciate the clean graphics and smooth animations, although some find the gameplay challenging. Overall, the visuals contribute positively to the game's appeal.
“Cute pixel visuals.”
“This game definitely is my favorite of all, because the art style is nice and the game has lots to it but also not making it complicated.”
“Love the graphics and animation.”
- story2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The story features an intriguing concept, but players find the auction mechanics frustrating, particularly when AI competitors inflate prices on low-value items. Additionally, the difficulty spikes rapidly, making it challenging to progress as enemies quickly outlevel the player despite completing high-paying quests.
“The game has a really interesting concept with a captivating story that keeps you engaged throughout.”
“The game has a really interesting concept, but the difficulty ramps up very quickly. In fact, I lasted only 4 days before the people I was collecting debt from reached level 20, while I couldn't even afford to have a level 5 character, despite taking the highest paying quests I could find.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game excessive, noting that accumulating enough resources, like gold and rubies, requires significant effort that can feel unbalanced and tedious. While the game is well-made with good graphics, the grind detracts from the overall enjoyment for many users.
“It would be nicer to make it easier to earn gold, as it takes significant grinding to accumulate enough rubies to potentially start a new company with more gold at the beginning.”
“Usually I'm one for grindy games, but this is just too much. It's well made and the graphics are good, but the gameplay is absolutely unbalanced and mind-numbing.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is described as intriguing and somewhat reliant on luck, with players finding it generally funny and enjoyable.
“It's intriguing, but it has a bit of luck and is kind of funny.”
“Funny game.”
- music1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers praise the background music as exceptional, complementing the game's high-quality pixel art.
“The pixel art is extremely good, and so is the background music.”
“The soundtrack perfectly complements the gameplay, creating an immersive experience.”
“I love how the music evolves with the game, enhancing the emotional impact of each scene.”
- character development1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Character development is noted to be very fast-paced, with players appreciating the appealing character designs. However, the rapid progression may limit deeper exploration of character arcs.
“The character development is incredibly engaging, allowing players to form deep connections with each character.”
“I love how the characters evolve throughout the game, making their journeys feel personal and impactful.”
“The depth of the character backstories adds so much richness to the overall narrative.”
