House Designer: Fix & Flip
- February 21, 2023
- Karate Goose Studio
- 2h median play time
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Get on Play Store"House Designer: Fix & Flip" is a single-player kids' simulation game that lets you try your hand at interior and landscape design. Renovate and decorate abandoned houses, earn experience, and improve your skills in stunning gameplay with fabulous visuals and music. However, be prepared for bugs and lots of grinding as you experiment with hundreds of furnishings, decorations, and floor and wall coverings to create harmony and beauty in your homes.
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Reviews
- Great graphics and immersive gameplay.
- No ads, allowing for uninterrupted play.
- Fun and addictive, with a satisfying design experience.
- Repetitive tasks and limited job variety lead to boredom.
- Difficult controls make navigation and item placement frustrating.
- Low profit margins when flipping houses make it hard to progress.
- graphics859 mentions
- 59 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players praising their quality and realism, often comparing them favorably to PC games like House Flipper. However, some users report issues with lag, glitches, and inconsistencies in visual quality, particularly when adjusting settings. Overall, while the graphics are generally considered good, there is a consensus that improvements could enhance the gaming experience further.
“This game is mind-blowing, it's like you're an engineer in real life. The graphics are just so good and it never lags; it's just too good!”
“I like this game; it's very fun and the graphics are amazing.”
“The graphics are great, and the game is kind of fun.”
“The graphics are misleading, very flat, but even then it lags on my phone.”
“The graphics are terrible and even the pieces of furniture or colors you can choose from are just ugly and dated.”
“The graphics are so bad that I can't even tell what is filthy and the actual design.”
- story330 mentions
- 11 % positive mentions
- 80 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The game's story aspect is largely criticized for its lack of depth and variety, with many players noting that missions are repetitive and often feel disconnected from any overarching narrative. Users express a desire for more diverse quests, engaging storylines, and interactive elements that could enhance the gameplay experience. Additionally, the long wait times between missions and low rewards for completing tasks contribute to a sense of monotony, leading to frustration among players.
“I love this game, no ads, fun playing, so many things to decorate your home with. I love how cheap the 2-story home is, only 10k which is so easy to get.”
“This is a really great game! I think there's good graphics and not like the ones they use back in 2010, and the animations are great too. I wish you could have unlimited missions because some of them start becoming easy and most missions just repeat again and again.”
“It's a great app but sometimes you run out of money, but the missions take a lot of time for new ones. Multiplayer would be good too!”
“The missions are always the same, they should add more missions, but besides that I like the game.”
“I love this game but I gave it a 4 star because I would like to see more quests in different houses and different quests than the same 6 or 7.”
“The game is fun at the beginning but it was super boring when repeating the same missions to earn money.”
- monetization323 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 3 % neutral mentions
- 47 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game is highly praised, with users appreciating the absence of intrusive ads, allowing for an uninterrupted gaming experience. While there are in-app purchases available, many players feel that the game is enjoyable without the need to spend money, as they can earn in-game currency through gameplay. Overall, the lack of ads and the option for optional purchases contribute to a positive user experience.
“It's amazing it's 3D and money is pretty easy to get, you get to move around freely and decorate your own house, and no ads.”
“I love the game; it's unique, it has no ads, and you're free to move however you want. You get more money just by playing the game.”
“This game is super fun, no ads, I love how you can make it night, but there is one thing.”
“Although it is one of the best rip-offs, it's clear to see it's a cash grab by the developers.”
“Microtransactions are supposed to be an optional thing to help you if you feel you need it, not something essential to progressing through the game at a reasonable pace.”
“Costs actual money if you want even a third of the creative freedom there would appear to be according to their ads.”
- gameplay122 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game is generally well-received, with many players enjoying its smooth mechanics and entertaining nature. However, there are significant criticisms regarding the controls, which some find finicky and awkward, as well as a desire for more realistic interactions and variety in tasks and properties. While the graphics are praised, players express a need for improvements in lighting, item variety, and overall gameplay depth to enhance the experience.
“The gameplay is really smooth and I wish that I could live in some of my own houses that I have fixed.”
“I love this game, the gameplay is great and smooth.”
“Gameplay is nice and relaxing.”
“Seeing the houses with no lights makes gameplay hard and unrealistic.”
“Worst thing though is the actual gameplay... the controls are a nightmare!”
“Gameplay becomes very much like a chore instead of enjoyable.”
- stability119 mentions
- 3 % positive mentions
- 3 % neutral mentions
- 95 % negative mentions
The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with many reporting frequent glitches, lag, and freezing issues that hinder gameplay. Common problems include tasks not registering as complete, objects disappearing, and the game crashing or freezing, often requiring a restart. While some players have experienced smooth gameplay, the overall consensus indicates that the game suffers from numerous bugs that detract from the user experience.
“The game is very good and it has no glitches at all and it runs so smoothly.”
“Easy, no ads, no glitches... no problems.”
“Best game ever, you can play offline and also there are no glitches or lagging problems, happy playing.”
“The lantern ($37) glitches the game and can't be placed, so you can't even go back, rotate, open the tablet or any other functions.”
“The problem is that the game freezes my phone frequently.”
“It glitches a lot and also moves very slow.”
- music74 mentions
- 18 % positive mentions
- 78 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally described as calming and enjoyable, providing a relaxing backdrop for gameplay. However, many users express frustration with the inability to control the volume or mute the music, which can interfere with listening to personal playlists. Additionally, there are requests for more variety in the music selection and interactive features related to music within the game.
“I love this game! The graphics are good and everything, and the music is so relaxing. It's a great way to unwind.”
“Very relaxing, especially the music in here. It gives me good vibes just by playing.”
“The music is calming, and I think we should get a radio in the settings tab to listen to different genres.”
“It is a bit sad that the settings along the background music and sound effects aren't functioning.”
“Even, you cannot control the sound level and the music is just too low on volume even in the maximum volume control on the Android itself.”
“My only complaint is that there's no way to mute the background music or anything.”
- grinding46 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The grinding aspect of the game is generally viewed as tedious and repetitive, with many players expressing frustration over the time-consuming tasks like cleaning and picking up trash for minimal rewards. While some enjoy the grind for decorating their houses, the lack of variety in jobs and low pay often detracts from the overall experience, leading to a sense of boredom. Suggestions for improvement include adding more RPG elements, daily rewards, and upgrades to make the grinding feel less burdensome.
“The 'earning of money' is tedious and turned me away from the game.”
“Many of the jobs in the game are too tedious for the pay, making it feel too grindy.”
“Cleaning gets tedious and takes too long to earn money to fix up your own house... and it gets dark way too often with no way to see what you're doing unless you spend money buying light.”
- humor21 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is frequently highlighted by players, who find joy in quirky glitches, such as shrinking paint rollers and amusing pet animations. Many users appreciate the game's lighthearted approach to tasks like cleaning and decorating, often leading to funny situations that enhance their overall enjoyment. Overall, the game is described as entertaining and funny, with players expressing a desire for more interactive features and updates to further enhance the comedic experience.
“Although I ran into a glitch, and I'm not gonna lie, it was funny.”
“The glitch was that the roller part of the roll painter shrunk when you put paint on it, and the more you painted with it, it would slowly go back to the normal size just so when you put more paint on it, the roller would shrink again, and that made me laugh.”
“It's really fun, not to mention I wasted my money on a mansion. I can count the rooms and you clean the house, and I wasted money on furniture. It's really funny, but the furniture is modern. The funny thing is I got 1 dollar in my bank account 🤣😂”
- optimization12 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with many users reporting significant lag and performance issues, particularly on lower-end devices like the Galaxy Note 9. While some appreciate the improved graphics and customizable settings for better performance, others highlight persistent bugs, such as rendering issues and control difficulties, indicating that the game requires further optimization to enhance the overall experience.
“The graphics are great, and I like that you have the option to change the settings to increase performance.”
“The game runs smoothly; it's not always dark, I'm no longer scrambling trying to figure out what to do, and a lot of things have been added.”
“I think it needs a bit more optimization and some tweaks on the controls.”
“Improved rendering is buggy and unoptimized - it's not just working slow (Galaxy Note 9), players can see objects and sprites (for example, dirt) through walls.”
“Poorly optimized game with difficult controls.”
“This game is not optimized for low-end phones.”
- emotional5 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players express a strong emotional connection to the game, with experiences ranging from joy and nostalgia to feelings of sadness and guilt. The game's mechanics, such as the interaction with the environment, evoke a mix of positive emotions and reflections on personal circumstances, highlighting its impact on players' feelings and motivations.
“Setting up the music room for rehearsals made me want to cry.”
“Ever since I started playing this, it made me feel good and happy.”
“I like this game... it's fun, but it also made me feel bad as I was cleaning the dirt from someone's home in the game, while my home in reality was dirty... it made me do the chores at home.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Reviewers praise the game's atmosphere for its vibrant and lifelike surroundings, featuring elements like people, birds, and beaches that create a warm and immersive experience. However, some users noted minor issues with the user interface and reflective surfaces, suggesting areas for improvement. Overall, the atmosphere is considered a strong point of the game.
“The surroundings are more wonderful and lifelike; there are people, birds, and beaches. It's a new warm atmosphere, really.”
“I love the UI and the atmosphere. The lighting adds a unique touch, even if the light switch doesn't work anymore.”
“The surroundings are more wonderful and lifelike, with people, birds, and beaches, creating a warm atmosphere.”
“The UI and atmosphere are lacking; the light switch doesn't work anymore, and the mirror needs to be clearer or more reflective.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Players find the game highly engaging, often spending hours on it, but suggest that improvements in mechanics and pricing could enhance its replayability. The desire for more interactive elements and better in-game rewards indicates that while the game is enjoyable, there are areas that could be optimized to encourage repeated play.
“I really do love this game, but you should make the game more playable by letting the player interact with more things than just a door.”
“I really do love this game, but you should make the game more replayable by letting the player interact with more things than just a door.”
“The game has potential, but the lack of variety in gameplay makes it hard to want to play again after finishing it once.”
“Once you complete the main storyline, there isn't much incentive to replay the game, as the side quests feel repetitive and uninspired.”
- character development1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users appreciate the character development in the game, highlighting its engaging nature, but express a desire for more character design options to enhance the experience further.
“The character development in this game is incredibly engaging, making each character feel unique and relatable.”
“I love how the characters evolve throughout the story, with their backstories and motivations becoming clearer as I progress.”
“The depth of character development really enhances the overall experience, allowing players to form a strong connection with each character.”
“The character development feels shallow and lacks depth, making it hard to connect with the characters.”
“I was disappointed by the lack of meaningful choices that affect character growth throughout the game.”
“The characters seem one-dimensional, and their arcs don't evolve in a satisfying way.”
