House Flip

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"House Flip™: Home Remodel Game" is a simulation game that offers a good plot and hilarious elements, but can be very grinding with annoying ads and numerous bugs. In the game, you play as a home renovator, building and decorating homes in a makeover design simulation. While the game boasts wonderful gameplay and perfect visuals, its flaws may be frustrating for some players. Overall, it's a fun and engaging experience for those who don't mind a bit of grinding and technical hiccups.

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Play Modes

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

87%

Audience ScoreBased on 10,000 reviews

graphics109 positive mentions

monetization90 negative mentions

The game is fun and addictive, especially for fans of Chip and Joanna Gaines.
Great graphics and easy gameplay, allowing for creativity in house flipping.
The game provides a relaxing experience without the pressure of ads or in-app purchases.

The game often crashes or freezes, especially after updates, making it unplayable.
Long wait times for renovations and tasks can lead to boredom and frustration.
Limited design options and repetitive house layouts reduce the overall enjoyment of the game.

graphics
154 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
71%
22%
7%
Overall, the graphics in the game receive a mixed to positive reception from users. Many players appreciate the vibrant and appealing visuals, noting that they enhance the gameplay experience, while others criticize the graphics for being basic or reminiscent of older games. Despite some calls for improvement, the majority of reviews highlight the graphics as a strong point, contributing to the game's fun and engaging nature.
- “The graphics are great, the game is great and this game in general is just perfect, seriously I can't think of one bad thing about this app.”
- “Great graphics and super easy to navigate.”
- “I love the graphics this game is super fun.”
- “Very basic graphics, reminds me of the original Sims with everything locked.”
- “The graphics are worse than primitive.”
- “Graphics look like it's a game from the early 2000s.”
monetization
126 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
9%
71%
The monetization model of the game is primarily based on optional ads that players can watch to speed up renovations, with many users appreciating the lack of intrusive ads and the ability to play without mandatory in-app purchases. However, some players report issues with ad functionality, such as ads not playing or causing interruptions, and express frustration over the long wait times for renovations without spending money. Overall, while the game offers a relatively ad-light experience, the balance between ad viewing and gameplay progression remains a point of contention among users.
- “It's very easy to play without doing in-app purchases, which is cool.”
- “A fun game that's refreshingly not pushy about its in-app purchases.”
- “Totally love playing this game; in-game purchases aren't pushed on you, and it also isn't pay-to-play.”
- “But a major issue is that some ads don't go away and you have to close and restart.”
- “This game is 100% pay to play, you can't earn any of the game currency by ads or offers.”
- “Used to be good until the update, now the only choice you have to finish jobs faster is by watching tons of ads or spending hearts.”
stability
105 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
2%
98%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with users frequently reporting glitches, freezes, and crashes that hinder gameplay. Many players experience problems with loading screens, unresponsive buttons, and the inability to complete tasks, leading to frustration and a diminished gaming experience. While some enjoy the game's concept, the overwhelming presence of bugs and performance issues detracts from its overall appeal.
- “No glitches.”
- “Awesome game, no glitches. Really fun! 😊”
- “The game freezes all the time and will not reload or let you press any buttons.”
- “Now, almost every time I try to open it, it doesn't load at all and I get just a white screen or I make it to the opening screen, where it loads the game, gets to 100% and it freezes?!”
- “I literally just finished the tutorial and have been struggling for hours to get the first cottage in my normal stage complete because the game glitches out so bad I can't even place countertops!”
gameplay
57 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
46%
49%
5%
Overall, the gameplay is characterized by its simplicity and ease of use, appealing to players who enjoy leisurely house flipping experiences. However, many users express frustration with repetitive mechanics, excessive ads, and long wait times for upgrades, which detract from the overall enjoyment. While the graphics and design options are praised, there are calls for improvements in gameplay fluidity and customization to enhance engagement.
- “A lot of detail, and really good gameplay.”
- “Pleasantly surprised.....graphics are nice and the gameplay is smooth.”
- “Great gameplay and full of useful information.”
- “Completely unfinished game with some dumb mechanics.”
- “There's minimal gameplay; you select your change, you wait for the long timer, or you pay real money to speed it up.”
- “Constantly has to reload during gameplay, saying lost internet connection.”
story
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
35%
52%
13%
The game's story is generally viewed as engaging and entertaining, with a fun and interesting narrative that enhances the gameplay experience. However, players express frustration with mission rewards and progression issues, which detracts from their overall enjoyment of the story. While the graphics and quest system are praised, the lack of sufficient rewards for completing missions hampers the ability to fully engage with the storyline.
- “But the storyline is great.”
- “Story progression is phenomenal.”
- “The game is very entertaining and the storyline is fun and interesting.”
- “No long storylines that are more for kids than adults and boring as heck.”
- “Was really enjoying this game for a few hours until it stopped giving me my reward hearts for missions, meaning I can't progress without waiting for ages for each item to be completed or paying for hearts.”
- “Too slow to keep up with missions.”
music
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
24%
53%
24%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it repetitive, annoying, and difficult to turn off, particularly during the tutorial phase. Conversely, others appreciate the music as relaxing and enjoyable, enhancing their overall gaming experience. The lack of an option to mute the music early on has been a common frustration among users.
- “Being able to actually renovate houses is fun, and the music is relaxing and enjoyable. You don't have to spend a million dollars to play; two thumbs up!”
- “Very relaxing game, and the music makes it peaceful to play instead of having to turn it off.”
- “Good game, relaxing music, overall a lot of fun.”
- “The music can get repetitive, and some of the houses and house interiors are the same.”
- “The sound from the music just drives people away; it's very depressing.”
- “I can't stand the background music and it won't allow me to turn it off!”
humor
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is highlighted by the comedic interactions of characters Chip and Jo, whose expressions and comments add a lighthearted touch. Players appreciate the funny videos and the developers' generic responses to complaints, which some find amusing. Overall, while many find the game entertaining and funny, opinions on the humor's consistency vary, with some players feeling it diminishes over time.
- “I think it's hilarious that the developer keeps replying the same generic prewritten response to almost everyone's main complaint.”
- “Chip and Jo are very funny, as well as Shorty.”
- “This game is awesome! It's so funny, I'm in love with it. I really like to fix up houses and sell them; it is really fun.”
grinding
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively tedious and frustrating, often feeling that it detracts from the enjoyment. Many reviews highlight a reliance on celebrity recognition to encourage players to spend money to bypass long wait times, leading to a repetitive and uninspiring experience. The initial excitement quickly fades as players encounter a drawn-out tutorial and a waiting game that feels more like a chore than fun.
- “The potential is there, but the execution seems to solely rely on celebrity recognition to get players to buy their way past tedious wait times.”
- “An overly long and repetitively tedious tutorial leads into what can best be described as a waiting game in which the player is expected to wait and play only when the game suits itself — unless, of course, the gamer decides to invest some real money, though for the life of me, I can't imagine why anyone would want to.”
- “It was so infuriatingly tedious that I honestly couldn't be bothered to try any further.”
emotional
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the game to be fun and wholesome, often feeling inspired by its themes of home design and remodeling. However, some users report frustrating delays in response times when interacting with the game, which can detract from the overall emotional experience. The game's positive impact on players' aspirations, particularly in helping vulnerable individuals, highlights its emotional resonance.
- “I love Chip and Jo. I have always watched their show. I'm a CBRF manager and I'm very inspired to have a house designing and remodeling agency to help elderly, disabled, and emotionally disabled individuals. You guys are a true inspiration to make this dream a reality. Thanks for all you do and have done for those who have goals of doing better in this world.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
Overall, the game's optimization is a mixed bag; while some users praise its smooth performance, others report issues with loading times and slowdowns, indicating that it may not be consistently optimized for all players.
- “Designed really well and runs smoothly.”
- “Now it won't load or runs slowly.”
- “Not optimized; long wait times.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is characterized by a charming and soothing atmosphere, making it a relaxing experience for players.
- “Overall, a cute game with a relaxing atmosphere.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users express a desire for greater replayability, indicating that the current gameplay experience feels limited and could benefit from more engaging content or mechanics to encourage repeated play.
- “I just wish it had more replay value.”
- “The game feels too linear, making it hard to want to play again.”
- “Once you finish the story, there's not much incentive to replay.”