Idle Supermarket Tycoon－Shop

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Idle Supermarket Tycoon-Shop is a simulation game where players manage a supermarket and build an empire. With its good plot, perfect gameplay, fabulous visuals, and excellent music, it offers a highly emotional and humorous experience. Despite the presence of lots of grinding, excessive advertisements, and bugs, its appeal as a great casual idle game remains. The game's description suits it well: "Become a Supermarket manager, and create an empire. A great casual idle game."

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Play Modes

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

66%

Audience ScoreBased on 10,000 reviews

graphics288 positive mentions

monetization3.8k negative mentions

The game has a fun and engaging concept with cute graphics.
Players appreciate the optional ads for bonuses, which enhance gameplay without being intrusive.
The game provides a satisfying sense of progression as players unlock new departments and upgrade their supermarkets.

Progression slows significantly after reaching certain levels, making it frustrating for players to advance.
Many players experience bugs, such as ads not playing or the game freezing, which disrupts gameplay.
The game heavily relies on ads for progression, leading to a repetitive experience where players feel compelled to watch ads constantly.

monetization
4,016 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
3%
2%
95%
The monetization aspect of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback from users, primarily due to the excessive reliance on ads for progression. Many players report spending more time watching ads than actually playing the game, with frequent prompts to view ads for bonuses, upgrades, and rewards. While some appreciate the optional nature of ads, the overall sentiment is that the game feels more like an advertisement platform than a balanced gaming experience, leading to frustration and a sense of being forced to engage with ads to enjoy the game fully.
- “There are no ads throughout the game, so you can enjoy your experience ad-free.”
- “The gameplay is addictive; it doesn't shove microtransactions in your face every 2 minutes.”
- “It's a fun game; expensive in-app purchases, but the game gives out lots of bonuses every minute that it feels more fun to play it directly rather than leave it away.”
- “It used to be a good game but now it's nearly impossible to progress without watching ads every few minutes.”
- “The downside to it is that there are way too many ads to make this game enjoyable.”
- “It's a feel-good game that's enjoyable to play, but the ads are so intrusive, it makes it almost unplayable.”
graphics
393 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
73%
24%
3%
The graphics of the game have received a mixed reception from users, with many praising the cute and charming art style, smooth animations, and overall visual appeal. However, some players noted that the graphics can feel simplistic or outdated compared to modern standards, and there are occasional glitches that detract from the experience. Overall, while the graphics are generally considered good and engaging, there is room for improvement in terms of detail and polish.
- “The graphics are amazing and the gameplay is nice.”
- “The graphics are super cute and cartoonish, and the controls are really easy to handle.”
- “The graphics are great, the story is pretty cool, and there are clever names for products.”
- “Gameplay is bad, graphics are about as good as you should expect from a second-rate, bottom-of-the-barrel development.”
- “The graphics are too simple for today's technology and look like a 90s era game.”
- “The graphics and user experience on this game are really poor.”
gameplay
342 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
50%
6%
The gameplay of the game is generally described as simple and addictive, with intuitive controls and appealing graphics. However, many users express frustration over the excessive number of ads, which significantly detracts from the actual gameplay experience, often resulting in a ratio of 90% ad viewing to 10% gameplay. While some players find the mechanics engaging and enjoyable, others feel that the gameplay becomes repetitive and stagnant, especially as they progress further into the game.
- “The gameplay itself is great and entertaining.”
- “Gameplay is smooth and bug free.”
- “I thoroughly enjoyed the gameplay and while I did watch a lot of ads, I never felt like I was wasting time or being forced into buying - which is always a plus.”
- “For every minute of actual gameplay, you watch 5 minutes of ads.”
- “I would describe this as an ad revenue simulator more than idle gameplay; to describe this game as 'idle' feels misleading. This is the first game I've uninstalled in under an hour; there is no gameplay, just ad watching to progress.”
- “The gameplay becomes really slow really fast and then it's just boring to play.”
stability
228 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
4%
1%
95%
The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with frequent reports of bugs, glitches, and crashes that disrupt gameplay. Many players experience issues such as the game freezing during ad playback, losing progress and rewards, and unresponsive menus, leading to frustration. While some users report smooth gameplay, the overall consensus indicates that the game is plagued by stability problems that detract from the experience.
- “Gameplay is smooth and bug-free.”
- “Good game, no glitches and easy to play for long periods.”
- “No bugs, no glitches, just a fun simulation game.”
- “My one problem is that it randomly freezes or crashes.”
- “Game constantly freezes and doesn't credit you for ads you watch once you get into higher levels.”
- “The game freezes a lot, on top of that the money collected never goes into my account.”
story
142 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
15%
79%
6%
The game's story and mission structure receive mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over a lack of new missions and bugs that hinder progress. While the initial gameplay is engaging and offers a fun progression system, players often find themselves running out of missions, particularly after reaching higher levels or new locations, leading to a sense of stagnation. Additionally, issues with mission rewards and ad overload detract from the overall experience, prompting requests for more content and smoother gameplay.
- “The graphics are great, the story is pretty cool, and there are clever names for products.”
- “It's a great game and the missions detail makes the game more fun and with a point.”
- “Awesome awesome awesome nice concept awesome storyline.”
- “The missions end pretty abruptly with no incentive to finish the game.”
- “Once I hit all the missions, there is nothing more.”
- “It's really annoying to not have the mission rewards to help me continue.”
grinding
96 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
3%
99%
The reviews indicate that the game features significant grinding, particularly in the later stages, which many players find tedious and repetitive. Users express frustration over the lack of options for bulk upgrades, the necessity of watching ads to progress, and the overall slowdown in cash flow, leading to a feeling of stagnation. While some enjoy the grind as part of the gameplay experience, the consensus is that improvements are needed to reduce the tedium associated with constant clicking and waiting.
- “No grinding, no pay-to-win.”
- “The grind is rewarding and keeps me engaged.”
- “I love how the grinding system allows for character progression without feeling forced.”
- “Unfortunately, you have to watch an advert to progress a department past a milestone or wait 3 hours, which, when it's cheap and you are far in the game, is extremely tedious.”
- “It gets kind of tedious clicking to upgrade a department hundreds of times for every single department.”
- “You will literally spend almost as much time watching ads as playing the game; the game will get boring fast as it is repetitive with no new twists and it comes to a sudden grinding halt where you will have to wait days to advance.”
music
79 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
39%
53%
8%
The music in the game has received widespread praise for its catchy and enjoyable jazz soundtrack, which many players find relaxing and fitting for the gameplay. However, some users have expressed frustration with audio management, noting that the music continues to play during ads or when the game freezes, and that there are issues with muting options. Overall, while the music enhances the gaming experience, there are technical concerns that detract from its enjoyment.
- “Great concept, music is nice, interface is clean and clear.”
- “The jazzy music makes me happy, and the graphics are simple and classy.”
- “The music is very pleasant and relaxing at times.”
- “Also, the audio is decent but mixed in are weird sounds from people, which can't be turned off without muting all audio (except music, which is its own channel).”
- “I'm tired of having the app starting over because I had to go turn my music back on because it cut off from an ad or to go search something.”
- “Starts with annoying music and the settings are not available to turn it off until you do the tutorial.”
humor
60 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely praised, with players enjoying the quirky item descriptions, funny animations, and amusing graphics. Many find the puns and creative product names to be highlights, adding a lighthearted touch to the gameplay. However, some users note that the humor can become repetitive over time, especially as the game progresses.
- “The graphics are adorable, the soundtrack is too cute, and the descriptions for the market items are too funny.”
- “The animations are great, and the products are really funny and creative.”
- “I love this game so much and your descriptions on the items are so funny, especially the uphone.”
optimization
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
71%
12%
18%
Overall, the game's optimization is a mixed bag; while many players enjoy smooth performance and good graphics, issues arise in high-demand scenarios, such as large supermarkets with many shoppers, leading to overheating and battery drain. Frequent restarts are necessary for some users to maintain performance, and there are concerns about the game's processing efficiency, particularly after watching ads. Despite these drawbacks, players appreciate the casual gameplay and minor bug fixes, indicating potential for improvement with future updates.
- “This game runs smoothly and is quite fun.”
- “Good game, good performance, great value, keep it up for new updates.”
- “Runs smoothly too with no bugs.”
- “If more content was continuously added and the game was better optimized in terms of battery usage, my rating would likely improve.”
- “My main issues: this game is not optimized at all on a processing level, only 5-10 minutes in and my device is running unbelievably hot; secondly, your math is wrong.”
- “The game feels unoptimized, draining battery quickly and causing my device to get super hot.”
emotional
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users express a mix of frustration and emotional attachment to the game. While technical issues and ad-related problems detract from the experience, the game has provided a comforting escape for some players, particularly during difficult times, highlighting its potential to positively impact mood and well-being.
- “I've been sick for 3 days because of the flu, but when I got this game, it was good and cool. It just made me feel better, so I'm going to play it for a long time.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
100%
Players appreciate the game's replayability, noting that features like a leaderboard could enhance competitiveness and engagement. However, issues with ad functionality detract from the experience, as players are unable to access additional content. Overall, the game is enjoyable and offers replay value, but improvements are needed for a more satisfying experience.
- “Really like it, the replay value is there. I wish to get a bigger parking area, not just underground. Haha, very good game!”
- “Also, if there was a leaderboard to see who can earn the most, it would make the game more replayable.”
- “No ads are playable or watchable; I can't even get extras because the ads don't work. They should really fix this or not bother having ads to get extra things.”
- “I really like it, but the replay value is limited. I wish there were bigger parking options, not just underground.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviewers appreciate the game's ability to create an authentic business atmosphere, enhancing immersion and engagement in the gameplay experience.
- “I like it because it brings me into a real business atmosphere.”