Landlord's Super
- May 25, 2023
- Minskworks
- 9h median play time
Get on Steam"Landlord's Super" is a first-person life-simulation game set in 1980s Britain, where you play as a builder managing construction projects while navigating the social and political climate of the time. The game features detailed construction mechanics, such as ordering supplies, mixing cement, and building structures brick by brick, as well as opportunities to interact with a diverse cast of characters and events. The game's setting and mechanics aim to provide an honest insight into English culture during this time period.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game has a charming 80s British atmosphere with engaging music and humor.
- Building mechanics are detailed and satisfying, allowing players to construct houses brick by brick.
- The developer is responsive and actively working on bug fixes and updates, showing commitment to improving the game.
- The game is riddled with bugs that can break progression and require restarting.
- There is a lack of content, with only one house to renovate and limited side jobs available.
- The gameplay can feel tedious and grindy, especially with the need to manage energy and finances.
- gameplay145 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 64 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players noting that while the building mechanics are engaging and well thought out, the overall experience is marred by tediousness, repetitiveness, and numerous bugs. Players appreciate the potential for fun and immersive gameplay, particularly in the early stages, but express frustration over the lack of variety in tasks and the incomplete nature of certain mechanics. Overall, while the core building gameplay is enjoyable, many feel it requires significant improvements and additional content to reach its full potential.
“The gameplay cycle is pretty well thought-out.”
“Very relaxing, fun gameplay with a great soundtrack underneath it all.”
“The building mechanics are well thought out and give you quite a bit of freedom once you learn them.”
“I usually love games like this, but the gameplay is so tedious, repetitive, and riddled with major bugs that I just couldn't bring myself to play any longer.”
“The only thing the game really has to offer is the building system; the rest is super barebones (there are 3 repeating jobs that each pay £30 and are insanely buggy), so renting it out robs you of gameplay, but then what's the point?”
“The gameplay is generally simple and mundane, and this is one of those games you can play when you want to do the tedious stuff.”
- stability85 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability has been widely criticized, with many users describing it as "buggy" and "unfinished," often leading to frustrating gameplay experiences. While some players find enjoyment in the building mechanics and overall charm, the prevalence of glitches and crashes significantly detracts from the experience, making it feel more like an early access title rather than a polished release. Overall, the game shows potential but requires substantial optimization and bug fixes to reach its full capabilities.
“Game is charming and addicting but a little buggy even on the full release.”
“It's a buggy mess.”
“Definitely not a finished game, still pretty buggy.”
- graphics73 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are characterized by a unique, simplistic art style that evokes a nostalgic 1980s aesthetic, fitting well with the game's setting. While many players appreciate the charm and atmosphere created by the visuals, they also note performance issues, bugs, and a lack of optimization that detracts from the overall experience. Overall, the graphics are seen as decent for the game's concept, but improvements are needed to enhance visual quality and stability.
“The graphics are simple, but the light, shadow, and normal maps make the rooms you create really stand out and are absolute eye candy when you finish them.”
“The art style fits the theme and the game, and if I'm honest, I don't think the game would do as well if the art were less or more complex - so I think they really nailed it.”
“It's definitely worth the money, and it is fun, with a cool 80's vibe and graphic style.”
“Crudely done, laggy, and annoying graphic effects to boot.”
“Confusing game to recommend, blurry graphics, performance issues, bugs.”
“The cons of the game - it is still in a deep early access stage, meaning you'll find annoying bugs, sh***y graphics, clumsy interactions with the world.”
- story61 mentions
- 15 % positive mentions
- 77 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The game's story revolves around the player's journey as an aspiring landlord who inherits a rundown property and must navigate the challenges of renovation and financial management. While some players appreciate the unique atmosphere and setting, many criticize the lack of depth in the narrative, with repetitive missions and minimal character development. Overall, the story is seen as a basic framework that could benefit from more content and variety to enhance player engagement.
“The story and gameplay are very good.”
“This game has a unique atmosphere and storytelling, supporting it would not just help this project, but maybe also to other people as an example that an extravagant style + simulator works quite fine.”
“The basic storyline is that you are destitute and you use your right to buy on your uncle's property in the British countryside.”
“There isn't much of a story, backstory, or lore to this game - you're simply an aspiring landlord who wants to repair a house and make some money.”
“Unfortunately, this game is still very early access; there's some good concepts but very little info to assist you in knowing what to do, there's no map for you to know where things are and NPCs will assign missions at locations and you will not have a clue where that location is because you don't know where anything is.”
- music56 mentions
- 41 % positive mentions
- 54 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received widespread acclaim for its ability to perfectly capture the atmosphere and cultural setting, with many players enjoying the nostalgic cassette tape soundtracks. While some found the music relaxing and enjoyable, others felt it could have been more dynamic or varied in genre. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout feature, enhancing the gameplay experience and contributing significantly to the game's unique charm.
“The soundtrack is brilliant.”
“I love the aesthetic with low(ish)-poly models, old TV blur, and the super enjoyable soundtrack!”
“The music is super well done.”
“The music, however, especially at night and in some of the wide open fields in the game, is quite unpleasant to say the least, but in a good way.”
“I've been following this game for a couple of years now, dipping in and out to follow its progress, and whilst I love the atmosphere, style, music, and concept of the game, the execution leaves something to be desired.”
“Good lord, I don't know if one of the two creators did the music, but if they contracted someone to do it, they need to either hire or at least keep using this person because they have some talent.”
- grinding35 mentions
- 3 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 97 % negative mentions
The reviews highlight a significant divide in player experiences regarding grinding in the game. Many players find the grinding tedious and frustrating, often exacerbated by bugs and a lack of content, while others appreciate the grind as a core aspect of the gameplay that adds to its immersive quality. Overall, the consensus suggests that while some players enjoy the repetitive tasks, the excessive grind and technical issues detract from the overall enjoyment for many.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“I usually love games like this, but the gameplay is so tedious, repetitive, and riddled with major bugs that I just couldn't bring myself to play any longer.”
“People unfairly gave the game the benefit of the doubt and rated it highly, but even in 2024, it is just overly tedious and unfinished.”
“Fun but clearly rushed out of early access with countless bugs, and a lack of content resulting in mindless grinding that quickly becomes unenjoyable.”
- atmosphere28 mentions
- 46 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its authentic representation of 1980s British life, evoking nostalgia and charm through its art style, music, and setting. Players appreciate the cozy, immersive environment that captures the essence of Thatcher-era England, although some note that while the atmosphere is engaging, the gameplay execution may not fully capitalize on it. Overall, the atmosphere is considered a standout feature, enhancing the experience of this building and life-simulation game.
“The atmosphere of the game really takes me back to my childhood in 80's Britain; the game definitely has a nostalgic feel to it, which is spot on.”
“The art style is lovely and the atmosphere is superb!”
“I highly recommend it; it is the perfect game with great atmosphere that takes you to Britain in 1980, where you took out a mortgage on a house that you are trying to rent after a successful renovation.”
“I've been following this game for a couple of years now, dipping in and out to follow its progress and it's finally hit the fabled 1.0 full release, and whilst I love the atmosphere, style, music and concept of the game, the execution leaves something to be desired.”
“The atmosphere is gritty and very true to Thatcher's England from my knowledge.”
“The atmosphere of the game really takes me back to my childhood in 80's Britain; the game definitely has a nostalgic feel to it which is spot on.”
- humor25 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by its quirky and often absurd scenarios, drawing comparisons to titles like *My Summer Car*. Players appreciate the British wit and nostalgic references, with many finding the dialogue and character interactions amusing, despite some humor becoming repetitive over time. While the game is still in a buggy state, these glitches often contribute to the comedic experience, making it a lighthearted and entertaining endeavor overall.
“Such a relaxing game with a lot of humorous events and dialogue!”
“Waking up to become obese is funny, until you realize you can't sprint and you have to wait out some thinning.”
“Its got some very dry humor in it that Brits are going to love; it's very accurate and nostalgic.”
- optimization22 mentions
- 18 % positive mentions
- 55 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is a mixed bag, with some players experiencing solid performance on higher-end rigs, while others report significant frame rate drops, especially in complex environments. Many users note that performance issues, including bugs and inconsistent frame rates, detract from the overall experience, suggesting that further optimization and updates are needed to enhance gameplay. Overall, while the aesthetic and concept are praised, the technical execution leaves much to be desired, leading to recommendations for potential buyers to wait for improvements.
“Performance-wise, the game runs pretty well as it is not graphically heavy, but I have noticed that the more items you throw in your bin outside of your property, the more you may start to lose some FPS. However, once you empty the bin, your frames seem to come back.”
“Well optimized.”
“I hope the game will have better optimization and/or graphics options soon.”
“But going later into gameplay and as you start to build a more complex house with pure brickwork and about 7 rooms segregated with timber framing, plasterboard, and timber roofing, performance starts to tank drastically where frame rate enters into the 30s, whereas elsewhere away from the house gets 100 or greater.”
“Very buggy, unoptimized, no way it's a full release; no one should make a 'full release' like that.”
“I had many performance issues right out of the gate, dropping from 60-70 fps to less than 20 fps when I just looked in the direction of town.”
- replayability10 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The game's replayability is a mixed bag; while some players find it infinitely replayable and enjoy the atmosphere, others feel it lacks sufficient content and variety, suggesting that more jobs and properties are needed. The current limited options may lead to a repetitive experience, prompting some to recommend waiting for future updates before diving in. Overall, the potential for replayability exists, but it is hindered by the game's current state.
“I personally find it endlessly replayable, and I love the atmosphere.”
“🔲 infinitely replayable”
“It's janky, it doesn't have as much content and replayability as it really needs, and other reviewers are totally right in that it feels like it hasn't quite left early access.”
“There is a decent bit of replayability; however, more jobs and properties are needed. Possibly wait a couple of months for more content updates before buying.”
“When low on funds, you either work at the pub, take randomly spawned replayable odd-jobs (currently there are 3), or you can collect and sell tools, supplies, furniture, or junk scavenged/stolen from around town.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the game's backstory and development journey heartwarming, expressing excitement for its future. However, some feel that the emotional impact could be enhanced by incorporating more significant challenges, such as major repairs or building the house from scratch, to create a deeper sense of accomplishment.
“I read the devlog for the game, heartwarming stuff. I enjoyed Jalopy and had heard about this game as a redemption from an unfortunate situation with the previous publisher, so eventually I got around to buying it, and I can say that I am very much looking forward to whatever comes next.”
