Last Minute Shopping

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Last Minute Shopping is a single player casual simulation game. It was developed by vee and was released on December 14, 2023. It received positive reviews from players.

Last Minute Shopping is a chaotic “first-person shopper” where players must face one of mankind’s most difficult tasks: Getting lost in a legally distinct furniture store. Filled to the brim with wacky physics, procedurally generated layouts, and Swedish!

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Single-Player

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85%

Audience ScoreBased on 78 reviews

music1 positive mentions

optimization3 negative mentions

The game offers a fun and chaotic shopping experience that accurately simulates the stress of navigating a large furniture store.
The physics and randomization elements add replayability and keep the gameplay engaging.
It's a free game that runs smoothly for many players, providing a unique and entertaining experience.

The game suffers from significant optimization issues, leading to low frame rates and crashes for some players.
Many users found the time limit stressful and wished for a mode without a countdown to allow for a more relaxed experience.
The lack of a tutorial and confusing controls made it difficult for some players to understand the gameplay mechanics.

optimization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization has been widely criticized, with users reporting poor performance and frame rates below 30 fps, even on capable hardware like the GTX 1060. While the gameplay itself is enjoyable, the lack of optimization significantly detracts from the overall experience.
- “The game's performance needs some serious attention, though.”
- “It should run smoothly on my graphics card even though it is a little dated by now.”
- “The optimization is non-existent.”
- “Games performance needs some serious attention though.”
- “Sadly, the game was not very enjoyable on less than 30 fps (GTX 1060) as it seems rather poorly optimized for its graphics.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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75%
The graphics in the game are visually appealing, even at lower settings, but players have reported issues with optimization, particularly on older hardware, leading to performance drops below 30 fps. Additionally, there are bugs related to graphics settings not saving properly, which can detract from the overall experience.
- “I played this on Steam Deck, and had to run it at 'very low' graphics, but the game still looks great!”
- “The graphics drop down doesn't change anything, and half the time resets itself to ultra when restarting or exiting the pause menu.”
- “Sadly, the game was not very enjoyable at less than 30 fps (GTX 1060) as it seems rather poorly optimized for its graphics.”
- “It should run smoothly on my graphics card even though it is a little dated by now.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is hit or miss; while some players appreciate the funny item descriptions and the announcer's lines, others find the voiceovers annoying and repetitive, leading to a decline in enjoyment during extended play. Overall, the humor may not sustain its appeal throughout multiple playthroughs.
- “The only good part was the announcer and the funny item descriptions.”
- “The humor in the game keeps you engaged and adds a delightful twist to the gameplay.”
- “The witty dialogue and clever puns had me laughing out loud throughout my playthrough.”
- “The voiceover from the speakers was not funny; it was just annoying.”
- “The attempts at humor fell flat and felt forced throughout the game.”
- “I found the jokes to be stale and lacking any real wit or charm.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Replayability is considered high due to the game's engaging nature, though some players note that the limited variety of announcer lines can lead to monotony after multiple plays. Overall, the game offers a fun experience in a short timeframe, especially given its free price point.
- “Overall, this is a silly 15-minute game with a good amount of replay value, and you can't beat the price of free.”
- “Replayability is high, but my smallest grievance with it is that there aren't as many announcer lines, so it could get a bit annoying in a not-funny way after halfway through the second play.”
- “Replayability is high, but my biggest issue is that there aren't enough announcer lines, which can become annoying in a not-funny way after the second playthrough.”
- “After a few runs, the lack of variety in gameplay elements makes it feel repetitive and less engaging.”
- “While the game offers multiple paths, the core mechanics don't change much, leading to a sense of monotony after the initial excitement.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is heavily criticized, with users reporting severe optimization issues and numerous bugs that hinder gameplay. Despite its promising concept, the overall experience is marred by these technical problems.
- “Terrible optimization, horribly buggy and janky.”
- “Cool idea, but too buggy to work.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music is praised for its fantastic quality, though some users express a desire for it to have a faster tempo, similar to what is featured in the trailer.
- “The music is fantastic, but I wish it sped up like it does in the trailer.”
gameplay
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by its simplicity and fun, enhanced by engaging physics mechanics that contribute to an enjoyable experience.
- “Simple, fun gameplay and physics.”