Mall Craze

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Mall Craze is a single player economy city builder game with economy and business themes. It was developed by Milan Timčenko and was released on September 19, 2023. It received neutral reviews from players.

Build, Customize, and Manage your very own mall! Construct shops, restaurants, fitness center, or movie theater. Hire staff, fulfill customer‘s needs, advertise your mall, research new products, and set better prices to grow your mall. Master these and become a tycoon giant!

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Audience ScoreBased on 44 reviews

gameplay3 negative mentions

Highly customizable building and shop design options allow for unique mall creations.
Developer shows commitment with ongoing updates and attention to detail in the game world.
Potential for becoming a solid mall simulation and tycoon game once more features are added.

Currently very bare bones with limited shop types, no staff management, and lack of core gameplay features.
Frequent crashes and technical issues hinder smooth play experience.
Absence of key mall elements like food courts, bathrooms, meaningful customer behavior, and an engaging economy.

gameplay
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The gameplay is currently shallow and lacks depth, with limited goals, mechanics, and upgrades that lead to quick boredom. Players struggle with controls and find the experience unfinished, often encountering crashes. Significant improvements in content, challenge, and polish are needed to enhance long-term engagement.
- “I don't know how to build a mall and it took me a while to figure out the mechanics of the stores and even how to rotate objects.”
- “I'm about 4 hours in at time of review so I'm still getting used to controls and mechanics.”
- “After just 30 minutes of gameplay, I had already unlocked every available shop, started making a ton of money, and realized there was very little else to do.”
- “It lacks goals, mechanics, or upgrades to keep players engaged beyond the first half hour.”
- “Worse, the game feels like it was rushed out the door to start making money without offering enough actual gameplay.”
monetization
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The monetization aspect involves using a premade mall to explore revenue generation through advertising and adjusting item prices. This allows players to experiment with different strategies to maximize earnings.
graphics
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Users feel the graphics could be improved by offering customizable themes to better suit different target demographics, enhancing overall visual appeal and personalization.
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Replayability is currently limited, but the game is expected to improve over time, making it more enjoyable to revisit after future updates.
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Grinding in the game is perceived as somewhat tedious and may feel monotonous to players.
music
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The music aspect is noted for its electronic and instrumental influences, resembling the vibe of a store that sells both electronics and electronic musical instruments.