Mall Empire

37%
Game Brain Score Based on 37 reviews
  • gameplay
  • music
  • graphics
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"Mall Empire" is a simulation game where you build and manage a modern shopping mall, starting from a one-star mall and working your way up to a five-star rating by providing a variety of shops and facilities to attract more customers. The game features over 50 stores, 20 store combinations, and 20 different character types with varying needs and wealth levels. It also includes options for advertising, investing, loans, and financial reports, and is built on the Unity 3D engine for compatibility on Windows, Mac, and Linux.

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37%
Audience ScoreBased on 37 reviews
stability4 negative mentions
  • The game offers a fun and relaxing experience, making it enjoyable to unwind while building your mall.
  • There are over 400 achievements to unlock, providing a sense of accomplishment and motivation for players.
  • The graphics and art style are cute and appealing, contributing to the overall charm of the game.
  • The game is plagued by numerous bugs and glitches, making it frustrating and sometimes unplayable.
  • Collecting money from stores is tedious, requiring constant clicking which detracts from the overall gameplay experience.
  • There is a lack of tutorials and clear instructions, leading to confusion and a steep learning curve for new players.
  • gameplay13 mentions

    The gameplay has been widely criticized for being unengaging, overly simplistic, and riddled with technical issues, such as bugs and poor mechanics that detract from the overall experience. Many players find the necessity of constant clicking tedious and the lack of meaningful interaction makes the game feel dull and unchallenging. Overall, significant improvements are needed in gameplay mechanics, user interface, and feedback to enhance player engagement.

    • “It does require a little 'hide and watch' the gameplay to get the hang of things, but if you've got an IQ over 25, it won't take you long.”
    • “Etc. solid foundation, but to be worth even the 3 bucks they are asking, it needs much more than 15 minutes of gameplay.”
    • “Needs a lot of work on UI, feedback, and general game mechanics and workflow.”
    • “Though I was able to endure the many issues in the game from translation to lack of sounds, the gameplay just was not engaging enough at all.”
    • “It's bugged beyond reason and the gameplay is mostly non-sensical.”
    • “But even if the game was bug-free, it would still be terrible as the gameplay is so plain, boring, and downright annoying because of the necessity to manually collect your profits.”
  • music6 mentions

    The music in the game is highly praised, with many players finding it relaxing and enjoyable, though some note that the limited soundtrack—consisting of only one song—can become repetitive over time. Overall, while the music is considered the standout feature, its lack of variety may detract from the experience for longer play sessions.

    • “It's a great game to relax and listen to music.”
    • “Probably the best part of the game is the music.”
    • “I love the soundtrack and the art style; I would recommend it!”
    • “The music will get to you when you play this game for over 10 minutes, so mute the sound.”
    • “There are no sound effects, and there's only one song available, which isn't really a bad thing, but it naturally gets annoying after listening to it for a long period of time.”
    • “A+ to the music though.”
  • graphics5 mentions

    The graphics are generally considered cute and acceptable, with a charming art style that enhances the gameplay experience. While some users find the visuals to be standard for a simulation tower game, the combination feature adds an interesting layer to the graphics. Overall, the graphics are appreciated, especially when paired with the game's soundtrack.

    • “Graphically, it is very cute and acceptable. It already has a lot of stores and so forth. I like the 'combination' feature where you can get extra bonuses for certain store combos (once I figure out how to use it..lol).”
    • “Also, I love the soundtrack and the art style. Would recommend! c:”
    • “Well, the game only launches when I choose the 'fastest' graphics.”
    • “It's just a regular sim tower with new graphics.”
  • stability4 mentions

    The game suffers from significant stability issues, with numerous glitches and bugs that hinder gameplay and user experience. Players report a lack of adequate UI feedback and frequent interruptions from achievement notifications, contributing to an overall frustrating experience.

    • “I could have put up with it all if not for the terrible glitches which make the game unplayable in the way it was meant to be played.”
    • “Rather buggy, little UI feedback, and the constant achievement spam is annoying.”
    • “Hmm, there are some glitches too.”
  • grinding2 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively tedious, with the need to collect money from each store individually rather than in bulk, making the process feel monotonous. Additionally, the short game days limit exploration and hinder progress, leading to frustration over the lack of customization and the necessity to purchase all combinations early on to succeed.

    • “If you don't buy all the combinations at mall rank 1, forget it; collecting money is ridiculously tedious. Game days are too short (1.5 minutes, which isn't even enough time for a shopper to explore the whole mall), and there's no customization.”
    • “Collecting money is tedious as it's a button per store rather than clicking on the store.”
  • story2 mentions

    The story aspect of the game revolves around managing and building a 15-story mall, featuring various stores that can be upgraded for increased revenue. Players have noted similarities to mobile games like "Mall Developer Story," suggesting a familiar yet engaging narrative focused on retail management and growth.

    • “The story feels like a rehash of other management games, lacking originality and depth.”
    • “I was hoping for a unique narrative, but it seems to follow the same formula as other mobile mall developer games.”
    • “The plot is underwhelming and fails to engage, making it hard to stay invested in the game.”
  • monetization1 mentions

    The monetization system allows players to purchase various enhancements, including investments, upgrades, and properties for customers, as well as initiate advertising campaigns to boost their in-game success.

    • “The monetization system feels overly aggressive, pushing players to spend money on upgrades and investments just to keep up.”
    • “It seems like every feature in the game is locked behind a paywall, making it frustrating for free-to-play users.”
    • “The constant prompts to purchase in-game currency disrupt the gameplay experience and take away from the fun.”
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