Mall Simulator: Prologue

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Mall Simulator: Prologue is a single player casual simulation game. It was developed by F13 Games and was released on July 30, 2025. It received positive reviews from players.

Mall Simulator: Prologue lets you experience running and designing a giant mall, managing various stores and brands firsthand. Balance supply, trends, and customer service as you expand your mall from grocery shops to jewelry stores. Strategically hire staff, open new spaces, and create the perfect shopping destination to attract and satisfy visitors.

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Audience ScoreBased on 111 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

optimization3 negative mentions

The game features nice graphics and smooth gameplay, making it enjoyable for players.
The prologue is easy to understand for newcomers, providing a fun and addictive experience.
There is a promising gameplay loop with potential for expansion in the full version, including managing multiple stores.

The cash system is poorly designed, often resulting in confusing and illogical transactions.
There are several bugs and glitches that hinder gameplay, such as issues with customer payments and item placement.
The game lacks depth in its current state, with limited content and repetitive mechanics that may lead to boredom.

gameplay
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay features a decent loop and progression that some players find worth the price, despite its unpolished feel and lack of variety. While the mechanics are generally straightforward and easy to grasp, the overall experience may not hold players' attention for long, especially in its current state as a demo. Future updates promising new locations could enhance the gameplay experience.
- “Fundamentally, there's already a decent gameplay loop and progression, well worth the $14, if that's all you're looking for.”
- “Some of the mechanics are a bit weird, but not too bad to deal with.”
- “The gameplay is simple; you don't need to think much in this game. We can hire cashiers directly since mall level 2, and it takes a short time to reach that level from the beginning.”
- “Gameplay reasons, but makes the game look even more unpolished.”
- “There isn't too much variety here yet, but if an arcade, cinema, and food court are being added, that will hopefully vary up the gameplay for each enough.”
- “Graphics are very plain which is fine for a demo, but something about the gameplay just didn't make me want to keep playing for more than an hour, or even 30 minutes.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
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The graphics of the game are generally considered decent, especially given its low memory requirements, with some users appreciating the art style despite its simplicity. While the visuals are not the most impressive, they are functional and contribute to good performance across a range of modern PCs. Overall, opinions vary, with some finding the graphics satisfactory for casual play, while others feel they lack depth.
- “The game has very nice graphics for 1 GB and is a very nice game.”
- “I think it's the art style that really stands out.”
- “Simple graphics, but very good performance since the graphics are straightforward, with no heavy shaders. I'm sure many tiers of modern PCs can play this.”
- “The graphics are very plain, which is fine for a demo, but something about the gameplay made me not want to keep playing for more than an hour, or even 30 minutes.”
- “I think it's the art style that doesn't resonate with me.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's optimization is mixed; while the prologue is well-optimized with simple graphics that ensure good performance across a range of PCs, some users note issues when switching gameplay modes, indicating that certain aspects may not be fully refined.
- “Even though this was a prologue, it was very well optimized and I had a great time.”
- “Simple graphics, very good performance since the graphics are very simple, with no heavy shaders, etc. I'm sure many tiers of modern PCs can play this.”
- “The transition from free walking to the cash register is not optimized.”
- “The game's performance suffers significantly due to poor optimization.”
- “I frequently experience lag and frame drops, indicating a lack of proper optimization.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express that the grinding aspect of the game is excessively time-consuming, often requiring an unrealistic amount of effort to progress.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “I spent hours grinding, and it still feels like I'm nowhere near my goal.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game's music, particularly the AI theme song, has been criticized for its off-putting and inhuman vocal quality, leading some players to quickly mute it. While initially expected to be humorous, the song's execution fell flat for many, highlighting the need for a prominent mute option.
- “Being greeted with the AI theme song as soon as you open the game is rather off-putting, and I wasn't even expecting it to turn me away so readily.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, users report a generally stable experience with minimal issues, noting only a few minor glitches. The game is described as running smoothly, with most problems attributed to player skill rather than technical faults.
- “Overall, quite a nice prologue; the game seems okay, but there are a few glitches here and there.”
- “Didn't seem to run into any problems or glitches (other than skill issues, haha).”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users report that navigating the expansive mall environment can evoke feelings of discomfort, with some even experiencing nausea, highlighting a potentially overwhelming emotional response to the game's setting.
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is described as relaxed and enjoyable, contributing to a positive overall experience that leaves players eager for the full release.
- “The controls are smooth, the atmosphere is chill, and I'm genuinely looking forward to the full game.”