Mercapolis

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Mercapolis is a single player casual strategy game. It was developed by Espetos Studios and was released on October 24, 2024. It received neutral reviews from players.

You´ve just been fired from a major supermarket chain.. Now build your own and show them who´s the boss! Organize and build the different structures wherever and however you want. You'll have at your disposal various types of structures, such as shelves or workstations, to expand the range of products in your supermarket, such as quality meat, the freshest fish, or a delicious cheesecake. …

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60%

Audience ScoreBased on 20 reviews

humor3 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

Mercapolis offers a dynamic city-building experience with engaging gameplay that allows players to manage resources and customize their city.
The game features clever and entertaining events that add complexity to the management aspect, keeping players on their toes.
Despite being a student project, some players found the game enjoyable and appreciated the potential for future updates and improvements.

The game is plagued by numerous bugs that significantly hinder gameplay, including issues with hiring staff and saving progress.
Graphics are subpar, resembling low-quality mobile app visuals, which detracts from the overall gaming experience.
As a student project, the game lacks the polish and depth of professionally developed titles, leading to a disappointing experience for many players.

gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
75%
The gameplay is reminiscent of "2 Point Hospital," but focuses on supermarket tycoon mechanics, emphasizing resource management, infrastructure development, and citizen satisfaction. The dynamic city-building aspect is highly customizable, offering creative freedom, while progressively intricate challenges maintain player engagement throughout.
- “As you progress, the challenges get more intricate, which keeps the gameplay fresh and engaging.”
- “The core gameplay revolves around managing resources, building essential infrastructure, and keeping your citizens happy, but what really stands out is how dynamic and engaging the city-building aspect is.”
- “The buildings are highly customizable, and the mechanics behind them allow for a lot of creative freedom in planning your city.”
- “The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks depth, making it hard to stay engaged for long periods.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game has been reported to have significant stability issues, with users experiencing frequent bugs, particularly when attempting to hire characters, which often results in failure. Overall, while the gameplay can be enjoyable, the persistent bugs detract from the overall experience.
- “It's really buggy when I try to hire someone; it does not work and marks it with an 'X'.”
- “It's really buggy.”
- “Fun, if a bit buggy.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is initially entertaining, featuring amusing interactions like throwing firecrackers at graffiti vandals and performing wrestling moves on thieves. However, while these moments are funny at first, they can become frustrating over time. Overall, the game balances humor with entertainment, though it may wear thin for some players.
- “Like when the graffiti vandals came, they should have some hilarious interaction, like throwing them some firecrackers, or when a thief came, do a wrestling suplex move on those criminals.”
- “It's hilarious at first but gets frustrating fast.”
- “This game is as entertaining as it is hilarious.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics are characterized as low-quality, resembling cartoony mobile app visuals with a low poly style. While some find them cute, they ultimately do not compensate for the game's overall shortcomings.
- “The graphics aren't great; they're kind of cartoony, resembling low-poly mobile app visuals.”
- “The graphics are cute, but unfortunately, they’re not enough to save a game where misfortune seems baked into the core experience.”