Old Market Simulator: Prologue

88%
Game Brain Score Based on 86 reviews
  • gameplay
  • graphics
  • grinding
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This is the prologue version of Old Market Simulator, a coop bazaar adventure where you and a partner can team up to pursue your dreams of becoming thriving market entrepreneurs! The prologue has the following features and the full game will add more fun mechanics to the list!Build Your Own Market In this immersive simulation game, you'll dive into the world of commerce as you purchase products …

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  • Windows
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88%
Audience ScoreBased on 86 reviews
story2 positive mentions
grinding4 negative mentions
  • The game offers a cozy and relaxing experience, especially enjoyable when played with friends.
  • Visually appealing with a charming art style and a variety of activities to engage in, such as farming and managing a market.
  • The developers are responsive to feedback and show promise for future updates and improvements.
  • The game lacks a comprehensive tutorial and has poor learning mechanics, making it difficult for new players to grasp the gameplay.
  • Gameplay can become repetitive quickly, with limited variety in tasks and interactions.
  • There are several technical issues, including slow movement speed, lack of keybinding options, and bugs that can disrupt the experience.
  • gameplay9 mentions

    The gameplay is described as engaging and varied, with simple mechanics that allow for multiple paths, but it suffers from a lack of effective tutorials and learning aids, making it difficult for players to fully grasp the game without external resources. While the prologue provides a solid introduction to the controls and progression, some players find the gameplay loop repetitive and quickly lose interest. Overall, the game combines interesting visuals and narrative depth, but the gameplay experience may not be enough to sustain long-term engagement.

    • “The prologue gives a very solid idea of how the full game plays in terms of basic mechanics, controls, movement/management feel, and the early steps of progression.”
    • “The mechanics are simple and offer a wide variety of paths you can take.”
    • “With its stunning visuals, engaging gameplay, and rich narrative, it's a must-play for anyone who appreciates gaming as an art form.”
    • “The demo is just too dark: I love the old pioneer setting of a shipyard and it all looks interesting with a lot of things to do and interact with, but I would not buy this game with such a large amount of things to learn without a good tutorial and poor tips. The learning mechanics are lacking, and anyone wanting to return later to replay this game would have to relearn everything from a wiki, which is not winning me over.”
    • “Fun and relaxing for a bit, but I very quickly got bored of the gameplay loop.”
    • “Control layout, or the ability to change the buttons used for each action, is problematic, as having multiple different buttons perform the same action messed up my gameplay at times.”
  • graphics6 mentions

    The graphics feature a charming Nordic/Venetian township art style with a hint of seafaring elements, creating a visually appealing aesthetic. However, the lack of keybinding and graphic customization options detracts from the overall experience, and the sound design is noted to be underwhelming, impacting the immersion. Despite these drawbacks, the game's visuals are praised for their beauty, complementing its engaging gameplay and narrative depth.

    • “Cute design, has a sort of Nordic/Venetian township art style going for it, with a hint of seafaring frontier.”
    • “With its stunning visuals, engaging gameplay, and rich narrative, it's a must-play for anyone who appreciates gaming as an art form.”
    • “The aesthetic of the old market is surprisingly quiet, creating a unique atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.”
    • “No keybinding or graphic custom options whatsoever.”
    • “Aesthetically and in terms of sound, the old market is surprisingly quiet, even with additional sound boosting settings on your PC, and feedback sound effects are far too mild to offer much in the way of satisfaction for sales.”
    • “Making it an option to place items in a grid-like fashion would make for a cleaner aesthetic.”
  • grinding4 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game, which involves farming, managing prices, and organizing products, to be enjoyable and relaxing. While the current content is somewhat limited, the entertaining mechanics and co-op capabilities keep players engaged, with many expressing a desire for more customization and upgrades.

    • “Farming, managing prices, organizing shelves and sorting products, all to take customers for all their worth is fun.”
    • “Was glad to see a farming/market simulator with decent co-op capability, even if it doesn't have all that much content overall, at least yet.”
    • “I have enjoyed many hours; it's very relaxing. I have not yet purchased the full version, but would very much enjoy more furniture options, market upgrades, farming upgrades, more shop/farm items, love the customers and their comments & would enjoy more customization this way. It's fun/entertaining.”
  • story2 mentions

    The game's story is praised for its immersive atmosphere and meaningful interactions, creating a rich narrative experience where every decision contributes to a larger unfolding tale.

    • “From the moment I stepped into its world, I was enveloped in a rich tapestry of atmosphere and storytelling that few games manage to achieve.”
    • “Every interaction feels meaningful, every decision a part of a larger, unfolding story.”
  • music1 mentions

    Users express frustration with copyright claims related to the background music in the game, indicating that it poses challenges for creators.

    • “As a creator, I don't like copyright claims for background music in the game.”
    • “The music feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
    • “I found the soundtrack to be uninspired and not fitting for the game's atmosphere.”
  • optimization1 mentions

    Users express a desire for improved optimization in future iterations of the game, indicating that the current performance could be enhanced for a better overall experience.

    • “I hope they create a more optimized game like this.”
    • “The optimization in this game really enhances the overall experience.”
    • “I appreciate how well-optimized the game runs on various systems.”
    • “The game desperately needs optimization; performance issues are ruining the experience.”
    • “I was really disappointed with the lack of optimization; it feels like the game is running on outdated hardware.”
    • “The optimization is so poor that even high-end systems struggle to maintain a stable frame rate.”
  • atmosphere1 mentions

    The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its immersive and intricate storytelling, creating a captivating world that draws players in from the very beginning.

    • “From the moment I stepped into its world, I was enveloped in a rich tapestry of atmosphere and storytelling that few games manage to achieve.”
    • “The haunting soundtrack and beautifully crafted environments create an immersive experience that pulls you in and doesn't let go.”
    • “Every corner of the game is filled with intricate details that enhance the overall mood, making it feel alive and vibrant.”
  • stability1 mentions

    The game is generally well-received, but players have reported experiencing some glitches that affect stability.

    • “Good game, but it has some glitches.”
    • “The game crashes frequently, making it hard to enjoy.”
    • “I experienced several bugs that disrupted my gameplay.”
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