Pawn Planet: First Sales
- July 16, 2024
- Gambol Games
- 5h median play time
Get on SteamDive into your own pawn shop in this free shop management game! Though it may not feel like home yet, it soon will as you tidy up and launch your business. In this unique shop, you'll meet customers from all corners of the galaxy. Master the trade of alien artifacts, earthling relics, and more, as you aim to buy low and sell high for the greatest profits. Your adventure isn't just about buying…
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a fun and addictive experience with a unique blend of shop management and alien interactions.
- The art style is vibrant and appealing, contributing to an enjoyable atmosphere while playing.
- There is great potential for future updates and improvements, with players eager to see more content in the full release.
- The demo lacks sufficient content, making gameplay feel repetitive and limiting player engagement.
- Technical issues such as lag, bugs, and a confusing UI detract from the overall experience.
- Some gameplay mechanics, like the auction system and item repair, feel underdeveloped and could benefit from more depth.
- gameplay11 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The gameplay is engaging and features interesting mechanics, particularly in the negotiation aspect, but it suffers from a lack of depth, with limited activities that can lead to monotony. While players can easily lose track of time, the gameplay loop is primarily centered around bidding on loot, which may not provide enough variety to sustain long-term interest. Users express a desire for more diverse gameplay elements to enhance the overall experience.
“This game takes those mechanics and makes them even more interesting.”
“The gameplay is a bit clunky, but still fun, especially the 'thug' negotiating for me.”
“A salesperson simulator with interesting mechanics.”
“I will say the gameplay itself is quite easy to lose time in; however, the loot hunting and auction bidding only happens once, and they are the only thing that breaks up the monotony of the gameplay.”
“Normally this would be fine, but there's just not much to each gameplay element.”
“There's no real gameplay; you're just spending a day to bid on random loot.”
- music8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally praised for its funky and engaging quality, contributing positively to the overall experience. However, some users noted issues with sound cutting out, which affected gameplay and streaming. Overall, the soundtrack is seen as a highlight, enhancing the game's relaxing and humorous atmosphere.
“This could be a good relaxing funny game; can't wait for the full release, also good music.”
“Ripping off aliens while funky music is playing, great game.”
“I opened this up to play the music again that was stuck in my head.”
“After playing for less than an hour, all sound and music in the game cut out and then appears to have altered my local sound recognition, leading to my stream going dead silent.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game feature a unique and fun art style that complements its thrift store theme, though the limited settings (only resolution and vsync) detract from the overall experience. Players appreciate the ultra-smooth visuals, especially considering it's a free game, but some feel the content is lacking. Overall, the graphics receive a mixed reception, with a general appreciation for the aesthetic.
“Really nice game, love the art style and theme.”
“Very, very good for a free game. I didn’t think that such games could be played for free; the graphics are ultra smooth.”
“Overall fun idea, fun art style, lacking in content, has potential.”
“The only graphics settings are resolution and VSync.”
“The graphics are ultra smooth, but there are very limited options for customization.”
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's humor is characterized by its quirky and unexpected elements, such as a non-alien thief in an alien setting, which adds to its charm. Players appreciate the creative and amusing dialogue, filled with surprises and playful curses, making it a lighthearted and entertaining experience. Overall, it promises to be a relaxing and funny game.
“I thought it was simultaneously funny and weird that the thief is the only non-alien.”
“This could be a good, relaxing, funny game. Can't wait for the full release; also, the music is good.”
“The game has great creativity and humor, with alien dialogues filled with unexpected surprises and curses.”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is criticized for lacking engaging dialogue and a cohesive narrative, with some players feeling that it detracts from the gameplay experience. Additionally, the demo's loot mission is described as uninspired, failing to deliver excitement despite its premise of battling aliens.
“It's as if 'No Umbrellas Allowed' didn't have all the boring dialogue and forced story and just let you play, pursuing your dream of buying high and selling low.”
“The demo version of the loot mission felt a bit bland for it to be 'blasting some aliens'.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game experiences occasional glitches, particularly with repair machines that can hinder functionality, but overall, players find it enjoyable. There is a desire for additional features, such as item-selling meet-ups that could introduce new challenges.
“The repair machines glitch, and sometimes you can't repair them. That's mainly the only glitch problem I see, but other than that, the game is awesome.”
“The game frequently crashes, making it frustrating to progress. Stability needs significant improvement.”
“I often experience lag and disconnections, which ruin the overall gameplay experience.”
- character development1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The character development in the demo is praised for its impressive designs and polished appearance, indicating a strong foundation for further growth and depth in the final game.
“Even though it's a demo, the character designs are great and look polished.”
“The depth of character development really makes you feel connected to the story.”
“I love how the characters evolve throughout the game, making each decision feel impactful.”
