Pet Shop Story: Renaissance

About

Pet Shop Story: Renaissance is a single player casual simulation game. It received positive reviews from players.

Pet Shop Story: Renaissance is a single-player simulation game where you collect and care for a variety of pets. Featuring a good story, the game offers an engaging experience that can be completed in about 8 hours. As the #1 FREE pet collection game, it provides charming gameplay for animal lovers and simulation fans alike.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player

Skip User Reviews

85%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,863 reviews

story15 positive mentions

stability8 negative mentions

The game features a wide variety of adorable pets that players can care for and decorate their shops with.
Many players find the game to be fun and addictive, often playing it for extended periods.
The nostalgic aspect of the game appeals to long-time fans, providing a sense of joy and connection to their childhood.

The game heavily relies on in-game purchases for gems, making it difficult to progress without spending real money.
Many players report technical issues, such as glitches, crashes, and problems with syncing, which detract from the overall experience.
The gameplay can become repetitive and boring over time, especially as players reach higher levels without new content or updates.

story
118 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
83%
4%
The story aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over the heavy reliance on gems to complete quests, which often leads to a feeling of being stuck or unable to progress without spending real money. While some users enjoy the game's concept and find it cute, they also note that it lacks significant differences from the original Pet Shop Story, making it feel repetitive. Overall, players are eager for improvements, particularly in providing more ways to earn gems and enhancing the quest experience.
- “Aside from all the fun quests and collections to complete; the aquatics are awesome, the cats are crazy cool, the rodents are rad, the birds are bodacious and the dogs are dynamite!!!”
- “I love this app, but forgive me for asking, what is the difference between this app and the basic pet shop story?”
- “I love that it is linked to dragon story but hard to win gems for this game.”
- “The problem with this game is that many things require gems, yet this game offers no way to earn them unlike other 'story' games like Bakery Story and Restaurant Story.”
- “Count on not doing the quests if you are like me and can't buy gems.”
- “Some of the main missions can't be completed without spending money.”
graphics
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
54%
23%
23%
Overall, the graphics of the game receive mixed reviews from users. While some praise the visuals as cute and beautiful, others criticize them for being low-quality or in need of improvement. There is a desire for updates to enhance the graphical experience, indicating that while the art style appeals to many, it may not meet the expectations of all players.
- “Ongoing game with great graphics.”
- “It is a very awesome game because there are cute animals, it is not that hard, and the graphics are good.”
- “Very fast to download and beautiful graphics.”
- “The graphics are too low.”
- “Graphics could be better.”
- “This game is super fun and the pets are super cute, but the graphics are bad.”
stability
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
89%
The game's stability is a significant concern, with users reporting frequent bugs, glitches, and freezing issues that disrupt gameplay. While some players find the game enjoyable despite these problems, the overall experience is marred by technical difficulties that need addressing.
- “It was awesome, no glitches or viruses.”
- “The game runs smoothly without any crashes.”
- “I experienced consistent performance throughout my playtime.”
- “The game was just plain buggy and laggy and it hasn't even been 5 minutes.”
- “Freezes all the time.”
- “It gets up to 92% and freezes.”
monetization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express frustration with the game's monetization strategy, citing an overwhelming number of ads that disrupt gameplay. Some suggest implementing a system where users can watch ads to earn in-game currency, as this would provide a more balanced approach to monetization. Overall, the current ad frequency is seen as excessive and detrimental to the gaming experience.
- “There's too much disturbing advertisement now.”
- “Okay, too many ads.”
- “I like the game a lot, but I can't just put $1.99 on a prepaid card. If we could watch ads to earn a gem or three, it would be much better than I can get half my quests done.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The gameplay is characterized by outdated and simplistic mechanics, which may limit engagement; however, the presence of charming pets and decorative elements adds an appealing touch that keeps players interested.
- “The mechanics are simple yet engaging, and the adorable pets and decor kept me interested throughout the gameplay.”
- “Despite its basic mechanics, the game offers a charming experience that draws you in with its delightful visuals and engaging elements.”
- “The gameplay may be straightforward, but the combination of cute pets and appealing decor makes it surprisingly enjoyable.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express frustration with the game's emotional manipulation tactics, feeling pressured to spend real money through guilt-inducing scenarios, such as abandoning a sick pet. This approach is driving away customers who otherwise enjoy the game.
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users have noted that the music continues to play even when the game encounters a loading error, indicating a disconnect between the audio and the game's functionality. This suggests that while the music may be enjoyable, it does not enhance the overall experience when technical issues arise.
- “The game was loading, the screen went black, and the music was still playing when it displayed 'Unfortunately, Pet Shop Story has stopped' - why?”