Property Brothers Home Design
- June 20, 2019
- Storm8 Studios
- 1h median play time
"Property Brothers Home Design" is a game where players help the Property Brothers, Drew and Jonathan Scott, renovate clients' homes by demolishing, customizing, and designing spaces. The game features design tips and tricks from the twins, exclusive voice-overs, and fun puzzles to earn coins for décor. Players can transform kitchens, bathrooms, and exteriors, and learn about the brothers' background and antics.
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Reviews
- The game features beautiful graphics and design options.
- The gameplay is engaging and offers a fun challenge.
- The ability to change design choices without extra cost is appreciated.
- The game frequently crashes and freezes, making it unplayable at times.
- Levels become excessively difficult, often requiring multiple attempts to pass.
- The cost of items for renovation is disproportionately high compared to the rewards earned from completing levels.
- monetization715 mentions
- 9 % positive mentions
- 7 % neutral mentions
- 85 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has drawn significant criticism from users, primarily due to the excessive and intrusive ads that appear frequently, often after every level or attempt. Many players express frustration over the forced nature of these ads, which disrupt gameplay and lead to crashes, making the game nearly unplayable. While some users are willing to tolerate ads for rewards, the overwhelming sentiment is that the current ad frequency detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game, with calls for a more balanced approach to monetization, such as optional ads for bonuses or a paid ad-free version.
“I appreciate no ads interrupting gameplay, but would welcome opportunities to earn additional lives by choosing to watch ads.”
“The good thing is there's no ads, which is a very pleasant surprise; other than that, you have to pick your battles if you want to continue to play.”
“I love the game and how easy it is to get to the match part of the game and no ads; loving it, I will surely keep playing.”
“The game itself is nicely designed, but the amount of ads you have to go through to complete one puzzle is insane (which earns you just one move in the main design game, sometimes you have to go through two puzzles to earn enough for one move).”
“Between the ads, glitches, and freezes, this game is almost completely non-playable.”
“I love this game but the ads are ridiculous, more than I have ever had with another game & the freezing up I may quit playing it.”
- stability327 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The stability of the game has been widely criticized, with numerous users reporting frequent freezing and crashing issues, particularly after recent updates. Many players experience the game freezing during loading screens or mid-play, leading to lost progress and lives, which significantly detracts from the overall enjoyment. Despite the game's appealing graphics and gameplay, the persistent glitches have rendered it nearly unplayable for a substantial number of users.
“The graphics are great, the gameplay is smooth, and I haven't encountered any glitches!”
“It freezes, and I have to force close and restart, which causes me to lose progress/rewards.”
“Love the game, but unfortunately ever since it updated it keeps freezing on me, can't even get past the loading screen or play screen, or sometimes it loads but then it freezes mid-game. It's so frustrating.”
“Every time I try to log in it freezes and doesn't let me. When I do finally get on the game, it freezes mid-game.”
- graphics252 mentions
- 71 % positive mentions
- 24 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics in the game are widely praised for their quality, beauty, and aesthetic appeal, with many users highlighting the vibrant designs and immersive visuals. However, some players have reported issues with lag, glitches, and inconsistencies in graphic quality, particularly when it comes to loading and displaying certain elements. Despite these criticisms, the graphics remain a standout feature that enhances the overall gaming experience.
“The graphics are amazing and the controls are very easy.”
“The graphics and design choices are phenomenal.”
“It's an amazing game, the graphics are really awesome, the game doesn't lag, the best part is you can change the design whenever you want to without paying for it again.”
“Graphics are amateurish.”
“The graphics are horrible... most of the items are either super white or super black... they don't look how they are displayed.. example a counter top may be brown but when you select it in order to place it in the room it looks black.”
“The graphics are terrible.”
- gameplay58 mentions
- 36 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
Overall, the gameplay is generally well-received for its fun mechanics and appealing graphics, but many players express frustration with the slow pace, high costs for in-game items, and a lack of opportunities to earn rewards. While the matching puzzle aspect is enjoyable, the balance between gameplay and design elements feels off, leading to a repetitive experience for some. Additionally, technical issues such as lag and glitches detract from the overall enjoyment, prompting calls for improvements and more rewarding gameplay mechanics.
“The gameplay is fun, the detail of the rooms, furniture, and decor is great, and the rooms always turn out looking amazing!”
“Gameplay is awesome!”
“Enjoyable gameplay with quality graphics that immerses the player in the world of graphic design with increasingly challenging mini games.”
“You barely get to design/decorate; most of the gameplay is through the matching game, which hardly pays off.”
“The gameplay gets incredibly hard after a while, and like the majority of the other reviews, there's no way to receive bonuses unless you pay for them, which is absolutely blasphemous because levels get hard.”
“Overall gameplay is slow (low fps), and there's a heavy dependence on the block puzzle.”
- story47 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 64 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally well-received, with many players appreciating its engaging design and graphics, which enhance the overall experience. However, some users find the plot minimal and feel that it detracts from the primary gameplay of home design, often expressing frustration with lengthy missions and the game's pacing. While the storyline can be entertaining, it sometimes feels disconnected from the core gameplay, leading to mixed feelings about its relevance and execution.
“I absolutely love the design aspect and storyline that comes with this game.”
“Story: 5/5 it really felt like I was in these houses with the brothers solving their problems for them.”
“Great graphics and storyline.”
“Poor plot and game progress.”
“So it's never really your design... it's annoying... oh yeah they give you a loooonnngg story about the people's place... like we care about the fictional story.”
“Sure each week you have a design challenge but the main story hasn't been updated in months.”
- grinding22 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players consistently find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, with many expressing that the repetitive nature of the levels and challenges detracts from the overall enjoyment. The need to accumulate coins and complete difficult puzzles to progress often leads to a sense of monotony, making the game feel more like a chore than a fun experience. While the design elements are appreciated, the overwhelming grind can make the game feel unplayable for some.
“Been playing for a while now and it gets tedious and frustrating!”
“There are so many levels you have to play just to earn enough tickets/coins and making progress is tedious.”
“The design side of the game is good but the game levels that you have to play are tedious and some levels are nearly impossible to get through.”
- humor19 mentions
- 95 % positive mentions
- -11 % neutral mentions
- 16 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is largely derived from the presence of the Property Brothers, whose comedic personalities and voice work add a lighthearted touch to the gameplay. Players find amusement in glitches that cause character swaps, leading to unexpected and funny scenarios. However, some users feel that the humor diminishes over time, with the game becoming less engaging as it progresses.
“I am a huge fan of the handsome, very talented, and funny brothers!!”
“I enjoyed having the Property Brothers' personal touch and sense of humor in the game.”
“This game is really funny but it has a serious problem.”
“Alright developers, it's not funny anymore!”
“The jokes fell flat and felt forced throughout the game.”
“I expected humor, but it was more cringeworthy than entertaining.”
- music18 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players enjoying its relaxing qualities while others find it repetitive and overwhelming. Many users express frustration over the inability to adjust the music volume or turn it off during gameplay, leading to a distracting experience. Overall, while some appreciate the soundtrack, others feel it detracts from the enjoyment of the game.
“Love this game, so calming and relaxing, especially the music and the cool choices.”
“I love this game; it is really fun, and I love a good game with good music.”
“Amazing perfect amount of turns, a lot of money, really easy and fun to play, and the best repeating music possible.”
“I loved it but after the last update it doesn't allow music/podcasts to play simultaneously so I don't know that I will keep it.”
“The only thing I can say is their voice in the game sounds crackly and the music, don't get me wrong, but could be lowered just a tad because it's competing with their voices.”
“Endless puzzles to even do anything and the music could be used to torture even the strongest willed soldier.”
- emotional5 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players express a strong emotional connection to the game, feeling immersed in its world and characters, akin to being part of a family. However, frustrations regarding monetization and gameplay mechanics are leading some to consider uninstalling, indicating a desire for the developers to honor the integrity of the original show and improve the gaming experience. Overall, while the game evokes a sense of nostalgia and joy, it also faces criticism that could undermine its emotional impact.
“The dialogue between the prop bros (and me) made me feel like I was the third brother!”
“This is the best game ever; it made me feel like I was in dreamland.”
“I am currently on the verge of uninstalling what could be a wonderful game... make it with the integrity and respect you put into your awesome show and listen to the heartfelt voices of your fans.”
- optimization3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, players have mixed feelings about the game's optimization; while some enjoy smooth performance and can play for hours, others experience significant lag, indicating that further optimization may be needed.
“I could play it for hours if it runs smoothly.”
“It's an awesome game and it has good performance.”
“Way too laggy; maybe some optimization needs to be done.”
“The game suffers from severe performance issues that could be improved with better optimization.”
“I experienced frequent frame drops and stuttering, indicating a lack of proper optimization.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Reviewers suggest that enhancing replayability could significantly improve player engagement, particularly by allowing for the replay of puzzle levels with adjusted rewards and progression pacing. They emphasize that making the game more playable could encourage players to invest both time and money.
“I'd rescale level rewards and make puzzle levels replayable, where lower levels allow for slower but possible progression.”
“If you want people to play this game and actually be willing to spend money on it, then make it more playable!”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users highlight a strong ability to create an inviting and appealing atmosphere in home environments, emphasizing attention to detail and aesthetic development.
