Rent Please!-Landlord Sim

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"Rent Please!-Landlord Sim" is a Simulation game that offers an intriguing story and fabulous gameplay with outstanding graphics and a beautiful soundtrack. As an "Idle landlord Tycoon," you'll experience lots of grinding, some hilarious moments, and unfortunately, too much advertisement and bugs. Despite these issues, the game can elicit strong emotions from players.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

67%

Audience ScoreBased on 2,100 reviews

graphics84 positive mentions

monetization1.2k negative mentions

The game features cute graphics and engaging gameplay, making it enjoyable for players.
Ads are optional and not intrusive, allowing players to choose when to watch them for rewards.
The game provides a relaxing experience, with the ability to earn money even while offline.

Progression slows significantly after reaching higher levels, making it tedious to upgrade and advance.
Many players experience issues with ads not providing rewards or being unable to exit them, leading to frustration.
The only login option is through Facebook, which limits accessibility for players without accounts.

monetization
1,256 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
4%
1%
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The monetization strategy of the game primarily revolves around optional ads that players can choose to watch for rewards, such as in-game currency and speed boosts. While many players appreciate the lack of intrusive ads and the ability to progress without mandatory viewing, there are significant issues with ad functionality, including frequent glitches that prevent rewards from being credited and a persistent banner that obstructs the exit button on ads. Overall, while the game offers a fair balance of optional ads, the current technical problems detract from the experience, leading to frustration among users.
- “Obviously, the in-game purchases help, but without buying them the game remains fun and engaging.”
- “No ads unless you choose to watch them for rewards, but it has become a bit glitchy when I try to watch an ad for rewards or double cash.”
- “I love it, there are no ads unless you watch one for money and gems, you get money while you're offline and you can play it while you're not on Wi-Fi!”
- “The ads are currently broken, which is a problem for free-to-play players who are now nixed from an entire mechanic.”
- “I can't seem to get ads bonus. I can watch them but there's no 'x' button to end the ads video.”
- “The only problem was not being able to close ads, the game title would block the close ad, and I couldn't close it.”
graphics
155 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
54%
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The graphics of the game are widely praised for their cute and charming art style, with many users highlighting the smooth animations and appealing character designs. While the visuals contribute to an enjoyable gaming experience, some players express frustration over the high costs of upgrades and the reliance on ads for progression. Overall, the graphics are considered a strong point, enhancing the game's fun and engaging atmosphere.
- “The art style is impeccable, and it runs very smoothly.”
- “The graphics are well polished and outstanding.”
- “The graphics are super cute and I love talking to the people who rent my apartments.”
- “The graphics are cheap, and the fact that you can't get rid of the ads forever is very, very annoying and a game changer.”
- “Slow paced, each upgrade will cost everything you have until you wait hours again as expected from games like these, sure they don't bombard you with ads but the only way to progress even a bit faster is with ads, graphics and animations are just as basic as the gameplay repeated daily tasks from every resident; some may have 'different' animations but it gets old pretty quick.”
- “The only real issue that I have right now is the fact that on mobile (phone) I keep on experiencing major graphical issues, making large sums of text disappear.”
gameplay
86 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is generally described as fun and colorful, with a unique art style and smooth mechanics, though it can become repetitive and slow-paced, particularly as players progress. Many users appreciate the optional ads that enhance gameplay without being intrusive, but some express frustration over the reliance on ads for faster progression and the slow earning mechanics. Overall, while the game has potential and enjoyable elements, it suffers from pacing issues and a lack of engaging content between upgrades.
- “The gameplay is very fun and colorful, miles better than what I had expected.”
- “The gameplay is really smooth.”
- “Very relaxing gameplay rewarding improvement strategies.”
- “Game progression can also be infuriatingly slow between certain levels, with very little gameplay besides opening the app to collect rent and then leaving.”
- “The gameplay is now log in once or twice a day, upgrade a single thing, then wait all over again.”
- “Very limited purchase options, there isn't a single pay for no ads and the gameplay is repetitive and limited.”
story
63 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
24%
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The game's story is described as cute and engaging, featuring a variety of quests that enhance the immersive experience. Players appreciate the colorful characters and their individual backstories, although some express frustration with slow progression and occasional bugs that hinder quest completion. Overall, the narrative elements contribute positively to the gameplay, making it enjoyable despite some pacing issues.
- “Overall, I really enjoy the story.”
- “The colorful personality of the characters and the little storytelling is very engaging and makes for a very enjoyable experience!”
- “I really like this game; it's a bit grindy but the rewards are definitely worth the input. The tenant dilemmas are fun and engaging, and they feel like they add to the overall story of the game.”
- “I've been playing for around a week now and finished all the quests in the beach suburbs (starting area), but there's no sign of moving onto the next place for a long while.”
- “At first I gave it 5 stars and said it was epic, but as I progress it gets more boring. There's barely a story; you wait to get your rent or you can watch ads to get diamonds and cash.”
- “I just tried the game now and I can't get past the whole 2nd page of the introductory story.”
stability
44 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
2%
98%
The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with frequent reports of freezing, crashing, and glitches, particularly when interacting with ads. Many players express frustration over losing in-game rewards and currency due to these issues, while a few note that minor glitches do not heavily impact their overall experience. Overall, the game's performance is described as buggy and in need of urgent updates to improve stability.
- “Really good game, no glitches or anything. You have to be patient though, as it takes a while to get money and things, but I love it!”
- “If they could fix the glitches, it would be a 4.5 star as some of the things are unobtainable without purchase.”
- “Unfortunately, every time I go to play an ad for a reward, I get kicked out and I have to restart the game, and then I have to watch another ad just to get a reward for it to do the same thing over and over. Please fix your glitches.”
- “This game has a lot of glitches.”
humor
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is widely appreciated, with players enjoying the funny item descriptions, tenant stories, and quirky dialogue that add a lighthearted touch to the gameplay. While some English translations may be awkward, they often contribute to the comedic effect, making the experience entertaining and engaging. Overall, the game's humor, combined with its cute art style, provides a fun and enjoyable distraction, despite some pacing issues.
- “It's funny, teaches you about being a landlord, teaches you how to keep a business, and it's super fun!”
- “The humor throughout, and clear self-awareness, make it a fun experience in the slower portions of the game.”
- “Another feature is that it is really funny when the tenants go for a walk; they just go to the sidewalks and stare at something for a few seconds, lol!”
music
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally praised for its beautiful design and relaxing atmosphere, with many players enjoying the lofi background tracks. However, some users have reported issues with the sound settings not functioning properly, leading to unexpected audio interruptions. Overall, while the music enhances the gaming experience, technical glitches detract from its enjoyment for some players.
- “Beautifully designed, lovely theme, great music and atmosphere.”
- “I've been playing for about a month now and I've just noticed the lo-fi style of background music; it's a really nice touch.”
- “I love the music and the art style.”
- “Pretty good game, the only things that get on my nerves is that when you click on one of the tenant satisfaction comments that have a highlighted (grocery, laundry, clinic, etc) word, it doesn't lead to the problem, but to the tenant, and that turning the music and sound effects off doesn't actually work and I randomly get the music or really loud birds in my ear when I play.”
- “Update: I have my settings in the game for music and sound to be off but yet it still has sounds so I have to silence my phone.”
- “Three stars due to the game making sound despite music and sound effects being set to zero (generators, pumps, public spaces, etc.).”
grinding
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The grinding aspect of the game is a mixed bag; while some players find it enjoyable and rewarding, many others describe it as tedious and time-consuming, often detracting from the overall experience. The need for extensive grinding to level up and acquire resources can lead to frustration, especially in idle games where simplicity is expected. Although some appreciate the ad system for providing benefits, the repetitive nature of grinding for upgrades and currency can diminish the game's longevity and appeal.
- “The game is enjoyable, however, the extensive time investment required to level up by investing in the shops can be tedious and does diminish the overall appeal of the game.”
- “It was fun decorating and expanding the apartment, but as you progress, it became very grindy.”
- “Idle/simulation games are supposed to be simple and fun, not 24/7 grinding for nothing but scraps.”
optimization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's optimization is a mixed bag; while some players appreciate its smooth performance and cute design, others report significant lag and stuttering issues even on devices with decent specifications. Additionally, concerns about the privacy policy and data collection practices have been raised, which may detract from the overall experience.
- “4.5 stars personally, I like the game; its appearance is pretty cute and I enjoy the interactions with the tenants. No forced ads, and it's pretty optimized.”
- “Good game with an interesting concept, nice unique art, and it runs smoothly so far.”
- “Several optimization issues; the game experiences lag and stuttering, although my phone specs are decent: Helio G99 with 8GB of RAM.”
- “Several optimization issues; the game experiences lag and stuttering, although my phone specs are decent: Helio G99 with 8GB of RAM.”
- “The privacy policy that you have to agree to before you can play has some very questionable things: 'Shimmer Game Studio collects information as follows and may include: - personal info/messages: emails and email addresses - app info and performance: crash logs, diagnostics - app activity: app interactions, installed apps, other user-generated content, other actions - device or other IDs'... why does it need to collect emails and my actions in other apps?”
emotional
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by a mix of heartwarming narratives involving tenants and a sense of futility in effort, which can become repetitive over time. Overall, players find the app to be wholesome and easy to navigate, enhanced by its cute design.
- “The stories with the tenants are actually really heartwarming, but it does get old quickly.”
- “Wholesome little app.”
- “Easy to navigate, and also wholesome with its cute app design.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development in the game is praised for its engaging and satisfying mechanics, featuring appealing graphics and cute character designs. Players appreciate the opportunities for upgrading and expanding their towns, which enhances the overall experience without the pressure of mandatory ads for rewards.
- “I love the settings, the character designs, and the upgrading of rooms; it's all just so good.”
- “It's an addicting and satisfying game to play, with good graphics and cute character designs.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is praised for its beautiful design, charming theme, and excellent music, all of which contribute to an immersive experience.
- “Beautifully designed, with a lovely theme, great music, and an immersive atmosphere.”