"Retail Company Simulator: Prologue" is a free first-person simulation game where you manage a retail store and expand it into a bigger company. Your responsibilities include signing contracts with brands, ordering products, setting prices, and ensuring customer satisfaction. Properly manage checkouts and fitting rooms to minimize wait times and optimize the shopping experience. Stock up on various clothing items while keeping an eye on market prices. This prologue will give you a taste of what to expect in the full game.
The game runs smoothly on low-end PCs, making it accessible to a wider audience.
It offers a realistic business management experience with hands-on gameplay that allows players to manage various aspects of a retail store.
The prologue provides a fun and engaging introduction to the game, with potential for expansion in the full version.
Progression can feel slow and the content is limited in the prologue, which may leave players wanting more.
Some players find the gameplay repetitive and lacking in variety, leading to a monotonous experience.
There are performance issues reported, including lag and input drops, which can detract from the overall enjoyment.
gameplay
36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by an engaging hands-on approach to managing a business, with intuitive tutorials that help players quickly familiarize themselves with the mechanics. However, some users noted a steep learning curve and a desire for more content and features in the demo, as well as concerns about slow progression. Overall, while the gameplay is immersive and enjoyable, it may leave players wanting more depth and variety.
“The tutorial is simple and clear enough that I can get familiar with the gameplay real quick.”
“The hands-on approach to running a business, including setting prices, arranging store layouts, and managing staff, adds a layer of immersion.”
“I was so surprised at how smooth and seamless the gameplay was and I encountered not one issue during my time playing it.”
“A very short demo to the full game showing early gameplay to expect with many features locked away.”
“[h3] Other drawbacks: [/h3] [b]📈 Steep learning curve [/b] understanding all the mechanics and making the right decisions can be overwhelming, particularly for players new to business simulators.”
“There has to be an extra benefit to playing this particular iteration of those game mechanics or the game will get buried under its own mediocrity.”
graphics
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed feedback, with some players praising the smoothness and beauty of the visuals, while others criticize the choppy and jumpy textures that can lead to discomfort during extended play. Many users suggest that improvements in artwork and complexity are needed to enhance the overall experience. Sound effects and visuals are noted to contribute positively to the game's dynamic feel.
“It's very smooth and the graphics are beautiful.”
“The sound effects and visuals really add to the dynamic feel of the game.”
“The game may need to re-work on the graphics (a slight improvement would be nice).”
“The game could have been a little better in terms of artwork, textures, and complexity.”
“Personally, I found the graphics to be jumpy.”
“After about 30 minutes running the cash register, I had a headache from the choppy graphics.”
optimization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game exhibits notable performance issues, including dropped inputs, even when graphics settings are minimized, indicating a need for better optimization. However, it is praised for being more polished and running smoother than many other simulators, especially for a prologue. Overall, while the core gameplay is engaging, optimization remains a significant area for improvement.
“For a prologue, it is more fleshed out and runs smoothly compared to other simulators.”
“There were performance issues even if you minimized the details, and many times the inputs were dropped because of it.”
“So far, it seems like a well-made simulator game that I could probably lose hours to. My only real complaints at this moment are that it could use some optimization and that the money needs a better texture/model, as it looks like something from a child's playset.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, users report that the game is generally stable, with no major bugs or issues. However, some players experience freezing problems when opening the game box, which detracts from the overall experience.
“The game freezes every time I open the box.”
“The game freezes every time I open the box.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the humor in the game to be enjoyable, particularly highlighting the amusing experience of managing a clothing store and the fun of customizing it. Overall, the humor adds a lighthearted touch to the gameplay.
“Good game, it will bring you a funny experience managing your own clothing store. I like the ability to customize your store in various ways.”
“Very funny.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game received negative feedback from users, with multiple reviewers expressing dissatisfaction; however, they still found the overall experience to be enjoyable.
“I didn't like the music of the game, but everything else was a great experience.”