Retail Mage

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Retail Mage is a multiplayer casual role playing game with a comedy theme. It was developed by Jam & Tea Studios and was released on November 12, 2024. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

In Retail Mage, you work the closing shift at MageMart, helping quirky customers while choosing to earn high praise or sow chaos. The game uses AI-powered mechanics to let you creatively interact with the store and its patrons in countless imaginative ways. Will you be a helpful mage or a mischievous troublemaker?

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Audience ScoreBased on 56 reviews

humor10 positive mentions

replayability2 negative mentions

The game offers a unique and creative gameplay experience, allowing players to interact with customers in imaginative ways and solve their requests using generative AI.
Playing with friends enhances the chaotic fun, making it a great party game filled with laughter and memorable moments.
The vibrant graphics and humorous customer interactions add charm to the game, making it enjoyable despite its current limitations.

The game feels more like a tech demo than a fully fleshed-out game, lacking progression systems, character saves, and meaningful rewards.
Many players experience issues with the AI's dialogue options and item interactions, leading to frustrating gameplay moments.
The lack of single-player content and depth, along with the short gameplay duration, leaves players wanting more from the experience.

gameplay
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by a mix of frantic running, crafting, and problem-solving, enhanced by unique mechanics like generative AI crafting, which keeps it engaging and fresh. However, some players find the limited duration of gameplay—focused on a single 30-minute day—restrictive, leading to a desire for more depth and replayability. Overall, while the game offers inventive and entertaining elements, it may not satisfy those looking for extensive progression or narrative depth.
- “The gameplay combines frantic running, crafting, and problem-solving in a way that feels fresh and engaging.”
- “Its mix of colorful visuals, unique mechanics like generative AI crafting, and cooperative gameplay makes it stand out in the party game genre.”
- “It has an incredibly unique mechanic system with endless possibilities; I feel like you could spend so much time figuring out different methods to craft things!”
- “It's just an annoying mechanic that can completely ruin a run.”
- “Limited gameplay duration: the game focuses on a single 30-minute day, and the lack of a shop-building mechanic may leave players desiring more depth and replayability.”
- “I do hope there is more progression/story/evolving gameplay or story on full release as well.”
humor
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is widely praised for its hilarious interactions and absurd scenarios, such as convincing customers of ridiculous product misinterpretations. Players enjoy the competitive element among siblings and the diverse cast of quirky shoppers, which adds to the comedic experience. The AI's responsiveness to player antics further enhances the humor, making for memorable and engaging gameplay moments.
- “Totally hilarious and the rage you feel chasing the customers around everywhere.”
- “The AI reacts to your wild ideas pretty well, making for hilarious moments.”
- “The blend of magic and retail, coupled with the game's humor and AI interactions, kept me engaged throughout my shift at Magemart.”
story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the game is described as minimal and lacking traditional structure, with no competitive elements or significant progression, leading to a more experiential rather than narrative-driven gameplay. While players appreciate the potential for memorable moments and character backstories, they express a desire for deeper story content and evolving gameplay in future updates. Overall, the game offers a whimsical charm but may not satisfy those seeking a robust narrative.
- “I do hope there is more progression/story/evolving gameplay or story on full release as well.”
- “Tl;dr: this is a bite-sized game that won't wow you with massive story content, tight mechanics, or AAA pizzazz, but at the center of it is something kind of...magical?”
- “You'll have a memorable story every time you play!”
- “I do hope there is more progression, story, or evolving gameplay on full release as well.”
- “Tl;dr: this is a bite-sized game that won't wow you with massive story content, tight mechanics, or AAA pizzazz, but at the center of it is something kind of... magical?”
- “Usually I'm all about completing the quest objectives, but there's so much to do that I find myself distracted from just focusing on customer requests.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's replayability is mixed; while some players find it enjoyable and are eager to replay for different outcomes, others feel that its short duration and limited mechanics detract from its overall value and depth.
- “I had such a blast weaving quilts out of mushroom mycelium and baking apple-cinnamon sandwiches for folks! I can't wait to try again to help some customers who I just couldn't figure out how to help in this round... very fun game, high replayability and looking forward to seeing how clever I can be!”
- “The game is very short, and while it has some replayability, I don't think it was worth its original price.”
- “Limited gameplay duration: the game focuses on a single 30-minute day, and the lack of a shop-building mechanic may leave players desiring more depth and replayability.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics are vibrant and charming, creating a visually appealing and immersive magical world. The colorful art style, combined with unique mechanics and cooperative gameplay, enhances the overall experience and distinguishes it within the party game genre.
- “The art style is colorful and charming, immersing you in a magical world that’s visually appealing and fun to explore.”
- “Its mix of colorful visuals, unique mechanics like generative AI crafting, and cooperative gameplay makes it stand out in the party game genre.”
- “Vibrant graphics”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is highly praised for its charm and ability to complement the overall vibe, with particular mention of an impressive splash screen that enhances the experience.
- “The music is wonderful and fits the vibe well.”
- “The splash screen is dope, and the music is super charming.”