Retail Royale

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Retail Royale is a multiplayer strategy game. It was developed by DarxDev and was released on May 6, 2023. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Retail Royale" is a battle royale game set in a massive furniture store where 16 players fight to the death using melee combat and any objects they can find as weapons. Loot, recycle, and craft items to gain an advantage, while embracing the chaos of unpredictable fights. With additional features like voice chat, cosmetics, and match events, each round offers a unique experience.

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76%

Audience ScoreBased on 3,752 reviews

gameplay53 positive mentions

stability30 negative mentions

The game is fun and chaotic, especially when playing with friends.
Unique mechanics and a humorous setting make it an enjoyable experience.
The crafting system and variety of weapons add depth to the gameplay.

The game has a very small player base, making it difficult to find matches.
It was better when it was free; the price tag has deterred many players.
The game suffers from bugs and performance issues, impacting the overall experience.

gameplay
131 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of the game is characterized by unique mechanics and a solid foundation, offering a mix of intuitive scavenging, crafting, and a rock-paper-scissors combat system that can be both fun and challenging to master. However, many players express frustration with clunky mechanics, bugs, and a lack of players, which can lead to repetitive and stale experiences. Overall, while the game shows promise and can be enjoyable, especially with friends, its execution and player base issues hinder its potential.
- “Mastering the mechanics takes time, but even when you’re flailing wildly, it’s a blast.”
- “The game’s scavenging mechanics are intuitive and fun.”
- “The concept of a battle royale with the dead rising style gameplay of using nearly anything as a weapon is fantastic.”
- “The gameplay is clunky and the mechanics aren't well explained or understood.”
- “I really really want to like this game but the mechanics feel so stiff and unnatural that it physically hurts.”
- “The worst fucking battle royale of all time broken as shit and half of the mechanics don't work. 2/10 would not recommend anyone playing this absolute wretched title.”
humor
106 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
97%
3%
The humor in this game is widely praised, with players highlighting its chaotic and slapstick nature, particularly through inventive mechanics like throwing furniture and quirky weapon choices. Many reviews emphasize the game's ability to generate laughter, especially in multiplayer settings, making it a fun and entertaining experience despite its low player count. Overall, the game's comedic elements, from its absurd premise to its playful physics, contribute significantly to its appeal.
- “The humor is baked into the setting, from signs pointing you to the meatball cafeteria (sadly inaccessible) to the awkward weapon choices that make each fight feel like slapstick theater.”
- “It's a hilarious game to play with friends that I would definitely recommend this game for its price.”
- “Retail Royale brings back the good old combat system the culling had; it's intense, it's funny, with so many dumb ways to win from throwing furniture on someone to death to throwing pencils and meatballs—a must to test!”
- “Funny bad, not funny haha.”
- “- Unfunny spokesperson”
- “Baiz1 is not funny.”
graphics
38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
37%
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the simple, charming, and quirky aesthetic that enhances the overall atmosphere, while others criticize the visuals as subpar or blurry, particularly on lower-end systems. Despite the lack of cutting-edge graphics, many find the retro style and bright visuals endearing, contributing to a fun gameplay experience. Overall, the graphics are seen as decent but not exceptional, with calls for more polish and stability in settings.
- “The graphics are simple but charming, with bright, clean visuals that make the chaos easy to follow.”
- “Its visually stunning graphics and engaging gameplay provided a source of relaxation and entertainment that I could always turn to.”
- “Not only did it feature superior graphics and mechanical aspects, but it innately surpasses all games that came before it.”
- “The game's graphics are so bad the main menu looks blurry.”
- “Additionally, the game's current price doesn't seem justified considering its lack of polished visuals.”
- “Very pedestrian, graphics are bad and controls are horrible.”
stability
31 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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97%
The game's stability has received mixed feedback, with many users noting that it is quite buggy, particularly in areas like the tutorial and combat mechanics. While some players find the glitches to be minor and manageable, others report significant issues that hinder gameplay, such as crashes and unresponsive controls. Overall, despite the bugs, many still enjoy the game and appreciate the developers' commitment to updates.
- “The game runs smoothly without any major bugs or glitches.”
- “I've experienced consistent performance throughout my gameplay.”
- “The stability of the game allows for an immersive experience without interruptions.”
- “Buy charging money for this buggy state of a game?”
- “Game is fun but buggy asf, most of the time I can't even load into a game.”
- “Broken buggy mess, awful tutorial that I couldn't even get through.”
optimization
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization is widely criticized, with many users reporting inconsistent performance, crashes, and significant issues on lower-spec systems. While some players note that it runs smoothly on certain setups and appreciate the developers' active updates, the overall sentiment leans towards dissatisfaction, with claims of the game negatively impacting system performance and being poorly optimized. Many recommend waiting for further improvements before investing in the game.
- “The game runs smoothly on most systems, and the developers are active, frequently updating and improving the experience.”
- “All in all, it seems to be a fun game, but I'll come back to it later, when there are more players and when it's optimized (and if it doesn't die).”
- “The game's performance may vary a little.”
- “Performance can also be spotty.”
- “This game is extremely inconsistent with its performance.”
- “I don't recommend this game because it broke my PC performance. I have an i5 9400F, GTX 1070, and 16 GB of RAM. The game ran well, but after installing it, the performance on other games lowered, and it's not the first time this happened to someone; a friend of mine has the same problem.”
music
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
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The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players praising its emotional depth and beauty, likening it to compositions by Beethoven, while others find it basic or unremarkable. Despite the varied opinions, many agree that the soundtrack enhances the overall experience and fits well within the game's atmosphere. Overall, the music contributes positively to the game's setting, with some players expressing a desire to create music for it.
- “Also, the music is amazing. Every time I load into this game, I break out into tears with how beautiful the music is. I feel like it was composed by Beethoven at his peak; it brings me joy to be able to play such a fantastic game with this level of music in the background.”
- “The soundtrack of this game absolutely slaps; gol dang, I'm loving it!”
- “One of the nicest and most balanced battle royale games I've played so far. The music and visuals give it a really nice setting. Good game!”
- “The music in the start is creepy.”
- “Performance is horrible, UI is bad, no music, bad in-game sounds.”
- “The soundtrack of the game covered the screaming in my basement.”
story
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
62%
19%
The story in the game is largely underdeveloped, with many players noting that it takes a backseat to gameplay and lacks meaningful progression or impact from player choices. While some themes, such as resilience and self-discovery, are present, the overall narrative experience is minimal, with only a small percentage of dialogue choices affecting the outcome. Many users express a desire for more engaging story elements, such as quests or character interactions.
- “And still deeper the meaning of that story of Narcissus, who because he could not grasp the tormenting, mild image he saw in the fountain, plunged into it and was drowned.”
- “Moral of the story, you never know what life holds in store for you, and if I would have given up when all the odds were stacked against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
- “---{ story }---”
- “The story takes a backseat to gameplay, and game time is dependent on the server.”
- “- only 2% of 'choices' your character makes in dialogue has any effect on the story.”
- “☑ no story”
monetization
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
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The monetization strategy of the game is primarily cosmetic and generally perceived as non-intrusive, with players appreciating the lack of predatory practices. However, some users criticize the decision to charge a small upfront fee instead of implementing in-game purchases, suggesting that the game could benefit from a more robust monetization model. Overall, while the cosmetics are well-received, there are concerns about the game's long-term viability and player engagement.
- “The progression is mostly cosmetic, and the monetization, for now, feels fairly hands-off.”
- “Solid cosmetics without predatory monetization.”
- “You built a very good free-to-play game but failed to put any monetization into it, so instead of adding any sort of monetization, you made the game 5 bucks.”
- “This game is great; however, I don't think I would buy Steam points to get this game. I would buy it if I had points left over. My two issues are: one, there are not enough players; if there were more people, this game would be amazing. Two, they never updated the game, so making it cost money is horrible. If they wanted to make money, they should have included in-game purchases. Side note: this game would be even better if it was a survival game.”
- “You built a very good free-to-play game but failed to put any monetization into it, so instead of adding any sort of monetization, you made the game $5.”
- “Cash grab piece of garbage.”
replayability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, players express mixed feelings about the game's replayability. While some appreciate the unpredictable matches that encourage repeated play, others find the replay value lacking due to limited meaningful choices and technical issues that detract from the experience.
- “Endless replayability with unpredictable matches.”
- “Men nu när jag väl spelat det så mycket som jag gjort har jag insett att replay value inte är den bästa.”
- “The rest are just alternate dialogue to give the appearance of choice and replayability.”
- “My favorite part of the game is when I open it and then it crashes; I love the replayability of opening it again and again so I can see my favorite crash screen again.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is characterized by its quirky charm and engaging visuals, though some players feel it doesn't quite match the appeal of its predecessor's setting and humor. Overall, it is viewed as a distinct experience that should be appreciated on its own merits.
- “The visuals and atmosphere create a quirky charm that enhances the overall experience.”
- “The gameplay, atmosphere, and graphics come together to create an immersive experience.”
- “While the new atmosphere isn't as great as the island with a snarky announcer, it's important to appreciate it as its own game.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviews indicate that while the game is forgiving in terms of PC requirements and offers an average challenge with minimal grinding, the repetitive gameplay and competitive elements can make combat feel tedious. Additionally, players express that significant grinding may be necessary to progress effectively, suggesting a need for substantial time investment.
- “The gameplay loop is very repetitive, and the sweats can make the combat very tedious. Furthermore, the 'dark zone' is a force not to be trifled with, as it dominates the battlefield, blocking off routes from players not on the rooftops.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional response to the game is overwhelmingly negative, with users expressing intense frustration and disappointment. The reviewer describes a visceral reaction to the game's mechanics and audio, indicating a strong sense of anger and disillusionment with the game's quality and the developers' claims. Overall, the emotional tone is one of disgust and regret for having invested time in the game.