Retail Royale
- May 6, 2023
- DarxDev
"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.
Reviews
- The game has a solid gameplay loop and a fun crafting system.
- It's a unique and entertaining concept, likened to a mix of Minecraft and battle royale.
- Playing with friends can lead to hours of fun, making it worth the low price.
- The player base is very low, making it difficult to find matches.
- The transition from free to paid has limited its accessibility and player count.
- There have been no updates since August 2023, raising concerns about the game's future.
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highly praised, with players finding it exceptionally funny and urging others to experience it for themselves.
“This game is funny as hell! Please get this game!”
“The humor in this game is top-notch and had me laughing out loud.”
“I love the witty dialogue and hilarious situations throughout the game.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its solid loop and enjoyable crafting mechanics, while the unique rock-paper-scissors combat, despite some jankiness, is considered a creative concept. Additionally, the setting of brawling in an IKEA adds an exciting and whimsical element to the experience.
“The gameplay loop is solid and keeps you engaged throughout.”
“Crafting is fun and adds a unique layer to the experience.”
“The rock-paper-scissors combat may be a bit janky, but it's ultimately a great idea that adds depth to the gameplay.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is considered decent for an Unreal Engine title, though players recommend enjoying it with friends due to long wait times for server matchmaking. However, the transition from free-to-play to pay-to-play has raised concerns about limiting the player base.
“The optimization is decent for an Unreal Engine game, making it a good alternative to others in the genre.”
“It's mostly recommended to play it with friends rather than waiting ages for players to join your server.”
“The game has its own pros and cons, but the optimization allows for a smoother experience overall.”
“The optimization is decent for an Unreal Engine game, but it still has its issues that need addressing.”
“I just don't like how the game went from free-to-play to pay-to-play; this change will limit your player base.”
“It's mostly recommended to play it with friends rather than waiting ages for players to join your server.”