In Retale, become a master of customer service by managing time and resources to stock shelves and keep customers happy. Use your airhorn and quick thinking to quell complaints and avoid "leaving to pursue other opportunities." Navigate the sales floor, discover secrets, and aim for Employee of the Month, all while dealing with the store's regulars and their demands.
Reviews
- The game is fun and offers a good balance between stress and enjoyment, making it addictive and engaging.
- It features beautiful graphics and a well-thought-out concept that immerses players in the retail experience.
- There are multiple modes and achievements to unlock, providing plenty of content for players to enjoy after completing the main story.
- The game can be frustrating at first due to a lack of detailed tutorials and guidance on certain mechanics.
- There are minor bugs that can disrupt gameplay, such as being kicked out after completing a day in story mode.
- Some players found the game to be too short for its price, suggesting it needs more content or polish.
- story14 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 64 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The game features a short but enjoyable story mode that can be completed in about a day, unlocking additional modes afterward. Players appreciate the fun characters and engaging narrative, although some have encountered bugs that disrupt gameplay. Overall, the story is seen as a positive aspect, despite its brevity.
“The characters are cool and the story is really fun!”
“There is a story mode that is decently short, and once you complete it you unlock more modes to keep you busy.”
“It took me a full day to beat the main story.”
“Also, there is a bug where once you complete a day in story mode it kicks you out and you have to join back in.”
- gameplay10 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally well-received, offering a balance of fun and stress, though some players feel that the tutorial could better explain certain mechanics, such as dealing with shoplifting kids. While the soundtrack is praised, there are concerns that the gameplay may lack depth, particularly regarding tasks like stocking shelves. Overall, it presents a mixed experience with room for improvement in instructional clarity.
“After playing the game for an hour, I found that the game is a good balance of fun and stress, although some of the beginner mechanics could be explained in more detail in the tutorial level, like the shoplifting kids.”
“Excellent soundtrack and gameplay.”
“Finally, the gameplay is just lacking something; it seems like the shift is related to... stocking shelves.”
“After playing the game for an hour, I found that the gameplay is a good balance of fun and stress, although some of the beginner mechanics could be explained in more detail in the tutorial level, like the shoplifting kids.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features stunning graphics that have been widely praised for their beauty and overall aesthetic appeal, even appealing to those who may not typically enjoy the Funko Pop style.
“Amazing game with beautiful graphics!”
“I don't particularly like Funko Pop, but the aesthetics as a whole are very nice.”
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is widely praised for its humor, being described as both enjoyable and funny, while also presenting a challenging and well-thought-out concept.
“It's a really funny game and also challenging with a well-thought-out concept.”
“Enjoyable and funny.”
“It's a really funny game and also challenging with a well-thought-out concept.”
- music4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised for its adaptability, enhancing the overall gameplay experience. Reviewers commend the excellent soundtrack, highlighting its positive impact on immersion and enjoyment.
“The music was adaptive, which I love.”
“Excellent soundtrack and gameplay.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users appreciate the monetization approach, noting that the advertisements are transparent and straightforward.
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users express dissatisfaction with the phone component of the game, citing a lack of emotional realism as a significant drawback.
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Players consistently express that the grinding required in the game is excessively time-consuming, suggesting that it feels like a task that demands an unrealistic amount of effort, akin to needing a "second life" to manage it.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”