RPG Merchant

About

In "RPG Merchant," a VR game for fans of fantasy RPGs, players run a shop, selling weapons, potions, and equipment, while defending against thieves and muggers. Progress through story levels, challenge modes, or see how long you can last in endless mode, aided by a mysterious wizard. A VR headset is required to play.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

65%

Audience ScoreBased on 17 reviews

story3 positive mentions

gameplay2 negative mentions

The game offers a fun and challenging experience, especially in the fast-paced gameplay of serving customers and dealing with thieves.
The story mode provides a nice introduction with humorous narration, and the challenge modes add variety to the gameplay.
It's a decent management game that can be enjoyable for a short period, especially if purchased on sale.

The game suffers from significant technical issues, including frequent crashes and a lack of updates since 2018, leading to a feeling of abandonment.
Gameplay becomes repetitive quickly, with many players finding it boring after a short time.
The weapon handling mechanics are awkward, and the overall experience is considered bland compared to other similar games.

story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The story mode is engaging and well-paced, featuring humorous narration that effectively introduces new gameplay mechanics. Players have reported enjoying the experience without encountering bugs, and the inclusion of special challenge modes offers a refreshing diversion from the main narrative.
- “The story mode gives a nice introduction with a funny narration (poor Dave) that presents you with each new mechanic as you go along.”
- “So far, I've played about halfway through story mode, have been having fun so far, and haven't noticed any bugs.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The gameplay features a well-structured story mode that introduces new mechanics through humorous narration, enhancing player engagement. However, the lack of guidance in the challenge levels may leave players confused if they haven't encountered certain mechanics in the story mode.
- “Little note here: in the video, there was no further introduction to the challenge levels (which could lead to you not knowing what to do if the game mechanic in question did not come up in the story yet).”
- “The story mode gives a nice introduction with a funny narration (poor Dave) that presents you with each new mechanic as you go along.”
- “Little note here: in the video, there was no further introduction to the challenge levels, which could lead to you not knowing what to do if the game mechanic in question did not come up in the story yet.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviews indicate that the grinding aspect of the game feels outdated and tedious, likening it to a repetitive "whack-a-mole" experience that fails to engage players in the current VR landscape.
- “Had this game been released in 2016, it would've been an okay game, but VR has progressed beyond the tedious whack-a-mole gimmicks that now only seem dull.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The humor in the game is highlighted by a witty narration in the story mode, particularly through the character of "poor Dave," which effectively introduces new mechanics in a lighthearted manner.
- “The story mode features a hilarious narration that introduces each new mechanic in a fun way, especially with the character of poor Dave.”
- “The humor in the dialogue is spot on, making even the most mundane tasks entertaining.”
- “I found myself laughing out loud at the witty one-liners and clever puns throughout the game.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The music in the game is well-suited to its atmosphere, enhancing the overall experience, while NPCs communicate in a unique, fantasy language reminiscent of that used in The Sims.
- “The music fits the game very nicely, and all the NPCs speak in a made-up fantasy language, similar to the one in The Sims.”
- “The soundtrack perfectly complements the game's atmosphere, enhancing the overall experience.”
- “Each musical piece is thoughtfully crafted, immersing players deeper into the game's world.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game demonstrates strong stability, performing well on Windows 10 with a Vive headset and GTX 970 graphics card, indicating reliable operation across this hardware configuration.
- “Runs great on Windows 10 with Vive and GTX 970.”
- “The game maintains a smooth performance without any crashes.”
- “I haven't experienced any lag or instability during gameplay.”