Saleblazers

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"Saleblazers" is a 1-8 player Role Playing Game that offers both single-player and multiplayer options, including co-op and PvP modes. In this open-world shopkeeping adventure, you build and customize your shop, survive nightly attacks, and embark on a story-driven journey to escape the island. The game is filled with humor and various activities, but beware of bugs that may disrupt the spectacular gameplay.

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+23

89%

Audience ScoreBased on 986 reviews

story40 positive mentions

stability78 negative mentions

The game offers a unique blend of shopkeeping, survival, and exploration mechanics, providing a refreshing gameplay experience.
The developers are highly responsive to community feedback, frequently releasing updates and patches to address bugs and improve gameplay.
The game features a vast open world with a variety of quests, crafting options, and combat mechanics, keeping players engaged for hours.

The game is currently plagued by numerous bugs and performance issues, including NPC pathfinding problems and frequent crashes.
Combat mechanics feel clunky and unrefined, leading to frustrating experiences during battles with enemies.
The user interface and inventory management systems are poorly designed, making navigation and item management cumbersome.

story
214 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
79%
3%
The game's story is surprisingly rich for an early access title, featuring a mix of quests, character interactions, and a humorous narrative centered around shop management and exploration. While players appreciate the engaging plot and voice acting, many express frustration with bugs, quest tracking issues, and the need for clearer guidance on objectives. Overall, the story offers a solid foundation that players are eager to see expanded in future updates.
- “I can't wait for more update releases to come out because I'd love to continue the story.”
- “The storyline and quests are also fascinating.”
- “Having an actual story with quests and objectives was a big surprise and very welcome.”
- “The main storyline is quite short, and honestly the difficulty curve is a joke once you figure out how the combat system works.”
- “A large portion of the quests are unfinishable, which the developers will add in 1.0.”
- “Game is awesome in some aspects but I put enough time in here to say the game is very rough and in my opinion not worth 30 dollars. The game has a ton of bugs and all of the quests give you no guidance at all; the quests will tell you to go to a place and you will spend hours running in circles around the map until you find that place.”
gameplay
158 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
47%
49%
4%
The gameplay of "Saleblazers" is characterized by a satisfying and engaging loop that combines exploration, crafting, and shopkeeping mechanics, offering players a unique blend of survival and management elements. While many players appreciate the depth and fun of the shop mechanics, some have noted issues with bugs, unintuitive building mechanics, and chaotic combat that detract from the overall experience. Despite these challenges, the game shows promise with regular updates and a strong foundation for future improvements.
- “Absolutely phenomenal game with an addicting gameplay loop.”
- “The shop keeping gameplay loop is immensely satisfying and feels like a really fresh addition to the survival genre.”
- “The map is huge with tons to do and explore, the shop gameplay loop is insanely fun, the gear is exciting; I just cannot get over how well done every idea in this game is made.”
- “The building mechanics are wonky as hell; if you try to build a second floor, it becomes a frustrating experience.”
- “In its current state, I don't recommend this game due to extremely chaotic combat mechanics and progression systems that are spread all over different places in the UI.”
- “Gameplay blows!”
stability
80 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
3%
98%
The game is currently experiencing significant stability issues, with numerous bugs and glitches reported by players, particularly in areas like teleportation and NPC interactions. While these issues can detract from the experience, many users still find the game enjoyable and commend the developers for their responsiveness and ongoing improvements. Overall, it is recommended for those who are tolerant of early access bugs, as the core gameplay remains engaging and fun.
- “This game is really buggy right now; you could instantly lose a lot of progress by teleporting to another location, simply because you never get loaded into the world ever again.”
- “Not gonna lie, right now it is extremely buggy, poorly optimized, and somewhat weird at times, but this game has so much to offer despite all of these annoyances that it's well worth the price tag.”
- “The game in its current state is a playable buggy mess, but it's an enjoyable one!”
grinding
48 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
8%
4%
88%
Overall, players find the grinding aspect of the game to be well-balanced, with satisfying progression that avoids the feeling of endless grinding. While some resources can be tedious to gather, the ability to access high-level content early on and the engaging combat mechanics contribute to a more enjoyable experience. Multiplayer play can alleviate some of the workload, making the game more manageable and fun.
- “The combat is challenging and not too grindy.”
- “The skill system you buy with in-game dollars, so no tedious skill grinding.”
- “The whole gameplay loop around shopkeeping has been pretty fun and not too grindy so far either.”
- “A lot of footage out there makes the game seem a lot more jank than it actually is, and a lot of folks seem to keep grinding bamboo for dozens of hours instead of progressing the game - to each their own though!”
- “Resources are very tedious to get in large quantities which means that I never wanted to expand my shop or make it look pretty.”
- “I imagine a lot of the tedious stuff starts to become less of an issue if you're playing with a few friends as you can split up more of the workloads between you because right now it does seem a bit overwhelming once you open the shop.”
optimization
48 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
63%
21%
The game's optimization has received significant criticism, with players reporting severe performance issues such as stuttering, frame drops, and lengthy loading times, particularly in multiplayer modes. While some aspects, like AI pathing, show improvement, many bugs and glitches persist, leading to frustration and a janky experience overall. Despite these challenges, players express hope that ongoing updates will address these optimization concerns.
- “The game does need some optimization, as expected with an early access title, but I am sure they will address it in more depth.”
- “They have noted that they are still working on polishing, optimization, and memory usage, so that will probably be the biggest help.”
- “Keeping up and optimization of the shop is very fun.”
- “First, there's a serious stuttering issue for multiplayer, sometimes making the game almost unplayable.”
- “The game's optimization issues, from frame drops to lengthy loading times, killed the buzz.”
- “Performance is atrocious, let's get that out of the way first.”
graphics
42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
62%
19%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the cartoonish art style and unique environmental features, while others criticize the overall quality and optimization, citing issues like stuttering and bugs. Despite some players finding the visuals entertaining and reminiscent of older RPGs, many express disappointment in the graphical performance, especially during specific conditions like nighttime. Overall, while the game has potential in its aesthetic appeal, significant graphical issues and optimization problems detract from the experience.
- “The game runs smoothly enough, the graphics are surprisingly good, though I'd say nighttime/moonlight seems to affect performance here and there.”
- “- really nice graphics for what it is.”
- “The game provides a very unique shop-keeping/survival experience with good graphics and consistent game progression.”
- “First off, the graphics suck!”
- “Game is extremely janky, graphics are bad, optimization is horrendous, but it's fun.”
- “Who the hell optimized the graphics on this game?”
humor
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized by its absurd and often slapstick moments, such as NPCs drinking poison and hilarious combat mishaps, like friendly fire leading to unintended chaos. Players find joy in the game's janky animations and unexpected scenarios, like trees accidentally killing characters, which contribute to a lighthearted experience despite some bugs. Overall, the humor serves as a significant draw, keeping players entertained and engaged throughout their adventures.
- “Sure, they may not be the smartest NPCs, and placing down a bottle of poison to sell only to watch them drink it and run away (I mean, it's poison, what were they expecting?) but at least they offer some funny moments.”
- “The humor of the game also keeps me entertained while getting accustomed to the surroundings.”
- “A couple of funny gameplay moments I ran into were chopping down a tree that landed on a customer's head and killed them.”
music
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
39%
17%
The music in the game has received positive feedback for its epic quality and nostalgic feel, reminiscent of classic 90s cartoons, with a central motif that enhances the overall experience. Players appreciate the satisfying sound effects, particularly in the shop and during combat, although some have noted inconsistencies, such as jarring menu sounds and occasional confusing audio cues. Overall, the soundtrack and voice acting contribute significantly to the game's charm, despite some technical issues.
- “I love the music, sound effects, and the art style; they gave me those old school Japanese RPG feels.”
- “A pleasant surprise was the great music that plays for combat, shopkeeping, and exploring.”
- “And let's not forget the awful music and menu sound effects that play every time you mouse over every button.”
- “The NPCs attack you if you missclick, you die at random times, the graphics are buggy like no other, the music sounds are superimposed, the right click makes a gun noise.”
- “The full soundtrack is modeled around a central motif that makes up the theme song (which reminds me a lot of a classic 90s kid Saturday morning cartoon theme).”
monetization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization strategy for this indie title is centered around an affordable early access price, making it accessible without the risk of feeling like a cash grab. While overshadowed by larger titles and suffering from poor advertising, the game is perceived as a legitimate project with potential for future development.
- “Pick it up at a cheap early access price and if the game gets fully developed that's great; if not, you didn't waste too much on a cash grab and run pop-up studio project.”
- “This definitely was overshadowed by other titles like Palworld, Enshrouded, etc., and most likely had poor advertising as it is an indie dev and publisher.”
- “This is not a weird Chinese app factory cash grab; this actually is a real title with real people behind it.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
Players highlight the game's impressive replayability, even in its early access phase, thanks to its core features and the dedication of the development team. The developers are actively engaged with the community, addressing concerns and continuously improving the game, which enhances the overall experience and encourages players to return.
- “It has amazing replay value and an even more amazing development team behind it who are highly motivated and eager to further optimize and improve the game, making it as enjoyable as possible. I highly recommend joining their Discord after purchasing so you can voice concerns, provide feedback, or report bugs. Every issue I have encountered so far has been promptly addressed by the developers.”
- “Even in early access, the game and core features are playable.”
- “It has amazing replay value and an even more amazing development team behind it who are highly motivated and eager to further optimize and improve the game, making it as enjoyable as possible. I highly recommend joining their Discord after purchasing so you can voice concerns, provide feedback, or report bugs. Every issue I have encountered so far has been promptly addressed by the developers.”
emotional
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express a deep emotional connection to the game, highlighting the genuine love and care from its creators, which contributes to a wholesome and comforting experience. The vast world invites exploration and fosters shared moments among friends and family, making it both a relaxing and challenging adventure. Despite some bugs and glitches, the overall sentiment is one of appreciation and hope for the game's future.
- “The amount of love the creators have for this game is genuine, clear as day, and by many measures, wholesome and greatly comforting as an avid fan, hoping for the longevity and continued evolution of this game.”
- “The world is vast with lots to explore. I have spent nearly 80 hours on this game and I have still yet to explore the other half of the world. This game may have its bugs and glitches, but the game as a whole is so wholesome and great for friends and even family to just sit down and play together. It can be a relaxing time or it could bring you that challenge you've been looking for.”
character development
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Character development in the game is criticized for its limited options, resulting in a lack of depth and diversity in character builds. While the character designs may appeal to a niche audience, the overall combat experience feels awkward, further detracting from the development aspect.
- “Combat feels very wonky and the character development is still lacking options for more build depth and diversity.”