Shop Legends

About

"Shop Legends" is an Idle Simulation Tycoon RPG where you inherit a run-down shop and work to rebuild it into a successful business. You'll craft and sell items, recruit heroes to gather resources, and compete against other shopkeepers. The game allows you to design and customize your shop, and offers endless possibilities for crafting and upgrading items. The goal is to become the most prestigious shopkeeper in the land.

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Play Modes

53%

Audience ScoreBased on 98 reviews

atmosphere4 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

Engaging gameplay that combines crafting and sending followers on missions, making it enjoyable for management game fans.
Enhanced graphics and intricate mechanics reminiscent of classic games, providing a visually appealing experience.
Strong community support that helps mitigate some of the game's bugs and issues.

Heavy reliance on microtransactions, making it feel like a cash grab and limiting free-to-play options.
Frequent technical glitches and poor customer service, leading to frustration among players who experience lost progress and lack of compensation.
Game resets and seasonal wipes have caused significant player dissatisfaction, as they result in the loss of hard-earned progress and investments.

graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
58%
25%
The graphics in "Shop Legends" are generally considered enhanced and adequate, drawing comparisons to classics like "Game Dev Tycoon" and "Shop Titans." While they impress with their intricacy, some players find them visually straining over time and suggest that further improvements could enhance believability and overall experience. Overall, the graphics are a notable aspect, but they are not without their flaws.
- “Graphics are adequate; however, they do hurt the eyes a bit after a while.”
- “If your team could just make it more believable, it'd be great even with the current graphics.”
- “The only real difference is in the graphics.”
- “Graphics are adequate, however, they do hurt the eyes a bit after a while.”
- “This is Shop Titans with different graphics.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The story aspect of the game is engaging for players who enjoy sending followers on missions and crafting gear, but it is marred by numerous bugs and issues. Many quests and features are locked behind a paywall, catering primarily to high-end players, which detracts from the overall experience.
- “Tons of bugs, events were created for high-end players and whales, many features and quests are gated behind a paywall (multi-craft, MVP slot).”
- “There are so many bugs, especially window sizing bugs, quest completion bugs, and accidentally spending gems on bags bugs.”
- “The story feels incomplete and lacks depth, making it hard to stay engaged with the characters and their motivations.”
stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from numerous technical glitches and visual issues, with players noting a lack of effective moderation to address these problems. Many feel that the game's stability is compromised, leading to a perception of it being a cash grab aimed at high-spending players despite its buggy nature.
- “The game has too many technical glitches, and the moderators don't do much to address them.”
- “There are small visual glitches that can be seen in the video, along with some typos.”
- “It seems like an afterthought cash grab for whales who want to be the best in a buggy game.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users consistently express a desire for a more immersive atmosphere in the game, indicating that the current environment lacks depth and engagement. Enhancements in this area could significantly improve the overall experience.
monetization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization strategy has been criticized as a blatant cash grab, particularly following a game wipe that left players with only purchased items and seasonal rewards, alienating veteran players in the process. Many users advise potential players to avoid the game due to these practices.
- “They killed everything with the wipe and you only get some stuff you purchased and nothing else, besides the rewards you win each new season, so it's a total cash grab and they're pushing the veteran players out of the game.”
- “Cash grab, stay away....”
- “Cash grab, stay away....”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The gameplay of 'Shop Legends' draws inspiration from classics like 'Game Dev Tycoon', featuring enhanced graphics and intricate mechanics; however, it falls short due to a lack of a compelling narrative.
- “Resembling classics like 'Game Dev Tycoon', 'Shop Legends' impresses with enhanced graphics and intricate mechanics.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express frustration with grinding, noting that progress can come to a complete standstill, and there are concerns about future resets that will erase all achievements, forcing them to repeat the grind.
- “Grinding progress comes to a full halt, but don't worry, in 6-12 months they will wipe all your progress so you can do it all again.”
- “Grinding progress comes to a full halt, but don't worry, in 6-12 months they will wipe all your progress so you can do it all again.”