Shop Titans: Crafting Tycoon

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Shop Titans: Crafting Tycoon is a medieval fantasy game where you craft and sell items to heroes to build your own shop into a thriving empire. Customize your shopkeeper, design your store layout, and team up with other craftsmen to expand your business. Trade and sell products in the open market to become a tycoon and build your fortune in this immersive crafting adventure.

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Play Modes

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

66%

Audience ScoreBased on 9,999 reviews

gameplay265 positive mentions

monetization306 negative mentions

The game is highly addictive and offers a fun shop management experience.
Graphics and animations are well-designed, making the game visually appealing.
The game allows for a free-to-play experience without forcing players to spend money.

Many essential features and characters are locked behind expensive paywalls, making it difficult for free players to progress.
The game frequently crashes and has connectivity issues, leading to lost progress.
The subscription model is seen as overpriced, with many players feeling pressured to pay to enjoy the full game experience.

monetization
725 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
29%
42%
The monetization model of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players appreciating the absence of intrusive ads but criticizing the high prices of in-app purchases and subscriptions. While some users enjoy the game without spending money, others feel that the aggressive pricing and paywalls hinder overall enjoyment, labeling it as a cash grab. Overall, the lack of ads is a significant positive, but the expensive microtransactions remain a common point of contention among players.
- “There are many microtransactions available; however, I have been playing without making any purchases while still enjoying all the game has to offer.”
- “Microtransactions are not required to advance, although they do make it convenient.”
- “The monetization is handled responsibly and not shoved down your throat like in 99% of phone games.”
- “The in-app purchases are just too expensive.”
- “There are multiple crafting characters locked behind large paywalls, a monthly subscription that to me is on the pricey side and plenty of other microtransactions you can invest in... if you want to!”
- “The game is impossible to play without microtransactions.”
gameplay
512 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
52%
43%
5%
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players enjoying its engaging mechanics and graphics, describing it as addictive and fun. However, there are significant concerns regarding the increasing focus on microtransactions, which some feel detracts from the overall experience, making it feel pay-to-win and leading to repetitive gameplay. Additionally, issues such as bugs, crashes, and slow progression have been noted, impacting the enjoyment for some players.
- “The gameplay is fun and the graphics are great, making it easy to grind.”
- “Gameplay is easy to learn and also a little bit addictive.”
- “Great gameplay, addictive and challenging.”
- “Now, it seems the game is focusing more and more on IAP while gameplay becomes more and more buggy.”
- “Loved the game until recently it started crashing and resetting half an hour's worth of gameplay at a time, meaning I have to redo everything and rendering the game completely worthless.”
- “The entire new city upgrade mechanic is garbage, probably gonna switch to shop heroes completely unless they put it back the way it was, it's better balanced anyway.”
graphics
440 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
69%
29%
2%
The game's graphics are widely praised for their charm and quality, with many users noting the cute art style and smooth animations. However, some players have reported performance issues, including lag and overheating on lower-end devices, suggesting a need for better optimization and lower graphics settings. Overall, while the visuals are considered a strong point, technical glitches and high resource demands have been a common concern among players.
- “The graphics are amazing, the run speed is smooth, the things to do are challenging, but not frustrating.”
- “The graphics are beautiful, the interface is clever and easy to learn, and the actual selling/haggling aspect genuinely makes you feel like you are running a shop.”
- “Graphics are excellent, control is intuitive, and gameplay is immersive.”
- “Since they switched over to the Unity engine, I have noticed more client-side graphics lag, more sensitivity to your connection, and game issues.”
- “The game also is lagging... I don't know why I already minimized my graphics but it's still laggy.”
- “Terribly optimized, caused my phone to overheat and restart regularly despite me playing on the lowest graphical setting, and the thing that made me quit is that the game glitched out and I suddenly found myself kicked from my alliance.”
story
419 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
18%
77%
4%
The game's story is described as charming and engaging, with character backstories that unfold as players progress through quests. However, many users express frustration with the lack of depth and interactivity in the quest system, feeling that it often becomes repetitive and is hindered by aggressive monetization strategies, such as requiring a subscription for better rewards and access to certain features. Overall, while the narrative elements are appreciated, players desire more substantial storytelling and gameplay mechanics to enhance their experience.
- “The story is cute and charming, the pace is easy to keep up with even as someone who puts in a few minutes a day.”
- “Love the gameplay and story and graphics.”
- “The story behind each hero character is slow, but keeps you wanting to know what's gonna happen.”
- “The story is very stagnant.”
- “No real story line.”
- “The game story is very stagnant.”
stability
206 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
1%
1%
98%
The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with frequent reports of bugs, glitches, and crashes that severely impact gameplay. Many players experience constant freezing, especially during loading screens or transitions, leading to lost progress and frustration. While some updates temporarily improve performance, the overall consensus is that the game remains too unstable for a consistently enjoyable experience.
- “It runs smoothly and there have been no glitches thus far.”
- “After the update, the game runs great. Thanks so much, Kabam.”
- “No glitches that I've found.”
- “The game has never been as buggy as it is now with random crashes, lost progress, and glitchy UI.”
- “Great game but now since I've got it back it freezes and lags out till the game finally crashes.”
- “I love this game so much I put a lot of time into it but ever since the new update whenever I open the app it loads up then lets me see my shop then freezes and never unfreezes.”
grinding
116 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
1%
99%
The reviews indicate that the game features a significant amount of grinding, which is typical for free-to-play titles. While many players find the initial gameplay enjoyable, they often note that it becomes increasingly tedious and slow as they progress, especially at higher levels where paywalls and extensive grinding can detract from the overall experience. Some players appreciate the grinding aspect as a challenge, but others feel it can lead to boredom and frustration over time.
- “Not too grindy yet either.”
- “This isn't a bad game but if you are going to play you really need to be in a good guild and be prepared to spend a lot of time grinding in order to get the better stuff.”
- “The game itself isn't bad if you like grinding though I guess.”
- “Was enjoyable for about a week, but like every other mobile game, it becomes unnecessarily grindy.”
optimization
59 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
49%
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Overall, the game's optimization has received significant criticism from users, with many reporting performance issues such as lag, stuttering, and crashes, particularly on lower-spec devices. While some players appreciate the graphics and gameplay, they express frustration over the game's inability to maintain smooth performance, even on newer phones. Many reviewers are hopeful for future updates to improve optimization and stability.
- “The optimization is amazing, the graphics are impeccable, this game is super fluid and it looks like the devs are taking their time.”
- “Really fun game, but in desperate need of optimization.”
- “Great game but very bad optimization; even on the lowest graphics, the FPS plummet when I go to town.”
- “Game still crashes after five minutes now and doesn't seem optimized compared to the PC release.”
- “The only reason I didn't give it 5 stars is because the game is very buggy and is constantly stuttering and closing down by itself, but hopefully this will be resolved soon.”
- “Terribly optimized, caused my phone to overheat and restart regularly despite me playing on the lowest graphical setting, and the thing that made me quit is that the game glitched out and I suddenly found myself kicked from my alliance.”
music
42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
71%
7%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it soothing and enjoyable, while others describe it as distorted and annoying, often overshadowed by technical issues like freezing and black screens. Many users report that the audio quality is poor, with static and clashing sound effects, detracting from the overall experience. Despite these criticisms, a few players appreciate the soundtrack and its potential to enhance gameplay if the technical problems are resolved.
- “The music and sound effects are actually nice.”
- “Great gameplay, graphics, and soundtrack.”
- “Total fun ... graphics and music are soothing, the gameplay keeps making players curious about what lies ahead.”
- “The music and audio sound like they are fed through some sort of broken reverb or echo filter and is too painful to listen to.”
- “The music and sound effects are clashing, it sounds like a horrible mess, like my speakers are about to explode.”
- “Loads to a black screen, can hear music playing and no it's not my internet connection.”
humor
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating the cute characters and funny dialogue, as well as the absurdity of the microtransaction pricing, which many find laughable. However, the humor is often overshadowed by frustrations related to the game's monetization strategies and technical issues, leading to mixed feelings about the overall experience. Despite these drawbacks, players still find enjoyment in the game's lighthearted moments and amusing scenarios.
- “The characters are cute and occasionally say funny things.”
- “Pretty fun so far, but the attempts for microtransactions are so absurd it's become hilarious.”
- “I would actually love to pay money to support the game devs, but the prices they charge in this game are frankly hilarious.”
replayability
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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43%
The game's replayability is mixed; while some players find enjoyment in revisiting early levels and appreciate improvements over previous titles, others criticize the shallow gameplay and lack of content, such as story quests and voiceovers. Overall, it offers a decent replay experience, but many feel it could benefit from additional features and depth.
- “This game is replayable enough, especially in early levels when it's easier to unlock stuff.”
- “I played this on a different phone and somehow I still enjoy going back and playing as a level one shopkeeper. This game is very replayable and I enjoy it.”
- “But the gameplay feature is quite shallow; please add more playable features, and it's too bad that there are so few free blueprints.”
- “Absolutely zero replayability.”
- “Solid game, more playable than its predecessors, but still money hungry.”
emotional
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the game emotionally impactful, describing it as heartwarming and wholesome, with a blend of humor and engaging stories. The experience is so enjoyable that many feel compelled to support the developers financially, highlighting the game's ability to evoke strong positive feelings.
- “Incidentally, also the first mobile game that made me feel like the devs deserved some of my money for their work.”
- “It's just heart breaking.”
- “Cute, wholesome, with good humor and playful stories snuck in.”
character development
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development in the game is praised for its engaging design and variety of choices, allowing players to craft their unique experiences. However, some users express a desire for more diverse character customization options and criticize the game's tendency to lean towards a pay-to-play model, which can detract from the overall enjoyment. Despite these concerns, the game's updates and events keep the community engaged.
- “Wonderful game with a cartoonish design that doesn't take it too far and keeps good character designs. It gives you a lot of choices on what to do and when, making it a fun game with many things that aren't too complicated.”
- “Game and character design is top notch.”
- “This game could be fun, crafting, selling, gathering components, dungeon diving, leveling up, and character development, but it very quickly becomes pay-to-play, and they do it so very obviously.”
- “Needs better character designs and options.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The atmosphere is generally praised for its appealing setting and music, contributing to a relaxed vibe. However, some users note a lack of social interaction, which may detract from the overall experience.
- “Love the setting, the music, and the relaxed atmosphere.”
- “Good atmosphere too.”
- “Go figure the atmosphere... no socializing possible at all!”