Shop Tycoon: Prepare your wallet
- August 25, 2021
- Airem
- 2h median play time
Get on Steam
Get on itch.io Store"Shop Tycoon" is a business simulation game where players manage their own retail store. Set in a medieval fantasy world, players must stock their shop with various items, set prices, and manage customers to become a successful merchant. With various customization options and strategic decision-making, this game offers a fun and engaging experience for players who enjoy management and tycoon games.
Mac OS
PC
Phone
Windows
Linux
Tablet
Reviews
- The game is simple and cute, making it a relaxing experience for players.
- Achieving 100% completion is easy and rewarding, providing a sense of accomplishment.
- It's a fun little time waster, especially when purchased on sale.
- The tutorial is poorly designed and confusing, making it hard for new players to understand the game mechanics.
- The game is overly click-heavy and repetitive, leading to boredom after a short period of play.
- There are significant issues with the money system and bugs that can disrupt gameplay, making it frustrating.
- gameplay8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally considered simplistic and repetitive, with users noting that while it is accessible and has decent mechanics, it lacks depth and variety, leading to a tedious experience. Many players feel that unlocking new stores does not enhance gameplay, as it primarily offers cosmetic changes rather than meaningful progression. Overall, the game is seen as a basic mobile clicker that can become monotonous quickly, with some reviewers rating it as low as 1/10.
“Not that pricey, has decent gaming mechanics, easy enough for anyone to follow.”
“Honestly, it's fun for an hour or so; unlocking the other stores doesn't add anything gameplay-wise, it's just cosmetics.”
“I hope there is a Shop Tycoon 2 and improve the mechanics.”
“While these shops have different themes, the gameplay is exactly the same, and attaining that achievement is tedious because you've already won the game long before 15 in-game years have passed.”
“Honestly it's fun for an hour or so, unlocking the other stores doesn't add anything gameplay-wise, it's just cosmetics.”
“Just a mobile clicker, you run out of gameplay within an hour then hit fast forward and sit there for the remaining 3 until the game completes itself.”
- story3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is criticized for its lack of depth and engagement, with some users feeling that it offers no meaningful narrative or variety. While one reviewer highlights a moral about perseverance, others express disappointment in the overall storytelling, deeming it insufficient for the game's price and experience.
“The moral of the story is that you never know what life has in store for you. If I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
“Unless they give it a complete makeover, like a storyline with some reason behind it.”
“It's a bit odd when you buy a six dollar game, and it's somehow not worth the price. There's no story, zero story variety or decoration, and I got 60% of the achievements in an hour, so I suppose it's good if you want an easy 100%.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The graphics received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the style but expressing disappointment over the lack of resolution options and customization tweaks. Overall, the graphics were rated around 6/10, indicating a need for improvement despite some positive elements.
“I like the graphics, style, etc.”
“There's no option to change the resolution and no useful graphics tweaks.”
“Graphics 6/10”
- stability3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from numerous bugs and glitches, including freezing issues and inaccurate money counts, which detracts from the overall experience. Despite these stability problems, some players feel that it still provides decent value for its price, particularly for fans of tycoon games.
“There are a lot of bugs and glitches, unfortunately.”
“I've encountered a few assorted glitches, like the game freezing when opening, and sometimes the money count seems inaccurate.”
“Buggy and janky, but for the price, it scratched the tycoon game itch fairly well.”
- music2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as relaxing, providing a soothing experience for players, though it received a moderate rating of 6/10, indicating that while enjoyable, it may not stand out significantly.
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
“Music 6/10”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience; while some enjoy the variety and challenge it brings, others feel that it becomes tedious, especially when aiming for maximum achievements or resources after the main objectives have been completed.
“While these shops have different themes, the gameplay is exactly the same, and attaining that achievement is tedious because you've already won the game long before 15 in-game years have passed.”
“The only moment it got tedious was when I was trying to max out and buy absolutely everything and get to 100,000,000 money.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that the monetization in the game is perceived as exploitative, with many users feeling it leans towards retro-style cash grabs rather than offering a fulfilling experience. Players express disappointment, feeling that the gameplay reduces them to repetitive actions rather than engaging them in meaningful content.
“Gamemaker Studio is most commonly used to make retro pixel shovelware and cash grabs.”
“From advertising, I thought I would manage a world monopoly of malls, but in the actual game, I feel like a clicking robot.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is largely unintentional, with players finding amusement primarily in the poor quality of the translation rather than any intended comedic elements.
“The humor in this game is absolutely delightful, with clever jokes and witty dialogue that kept me laughing throughout.”
“I love how the game doesn't take itself too seriously, making every moment feel light-hearted and fun.”
“The quirky characters and their hilarious interactions add a unique charm that makes the gameplay even more enjoyable.”
