Shop Tycoon: Prepare your wallet

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Shop Tycoon: Prepare your wallet is a single player casual management game with a economy theme. It was developed by Airem and was released on August 25, 2021. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"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.

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graphics3 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

Shop Tycoon offers a flexible, sandbox-style management experience that allows players to build and customize their retail empire with various shop types.
The game is accessible and easy to understand, making it suitable for newcomers to the management simulation genre, while still providing depth through advanced management options as players progress.
Despite its simplicity, Shop Tycoon can be a fun and relaxing time-waster, with a satisfying progression system that rewards experimentation and strategic planning.

The game suffers from a lack of depth and complexity, with many systems feeling shallow and repetitive, leading to a sense of detachment as players progress.
Bugs and unclear mechanics, such as the confusing money system and inadequate tutorial, can frustrate players and detract from the overall experience.
Shop Tycoon feels more like a mobile game than a full-fledged PC title, with limited content and gameplay variety that may leave players feeling unsatisfied after a short playtime.

gameplay
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
66%
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The gameplay is centered around managing a small store, with a focus on mechanics that are accessible and charming, though some players find it simplistic and repetitive after initial challenges are overcome. While it offers a fun experience for short sessions, the lack of depth and variety in gameplay can lead to a sense of tedium, especially as the game progresses. Overall, it provides a casual experience suitable for mobile play, but many feel it lacks the complexity and content needed for long-term engagement.
- “The gameplay begins simply: you open a small store, stock shelves with products, and manage customer flow.”
- “While it may not reach the mechanical complexity of large-scale tycoon games, it compensates with charm, freedom, and accessibility.”
- “This is a perfect game to play in short sessions or while you are listening to music/working as it has a progression curve perfectly balanced on every gameplay mechanic that it has implemented which leaves you with different options when it comes to deciding how you want to play the game.”
- “Some players may find that once the early challenges are overcome and their store runs efficiently, the gameplay loop loses some of its tension and excitement.”
- “Bugs are plentiful, the gameplay is simplistic, and none of the things that could make the game interesting are actually explored.”
- “Honestly, it's fun for an hour or so; unlocking the other stores doesn't add anything gameplay-wise, it's just cosmetics.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
17%
33%
The graphics of Shop Tycoon feature a clean and functional art style that prioritizes clarity over realism, effectively supporting the game's mechanics. While not visually stunning and lacking customization options, the simplicity of the visuals is appreciated by some players, though it may not enhance overall enjoyment. Overall, the graphics received a score of 6/10.
- “Visually, Shop Tycoon adopts a clean, functional art style that favors clarity over realism.”
- “It’s not a title that dazzles with high-end graphics, but its simplicity works in its favor.”
- “The focus is squarely on the mechanics, and the visuals serve them well.”
- “There's no option to change the resolution and no useful graphics tweaks.”
- “Graphics 6/10”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
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The music in the game is described as minimalistic and serviceable, effectively providing a background ambiance that enhances the experience without being distracting. While some players found it relaxing, others encountered technical issues that prevented them from fully engaging with the game, leading to mixed feelings about the overall audio experience. Overall, the music is suitable for short sessions or as a complement to other activities, but its impact may vary depending on individual experiences.
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- “This is a perfect game to play in short sessions or while you are listening to music/working as it has a progression curve perfectly balanced on every gameplay mechanic that it has implemented which leaves you with different options when it comes to deciding how you want to play the game.”
- “The audio design follows a similar philosophy—minimalistic but serviceable, offering background music and sound effects that create a sense of activity without becoming distracting.”
- “Sadly couldn't get past the loading screen; it gets to 96%, music starts playing and then just ends, and I haven't even played 1 minute of this game yet. It says I have played it for 7 hours. So sadly, I can't comment on how gameplay is.”
- “Music 6/10”
monetization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization aspect of the game is characterized by a progression system that allows players to unlock advanced management features, such as hiring employees and expanding their store. However, some users feel that the gameplay can become repetitive and overly simplistic, likening it to a "clicking robot" experience rather than a dynamic simulation of business management.
- “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.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is reported to have numerous bugs and glitches, including freezing issues and inaccurate money counts, which detracts from the overall experience. While it is described as "buggy and janky," some players feel it still satisfies their desire for a tycoon game, especially considering its price.
- “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.”
- “So, yes... it's buggy and at times it's not really explained very well what the different upgrades do.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
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The game is well-optimized, running smoothly on modest hardware and featuring colorful, easy-to-read environments, which enhances accessibility for a broad audience. However, as players progress, the focus on survival and optimization can shift to a more passive experience. Its lightweight performance and affordable price make it an inviting option for newcomers to management games.
- “The environments are colorful, easy to read, and run smoothly on modest hardware, making the game accessible to a wide range of players.”
- “Its lightweight performance and modest price make it an appealing entry point for anyone curious about management games but intimidated by more complex titles in the genre.”
- “The thrill of survival and optimization gives way to routine oversight, which can make the later stages feel more passive.”
- “The game's optimization feels half-baked, leading to frustrating performance issues that detract from the overall experience.”
- “Despite the potential for strategic depth, the lack of proper optimization results in a clunky interface that hampers gameplay.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The story aspect of the game is criticized for its lack of depth and engagement, with one reviewer highlighting a moral about perseverance, while others express disappointment over the absence of a meaningful narrative and variety, deeming it not worth the price. Overall, the game's storyline is seen as minimal and unfulfilling.
- “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. That's how I feel about this; 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%.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is largely derived from its poor translation, which some players find amusing despite the overall negative experience.
- “The humor in this game is absolutely hilarious, with clever jokes and witty dialogue that kept me laughing throughout.”
- “I love how the game doesn't take itself too seriously, making every encounter a chance for a good laugh.”
- “The quirky characters and their funny interactions add a delightful layer of humor that makes the gameplay even more enjoyable.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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 long 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.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players appreciate the game's variety, which fosters experimentation and enhances replayability by encouraging them to explore different combinations and strategies based on changing market conditions.
- “This variety creates opportunities for experimentation and replayability, encouraging players to try new combinations and discover what works best in different market conditions.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere is characterized as calm and inviting, fostering an environment conducive to extended play sessions that emphasize focus and strategic planning.
- “The result is a calm, inviting atmosphere that supports long play sessions where focus and planning take center stage.”

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Shop Tycoon: Prepare your wallet is a casual management game with economy theme.

Shop Tycoon: Prepare your wallet is available on PC, Mac OS, Phone, Windows and others.

On average players spend around 2 hours playing Shop Tycoon: Prepare your wallet.

Shop Tycoon: Prepare your wallet was released on August 25, 2021.

Shop Tycoon: Prepare your wallet was developed by Airem.

Shop Tycoon: Prepare your wallet has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its gameplay.

Shop Tycoon: Prepare your wallet is a single player game.

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