Shopping Tycoon
- September 12, 2017
- DreamsSoftGames
Get on Steam"Shopping Tycoon" is a business simulation game where players build and manage their own mall. Set within a 3D environment, players must design their mall layout, choose from over 100 stores to lease, and manage staff and finances to ensure success. With various challenges and the ability to expand to multiple malls, Shopping Tycoon offers a deep and engaging experience for fans of the genre.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a relaxing management experience with engaging gameplay and cute graphics.
- Developers are responsive to community feedback and actively work on updates to improve the game.
- The game has potential for fun and creativity, allowing players to manage various aspects of a shopping mall.
- The game is plagued with numerous bugs and glitches that hinder gameplay, including stuck workers and freezing issues.
- There is a lack of clear objectives, making the gameplay feel aimless and repetitive.
- Players have reported significant issues with saving progress and compatibility, leading to frustration and dissatisfaction.
- gameplay14 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
Gameplay is described as engaging but hampered by several bugs and issues that slow down the experience. While some players feel that additional features, like business promotion, could enhance the gameplay, others find it comparable to Project Highrise, albeit with notable differences. Overall, despite its flaws, many believe the gameplay is worth the price.
“I didn't feel as though the graphics held the gameplay back.”
“It could loosely be compared with Project Highrise, but there are marked differences in both gameplay and the artistic elements.”
“Yet, I find the gameplay actually engaging and I think it is worth the price that they are asking.”
“This really slows down the gameplay.”
“I think being able to promote your business would have really added to the gameplay.”
“There are a few quirky bugs and gameplay issues, but they should be squashed in the near future.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the detailed elements and variety of items, others criticize the overall design quality, citing a lack of harmony and functionality.
“There is a lot of detail in the graphics, with numerous items to build and plenty of stock to add to the shelves.”
“First, the graphics are bad; nothing works, there is no design harmony nor any design idea behind it.”
“The graphics are fine for the game.”
“There is a lot of detail to the graphics, lots of items to build, lots of stock to add to the shelves.”
- stability4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with numerous glitches causing both workers and orders to become stuck, leading to a frustrating experience for players. Overall, these problems have led many users to advise against recommending the game.
“I just cannot recommend this game; it has way too many glitches.”
“There are glitches where both workers and orders get stuck.”
“I just cannot recommend this game; it has way too many glitches.”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is criticized for its lack of structure, as players note the absence of levels, missions, or any clear purpose, leading to a disjointed and aimless experience.
“There are no levels, no missions, no purpose to anything you do.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, as it primarily revolves around accumulating cash to unlock and build new items, leading to a lack of meaningful choices.
“The game is full of non-decisions and is really just about grinding up your cash to build more stuff.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by the inclusion of comical representations of political figures, particularly Obama and Trump, which users find to be particularly amusing.
“The hilarious Obama and Trump faces are a highlight of the game!”
