Sunset Mall

About

In "Sunset Mall," explore a vibrant, procedurally generated mall to complete your shopping list, with an adaptive world featuring changing seasons, events, and a vaporwave soundtrack. The game boasts challenges, achievements, speedrunning capability, and is filled with unique shoppers, quotes, and easter eggs. Its nostalgic UI harkens back to '90s PC gaming, creating an immersive and entertaining experience.

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Play Modes

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

+24

81%

Audience ScoreBased on 37 reviews

music5 positive mentions

grinding1 negative mentions

The game features a nostalgic aesthetic and a catchy soundtrack that many players find enjoyable.
The developer is attentive to player feedback and consistently rolls out updates to improve the game.
It offers a fun and quirky experience as a mall simulator with hidden content and easter eggs.

Gameplay can feel tedious and repetitive, with some players finding it unengaging and lacking depth.
There are bugs and issues with achievements, as well as problems with the interaction key that hinder the experience.
The game may not provide enough content or replayability to justify its price for some players.

music
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
56%
11%
33%
The music in the game is widely praised for its catchy and jazzy soundtrack, which enhances the overall experience and complements the game's aesthetic. Players appreciate the chill vibe it creates, particularly in the context of exploring a pastel-colored mall filled with nostalgic items. However, some feel that while the music is enjoyable, it doesn't fully compensate for the game's tedious gameplay and uninspired maps.
- “It has a nice soundtrack and comes with a chill experience.”
- “Something about wandering around a pastel colored mall with soft jazz music is super enjoyable.”
- “I am a sucker for the style and music, but I also did not find that much enjoyment in the tedious gameplay and boring maps.”
- “Also, the soundtrack is very catchy and all-around very solid.”
- “Would be great if they could have what the object is next to the title like 'Creep' song or 'Die Hard' VHS.”
gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
43%
Gameplay reviews highlight a mix of frustration and appreciation; while some players find the gameplay tedious and maps boring, others appreciate its simplicity and challenge. The game is described as having an unfinished feel, with bugs affecting achievements, yet it offers a refreshing break from overly complex mechanics. Regular updates from the developers aim to enhance the gameplay experience.
- “The premise is simple and concise, yet in a market full of games that follow checklists to stuff as many time-wasting mechanics as possible, it is refreshing.”
- “The aesthetic is pleasing, and the gameplay can be challenging if there's something that you don't entirely know where to look for.”
- “Cyan Dreams is constantly rolling out new updates to improve the gameplay, which they never fail to do.”
- “I am a sucker for the style and music, but I also did not find much enjoyment in the tedious gameplay and boring maps.”
- “Seems unfinished; there is not much gameplay, and some achievements are bugged.”
- “The UI is a pixelated parody of Windows 95, the gameplay is unpaced and largely pointless. There are places where it seems like an easter egg should exist, but it's just missing.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The graphics of the game are praised for their appealing aesthetic, particularly the vaporwave style that resonates with nostalgic references. While the recent 2024 update enhances the visual content, some users express mixed feelings about the overall experience, suggesting that the aesthetic alone may not be enough to recommend the game.
- “I really enjoyed the aesthetic and looking at the references to things that were popular when I was growing up.”
- “The game has a nice aesthetic to me, and its recent 2024 update adds a lot of content!”
- “If you like the vaporwave aesthetic, you should totally pick this up and support the dev!”
- “Bought this game because I love the aesthetic, but I can't really say I recommend it.”
- “The newer one is a bit different, but mostly just aesthetically.”
- “The aesthetic is pleasing, and the gameplay can be challenging if there's something that you don't entirely know where to look for.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players appreciate the game's style and music, but many find the grinding aspect tedious and the maps unengaging, leading to a lack of enjoyment in the gameplay.
- “I am a sucker for the style and music, but I also did not find much enjoyment in the tedious gameplay and boring maps.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game's stability has been a concern for players, with reports of bugs affecting the experience. However, the developer is responsive to feedback and actively working on fixes, indicating a commitment to improving stability over time.
- “Fortunately, the developer is attentive to the players' concerns and fixes some bugs from what I've seen in discussions, but that doesn't change the fact that, as of right now, the game is buggy and uninteresting.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly impossible to enjoy the experience.”
- “I've encountered numerous glitches that disrupt gameplay, which really detracts from the overall enjoyment.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game offers limited replayability, providing only an hour or two of enjoyment, which may not justify its cost for many players.
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players express a desire for a more engaging story, wishing for additional quests and interactive NPCs to enhance the narrative experience.
- “I was hoping there would be more to this game, such as little quests you would be sent on, or NPCs that would talk to you.”
- “The story felt disjointed and lacked depth, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “I found the plot predictable and the character development to be minimal, which left me feeling unsatisfied.”