Sunset Mall

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Sunset Mall is a single player casual action adventure game. It was developed by Hecking Heck and was released on September 23, 2020. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

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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Single-Player

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77%

Audience ScoreBased on 52 reviews

music8 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game has a charming aesthetic and nostalgic references to pop culture from the 80s and 90s, making it visually appealing.
The soundtrack is catchy and enhances the overall experience, contributing to a fun and quirky atmosphere.
The developer is responsive to player feedback and has recently added a lot of content, showing commitment to improving the game.

The game feels unfinished with limited gameplay, and many achievements are bugged, leading to frustration.
There is a lack of depth in gameplay mechanics, with players often feeling lost due to insufficient tutorials and interaction issues.
The game is criticized for its pricing relative to content, with some players feeling it should be cheaper given the short playtime and repetitive tasks.

music
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for its catchy and solid soundtrack, featuring enjoyable soft jazz that complements the game's aesthetic. Players find the combination of the chill music and the pastel-colored environment creates a delightful experience, especially while exploring nostalgic themes from the late 80s and early 90s. However, some users suggested that including specific titles alongside the music could enhance the experience further.
- “The soundtrack is very catchy and all-around very solid.”
- “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.”
graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's graphics are praised for their appealing vaporwave aesthetic and nostalgic references, resonating well with players who appreciate this style. The recent 2024 update has enhanced the visual content, although some users note that while the aesthetic remains strong, the overall experience may not be universally recommended.
- “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.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is widely criticized for feeling unfinished and lacking substance, with many players noting a lack of engaging content and numerous bugs affecting achievements. The user interface is described as a pixelated homage to Windows 95, but the overall experience is deemed unpaced and largely pointless, leaving players disappointed.
- “Seems unfinished; there is not much gameplay, and some achievements are bugged.”
- “After playing for a few hours on this lazy afternoon, I have to say that stumbling upon this game in the furthest recesses of Steam while looking for something else that might not exist is an exact parallel to the gameplay.”
- “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.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express disappointment with the game's story, wishing for more depth through 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 would talk to you.”
- “I was hoping there would be more to this game, such as little quests you would be sent on, or NPCs would talk to you.”