Supermarket Mania Journey

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"Supermarket Mania Journey is a Simulation game with amazing mechanics and stellar visuals that will keep you engaged for hours. Manage your supermarket, serve customers, and open new locations in this time management adventure. Despite requiring lots of grinding, the game's humor and charm make it a funny and entertaining experience."

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Play Modes

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

85%

Audience ScoreBased on 11,100 reviews

graphics116 positive mentions

monetization84 negative mentions

graphics
182 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
64%
32%
4%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players praising their cuteness and smoothness, while others criticize them for being outdated or lacking detail. Some users express a desire for improvements and updates to enhance the visual experience, noting that the graphics can sometimes feel small or glitchy. Overall, while the graphics are generally considered good by some, there is a clear call for enhancements to meet modern standards.
- “The graphics are gorgeous and smooth.”
- “This is the funnest game that I have ever played before because of the graphics, the animation, and the music.”
- “Best game ever....people should try to play ....has great music excellent graphics and amazing gameplay.... congratulations on the makers of this game”
- “The graphics can't compare to the PC version's graphics.”
- “The graphics are not good at all; they are very small.”
- “The graphics of the game are very poor when compared to the app size.”
monetization
133 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
8%
63%
The monetization strategy of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over the reliance on in-app purchases for upgrades and the difficulty in earning diamonds. While some appreciate the absence of intrusive ads, others feel that the lack of options to earn gems through watching ads limits progression and makes the game feel like a cash grab. Overall, players enjoy the game but desire more balanced monetization options that allow for easier advancement without mandatory spending.
- “No ads unless you want extra rewards is another reason I love the game.”
- “The best part is there are no ads.”
- “This game is so fun and easy to play, no ads and also free.”
- “I would also be embarrassed to turn out a cash grab scam and call it a game.”
- “Progression for this game requires in-game purchases, which gets expensive fast.”
- “This installment is just another 'free' game that requires constant in-app purchases to progress since more than half the upgrades require gems which have to be purchased.”
gameplay
35 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
31%
9%
Overall, the gameplay is praised for its fun mechanics, good graphics, and addictive nature, with many users enjoying the experience. However, there are significant complaints regarding the pay-to-play model, particularly the difficulty in earning in-game currency (diamonds) without spending real money, which detracts from the overall enjoyment. Some players also express a desire for smoother gameplay and more content to enhance their experience.
- “In my opinion, the overall gameplay is amazing.”
- “Best game ever! People should try to play. It has great music, excellent graphics, and amazing gameplay. Congratulations to the makers of this game.”
- “Fast-paced, good gameplay, and very addictive.”
- “The pay-to-play mechanic is trash.”
- “Impossible to earn enough diamonds through gameplay.”
- “Terrible, low quality and mismatched art, alongside poor gameplay where power-ups serve as 'instantly solve a problem' instead of convenience, making it strictly a pay-to-win. Not to mention the slot machine mechanics are arguably unhealthy for a game targeting young children.”
humor
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is widely praised for its humor, with many players finding it both funny and entertaining. Users appreciate its unique comedic elements, describing it as a great way to pass the time without boredom or stress. Overall, the humor is a standout feature that enhances the gaming experience, making it highly recommended by players.
- “I find this game unique and hilarious!”
- “Great game, really fun and funny... would definitely recommend!”
- “It is a very funny game, I love to play this game, very interesting 😀 like time pass, no tension and no boring.”
stability
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
7%
73%
Overall, players report a mixed experience with stability, noting frequent glitches and freezing issues, particularly at the end of levels. While some users have encountered no problems, many express frustration with bugs that hinder gameplay, suggesting that stability improvements are needed for a smoother experience.
- “So far, no glitches or problems loading.”
- “It has worked with no glitches so far.”
- “No glitches; great game, very addictive!”
- “Game freezes at end of level and fix glitches/bugs.”
- “Like the game, it just freezes a lot.”
- “Love this game but can't play as it freezes then sends me back to the main page apps. Tried reinstalling, same issue.”
story
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
58%
25%
Players appreciate the game's graphics and concept but express a desire for a more in-depth storyline, suggesting that adding narrative elements at the beginning or end of levels would enhance the experience. While some enjoy the existing storyline, others feel it lacks depth and coherence, indicating a need for improvement in this area. Additionally, technical issues related to in-game currency and character installations have been noted, detracting from the overall enjoyment of the story.
- “It's great... needs a storyline.”
- “I have a suggestion, it's more fun if you add a story at the beginning or end of every level.”
- “But I would like a 2; this would have almost everything, but the game machines are better and new level designs, and maybe an in-depth story.”
- “I like the game and I love the whole concept, but the only thing I don't like is that you don't get many gems, and when the person comes to destroy your machines, you can't do anything about it.”
- “I love the graphics, storyline, and how you can earn diamonds by replaying levels.”
music
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
50%
25%
The music in the game has received mixed feedback, with many players enjoying its resemblance to the Sims 3 soundtrack and praising it as a highlight of the experience. However, some users expressed a desire for more ambient sound effects and a broader variety of music, suggesting that the current selection can feel repetitive or lacking in depth. Overall, while the music contributes positively to the game's atmosphere, there is room for improvement in terms of diversity and ambiance.
- “Music reminds me of the Sims 3 soundtrack; really love it!”
- “Best game ever! People should try to play; it has great music, excellent graphics, and amazing gameplay. Congratulations to the makers of this game.”
- “Would just love a bit more ambiance, like less obnoxious music and more sound effects like the old lady coughing and maybe the texting kid's phone ringing.”
- “But maybe you can add some music on it.”
- “This is the funnest game that I have ever played before because of the graphics, the animation, and the music.”
grinding
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, as earning crystals and gems for upgrades requires repetitive gameplay that can feel monotonous. Many reviewers express that the slow pace of earning necessary resources detracts from the overall enjoyment, making the experience feel more like a chore than fun.
- “However, all the levels are incredibly tedious as you have to replay them over and over to earn crystals, and upgrades are rarely possible due to the difficulty of obtaining crystals.”
- “The game is becoming quite tedious, plodding along trying to get enough gems for upgrading.”
- “Too much grinding for gems; it's a good game but takes too long to earn gems for important level ups.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
150%
Players find the game's replayability somewhat confusing initially, but many feel it improves with experience, as they gain a better understanding after replaying a few levels. Overall, the game remains engaging and holds up well over time.
- “This game still holds up well today, although I must be honest, it confused me a little bit with the level replayability. However, I think I understand it better after replaying two levels.”
- “The game has some replayability, but it can be confusing at times, especially with the level structure. I had to replay a couple of levels to fully grasp it.”
- “While the game is enjoyable, the replayability factor feels limited. Once you've completed the levels, there's not much incentive to go back.”
- “I found the replayability lacking. After finishing the game, I didn't feel motivated to play through it again, as the experience felt repetitive.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express frustration with the optimization process, noting that the requirement for a large number of diamonds to upgrade performance can be tedious and exhausting.
- “We need a lot of diamonds to upgrade performance, which can be exhausting at times.”
- “We need a lot of diamonds to upgrade performance, which can be exhausting at times.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express strong emotional connections to the game, often feeling nostalgic and moved to tears, particularly when revisiting it on mobile after fond memories of playing on PC in the early 2000s.
- “I cried.”
- “I used to love playing this on PC in the early 2000s, and seeing it on mobile made me feel really nostalgic!”