Supermarket Simulator: Prologue

95%
Game Brain Score Based on 1,456 reviews
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  • music
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SEE FULL VERSION About the GameThis Prologue is a limited version of the full game to stop waiting and jump into running your supermarket already. Don't forget to wishlist the full game to continue your most fun supermarket experience. Design your store, optimizing for efficiency and aesthetics. Determine where products are displayed, manage your aisles, and ensure a smooth shopping experience …

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  • Windows
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95%
Audience ScoreBased on 1,456 reviews
gameplay8 positive mentions
stability12 negative mentions
  • The game offers a fun and addictive experience, making it easy to lose track of time while playing.
  • The graphics are clean and polished, providing a pleasant environment for gameplay.
  • The prologue serves as a great introduction to the game, allowing players to experience the core mechanics before deciding to purchase the full version.
  • The gameplay can become repetitive quickly, with limited content in the prologue.
  • There are occasional bugs and glitches, such as items disappearing or customers getting stuck.
  • Some players find the lack of features in the prologue, such as multiplayer options and more complex gameplay mechanics, disappointing.
  • gameplay29 mentions

    The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players enjoying the initial fun and smooth mechanics, particularly in the prologue, while others find it repetitive and lacking depth over time. Many appreciate the relaxing atmosphere and engaging soundtrack, but note that the gameplay loop can become monotonous as it primarily revolves around simple tasks like item collection and restocking. Overall, while the game shows potential for enjoyment, players are eager for more content and variety in the full version.

    • “The prologue is well suited to get a feel of the gameplay and mechanics and is basically endless; you have limited unlocks, but these themselves are enough to have you occupied for an hour or two.”
    • “Moreover, the soundtrack complements the gameplay perfectly, with upbeat tunes that capture the hustle and bustle of a real supermarket.”
    • “This element of unpredictability injects a healthy dose of excitement into the gameplay, ensuring that no two playthroughs are ever quite the same.”
    • “But other than that, the gameplay can be quite flat, making it boring or repetitive even with the full game.”
    • “[b]🔄 Repetitive tasks [/b] the gameplay mainly revolves around repetitive tasks, like finding items and checking out.”
    • “I just think the gameplay loop gets dry quickly.”
  • graphics19 mentions

    The game's graphics are generally praised for their clean, polished visuals and vibrant colors, contributing to an enjoyable and immersive experience. While not graphically demanding, some users noted occasional glitches and a lack of variety in character designs. Overall, the graphics exceed expectations and enhance the game's appeal.

    • “The game’s graphics are clean and polished, making the environment pleasant to navigate.”
    • “The game is very beautiful and the graphics are very good.”
    • “Also not graphically overwhelming or hardware hungry, making it easy to stop playing after an in-game day, which does not take too much real-life time.”
    • “While the realistic shopping experience and clean visuals are positives, the lack of challenges and occasional glitches make it hard to stay engaged.”
    • “The graphics are crisp and colorful, adding to the overall immersion.”
  • music16 mentions

    The music aspect of the game is generally viewed as a complementary feature that enhances the relaxing and casual gameplay experience. Players appreciate the ability to customize their music, either by adding their own tracks or enjoying the game's default soundtrack, which fits the supermarket ambiance. However, some users express a desire for more in-game music options, as the absence of music can lead to boredom.

    • “If you're trying to play a relaxing game with some music, this is the game for that.”
    • “Moreover, the soundtrack complements the gameplay perfectly, with upbeat tunes that capture the hustle and bustle of a real supermarket.”
    • “Play some chill music and work in your own supermarket and enjoy.”
    • “Which is fair, but it would be cool if I could choose for this not to happen so it kept running while I changed music or something while playing.”
    • “I got bored really fast when there was no music playing at all.”
    • “* music, (speaker customization feature) either adding your own music or the game's own default music can be played through your supermarket in the same ambiance supermarket music would play (purchasable as an in-game upgrade)”
  • stability12 mentions

    The stability of the game is frequently criticized, with users reporting occasional glitches such as items clipping and minor lag, which detracts from the overall experience. While some players find the bugs amusing, many express frustration with the game's instability, indicating that it hampers engagement and enjoyment. Overall, the game is described as "good but buggy," with a need for improvements in stability.

    • “There are occasional glitches, such as items clipping through shelves or minor lag when navigating the store.”
    • “While the realistic shopping experience and clean visuals are positives, the lack of challenges and occasional glitches make it hard to stay engaged.”
    • “The only problem is there are still bugs and glitches in this game.”
  • humor8 mentions

    The humor in the game is widely praised, with players finding it genuinely hilarious, particularly enjoying the quirky characters and situations, such as the amusing bald character and the funny ragdoll mechanics. Many recommend trying the demo for a taste of the comedic elements, which contribute to the game's addictiveness and overall appeal.

    • “Saw Jay from the Kubscoutz play this game, truly hilarious.”
    • “Very addicting, and the funny thing is a bald guy bought out my entire stock of kaya shampoo.”
    • “Super funny game, I can't wait for the full version. 10/10 recommend.”
  • grinding8 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessive and often tedious, primarily revolving around scanning items and accumulating money to expand their supermarket. While some enjoy the dopamine rewards from grinding, many feel that the lack of engaging stories or characters diminishes long-term appeal, making it more of a sandbox experience. Overall, the game is recommended for casual play when boredom strikes, but the grinding can become overwhelming.

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “This game is just about scanning items, grinding for money, and expanding your supermarket, but I recommend playing this when you're bored.”
    • “But too much grinding and it's just a sandbox game.”
    • “I don't hate it, it's just too grindy for me.”
  • story7 mentions

    The game's story aspect is largely criticized, with users noting a lack of engagement and depth. Many feel there is no compelling narrative, and suggestions for improvement include developing impactful storylines rather than relying on simplistic mechanics. Overall, the consensus is that the story is either absent or uninteresting.

    • “I think developing different storylines you can impact, rather than following the lines of bash & clash games, is going to be the way forward, perhaps utilizing AI or other RNG mechanics.”
    • “✅ no story”
    • “🔲 has a story, but it’s boring.”
    • “I think developing different story lines you can impact, rather than following the lines of bash & clash games is going to be the way forward, perhaps utilizing AI or other RNG mechanics.”
  • atmosphere4 mentions

    The atmosphere is characterized by the continuous movement of water through processes like evaporation and precipitation, which includes rain, snow, sleet, and hail. This dynamic cycle not only influences weather patterns but also plays a crucial role in regulating the Earth's temperature.

  • optimization2 mentions

    Overall, the game runs smoothly without noticeable lags or freezing; however, some users have raised concerns about the download size and performance on lower-end systems.

    • “It seems to run smoothly, with no lags or freezing.”
    • “The download size and performance on low-end systems might be an issue.”
    • “Optimization is lacking, leading to significant performance drops even on mid-range hardware.”
    • “The game struggles to run smoothly, especially in crowded areas, indicating poor optimization.”
  • emotional1 mentions

    The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by a wholesome and enjoyable experience, evoking feelings of joy and satisfaction through engaging retail activities.

  • replayability1 mentions

    Players appreciate the game's unpredictability, which significantly enhances its replayability, making it enjoyable to play multiple times.

    • “It adds an element of unpredictability that makes the game endlessly replayable.”
    • “Each playthrough feels fresh and unique, encouraging me to dive back in for more.”
    • “The variety of choices and outcomes keeps me coming back for another round.”
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Play time

8hMedian play time
9hAverage play time
5-14hSpent by most gamers
*Based on 12 analyzed playthroughs

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