Tech Store Simulator
- October 11, 2024
- Astrasoft
- 40h median play time
Get on SteamTech Shop Simulator is a first-person simulation game where you run an electronic store, focusing on design, stock management, and customer service. Organize your shop layout, order new tech gadgets, handle transactions, and watch out for thieves. Interact with various types of customers to optimize sales in this immersive and engaging experience.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a fun and engaging supermarket simulation experience with a unique tech store theme.
- The developers are actively working on updates and improvements, showing responsiveness to player feedback.
- Gameplay can be enjoyable for a while, with a decent level of challenge and the potential for expansion.
- The game is plagued by numerous bugs, including crashes, missing stock, and unresponsive employees, making it frustrating to play.
- Gameplay can feel repetitive and unengaging, with simplistic mechanics that lack depth compared to other simulator games.
- The economy is unbalanced, making it difficult to progress without hitting it big on luck-based elements like the lottery.
- gameplay16 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many players criticizing it for being repetitive, monotonous, and lacking core features found in other simulator games. While some appreciate the unique mechanics and visuals, the overall consensus leans towards dissatisfaction, with players feeling that the gameplay fails to provide engaging and enjoyable experiences.
“Gameplay is great!”
“Amazing gameplay, stunning visuals, endless fun.”
“Customers buy products so fast that I barely have time to restock; the same five character designs keep coming in every few seconds, making the gameplay feel repetitive and unrealistic.”
“Maybe it changes throughout the gameplay, but honestly, I did not even want to continue playing after 10 minutes.”
“I find the game is lacking in some core features that most of the other simulator games have, and while I appreciate that the dev is trying to make their game as unique as they can, this holds the gameplay back unnecessarily.”
- graphics8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally considered mediocre, with some users noting that they are not as impressive as those in other popular shop simulators. While the buildings and street visuals are acceptable, they lack detail and resolution, leading to a somewhat underwhelming overall aesthetic. Despite this, some players find the gameplay engaging enough to overlook the graphical shortcomings.
“Amazing gameplay, stunning visuals, endless fun.”
“Other more popular shop simulators have a different graphics style and are better looking than this one.”
“The buildings are okay, but the street looks like a decent graphic with a low resolution.”
“The graphics are very lame; for that kind of money, you wouldn't expect much, but you would expect more than this.”
- story6 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game features minimal story elements, primarily focusing on simulation and expansion, though it does include a humorous subplot involving a drunken character and a rival shop that adds entertainment value. Overall, players find the narrative engaging despite its simplicity.
“There is a funny storyline with a drunken character and a shop opposite your own, but I won't give it away; you will have to buy the game to find out what it is. Thumbs up to the devs, very entertaining! 🤩👌🏻”
“It is a sim game, no story, just expanding.”
- humor3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is a mixed bag, featuring amusing scenarios like a drunken character and a humorous storyline involving a Nigerian character promising a million dollars. While the game's comedic elements can be entertaining, technical issues such as bugs and glitches detract from the overall experience, suggesting that the humor is overshadowed by the game's early development stage.
“There is a funny storyline with a drunken character and a shop opposite your own, but I won't give it away. You will have to buy the game to find out what it is... thumbs up to the devs, very entertaining! 🤩👌🏻🤩”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Players consistently express that the grinding required in the game is excessively time-consuming, often likening it to needing a second life to manage the demands.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- character development1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Character development is criticized for its lack of variety, as players encounter the same five character designs repeatedly, leading to a sense of monotony and unrealistic gameplay. This limited diversity hampers the overall engagement and depth of the characters within the game.
“The same five character designs keep coming in every few seconds, making the gameplay feel repetitive and unrealistic.”
“I feel like the characters lack depth and development; they don't evolve throughout the game.”
“There is little to no backstory for the characters, which makes it hard to connect with them.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users appreciate the game's atmosphere, highlighting its engaging mechanics that contribute to an immersive experience.
“The atmosphere is incredibly immersive, drawing you into the game's world.”
“I love how the ambient sounds and visuals create a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere.”
“The game's atmosphere is rich and detailed, making every moment feel alive.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game offers an enjoyable experience for a few hours, but players generally find it lacks significant replay value.
