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"The Coin Game" is a ticket arcade simulation set on an island with goofy robots. The game features various arcades with realistic physics, ticket redemption areas, and a band of animatronics. Other attractions include UFO arcade, lazer tag, go-kart track, a 90's mall with cinema, and odd jobs for earning more tickets. Watch out for mischievous minions who love the animatronic band.

The Coin Game screenshot
The Coin Game screenshot
The Coin Game screenshot
The Coin Game screenshot
The Coin Game screenshot
The Coin Game screenshot
The Coin Game screenshot
The Coin Game screenshot
The Coin Game screenshot
The Coin Game screenshot
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96%
Audience ScoreBased on 9,052 reviews
gameplay102 positive mentions
optimization52 negative mentions

  • The game offers a wide variety of arcade games and activities, providing endless hours of entertainment.
  • It successfully captures the nostalgic feeling of visiting arcades, making it a great experience for fans of classic arcade games.
  • The developer is actively updating the game, adding new content and features, which shows a commitment to improving the player experience.
  • The game suffers from performance issues, including stuttering and lag, which can disrupt gameplay.
  • Some mechanics, particularly in survival mode, can feel tedious and may detract from the overall enjoyment.
  • There are occasional bugs and glitches that can affect gameplay, such as issues with saving progress and character movement.
  • gameplay
    364 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of "The Coin Game" is a nostalgic blend of arcade mechanics and survival elements, featuring modes like Birthday Mode for casual play and Survival Mode that introduces resource management challenges. While many players appreciate the engaging ticket redemption loop and the detailed recreation of arcade machines, some criticize the awkward controls, minor bugs, and the sometimes frustrating survival mechanics. Overall, the game offers a fun and addictive experience, though it may require some patience due to its early access status and occasional jankiness.

    • “The gameplay loop is addicting, and figuring out which games make the most money is very fun.”
    • “With its charming graphics, catchy music, and addictive gameplay, it's the kind of game that'll keep you coming back for more.”
    • “The whole gameplay loop of playing games to win prizes to pawn them to get more money all while paying attention to your needs is incredibly fun and addictive.”
    • “Really irritating, ruins the gameplay and disrupts winning jackpots etc by freezing.”
    • “The gameplay outside of the cabinets is awkward, and just too much of a pain to ignore.”
    • “The open-world design and the survival mode mechanics are really just unnecessary and don't make the game fun.”
  • graphics
    346 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players noting that while they are functional and capture a nostalgic arcade vibe, they lack polish and can be technically flawed, leading to issues like lag and stuttering. Some appreciate the charming, simplistic aesthetic reminiscent of early 2000s games, while others criticize the overall quality as subpar and in need of improvement. Overall, the graphics serve the gameplay but are not a standout feature, with many players suggesting that they detract from the experience rather than enhance it.

    • “The graphics are accurate where they are important; the arcade machines look superb, each counter/ball/token is perfectly round, the simulated physics react accordingly, the text is sharp and legible on the machines.”
    • “The graphics are charming and the overall atmosphere of the game is lighthearted and humorous.”
    • “The aesthetics of going into an arcade/entertainment establishment is dead on.”
    • “But it's technically a mess with unfixed bugs, poor graphics including bad anti-aliasing and constant stuttering!”
    • “The graphics don't justify the poor game function and optimization at this point in time, even on sale.”
    • “This game sucks; the graphics are horrible and it runs terrible. Do not buy.”
  • story
    180 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game lacks a substantial narrative, with many players noting that it primarily revolves around completing repetitive jobs and engaging in arcade activities without a cohesive story. While some appreciate the comedic tone and variety of gameplay, there is a strong desire for more depth and a structured storyline to enhance the overall experience. Future updates are anticipated to potentially introduce a more developed story mode, which could significantly enrich the gameplay.

    • “With a diverse array of activities, attention to detail, and the heartwarming story of its development, this game captures the essence of the classic arcade experience while adding its own unique twist.”
    • “Not only does this title let you play many different arcade games for free, it has a heart-moving story full of hardship, struggle, and suffering.”
    • “There's a ton of potential here - for new minigames and activities, and, if a mission-based story mode ever emerges, for plotlines that take advantage of elements like seedy businesses, a struggling town, automation, local UFO sightings... this game is, against all odds, one to watch.”
    • “There's no story, nor any required tasks.”
    • “The survival mode never really appealed to me; it needs some kind of story elements to it, or something other than 'adult man acts like child - rides a bike, and collects trash to make a living' - not a very appealing introduction to a game.”
    • “Lack of depth: although it offers a variety of activities, some players feel that there is a lack of substantial depth in terms of game mechanics or story development.”
  • atmosphere
    164 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its nostalgic and immersive qualities, effectively capturing the essence of classic arcades with dim lighting, vibrant visuals, and a mix of fun and eerie elements. Players appreciate the blend of lightheartedness and subtle spookiness, which creates a unique experience reminiscent of childhood adventures in arcade settings. However, some find the atmosphere occasionally unsettling due to the presence of robotic characters and the feeling of isolation, which may detract from the overall enjoyment for those seeking a more welcoming environment.

    • “The atmosphere is awesome, between the accurately made arcade games, the visuals, and the little details like snack stands and candy machines, playing this game is just as fun as a trip to your local arcade.”
    • “Clouded with nostalgia, this game delivers a unique atmosphere that captures you into coin-popping-pizza-smelling-arcade-madness.”
    • “The machines are well designed, the games are fun, and the atmosphere of the arcade nails the dimly lit, flashing lights, and old wood paneling that I remember from the arcade corner of my local roller rink.”
    • “Now to get into some of the flaws of the coin game, this game's 'atmosphere' is a little weird in that due to how you are seemingly the only living person surrounded by largely robots, save for the goose inside your house and a neighbor's dog. It creates an 'eerie' sort of experience that seems almost perfect for a more subtle form of horror game, the type of innocent game that holds dark and horrifying secrets. While the developer has stated that this will never be his intention to go in that direction, I feel this could put off some who are looking for a genuinely welcoming and heartwarming experience that might be intimidated by the unintentionally 'spooky' atmosphere this game seems to create rather well.”
    • “The atmosphere is eerie and the constant night along with the player being the only human makes for a great atmosphere.”
    • “The old eerie atmosphere of an empty town in the middle of the night really sold me on this.”
  • humor
    146 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is widely praised, with players highlighting the hilarious dialogue, quirky character interactions, and absurd scenarios that create a lighthearted atmosphere. Many reviews note the charm of the game's surreal world, filled with funny glitches and offbeat humor, making it an entertaining experience overall. Despite some criticisms regarding gameplay, the comedic elements and engaging voice acting contribute significantly to its appeal, ensuring players remain entertained and laughing throughout their sessions.

    • “The absurdity of grabbing cash from a money machine and then spending it on games you’d never play in real life is hilarious.”
    • “The dev made a lot of interesting and funny locations that makes it feel like a surreal world you can really live and play around in.”
    • “One of my favorite features is the hilarious voice acting the carnival workers have.”
    • “It feels janky, but the game is supposed to be funny.”
    • “(To be honest, the glitches are funny sometimes), but what I would love more is a more in-depth character creator, because as of now all you can do is pick from 2 character models and change the color of their shirts.”
  • optimization
    142 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's optimization has been widely criticized, with many players reporting severe stuttering and performance issues, even on high-end hardware. Despite some improvements in recent patches, the persistent frame drops and bugs detract significantly from the overall experience, leading to frustration among users who are eager for better performance. While some players find the game enjoyable, the lack of polish and optimization remains a major barrier to fully recommending it.

    • “Optimization: 8/10 pretty good, even betas are stable but sometimes the game is a bit 'weird'.”
    • “For $10 this was certainly worth it and I look forward to future content updates that improve performance and add more unique arcade style games!”
    • “The game has come a long way, and it's amazing that it was done by one guy. The level of care in all the machines is amazing and the gameplay of the survival mode is really fun; my only problems are the graphics could be improved, and performance could be better, but they don't ruin the experience.”
    • “But the stuttering is killing this game for me and it has been years now that this problem persists.”
    • “The stuttering issue is dreadful to the point of the game stopping for almost a full second every few moments.”
    • “With each major update, the game's performance has gotten worse and worse.”
  • stability
    140 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is currently in early access and is characterized by a variety of glitches and bugs, which many players find amusing rather than frustrating. While some issues can be game-breaking, most players report that the overall experience remains enjoyable, with the charm of the game often outweighing its technical shortcomings. Frequent updates from the developer are expected to address these stability issues over time.

    • “All games play very well with no glitches!”
    • “Doesn't feel like random luck and the games aren't buggy at all (besides one claw machine with letters).”
    • “This game is a frustrating, nearly unplayably buggy mess.”
    • “That was horrendous, so buggy, was impossible to play anything properly, simply moving around was a struggle in itself.”
    • “My only issue is the glitches but it's still in development so I can cut it slack there, but there's one glitch that makes it unplayable for me.”
  • music
    70 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is generally praised for its charm and nostalgic feel, enhancing the overall experience with catchy tracks and immersive sound effects. However, some players find certain background sounds, like truck horns, annoying and suggest more audio control options. While the music can become repetitive, it remains a relaxing backdrop for gameplay, making it enjoyable for casual players.

    • “With its charming graphics, catchy music, and addictive gameplay, it's the kind of game that'll keep you coming back for more, folks, I guarantee it.”
    • “The gameplay, settings, and music give a sense of nostalgia.”
    • “This game is by far one of the most relaxing experiences I've ever played; highly recommend for a casual player. It's so fantastic, music is on point but can get a little repetitive, but hey that might change.”
    • “The soundtrack of the coin game, while accurate, is a loop of blown out distorted 'in the distance' generic 'hype-tracks' that will quickly get on your nerves.”
    • “Piercing, sharp, and loud background music and effects.”
    • “[b]suggestion[/b]: please add more control over audio like disabling the annoying truck horns driving past, separate volume for video playback from hard disk, and disabling menu music.”
  • grinding
    66 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively time-consuming and tedious, often requiring significant effort to progress, especially in survival mode. While some appreciate the sense of reward from grinding for tickets and coins, many express frustration over the repetitive nature of tasks and the lack of engaging mechanics, leading to a feeling of burnout. Overall, grinding is seen as a necessary but exhausting part of the gameplay experience.

    • “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
    • “A bit grindy sometimes.”
    • “Grinding is the only mechanic.”
    • “I spent 8 hours straight grinding for a 100,000 ticket piece of shit hoverboard I can't even use.”
    • “Especially in survival - it ends up feeling grindy and tires me out quickly.”
    • “Grabbing items is very tedious and time-consuming to get them where you want.”
  • emotional
    48 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The emotional aspect of the game resonates deeply with players, evoking nostalgia and warmth as it captures the essence of childhood experiences in arcades and summer vacations. Many reviewers express feelings of joy and sentimentality, often shedding tears over the memories it rekindles, while also appreciating the developer's passion and attention to detail. However, some note that the game's eerie atmosphere, stemming from its robotic inhabitants, may detract from the overall heartwarming experience for certain players.

    • “This game made me feel like a kid again.”
    • “You can tell the developer put so much love and passion into this game; it's so wholesome and sweet.”
    • “It might sound silly to say that this game was touching, but it managed to capture a very specific childhood experience so well that I found my face hurting from how much I was smiling.”
  • replayability
    30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game boasts high replayability, primarily due to its extensive variety of arcade machines and content, which encourages players to explore and master different gameplay styles. While some users note that the current content is somewhat limited, they anticipate future updates that could enhance the experience further. Overall, it is regarded as a fun and engaging title with significant replay value, especially for fans of arcade games.

    • “The replay value is high due to the vast amount of content available.”
    • “The replayability is 10/10.”
    • “The game itself is fairly small, but I expect more will be coming in. It is really quite fun and the replayability is there; if you are an old arcader (like myself), you will want to add this game into your collection.”
    • “Kid loves it, I love it, not a ton of replayability right now as survival mode isn't in.”
    • “With a huge amount of arcade machines, most honestly having humongous replay value, as you need to actually kind of find the groove of the machines.”
    • “It's a slightly more playable My Summer Car, but instead of getting money for the car, you get money to play arcade games.”
  • monetization
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's monetization model is praised for being free of microtransactions and in-game purchases, allowing players to earn rewards through gameplay without the pressure of real-money spending. Players appreciate the nostalgic experience reminiscent of arcade games, and the developer's active engagement with the community helps mitigate concerns about it being a cash grab. However, some users have reported performance issues that hinder their enjoyment, particularly on less powerful systems.

    • “I appreciate that the game does not have in-game purchases that use real money (as of yet, as the game is in early access).”
    • “Always dreamed of having a game like this since I was a kid, always carnival games on the Wii playing crappy mobile games full of ads and paywalls.”
    • “I installed it and was barely able to play a coin pusher, got 40 tickets and never been able to play more since. It's not to say the game is bad, it just means I jumped the gun on looking at game requirements. It's a pity I only have a Windows computer, not all that old, and for whatever reason it's so laggy even on potato settings. I was really looking forward to birthday mode just to enjoy it, but I guess it's just not optimal for me to enjoy a time 'out' in a virtual arcade, at least without using my mobile stuff that just spams ads in my face if I want to get anywhere fast in terms of any enjoyable progress.”
    • “If you're playing in birthday mode, just head to a cash grab booth in any arcade to start grabbing dollar bills as they're blown around you as many times as you want for free.”
  • character development
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviewers appreciate the character development in the game, noting it enhances the overall gameplay experience. However, there is a desire for a more cartoony and kid-friendly character design, similar to styles seen in games like Animal Crossing or Subway Surfers.

    • “Great gameplay, good character development”
    • “I wish it was more similar to Animal Crossing, or even Subway Surfers, when it came to the character design; something more cartoony or kid-like.”
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