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The Stonks Market

71%Game Brain Score
humor, story
gameplay
90% User Score Based on 30 reviews

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"The Stonks Market" is a single-player business simulation game with a humorous twist, where you play as a day trader navigating a real-time trading interface to build your wealth. The game offers a fast-paced and funny experience, with a simple story and trading mechanics that can be completed in around 2 hours while earning 13 achievements. The game allows you to make risky trades that could lead to either great profits or financial ruin, adding an element of unpredictability to the experience.

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90%
Audience ScoreBased on 30 reviews
humor10 positive mentions
gameplay3 negative mentions
  • The game features a hilarious and engaging story with memorable characters and witty dialogue.
  • It offers a unique and relatable experience for players interested in the stock market, combining humor with insightful commentary.
  • The gameplay is fun and easy to pick up, with replay value that encourages players to explore different choices and outcomes.
  • The game is quite short, with some players feeling it lacks depth and could benefit from more content.
  • Trading mechanics could be improved, as some players found them less satisfying compared to previous iterations.
  • There are technical issues, such as the need to manually save after every conversation, which can disrupt the flow of gameplay.
  • humor
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is widely praised for its relatability and clever references, particularly appealing to fans of meme culture. Players appreciate the hilarious dialogue, quirky characters, and unexpected moments that elicit genuine laughter, making the experience both entertaining and memorable. Overall, the writing is noted for its wit and pacing, contributing to a fun and engaging atmosphere.

    • “It's obviously a low budget and short game (took me around 1 hour to finish) but it has some nice references and made me laugh a few times.”
    • “Hilarious dialogue and a great set of characters, plus the thrill of trading stocks!”
    • “There were genuine moments that I didn't expect and a couple that had me burst out laughing.”
  • story
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story is engaging and humorous, revolving around a clueless man's first foray into the stock market, which adds a personal stake to the gameplay. While many players find the narrative enjoyable and tied to their trading performance, some express disappointment in its brevity and focus on storytelling over traditional stock market mechanics. Overall, it captures pop culture phenomena and offers a unique, albeit short, comedic experience.

    • “Excellent story, hilarious at times.”
    • “Just in time for the big stocks meme to hit, this game encompasses a lot of the pop culture phenomena but laced in an enjoyable story too.”
    • “I don't know if I should recommend this game; I expected more from it. I played another game (demo version) called The Invisible Hands, which I think is more fun for a stock market game. This game, in particular, has its main goal focused on storytelling and decision-making. The decision I made led to me gaining a lot of money, but my wife left me behind... that's it.”
    • “The story being tied to my trading performance made me care about doing well to potentially get a good conclusion.”
    • “A short, but comical story about a clueless man flirting with the stock market for the first time.”
  • gameplay
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is enjoyable and offers good value for its price, providing a fun experience that can be played on a variety of devices, though it is relatively short, lasting around two hours.

    • “Good price, good gameplay, good laugh, and can run on anything.”
    • “The gameplay is incredibly short, lasting no more than 2 hours.”
    • “I was disappointed by the limited gameplay experience; it felt rushed and unfinished.”
    • “The mechanics are repetitive and fail to engage the player for more than a couple of hours.”
  • replayability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game offers a decent level of replayability, enhanced by its entertaining humor and engaging music, making it enjoyable to revisit.

    • “It's an amusing game with great replay value.”
    • “The music is fantastic, there's significant replay value, and the jokes are hilarious.”
    • “It's an amusing game with some replay value.”
  • music
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is highly praised for its catchy and engaging quality, contributing to replay value and enhancing the overall experience with a humorous touch.

    • “The music is fantastic, with great replay value and a humorous touch.”
    • “The soundtrack is incredibly catchy and enhances the overall experience.”
    • “The variety of music keeps the gameplay fresh and engaging.”
  • optimization
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players appreciate how the optimization of trading performance directly influences the story's outcome, enhancing their engagement and investment in achieving favorable results.

    • “The story being tied to my trading performance made me care about doing well to potentially achieve a good conclusion.”
    • “The optimization features in the game allow for a tailored experience that enhances both strategy and enjoyment.”
    • “I love how the game encourages players to refine their strategies, making each decision feel impactful and rewarding.”
  • emotional
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the game to be an emotional and financial roller coaster, highlighting the intense feelings and challenges that come with navigating its ups and downs.

    • “It is an emotional and financial roller coaster.”

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2h Median play time
2h Average play time
2-2h Spent by most gamers
*Based on 1 analyzed playthroughs

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