TRADER LIFE SIMULATOR 2
- December 8, 2022
- DNA ARMY GAMING
- 9h median play time
Get on Steam"Trader Life Simulator 2" is a business simulation game where you can open and manage your own supermarket, starting from an empty shop and expanding to sell various products, including groceries, fashion, and electronics. Customize your shop with over 130 equipment and furniture options, manage vehicles for transporting goods, and explore the town. The game features a new inventory system, quests, interactive NPCs, and a tablet for shop management and upgrades.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game is fun and allows for a lot of freedom in gameplay.
- Many players find it relaxing and enjoyable, especially for those who like micromanaging.
- The developer is responsive to community feedback and is actively working on updates.
- The game is poorly optimized and feels unfinished, with many bugs and glitches.
- There is a lack of depth and variety in gameplay, making it repetitive and boring.
- The absence of female NPCs and other basic features detracts from the overall experience.
- gameplay14 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 64 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The gameplay features basic hunger and thirst mechanics tied to store inventory, but lacks depth and variety, making it feel repetitive and simplistic. While some improvements have been made since the first game, such as the functionality of other buildings, the overall experience remains largely unchanged and may not satisfy players seeking a more complex and engaging simulation.
“There are hunger and thirst mechanics that you have to satisfy from the products that you stock in your own store.”
“For me, this is enough gameplay.”
“If you want a fleshed out game with many different mechanics and a living breathing world and complex systems for managing your store and employees and everything, then no, you're not going to find that here.”
“All in all, the gameplay is exactly the same as the first game; the only difference is that they fixed the things that were broken in the first game (the other buildings have a use and purpose) and added some use for the player's home.”
“Not much to it, and the gameplay just repeats over and over again.”
- graphics12 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players criticizing them as worse than the original and describing them as basic and poor. However, a few users highlight the beauty of the graphics, suggesting that there are moments of visual appeal. Overall, there is a consensus that the graphics could be significantly improved, especially in terms of interactivity and performance.
“The graphics are beautiful.”
“It's basically the same idea of TLS 1, which is something expected, but there are big graphics improvements and so many new upgrades available at the new tablet.”
“The graphics could be better, the map could be more interactive, small things like that, but all around it's a fun game to play, a good time killer.”
“The graphics are worse than the original, the game is laggier than the original (and I have a decent PC).”
“Extremely basic, poor graphics.”
“The gameplay is very basic, graphics are not even moderate, updates haven't been occurring often, and this game is basically stocking shelves.”
- optimization6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has been widely criticized, with users reporting significant bugs, glitches, and performance issues such as stuttering and lag after short play sessions. While some players have experienced smoother performance without changing settings, the overall sentiment indicates that the game feels unfinished and requires more frequent updates to address these optimization problems.
“Extremely unfinished and poorly optimized!”
“Too many bugs, glitches, and overpriced. After playing for 15 minutes, it starts stuttering and lagging like hell. I even posted in the community, and they haven't fixed it yet. More frequent updates are needed. It's really time-consuming to unload one banana and apple from the basket. Really, devs?”
“Extremely unfinished and poorly optimized!”
- story6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's story aspect is characterized by a lack of a linear narrative or mission-based structure, focusing instead on player-driven choices in buying, selling, and store customization. While some players find this concept engaging, others describe it as boring due to the absence of a traditional storyline or career mode. It is recommended for those who enjoy simulation and relaxing gameplay without a defined plot.
“I mean it is a good concept but so boring; no mission, career mode, or anything like that, just buy, sell, upgrade.”
“There is no linear storyline as the game is up to you in deciding what to sell, when to sell it, and how to furnish your store.”
“Overall, I would absolutely recommend the game to somebody who likes sims and relaxing games without linear storylines.”
- music4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The music in the game has been widely criticized for being irritating and contributing to a negative overall experience. Additionally, there are concerns regarding copyright issues, as the music does not appear to be original and may lead to legal repercussions for the developers.
“The music is irritating and detracts from the overall experience.”
“The game is mostly a copyright pain; the music doesn't belong to them, so they will likely face legal issues for copyright infringement.”
“The music is a significant drawback, making the gameplay less enjoyable.”
- grinding4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be somewhat repetitive, yet it offers a calming experience that allows for relaxation and mindless play. It's suitable for those seeking a low-pressure gaming environment.
“It's kind of grindy, but it's still a nice calming game if you're looking for something where you can just zone out and play without thinking too hard.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is characterized by a subtly unsettling quality, particularly at night, which creates an unintentionally eerie experience for players.
“The whole atmosphere of the game is slightly off, and at night it's almost unintentionally eerie.”
“The whole atmosphere of the game is slightly off and at night it's almost unintentionally eerie.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users report significant stability issues, citing frequent bugs, glitches, and performance problems such as stuttering and lag after short play sessions. Many feel the game is overpriced given these persistent issues and are calling for more frequent updates to address the problems.
“The game is too buggy and glitchy, and it's overpriced. After playing for just 15 minutes, it starts stuttering and lagging like crazy. I've even posted in the community, but they haven't fixed it yet. We need more frequent updates; it's just time-consuming to unload one banana and one apple from the basket. Really, developers?”
