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TRADESMAN: Deal to Dealer

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91%Game Brain Score
gameplay, humor
story, grinding
91% User Score Based on 169 reviews

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TRADESMAN: Deal to Dealer is a single player action game. It was developed by AZAMATIKA and was released on June 18, 2024. It received very positive reviews from players.

In TRADESMAN: Deal to Dealer, players step into the shoes of a traveling merchant, buying and selling goods in various towns and villages while managing the challenges of transportation and combat. With a range of traits for each product and many unique mercenaries to hire, the game offers a rich and immersive trading experience. Automatic battles and the need to manage consumables add an extra layer of complexity to the merchant's journey.

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91%
Audience ScoreBased on 169 reviews
gameplay8 positive mentions
grinding10 negative mentions
  • Great value for the price, offering an enjoyable gameplay loop with a mix of trading and combat.
  • The pixel art and humor in the game are well-received, adding charm and personality to the experience.
  • The game has a unique difficulty scaling system based on the goods carried, providing a strategic layer to gameplay.
  • The combat and random encounters can feel punishingly hard and often disrupt the trading experience.
  • Traveling between towns can become tedious due to mandatory fights and a lack of fast travel options.
  • The game lacks clear tutorials and explanations, making it difficult for new players to understand the mechanics and progress.
  • story
    22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is driven by engaging quest lines that allow players to develop relationships with fellow traders and strategize their trading trips, creating an enjoyable experience. However, the quest log is criticized for being poorly organized, making it difficult to track multiple quests and their requirements, which can detract from the overall enjoyment. Players also express frustration over the lack of character storage options, forcing them to delete developed characters to complete certain quests, although fixes are anticipated.

    • “The quests are interesting, and after a while, I feel I know my fellow traders in the towns. I'm planning my money trips, finding weird mercenaries, and it really is super fun. I am having a blast with this game! <3”
    • “It also has a huge amount of quests for what it is.”
    • “Your trader gains experience through quests and trade, which adds depth to the gameplay.”
    • “The quest log needs work; you get a lot of quests and things thrown at you early in the game because you're going to random towns to try and get the best price for your goods, so you forget where and what you have to do for all the quests you've picked up along the way.”
    • “A lot of the time, the quest log doesn't have a 'town name' or what you have to do to complete the quest (it only tells you during the flavor text when you pick it up and never again), so you have to go on Discord/Steam discussions and ask.”
    • “Some quests require you to recruit someone into your team, and there's no 'guard storage,' so you're forced to delete a character you put a lot of levels and scrolls into just to get the quest done.”
  • gameplay
    18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay features an addictive loop centered around buying and selling goods while exploring a diverse map, though it suffers from janky mechanics and frustrating progression issues, particularly in the early stages. While some players appreciate the solid auto-battler elements and overall design, others find the gameplay experience hindered by unfair challenges and limitations until they build a full team. Overall, the game has potential but requires refinement to enhance player satisfaction.

    • “Has an addictive gameplay loop of buying and selling goods while traveling across a large map with different biomes.”
    • “A solid auto-battler with pretty interesting difficulty mechanics.”
    • “Fun early gameplay loop, no bugs or quality of life issues.”
    • “It's frustrating when you can't progress past only three towns due to unfair gameplay.”
    • “If it was $20 instead of $4.50, I'd change my mind because of the core game mechanics being janky.”
    • “This is a problem until you get a full team of soldiers; then you can start playing the core mechanic of the game.”
  • grinding
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, particularly due to the mandatory battles during travel and the repetitive nature of farming for resources. Many express a desire for faster travel options and less cumbersome interactions with merchants, as the current system can feel monotonous and slow-paced.

    • “Traveling between locations always has two mandatory fights... this gets tedious very fast.”
    • “Getting into towns and running over to the merchant gets a bit tedious.”
    • “Only thing is the battles seem a bit tedious.”
  • humor
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game features a strong element of humor, with offbeat dialogue and quirky NPCs like the "killer sheep" and the "world's greatest chef" adding to its charm. Players appreciate the funny moments woven into quests, making the narrative engaging and enjoyable. Overall, the humor enhances the game's atmosphere and contributes to its addictive gameplay.

    • “There's also quests, and the dialogue has a lot of funny, offbeat humor thrown in to make it worth reading.”
    • “Some NPCs in the game are really funny, like the 'killer sheep' and the 'world's greatest chef.'”
    • “The graphics are atmospheric, and there are some funny moments; trying to max out stuff is addicting (in my opinion).”
  • music
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is consistently praised for being upbeat, catchy, and well-suited to the overall atmosphere, enhancing the experience without becoming monotonous. Reviewers appreciate the variety in the soundtrack, which complements the detailed pixel art and engaging mechanics. Overall, the music contributes positively to the game's appeal.

    • “The dialogue is serviceable and not a drag, the music is upbeat, catchy, and fitting, and the pixel art is actually really good - I wasn't expecting things to be animated as much as they were either.”
    • “The art and music are nice, and there's enough variety to where I'm not bored yet.”
    • “I love the detailed pixel art design, the background music, and the setting.”
  • graphics
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics are praised for their atmospheric quality and engaging visuals, contributing to an enjoyable gaming experience. Despite initial doubts about the 2D pixel art style, players find it satisfying and well-integrated with the game's mechanics and music. Overall, the visuals enhance the fun and addictive nature of the game, even if combat is considered a weaker aspect.

    • “The idea and graphics, music, mechanics are really good.”
    • “Overall, the game is fun, catchy, and enjoyable, and I really like the visuals.”
    • “I admit, I doubted trying this game due to the 2D pixel graphics, but it definitely satisfies that trader itch.”
  • atmosphere
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its impressive graphics, which create an immersive experience. Players also appreciate the blend of humor and the addictive nature of striving to maximize in-game elements.

    • “The graphics create an incredibly atmospheric experience, filled with both humor and addictive gameplay as I try to max out everything.”
  • monetization
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization in this game is criticized for being poorly balanced, with some users noting that even free games with predatory monetization offer a better experience.

    • “I have played free games with predatory monetization that had better balance than this.”
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TRADESMAN: Deal to Dealer is a action game.

TRADESMAN: Deal to Dealer is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 4 hours playing TRADESMAN: Deal to Dealer.

TRADESMAN: Deal to Dealer was released on June 18, 2024.

TRADESMAN: Deal to Dealer was developed by AZAMATIKA.

TRADESMAN: Deal to Dealer has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its story.

TRADESMAN: Deal to Dealer is a single player game.

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