Tropical Resort Story

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Tropical Resort Story is a single player casual management game. It was developed by Kairosoft Co.,Ltd and was released on April 9, 2023. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

In Tropical Resort Story, develop a beautiful island resort and provide top-notch vacation experiences for your guests. Improve the environment, attract various fish, and collaborate with business partners to expand your offerings. A relaxing and engaging game for those who love resort management and marine life. * Develop a lush island resort and attract tourists * Collaborate with business partners and create new products * Explore marine life and improve water quality for various fish

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gameplay13 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

The game features cute graphics and a relaxing gameplay experience, making it enjoyable for players of all ages.
Tropical Resort Story offers a deep and engaging management simulation with plenty of customization options and challenges.
There are no ads or in-app purchases, allowing for a seamless gaming experience that focuses solely on gameplay.

The game can start off slow and may require some time to fully understand the mechanics and strategies needed for success.
Some players find the frequent pop-ups and notifications to be annoying and disruptive to the gameplay experience.
There are occasional bugs and issues, such as problems with fishing mechanics and saving progress, which can detract from the overall enjoyment.

gameplay
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is engaging and addictive, featuring a mix of landscape building, inventory management, and unique mechanics like fishing, which keeps players entertained for hours. Users appreciate the absence of microtransactions and ads, allowing for a more focused experience, while the cute pixelated graphics and customization options enhance the overall enjoyment. Despite some minor frustrations with popups and a perceived increase in price, the game is praised for its depth, charm, and satisfying gameplay loop.
- “The gameplay is addictive, with plenty of customization options and exciting challenges to keep you engaged for hours.”
- “Unlike most regular theme park tycoon style games, Kairosoft applies its more personalized gameplay with the various aspects of management and various 'win conditions'.”
- “Very engaging gameplay, constant activity and multiple things to manage.”
- “Kairosoft makes the most beautiful pixelated graphics for their games but designs the mechanics of the games so poorly.”
- “Lost a star for price, preferred when these games were $3.49 given that there is a lot of rinse and repeat with the game mechanics.”
- “It's sort of a mixture of gameplay between landscape building with a touch of inventory unlocks.”
story
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
24%
64%
12%
The story in "Tropical Island Resort Story" is praised for its engaging and user-friendly narrative, reminiscent of Kairosoft's earlier titles like "Game Dev Story" and "Hot Springs Story." Players appreciate the game's charming graphics and relaxing atmosphere, making it a delightful escape, though some note that its progression can be slower compared to other entries in the series. Overall, it offers a fun and familiar experience for fans of simulation games.
- “Tropical resort story is an incredible game that transports players to a stunning virtual paradise.”
- “The story is fun, and it is more user-friendly than some of their other titles.”
- “While I don't feel as drawn to this game as I do something like Dungeon Village Story, this is one of the most well-made games from Kairosoft so far.”
- “You need to have patience with this game since the progression is slower compared to Hot Springs Story 2, but I enjoy it nonetheless!”
- “Very cute graphics and storyline too.”
monetization
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
61%
9%
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The game is praised for its monetization model, featuring no ads or in-app purchases, which enhances the overall gameplay experience. Players appreciate the absence of microtransactions, allowing for uninterrupted enjoyment, making it a child-friendly option that is equally enjoyable for adults. Many reviewers find the upfront cost reasonable, considering the lack of monetization pressures typically found in mobile games.
- “There are absolutely no ads nor options to spend real money.”
- “No ads, no in-game purchases, just fun!”
- “Fun little tycoon simulator, one of the few not littered with in-app purchases which is really nice!”
- “I prefer mobile games with a small upfront cost rather than the expensive 'pay to play' model where the game quickly becomes unplayable without constantly feeding it microtransactions.”
- “Super fun, and no in-game ads or transactions, which I love!”
- “Easy gameplay, no purchases or ads, great time consumer!”
graphics
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
52%
34%
14%
The graphics in the game are consistently described as cute and charming, featuring a vibrant art style that enhances the overall experience. Players appreciate the simplicity and aesthetic appeal, which complements the intricate gameplay, while also noting that the graphics do not hinder performance. Overall, the visuals contribute positively to the game's addictiveness and replayability.
- “The graphics are breathtaking, immersing you in a vibrant and lush tropical environment.”
- “Excellent game design and charming graphics!”
- “The art style is so cute and satisfying and the games have a lot to do.”
- “Strangely, I like this a bit better, but it's more a preference of the aesthetics than the actual gameplay.”
- “I genuinely can't say enough good things about the relaxed play loop or the cute aesthetic that never seems to get old between games.”
- “This is a very addicting resort management sim, love the graphics.”
music
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
55%
27%
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The music in the game is generally praised for its relaxing and enjoyable quality, enhancing the overall vacation vibe. While some players appreciate the unique sound design and find it better than expected, others note that it can become repetitive over time. Overall, the soundtrack contributes positively to the gameplay experience, making it a fun and engaging choice for players.
- “The music and sound effects are a nice change from the stock sounds, while still remaining very Kairosoft.”
- “Very relaxing music that gets you feeling the vacation vibes too.”
- “Another great one from Kairo, hours of fun, great music, endless gameplay, challenging but easy too. I wait for Kairo games to come out! ”
- “I'd give anything to have the option to toggle the music, which gets deeply repetitive fast.”
- “Even the music isn't bad.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game offers a moderate level of replayability, with some users noting the ability to earn perks for subsequent playthroughs. While opinions vary, several players highlight the game's cute graphics and engaging elements that contribute to its replay value.
- “Plus this one has great replayability!”
- “Very cute graphics, lots of replayability.”
- “Some replay value, but not a whole lot.”
- “Also has quite a bit of replayability as you can earn perks for your next game.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be initially awkward and tedious, particularly during the first playthrough. However, many appreciate that it becomes more enjoyable and less burdensome as they become familiar with the mechanics, ultimately viewing it as a fun way to engage with the game over time.
- “The first playthrough feels awkward and grindy, but it's worth the trial and error.”
- “It can be grindy at first, but once you understand how it works, it becomes easy and fun.”
- “While it can be entertaining, the grinding aspect can become tedious after several real-time days of gameplay.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers players the flexibility to choose between graphics and performance modes, allowing for tailored optimization based on individual preferences for visual fidelity or smoother gameplay.
- “It even has an option to run it in graphics or performance mode.”
- “The game allows for extensive customization of settings to optimize performance on various hardware.”
- “I appreciate the ability to tweak the graphics settings for a smoother gameplay experience.”
- “The game struggles to maintain a stable frame rate, even in performance mode.”
- “Optimization is lacking, leading to frequent stutters and long loading times.”
- “Despite having a graphics and performance mode, neither option seems to significantly improve the gameplay experience.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players generally enjoyed the game but reported experiencing significant bugs that affected their overall experience, leading to frustration and disappointment.
- “I loved this game until it started getting buggy.”
- “The game was going great until I encountered several bugs.”
- “I was really enjoying the experience, but the stability issues ruined it for me.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game's humor is complemented by its cute visuals, creating an engaging and lighthearted experience for players.
- “The cute visuals and humor really enhance the overall experience.”
- “The game is filled with clever jokes and witty dialogue that kept me laughing.”
- “I love how the humor is woven into the gameplay, making every moment enjoyable.”

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Tropical Resort Story is a casual management game.

Tropical Resort Story is available on Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck, Windows, Xbox Series X|S and others.

Tropical Resort Story was released on April 9, 2023.

Tropical Resort Story was developed by Kairosoft Co.,Ltd.

Tropical Resort Story has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its replayability.

Tropical Resort Story is a single player game.

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