Wauies

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Wauies is a multiplayer casual simulation game. It was developed by upjers and was released on January 10, 2018. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

In the tycoon game "Wauies - The Pet Shop Game," you run your own pet store. Prove your managerial skills, build pens, take care of cats, dogs, rodents and fish, fulfill your customers' wishes and expand your pet store. Play now!

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Audience ScoreBased on 200 reviews

story4 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game is cute, relaxing, and enjoyable for those who love animals and casual gameplay.
It offers a nostalgic experience reminiscent of classic pet shop simulation games.
The simple interface and warm design make it accessible for beginners and a good background game.

The game is heavily pay-to-win, requiring real money for diamonds to progress effectively.
Long wait times for breeding and tasks can be frustrating, leading to slow progress and boredom.
Gameplay can feel repetitive and lacks depth, with many features locked behind expensive in-game purchases.

story
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is described as lacking depth, with many players finding the quests either boring or frustrating, particularly if they stray from the main storyline. While following the main quests is recommended to unlock features and enhance gameplay, the overall narrative experience is considered weak, with mixed opinions on its engagement level. Players express a desire for more flexibility in quest completion and a more compelling storyline.
- “Highly recommend following these main story quests as closely as possible (especially at the beginning).”
- “And trust me, the longer you play this (the more days you log on and finish main story quests) the funner it gets as you unlock new features and make more currency!”
- “The quests start out pretty easy, but become more and more outrageous as time goes on.”
- “ no storyline”
- “ terrible storyline”
- “The quests are also an absolute bore to slog through and the gameplay feels very choppy and clunky.”
gameplay
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is criticized for being choppy and clunky, with a focus on breeding pets and managing a store that feels tedious and repetitive. Many users express frustration with the pay-to-win mechanics and the reliance on timers, which limit engagement and make the experience feel more suited for mobile devices rather than a PC platform. Overall, the gameplay lacks depth and is seen as a slog rather than an enjoyable experience.
- “The main gameplay is breeding and caring for pets, stocking shelves, and maintaining the store.”
- “Waiting is not a compelling gameplay element; this belongs on Facebook or some 10-year-olds' iPad, not Steam.”
- “The quests are also an absolute bore to slog through and the gameplay feels very choppy and clunky.”
- “- It is pay-to-win if you want any speed at all in the gameplay.”
- “It's probably a decent game to play on your phone, as this game only really offers a few minutes of gameplay at a time before locking progress pretty much everywhere with timers.”
monetization
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized as a blatant cash grab, particularly targeting pet lovers, with numerous in-game purchases required to progress. Players feel that the game misrepresents its potential through promotional images showcasing heavily purchased content, leading to perceptions of false advertising. While some reviewers note a better implementation of microtransactions compared to other companies like EA and Ubisoft, the overall sentiment leans towards dissatisfaction with the game's expensive and pervasive microtransaction model.
- “It's one of those games where you can build someone every so often, unless you buy the microtransactions.”
- “There are so many bugs and typos in this game (namely random German words that appear). You also have to make purchases to get virtually anywhere in the game, and it is rather expensive when compared to other games with in-game purchases.”
- “- Better implementation of microtransactions than EA / Ubisoft.”
- “Okay so at first this game seems harmless enough, but it quickly becomes apparent that it's a major cash grab aimed at pet lovers.”
- “Every picture of this game out there seems to be shops owned by mods or developers, not actual players' games, and almost all of the pictures have over $100 worth of bought items in them. It comes off as kind of scammy and false advertising.”
- “A mobile game full of microtransactions in disguise.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with some users finding them cute and enjoyable, while others criticize them as glitchy and subpar, particularly for a tycoon game. Additionally, there are concerns about performance issues, as the game struggles to run smoothly even on capable hardware.
- “Cute graphics, and I enjoy games like this.”
- “Triggered my GTX 1070 by auto-setting graphics to 'intermediate'.”
- “It has bad graphics; it's not a good tycoon game. I don't recommend this game.”
- “The graphics aren't too good.”
- “It triggered my GTX 1070 by auto-setting graphics to 'intermediate'.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's replayability is considered low, indicating that players may not find sufficient motivation to revisit the experience after completing it.
- “Replayability is low.”
- “The game lacks incentives to play through again.”
- “Once you finish the story, there's little reason to return.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is described as cute, relaxing, and wholesome, evoking positive emotions; however, its pay-to-win format and boring storyline detract from the overall experience, leading to frustration over progression and a lack of engagement.
- “It is cute, relaxing, and wholesome.”
- “The storyline felt incredibly boring and failed to evoke any emotional response.”
- “I found the emotional depth lacking; it just didn't resonate with me.”
- “The characters were one-dimensional, making it hard to connect on an emotional level.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviews indicate that the grinding in the game is tedious and time-consuming, appealing primarily to players who enjoy grind-heavy experiences. However, those who are not invested in the progression may find it frustrating and recommend seeking alternatives.
- “This is coming from someone who enjoys grindy games.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The game is tedious and time-consuming. If you don't really care about the progression, or if you're just into wasting amazing amounts of time, maybe you just have money to spend...? I don't know... but if none of those apply to you, then I would skip this game and find something else.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is noted for its calming qualities, providing a soothing backdrop that helps players cope with the frustrations of losses in Fortnite.
- “The music helps soothe the burns from Fortnite losses.”
- “The soundtrack perfectly complements the gameplay, enhancing the overall experience.”
- “Each track is a masterpiece, making every moment in the game feel epic.”
- “The music is just background noise, failing to enhance the gaming experience.”
- “I found the soundtrack repetitive and uninspired, making it easy to tune out.”
- “The music doesn't match the game's tone, leaving me feeling disconnected from the experience.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is criticized for being highly unstable and riddled with bugs, leading to a comparison with low-quality games from the 1990s.
- “This game is buggy and little better than something found on children's game websites from the 90s.”