Weed Shop 3

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Weed Shop 3 is a single player open world shooter game with economy and business themes. It was developed by Weed Games and was released on April 20, 2022. It received very positive reviews from players.

Weed Shop 3 is a recreational marijuana dispensary simulator with business management mechanics, FPS action, and a crazy storyline you'd come to expect from the guys who almost smoked crack with Kevin in Tenderloin.

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humor159 positive mentions

grinding242 negative mentions

Addicting and fun gameplay loop with a satisfying progression system that keeps players engaged for many hours.
Deep and detailed simulation mechanics including growing, selling, breeding strains, managing employees, and customizing shops.
Active and responsive developers frequently updating the game with new content and bug fixes.

Steep and slow early-game grind with progression feeling tedious for some players.
Performance issues including crashes, lag, and long load times, even on higher-end PCs.
Some bugs and AI pathfinding problems that affect gameplay experience, along with crude humor and graphics that may not appeal to everyone.

grinding
242 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is widely regarded as extremely grindy, especially in the early and late stages, with progression often feeling slow and repetitive. However, many players find the grind enjoyable and rewarding due to the variety of gameplay elements, engaging management mechanics, and humor. While the grind may be tedious for some, fans of simulation and long-term progression games appreciate the addictive and satisfying nature of the experience.
- “The game is extremely grindy and progression is painfully slow.”
- “The reality is you're literally just grinding weed and making and selling endless joints ad nauseam, and I don't know why I spent so long playing it, but I do know that I'm never getting those 19 hours of my life back.”
- “While this is a basic game, it is crazily repetitive and grindy even compared to other games; with levels slow and everything locked behind massive amounts of cash, it will probably be 100+ hours to even get close to mid/late game.”
humor
161 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is predominantly juvenile, stoner-themed, and often crude, with plenty of pop culture references and goofy, over-the-top characters. While some players find it genuinely funny, addictive, and a refreshing break from serious sims, others criticize it as repetitive, cringe-worthy, and reliant on lowbrow jokes. Overall, the humor suits those who enjoy lighthearted, irreverent comedy but may not appeal to everyone.
- “What starts as a low-budget, crude operation quickly evolves into a surprisingly complex simulation with deeper systems than its humor might initially suggest.”
- “The game doesn’t take itself too seriously, packing in plenty of humor, goofy characters, and an over-the-top world that makes managing your dispensary more entertaining than you’d expect.”
- “Everything from the characters, writing and game mechanics are original and ingeniously funny, which is required for the slow grind you will encounter in the early-mid game.”
- “A lot of content for a retail sim but very grindy and painfully unfunny.”
- “This game has been in early access for a bit; don't think it will do well. Covid jokes are just bad and not funny. Who grows weed in a toilet anyway? WTF?”
gameplay
153 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of "Weed Shop 3" features an addictive and well-crafted loop centered on growing, selling, and managing a cannabis business with gradual progression from simple tasks to complex automation and customization. While praised for its depth, humor, and variety of mechanics, the early game can feel slow and grind-heavy, with some players finding the progression tedious before reaching the more engaging late-game content. Overall, the gameplay is satisfying, detailed, and compelling, especially for fans of simulation and tycoon games, though it may become repetitive or sluggish for some.
- “Overall, the gameplay loop is pretty damn addictive.”
- “The gameplay loop is such a smooth progression, it always keeps you busy and wanting to grow.”
- “Gameplay begins with simple mechanics: plant seeds, wait for them to grow, dry the product, sell it to random passersby, and reinvest your profits.”
- “The gameplay loop is constantly interrupted in the early game by either running around for free items and matching customer levels or waiting for you to get product.”
- “I got this because of all the positive reviews but the gameplay is sluggish, the functions are tedious and it's more frustrating and boring than fun.”
- “The game instead of giving the player a few good hours of fun they just stretch it to days of grindy and repetitive gameplay.”
graphics
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The graphics in this game are generally described as rough, unpolished, or outdated, often featuring a "so bad it’s good" or stock asset aesthetic that fits the goofy tone but may deter some players. While not technically impressive or optimized—sometimes causing performance issues even on high-end systems—the visuals are colorful and functional, supporting the gameplay without being a main selling point. Overall, graphics are adequate for the game’s style and budget, with most players prioritizing gameplay and fun over visual fidelity.
- “With its stunning graphics, engaging gameplay, and educational elements, "weed shop 3" delivers a complete package that's both entertaining and informative.”
- “It consists of a beautiful symphony of mechanical wonders not yet introduced to the gaming world, some of the most astounding graphics that, at times will have you staring at your screen, and a gameplay loop so strong and full of life that I cried multiple times while playing it from the sheer beauty that is this game.”
- “The graphics are bright and fun, and I was laughing out loud at all the clever references.”
- “The game has awful graphics and bad NPC AI.”
- “According to this game my i9 12900k processor DDR5 6400 MHz RAM and RTX 4090 are 'potato' level components, as cranking the graphics in this tanks my frames to hilariously low levels, with the ugly graphics on display, it's obvious the developers were a little too high when making this.”
- “Graphics from 2010 but requires a 3060 to have graphics above terrible.”
story
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The story in this game is quirky, goofy, and often intentionally silly, featuring elements like talking bongs and bizarre side quests. While some players find it engaging and filled with humor and unique characters, others feel it lacks depth, clear goals, or a compelling narrative, with many describing the missions as grind-heavy and repetitive. Overall, the story acts more as a light, humorous backdrop rather than a strong, immersive plot.
- “You’ll encounter everything from talking bongs to alien weed, wild hallucinations, and side quests that rarely take themselves seriously.”
- “The game's storyline follows the journey of your character, who inherits a dispensary and faces various challenges and obstacles in the ever-evolving world of cannabis business.”
- “I love the extent this game goes into with customers and production and I have no doubt I'll be sinking hundreds of hours into this game with multiple saves. I highly recommend this game to anyone who wants a game with longevity and true depth with a long story to complete.”
- “Story is non-existent and more childishly annoying than anything. Customers don't visit your shop unless they're above the minimum favor percentage, and you don't get access to items to increase their favor unless you buy them from a guy on the beach at a price higher than what you sell your starter weed at, so you're making a loss.”
- “After the tutorial there were no clear goals except for the missions (side quests?) which were bland like 'have 100 of this weed in stock'.”
- “Game has no mission line to it so you don't even know where to start or how to begin your game. It's a bad built game; will not recommend it to anyone.”
music
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The game's built-in music receives mixed feedback, with some finding it repetitive, minimal, or lacking variety, often leading players to mute it and play their own music instead. However, the inclusion of an in-game smart TV that enables streaming music or videos is widely praised for enhancing the atmosphere and allowing players to customize their auditory experience. Overall, the music aspect is considered functional but not a standout feature.
- “Plus, the music is catchy and keeps the good times rolling.”
- “The tv is probably one of the best aspects of the game having a fully integrated web browser that registers inputs and runs as a universal sound system for music, videos, podcasts, flash games, whatever you wanna do.”
- “The thing that really made me like this game tho is the fact you can set up tv's in your shop, which also act as ingame web browsers so you can like go on youtube and play your favorite music/videos in game.”
- “Clipping, terrible volume balances between FX, a useless soundtrack that gets old very fast (I mean, I just listen to my own music with these kinds of games anyways).”
- “Music is crap, controller configuration is pretty bad (have to use mouse with joystick) and there are a lot of other small things that make it frustrating and janky in an unappealing way.”
- “It's alright, it's a bit janky but it's decent. The only issue is the music are the same 2 loops that play on repeat for the entire game and it's a very rinse and repeat process.”
stability
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The game is notably buggy and unstable, with frequent glitches, crashes, freezing, and save issues that detract from the overall experience. While some players find it enjoyable despite these problems, many caution that the current stability issues limit playability and suggest waiting for future updates. The solo development nature contributes to inconsistent performance and a feeling that the game is still unfinished.
- “No bugs, no glitches thus far since I started playing it.”
- “Runs great on my older PC.”
- “Game is not very buggy, features wacky characters.”
- “It always freezes and crashes my whole system which is odd because my specs are far beyond the requirements. I have never had this problem with any other game besides this one, which is especially annoying for someone who genuinely wants to play but can't due to freezing and my progress not saving.”
- “Really wanted to play this but it's so laggy and buggy it's unplayable. When I try moving my mouse to turn, it freezes for a solid 4-5 seconds before catching up and freezing again, such a shame.”
- “Its made by a solo dev and there are a lot of issues, glitches, graphic problems, audio issues and crashes.”
optimization
37 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game suffers from significant optimization issues, including crashes, high resource demands, and poor performance even on high-end hardware, leading to frequent lag and instability during extended play. While some improvements and patches have been made, many users find it poorly optimized and resource-heavy, especially affecting lower-end systems and high refresh rate monitors. Developers seem actively working on fixes, but performance remains a key concern impacting playability.
- “New items, equipment, and employees gradually unlock, each bringing new mechanics and potential optimizations.”
- “With recent patches there has been some performance issues but it seems to be getting patched and improved with time.”
- “Great game and devs optimized it for the steam deck.”
- “This is the worst optimization that I've ever seen in a game, especially since it was updated.”
- “Crashes, memory leaks, and occasional performance issues can frustrate long play sessions, especially after extended runs with heavily decorated shops and lots of NPC activity.”
- “The game is optimized terribly; it is too resource hungry and demands heavy performance even on decent hardware.”
replayability
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers strong replayability, driven by its diverse content, multiple game modes, and ongoing updates that add fresh experiences. Players appreciate the engaging simulation beneath the humor and the ability to experiment with different strategies, making repeated playthroughs enjoyable. Overall, replay value is rated positively, around 7-8/10.
- “It’s a rare case where a game full of jokes, memes, and madness hides a genuinely engaging and replayable simulation under the smoke and nonsense.”
- “"Weed Shop 3" offers a substantial amount of replayability, thanks to its vast array of strains, various game modes, and the continuous addition of new content through updates.”
- “Replayability is high and constant updates are making it even more enjoyable.”
- “My only concern, now that I own it, is replay value.”
- “Still a little grindy and making money takes forever, which hurts the overall replayability.”
- “Replay value is questionable despite the updates; the game may not keep players engaged for long.”
monetization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization is inconsistent, with some users appreciating the lack of aggressive microtransactions and cash grabs, while others criticize the presence of ads and influencer-driven promotions that detract from the experience. Overall, it offers genuine value without heavy pressure to spend, but ads remain a notable downside for some players.
- “An actual tycoon game worth the money, no cash grabs just a genuinely entertaining experience”
- “Feels like I'm playing a free-to-play game designed to draw out the gameplay to push microtransactions that don't even exist.”
- “It sucks because the game has a ton of ads.”
- “Microtransactions and in-game purchases negatively impact the experience.”
character development
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development is minimal to nonexistent, with few to no characters showing growth; however, the game's humorous and entertaining character designs provide amusement despite the lack of depth.
- “Very little character development.”
- “Very little character development”
- “No characters and no character development”
- “Some character development”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere is characterized by a nostalgic 90's game vibe that adds a playful, silly tone, complemented by fun and colorful graphics that, while not exceptional, perfectly suit the game's immersive and captivating environment.
- “Immersive atmosphere with a captivating environment.”
- “Graphics are fun and colorful and perfectly fit the atmosphere of the game.”
- “The customers move as if in a game from the 90's, which adds to the overall silly atmosphere of the game.”
emotional
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The game evokes strong emotional responses through its stunning visuals and engaging gameplay, creating moments of genuine beauty that moved players to tears. Its unique connection to personal experiences adds a heartfelt depth, making it a deeply touching and memorable experience.
- “It consists of a beautiful symphony of mechanical wonders not yet introduced to the gaming world, some of the most astounding graphics that, at times, will have you staring at your screen, and a gameplay loop so strong and full of life that I cried multiple times while playing it from the sheer beauty that is this game.”
- “Before the wonders of Reddit, I was once a dil—I mean weed store owner, so this is very touching to see a game connect to my roots in such a wonderful fashion.”