Recettear: An Item Shop's Tale

1. MercilessMonkey

   Feb 11, 2012

   10

   I had no idea what to expect when I first got this game, other than that my friend told me it was about running a shop. That didn't exactlyI had no idea what to expect when I first got this game, other than that my friend told me it was about running a shop. That didn't exactly sell it high, but it was in a pack for $5 so I went for it. Much to my surprise, it was one of the most addicting games I've played. Quite literally I could not put it down, even after I had beaten it. Somehow it manages to get you caught up in the story with great dialogue and well executed gameplay. The only thing I didn't like was the dungeon feature, which seemed out of place in the game and wasn't up to the standard of everything else around it. However, it is entirely optional and easy to ignore with no consequences for doing so, so it isn't a problem at all. Fantastic game overall.… Expand

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2. neolithic

   Sep 12, 2010

   10

   I had no idea what I was in for when I read the description to this game but after playing 5 minutes I knew I was on to a winner. An absoluteI had no idea what I was in for when I read the description to this game but after playing 5 minutes I knew I was on to a winner. An absolute bargain for $20 bucks. Extremely replayable and very very addictive. A must have in your collection.… Expand

   • 1 of 3 users found this helpful
4. wan2sawa

   Aug 6, 2011

   10

   Best game I've ever play in PC, a handheld styled rpg mixed with item shop selling is getting you hooked in this game. Hope more JRPG indieBest game I've ever play in PC, a handheld styled rpg mixed with item shop selling is getting you hooked in this game. Hope more JRPG indie titles will come to western territories. This is the only game outside from Nintendo border that can also a Perfect Game for everyone… Expand

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5. Mogul

   Jan 24, 2013

   8

   This is the most kawaii little indie game that I've ever played in my life. I absolutely love the characters in this, and their interactionsThis is the most kawaii little indie game that I've ever played in my life. I absolutely love the characters in this, and their interactions with one another. Recette Lemongrass is a gaming icon to me now, haha. Who knew that running an item shop could be so much fun? The only downside, for me, is that the gameplay does get a bit tedious after awhile, especially the random dungeon crawling aspect (which is actually optional, you can run your store just fine by shopping around town and then re-selling stuff for higher prices! Capitalism, ho!).… Expand

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6. fuwaneko

   Oct 11, 2010

   8

   Very fun indie game. Simple and common gameplay mechanics (used in many japanese games, i.e. Princess Maker) makes the game even better. NiceVery fun indie game. Simple and common gameplay mechanics (used in many japanese games, i.e. Princess Maker) makes the game even better. Nice and beautiful visuals, cute characters, lots of stuff to buy and sell. Some parts may feel a little repetitive, but it doesn't hurt good atmosphere. Btw, the game is bigger than it looks. So... Capitalism, ho!… Expand

   • 3 of 5 users found this helpful
7. paprik

   Aug 5, 2013

   7

   Pros:
   - Easy to pick up
   - Can be played in sessions ranging from a few minutes to a few hours - Great progression system you're unlikely toPros:
   - Easy to pick up
   - Can be played in sessions ranging from a few minutes to a few hours
   - Great progression system you're unlikely to replace the cool item you just got for a while (common in a lot of games)
   - Trading & adventuring & story is well tied together
   - Randomly generated dungeons provide replayability
   - Item limitation and death penalty during dungeon raiding adds difficulty and dynamic
   
   Cons:
   - Trading cannot be sufficiently automated (vending machines are not enough)
   - Gets grindy in lategame, especially with bad luck on some items
   - Hoarding money in lategame has no real benefit… Expand

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8. Rafter

   Sep 30, 2010

   2

   Fun for only about 2 hours. After you've finished the needlessly long introduction, you now realise you have basically had everything thisFun for only about 2 hours. After you've finished the needlessly long introduction, you now realise you have basically had everything this game has to offer. Pretty much all you do is: wake up, go to the adventurer's guild, do some stuff around town, sell items, repeat. The dungeons themselves aren't any less monotonous. They're randomly generated ever ytime, so they're basically repeating halls and rooms with monsters, treasures and next-floor teleporters in between. The interface and low-res graphgics makes the game feel a lot more like a console port from the PS1 console generation, than an original title.… Expand

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