STONKS-9800: Stock Market Simulator
Last updated: 2025-03-15
- Addictive gameplay with engaging stock market simulation.
- Appealing retro aesthetic set in 1980s Japan.
- Active development team provides frequent updates.
- Manage real estate, assets, and company creation.
- Pachinko minigame offers lucrative opportunities.
- Numerous bugs and unpolished early access state.
- Reviews
(sample size) - 645
- Helpful reviews
- 61%
- Unhelpful reviews
- 39%
- Protest reviews
- 0%
- 86%Helpful reviews with positive sentiment
- 14%Helpful reviews with negative sentiment
- Positive points
- 791
- Negative points
- 529
- Gameplay points
- 207
- Perf. points
- 12
- Rec. points
- 255
- Misc points
- 56
| Point | Description | Importance |
|---|---|---|
| Fun, addictive, and engaging gameplay | Many reviewers found the game to be fun, addictive, and engaging, with simple yet compelling gameplay. The game is praised for being easy to pick up, providing a relaxing experience, and offering a good value for the time spent playing, even in early access. | 92% |
| Authentic, appealing retro aesthetic | The game features a well-crafted retro aesthetic, reminiscent of 80s/90s Japanese anime and PC games. Reviewers praise the visuals, music, and attention to detail in recreating the atmosphere of that era, contributing to an immersive and enjoyable experience. | 61% |
| Engaging stock market simulation | The game offers a stock market simulation that is both accessible and engaging, even for players without prior knowledge. Reviewers enjoy the core gameplay loop of buying low and selling high, managing companies, and manipulating the market for profit, finding it surprisingly addictive. | 60% |
| Active development, frequent updates | The game is actively developed with frequent updates and bug fixes, demonstrating the developer's commitment to quality. Reviewers appreciate the continuous improvements and the fact that the game feels complete even in early access. | 32% |
| Immersive 1980s Japan setting | The game provides a well-developed simulation of life in 1980s Japan, capturing the atmosphere of the bubble economy era. Players can experience the extravagant lifestyle, interact with the Yakuza, and immerse themselves in the unique setting. | 16% |
| General positive sentiment | These points express general positive sentiments without specific details. Therefore, the importance score is reduced by 90%. | 10% |
| Pachinko is a lucrative minigame | Pachinko is a lucrative way to earn money due to high payout rates. The game is designed so that you will always profit by continuously shooting balls in Pachinko. | 9% |
| Appealing character Amy | The character Amy provides a human connection and offers light dating sim elements, making the struggle for success feel more meaningful. Reviewers appreciate Amy's supportive and comforting presence, which adds to the overall enjoyment of the game. | 8% |
| Rewarding dividend reinvestment system | The game allows players to reinvest dividends into more stocks and real estate, creating a satisfying sense of progression. Earning dividends provides a source of income and helps determine when to sell stocks, adding depth to the economic simulation. | 5% |
| Specific player experiences | These points describe specific player experiences, but lack constructiveness. Therefore, the importance score is reduced by 90%. | 5% |
| Language options available | These points describe the availability of Ukrainian and Chinese language options. Therefore, the importance score is reduced by 90%. | 3% |