STONKS-9800: Stock Market Simulator Review Summary
Last updated: 2026-07-12
- Retro 80s Japan style
- Fun and addictive gameplay
- Engaging mini games variety
- Late game becomes monotonous
- Blackjack AI is unfair
- Endgame lacks challenge
Emotions
Archetypes
Hardware
Windows <8GB VRAMnegativeWindows 12-15GB VRAMpositive
Snapshot History
Positive
Negative
393
86%
14%
412
66%
34%
- Sample precision
- Helpful reviews
- 82%
- Unhelpful reviews
- 17%
- Protest reviews
- 0%
- 66%Helpful reviews with positive sentiment
- 34%Helpful reviews with negative sentiment
- Positive points
- 629
- Negative points
- 506
- Gameplay points
- 619
- Perf. points
- 11
- Rec. points
- 107
- Misc points
- 5
| Point | Description | Importance |
|---|---|---|
Retro style captures 80s Japan
| The retro aesthetic, including pixel art and CRT style, effectively captures the atmosphere of 1980s Japan and is widely appreciated. | 86% |
Overall a great and fun game
| Overall, the game is described as very good, interesting, fun, and highly recommendable, with many rating it 10/10. | 85% |
Minigames provide fun variety
| Players consistently praise the variety and polish of built-in minigames like golf, fishing, karaoke, and arcade games. These are seen as well-implemented and providing enjoyable optional content. | 62% |
Gameplay is highly addictive
| Many reviews describe the game as dangerously addictive, with a fast-paced and compelling gameplay loop that is hard to stop playing. | 60% |
Gambling mechanics are engaging
| Gambling mechanics, especially pachinko, are described as fun, addictive, and profitable, with elements like winning back losses adding excitement. | 58% |
Immersive bubble economy atmosphere
| The game provides an immersive experience that captures the spirit of Japan's bubble economy, making players feel wealthy and part of that era. | 58% |
Rich content for early access
| Even in early access, the game boasts surprising depth and a wealth of content, with players looking forward to the full release and noting ongoing improvements. | 57% |
Great value for the price
| Players feel the game offers great value for its price, with many noting it is well worth the cost, especially at around $10. | 54% |
Amy is a beloved character
| The character Amy is frequently highlighted as likable, helpful, and charming, adding emotional depth and a nice touch to the game. | 53% |
Stock market feels like tycoon
| The stock market simulation is not only fun but also gives players a tycoon fantasy feeling, making them feel like a stock broker in 1980s Japan. | 49% |
Many diverse activities available
| A wide variety of activities—including golf, horse racing, poker, blackjack, fishing, arcade games, and pachinko—keeps gameplay diverse and enjoyable. | 48% |
Engaging economic simulation
| The game offers an engaging economic simulation with various ways to make money, good replayability, and many hours of play. | 44% |
Engaging emergent storytelling
| Emergent storytelling arises from activities like hiring, firing, and starting an illegal drug company, blending life sim elements with a compelling narrative. | 36% |
Excellent stock market simulation
| The stock market simulation is praised as excellent, good, or the best of its kind among similar games. | 27% |
Developer is committed and skilled
| Players appreciate that the developer is committed and motivated, especially noting the impressive work from a solo developer. | 25% |
Great soundtrack enhances atmosphere
| The soundtrack is consistently described as great, contributing to the overall retro atmosphere. | 25% |
Incredible gameplay loop
| The gameplay loop is described as incredible and engaging, making it a favorite for many players. | 15% |