Create A Mall
by Amanda Nettgen
(USA)
Quick verdict
Game:
Create A Mall
Download it from:
GameHouse (FULL FREE game when you open a FREE trial Fun Tickets account!)
Rating:
3/5
Create A Mall is a lighthearted tycoon game that I feel could have been made more classy had all of the programming worked. It doesn't offer much variety, but it can be fun to "window shop" in it for awhile.
What's it about?
You may not think that the world needs more strip malls, but this is serious business! You play as Kelly, a young businesswoman determined to prove her own by designing mini retail empires.
Each level posts certain goals that you must meet (within a certain time limit if you wish to achieve expert status). They are tasks like building certain stores with upgrades, gaining customer popularity and raking in a particular figure of profit.
Installing stores is as simple as justifying that fourth purchase at an end-of-the-year clearance sale; what makes it difficult, however, is the limits on money, manpower and resources.
You must find a balance between what is popular and what is profitable while working toward the level's goals. This often involves tearing down entire franchises to make room for new stores.
There isn't a solid conclusion to this downloadable pursuit, so it's really about enjoying the process of managing your malls.
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Pros and cons
+ The goals can be truly challenging if you desire the top status.
+ You can buy accessories for Kelly with your round winnings.
- If you miss expert rank on your first go, say good-bye to the ability to buy Kelly goodies for that level. A very poor oversight from the developers.
The verdict
If you like tycoon, thinking or fashion games and don't mind your graphics and gameplay being dated, give Create a Mall a try. Just don't expect the experience to be like shopping on Rodeo Drive.