Vending Machine Co.

NOT having the ability to purchase an upgrade where you can auto stock items nor having an upgrade to auto deliver items is a huge miss on this game. There are 9 districts. Each with 3 vending machines to own, operate, manage, upgrade, etc. You're telling me I have to go through basically every other district EVERY in-game day in order to micromanage my company in a "cozy" game. The art style, amazing. The music, a vibe. The concept, sweet. But not having a QoL upgrade in this type of game is a massive letdown and miss here.

[h1] Why you should or should not play Vending Machine Co. [/h1] [b] Before You Read [/b] [i] Every review on my profile is based on my own personal experience with a game. My opinions aren't facts, and you're not expected to agree with them—and that's perfectly okay. My goal isn't to tell you whether you should like a game. Instead, I try to explain what worked for me, what didn't, and who I think the game might appeal to. Constructive discussion is always welcome, but please remember there's a real person behind these reviews. Respectful disagreements are encouraged; insults, hostility, or personal attacks are not. [/i] [b] What is Vending Machine Co.? [/b] In this game you own/rent vending machines in different neighborhoods in Japan! [b] Quick Pros [/b] ✔ High replay ability ✔ Lots of content to explore ✔ Long playtime potential ✔ Interesting story ✔ Memorable characters ✔ Strong visual style ✔ Detailed world design ✔ Smooth animations ✔ Creative art direction [b] Quick Cons [/b] ✘ Limited game play variety ✘ Repetitive Soundtrack [b] Initial Thoughts: [/b] -"I love how I can change the colour of my vending machines and they all have such cute designs!" -"I wonder if there is an easier way to stock my vending machines, I only have four and its becoming a hassle already!" -"I have a damn rival in this game? Are we serious? Why is she so angry? Why does she look like a librarian? I WILL BUY YOU OUT GIRL!" [b] Beginner Player Friendly? [/b] I would argue that this game is very beginner players friendly. The game developer(s) made a very in depth tutorial that describes all the ins and outs of what to expect in this game. There is also short cut key binds, which can be found in your journal that is located in your backpack! [b] Game Play: [/b] In this game your goal is to be the best vending machine owner in town. But don't get to confident because your rivals can out buy you and competition could take you down- so make sure you get to the top first! Buy or Rent your vending machines and upgrade them to hold more items, repair themselves, clean themselves and more! You also need to stock your vending machines somehow, a local store assists with this and you can buy a large variety of items that you pick or that are most popular in the area! [b] Graphics: [/b] This graphics in this game are absolutely adorable. They seem hand drawn and remind me of a children's cartoon that we would find somewhere in Japan. The game runs smoothly and seems like it could run on lower end systems. The character design is very cute, and each character has a very obvious personality linked to them. The environments are intractable and full of different life depending on where your vending machine is. [b] Community: [/b] This game is a solo game, however, the community here is filled with many different styles of cozy gamers. They have all been friendly and everyone seems like they would give a helping hand if you needed it. [b] How long can you play? [/b] I so far have around an hour in this game and have yet to unlock even a quarter of the entire map. I believe this game has quite a bit of play time potential and I can see myself playing until I have anything and everything I could possibly get. I would argue for logistics sake however that it would probably take me around 6 hours to complete the basic story of this game. [b] My Opinion: [/b] In my opinion this cozy game is a fun and relaxing thing to play when you need some time to relax your mind. I think you should give this game a try if you are looking for some fun and relaxing vending machine game play. [b] Overall Review [/b] ★ 8/10 - A cozy game where vending machine owners can also have rivals. ✘ [b] Active Online Multiplayer [/b] [i] (meaning people will interact with you in game) [/i] ✔ [b] Family Friendly [/b] [i] (meaning friendly to all ages) [/i] ✔ [b] Solo Play ability [/b] [i] (meaning you can play by yourself if preferred) [/i] ✘ [b] Cross Compatibility [/b] [i] (meaning you can play with friends through other consoles.) [/i] ✘ [b] In-App Purchases [/b] [i] (meaning you can buy things after buying the game i.e DLC's) [/i] ✘ [b] Controller Compatible [/b] [i] (meaning you can play this game with a controller) [/i] Enjoyed this review? Follow [i] Basement Broadcast[/i] for more Reviews, Rants and Replays! https://store.steampowered.com/curator/46018670/ [i] Any major edits that are made with this review will be added here: [/i]