Pawn Simulator

I won't lie. I thought Pawn Simulator would be a twist on a chess strategy game before I realized that it's a thrift store sim. Amazingly, my brain went straight there rather than the prominent theme that could provide countless hours of entertainment and diverse gameplay mechanics. And it's about time someone made an in-depth simulator about a pawn shop.

It's not a secret that we live in the age of simulators now. This year alone, we've seen the rise of sim games that have taken the internet by storm, offering experiences that range from meticulous management to the downright hilarious. Sometimes, there's everything in between. While there's no set release date for Pawn Simulator yet, we can get a taste from the demo available. So, let's get a taste of how we'll build our thrift store empire.

Pawn Cocktail

If someone said they're playing a game about a pawn shop, it's pretty straightforward to deduce gameplay for the title. Pawn Simulator puts players in the shoes of a thrift store owner, where you'll build an empire from humble beginnings to the talk of the town. Set in urban Detroit, you'll face challenges that could quickly jeopardize your business.

Unlike other store sims, Pawn Simulator bases more of its success mechanics on negotiating skills rather than on inventory management and shop analytics. You'll have to debate with an infamous bunch of customers about prices for goods, attempting to pry them off their hands for the lowest possible price. Just like an actual thrift store, that's the most entertaining part of the process.

Of course, players will be able to get into the nitty-gritty of building a successful pawn shop. You'll be able to customize the store to your liking and take on the administrative challenges of running a retail establishment in a bustling city. Visually, Pawn Simulator isn't much to look at, but when has a store sim ever looked mind-blowing? It's all about the business, in the end.

Pawn Simulator is the mechanical mish-mash you'd want from a store sim. There's plenty to do, lots of challenges, mad debates, and great satisfaction running a successful city business. You can't ask for much more from a simulator. It may run parallel to similar titles in terms of gameplay, but you can't doubt that there are eons of entertainment here.

A Second-Hand Simulator

Yes, you could throw Pawn Simulator into the category of 'just another sim.' However, there's a reason why these titles are finding so much success in the gaming market. Like its namesake, the game offers a bargain bin of diverse gameplay and player satisfaction wrapped into one neatly wrapped package.

Round-Up - Pros & Cons

Pros:

• A diverse simulator with plenty of interchangeable gameplay
• Negotiating with customers is excellent fun
• High levels of player satisfaction in running the business

Cons:

• No release date yet
• It doesn't have much visual appeal