![]() ![]() If everything were as simple as a click of the mouse, then I could get so much done. If I could finish the dishes by just pointing and clicking (and waiting the requisite time to finish), I'm sure I wouldn't mind it as much. Maybe part of the appeal of the games is how easy it is to complete these menial tasks. Supermarket Mania 2 I mostly played on my Mac, and it seemed to work pretty well. I ended up with a store that only stocked shoes and bags, unable to serve my customers. There was also an odd issue on one playthrough where every time I tried to add wardrobe options in the customization screen, the app crashed upon restart the level started without letting me make new purchases. Occasionally "Jane" would get stuck, unable to pick up an item that was requested by a customer. I should point out, though this isn't a formal review, that I did have some interface troubles with the iPad version of Dress Up Rush. (Really, it was the employee discounts.) Yet when I come across a game like this, I find that it eats up hours of my time when I should be getting things done - somewhat ironic, given the subject matter. It's not like these are tasks I enjoy in real life - I worked some retail both in high school and after college, and while I do think I was pretty efficient at stocking shelves and ringing customers up, it's certainly not something I did for the sheer fun of it. I'm not sure what it is about these games that makes them so addictive to me. The one thing that all of these games have in common: tedious, repetitive tasks that you must do within certain time constraints, the faster the better. In some you bake cakes, or make sushi, or even take care of babies. The excellent board game Wok Star ( reviewed last fall) tries to emulate this genre in an analog setting, but there are tons of digital versions. I'm sure you've seen games like this: Diner Dash is an old example, but recently I've played Supermarket Mania 2 and Dress Up Rush, which is about running a clothing store. I can keep shelves stocked, floors cleaned, and deliver efficient service that keeps my customers happy. ![]()
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