Draft:Final Profit: A Shop RPG

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  • Comment: Unfortunately as below the reviews for the game are slightly short to assess the game as notable. It seems SUPERJUMP generally hasn't been assessed per
    WP:VG/S, and there's nothing on Metacritic, so a deep dive might be needed. I also note it's an Australian game so there might be some local coverage, although some of the outlets like Checkpoint and Well Played aren't too well recognised for editors outside here. Hope we can find a way to make this notable! ＶＲＸＣＥＳ (talk
    ) 03:02, 29 March 2024 (UTC)
Final Profit: A Shop RPG
RPG Maker MV
Platform(s)Windows
ReleaseMarch 7th, 2023
Genre(s)Business simulation, role-playing, adventure.
Mode(s)Single-player

Final Profit: A Shop RPG is a

adventure, and simulation games. It was released in March 2023 for Windows.[2] In December 2023 it featured in the Yogscast Jingle Jam.[3]

Gameplay

Final Profit is a role-playing video game with pixel art aesthetics, where the main goal is accumulating wealth by engaging with economic systems.[4] Gameplay is divided between being inside a shop owned by the player or being outside in the world, moving between the two can be done freely. While inside, the player manages a table of products that are sold to customers. Experience and levels are gained through sales rather than through traditional RPG combat. At the same time the player will be keeping on top of expenses such as taxes and a loan, with further tasks and added complexity gradually unlocking as progress is made through the game[5]. While outside, the player is free to explore and find new things to unlock for the store, as well as stock up on products and find new customers. Other ways to make money become available later in the game such as buying real estate, engaging with the stock market, and trading commodities. There is also a great deal of side content[6], most of which lead to rewards and gameplay benefits that boost the productivity and efficiency of operating the store. Automation is also a key element of the gameplay alongside a deep incremental progression system.

Reception

Brandon R Chinn of Superjump reviewed the game at launch favorably, stating that "The gameplay loop is relatively simple and addictive" summarizing with "It's the kind of game that will especially satisfy goal-oriented players".[7] Victor Tan of Checkpoint Gaming described feeling a sense of "accomplishment" from puzzling out the unusual game systems.[8]Mark Isaacson featured Final Profit on Well Played, comparing the game to Stardew Valley, Potion Permit, and Moonlighter. Also noting the Banjo-Kazooie inspired vocal effects. Praising that "One thing that stands out is Final Profit’s presentation".[9]

After Final Profit updated to the 1.1 version Josh Bycer of Superjump covered the game in their Hidden Gems of Game Design series. Where they commented "The game combines elements of shop-sims, JRPG, and idle games into a surprisingly effective loop." but also noting that "The main thing that holds Final Profit back is the very niche experience it offers, which limits its audience."[10] Later on they included Final Profit in Superjump's top 2023 Games of the Year article as one of their favorites for that year.[11]

Final Profit was nominated for the Emerging Developers award and Narrative award at the Freeplay Independent Games Festival[12] but ended up winning the Wildcard award which had not been announced prior.

Joel Couture of Game Developer interviewed the developer as an Independent Games Festival finalist, asking questions focused on the design of the game as well as probing into stigma associated with developing a game using RPG Maker.[13] Final Profit was nominated for Excellence in Design and was the only game developed by a sole developer in the category.[14]

Connor Hog of Game Rant included Final Profit in their list of 7 Best Shop Simulator Games at number 5.[15]

Awards and nominations

Year Ceremony Category Result Ref.
2023 Australian Game Developer Awards Excellence in Emerging Games Nominated [16]
2024 Freeplay Independent Games Festival Emerging Developers Award Nominated [17]
Narrative Award Nominated
Wildcard Award Won
Independent Games Festival Excellence in Design Nominated [18]
Seumas McNally Grand Prize Honorable mention

References

  1. ^ "Press". www.finalprofit.com.au.
  2. ^ "Save 40% on Final Profit: A Shop RPG on Steam". store.steampowered.com.
  3. ^ "Jingle Jam 2023 Games Collection Bundle is live with 70+ games". GamingOnLinux. December 1, 2023.
  4. ^ "How Final Profit: A Shop RPG Uses Every Element in the Pursuit of Endless (Immoral?) Cash". www.gamedeveloper.com.
  5. ^ Isaacson, Mark (October 3, 2023). "Final Profit: A Shop RPG - Pushing For Magical Profits".
  6. ^ "Melbourne-made Final Profit: A Shop RPG showcases the unconventional merchant".
  7. ^ "Final Profit: A Shop RPG Review". SUPERJUMP. 2023-03-12. Retrieved 2024-03-23.
  8. ^ "Melbourne-made Final Profit: A Shop RPG showcases the unconventional merchant". Checkpoint. Retrieved 2024-03-23.
  9. ^ Isaacson, Mark (2023-10-03). "Final Profit: A Shop RPG - Pushing For Magical Profits". WellPlayed. Retrieved 2024-03-23.
  10. ^ "Hidden Gems of Game Design Volume 18". SUPERJUMP. 2023-12-03. Retrieved 2024-03-23.
  11. ^ "2023 Games of the Year". SUPERJUMP. 2024-01-27. Retrieved 2024-03-23.
  12. ^ Verbrugge, Kieron (2024-03-01). "Here Are all The Winners In The 2024 Freeplay Awards". Press Start. Retrieved 2024-03-24.
  13. ^ "How Final Profit: A Shop RPG Uses Every Element in the Pursuit of Endless (Immoral?) Cash". www.gamedeveloper.com. Retrieved 2024-03-24.
  14. ^ Editor-in-chief, Katharine Castle; Castle, Katharine (2024-03-21). "Venba wins IGF Grand Prize for 2024". Rock, Paper, Shotgun. Retrieved 2024-03-24. {{cite news}}: |last1= has generic name (help)
  15. ^ Hogg, Connor (2024-03-19). "The 7 Best Shop Simulator Games". Game Rant. Retrieved 2024-03-23.
  16. ^ "IGEA announces the 2023 Australian Game Development Awards Finalists". The Australian Game Developer Awards. September 1, 2023.
  17. ^ "Freeplay Awards 24".
  18. ^ "2024 Finalists | Independent Games Festival".
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