Players Like...

❤ Building and Renovation

The game requires players to manually gather materials, mix concrete and mortar, lay bricks, install windows, and complete other construction tasks brick-by-brick and nail-by-nail. Players praise this hands-on, detailed building process as extremely satisfying and realistic, providing a sense of accomplishment as they transform the dilapidated property.

❤ Job System and Skill Progression

Players must take on various odd jobs around the fictional town of West Berklands, such as bricklaying, roofing, and concrete pouring. These jobs serve as tutorials for the game's core building mechanics, and as players complete them, they gradually improve their construction skills, enabling them to tackle more complex renovations on their own property.

❤ Open-Ended Gameplay and Customization

The game provides players with a significant degree of freedom and agency. Rather than following a prescribed story or sequence of events, players can approach the renovation and management of their property in their own unique way, customizing the home's layout, decor, and features to their liking. The open-world setting also allows players to engage in various side activities, such as scavenging for materials or visiting the local pub.

❤ Immersive Simulation and Attention to Detail

Players frequently praise the game's meticulous recreation of 1980s British life, from the CRT television effect to the soundtrack and slang-filled dialogue. This attention to detail helps to fully immerse players in the experience of renovating a property and navigating the challenges of being a landlord during this time period.

❤ Challenges and Progression

While the building and renovation process is highly engaging, players must carefully manage their resources, energy levels, and finances to ensure the successful completion of their projects. The game's progression system, which allows players to gradually unlock new tools, materials, and furnishings, further incentivizes them to persist through the game's difficulties and take pride in their evolving property.