Simulator of an 80s Japanese stock market businessman. Chill, catch a retro vibe and watch your profits grow in the text-based game STONKS-9800.
At the core of the gameplay, players can buy and sell stocks, closely watching prices to time their purchases and sales for maximum profit. Reviewers praise the game's ability to realistically capture the thrill and tension of stock trading, noting it is "as stressful and challenging as the real thing (what fun!)".
Beyond just trading stocks, players can start and grow their own companies. This adds depth, as players make decisions about hiring employees, expanding operations, and keeping stakeholders happy. As a company grows, players can increase their control and influence over the market, manipulating stock prices to their advantage. Reviewers highlight the satisfaction of building a company from the ground up and watching it flourish.
The gameplay incorporates relationship and personal life simulation elements. Players can develop a relationship with their assistant, Amy, and participate in leisure activities with colleagues, such as golfing and playing pachinko. These personal interactions add depth and make players feel more invested in the game world.
The game features a variety of entertaining mini-games, including arcade games, pachinko, horse racing betting, and fishing. Reviewers found these diversions to be enjoyable breaks from the main stock trading and company management activities.