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Legend of Merchant

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2016

Should you play it?

Legend of Merchant is a mini-game about trading goods. You will play an ancient eastern merchant, make descisions and make money in limited time. Game has some randomness and you can always start all over again and try to achieve a higher score.

What works
  • Simple and accessible gameplay
  • Cute and charming graphics
  • Good value for price
  • Educational economic principles
  • Multiple game modes and achievements
Things to keep in mind
  • Repetitive and limited content
  • Lack of story and character depth
  • Interface can be tedious with many clicks
  • Randomness reduces strategic depth
  • No multiplayer or social features

What to play next

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Hidden Gems

Less popular games with surprisingly high similarity

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Legend of Merchant: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Fantasy, Violence, Story, Thrill. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Continuation, Exploration, Expression.

Why this game works

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