Feb 2020
Welcome to House Flipper, the game that lets you live out your wild home renovation dreams without ever leaving the comfort of your couch! Ever wanted to make your very own renovation reality show? In this colorful title, you’ll swing hammers, hang wallpaper, and even deal with that psychotic neighbor who always borrows your tools without asking. You’re just a few renovations away from becoming a real estate tycoon, but be warned: You might end up dreaming of spackling your real-life walls...
The gameplay of House Flipper revolves around, you guessed it, fixing up houses! Players are given dilapidated properties that look like they’ve been through a tornado of messy roommates and bad decisions. Your mission? Restore these homes to their former glory and then sell them for a tidy profit. You’ll mess around with a variety of tasks including painting, tiling, cleaning, and even demolishing walls like a true demolition expert who just failed to read the fine print. But the best part? You get to customize the houses with furniture, wallpapers, and oh-so-necessary decorative items from your imaginary catalog. And just when you think you’ve made a cozy home, you’ll venture out to tackle quests where clients are more picky than your mom during the holiday season. Will you be able to please the fussiest clients and make them love their renovated homes? We can only hope their tastes are better than your taste in video games. Let's not forget the thrill of purchasing your first house to fix and flip. The euphoria is palpable as you wrestle with the DIY renovations until you realize that you might have accidentally created the world’s biggest eyesore instead of a beautiful nest to retire in. Don’t worry; it’s all in good fun. Just don’t be surprised when your friends text you asking what you've done to your home.
Visually, House Flipper is as charming as it is entertaining. The graphics have that clean, polished look that allows even the worst of paint jobs to still look strangely satisfying. You wouldn’t confuse them for a cutting-edge AAA title, but the graphics maintain a pleasant aesthetic. Colors pop, and the interiors are detailed enough that you’ll genuinely feel like you’re wandering through a home renovation show. However, if you’ve grown accustomed to photorealism, don’t expect House Flipper to necessarily scratch that specific itch. But hey, the virtual coffee table isn’t going to complain about how it looks.
Overall, House Flipper is a delightful romp into the world of home renovation. Whether you’re channeling your inner HGTV star or just looking for a escape from reality where you can practice your not-so-hidden talents, the game delivers a solid and enjoyable experience. It won't turn your true calling into a full-blown career, but it is a fun way to spend your time devoid of real-life consequences. Just don't forget that when it's your turn to fix the real plumbing at home, you might be in a bit over your head — unless, of course, you've become a skilled flipper in this virtual realm. A solid 7 out of 10 for a game that teaches you how to make your home less of a 2 out of 10!
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