Supermarket Mania 2 Review
Price: FREE (with $6.99 in-app purchase to acquire full game)
Version Reviewed: 1.0
Device Reviewed On: iPad 2
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The casual time management genre is an addictive one, even for those players who don't want to admit it. Supermarket Mania 2 mixes up the concept enough that it feels like a more fleshed out game that requires more thought than many other games in the genre. This ensures that it feels as fully fledged as the PC version rather than being a cut down version.
This is mostly thanks to not being solely based around shelf stacking. The early levels ably guide players through the basics. At the start of each level, players get a quick moment to set up shop. This isn't just a matter of filling up the trolley and stocking shelves as the supermarket sells much more than that. Players will quickly find themselves needing to make milkshakes, croissants, coffee and eventually pizza. This is all mostly a matter of simply combining items but it's a heady combination ensuring that there's always something that needs doing.
As players acquire more money by successfully completing each level, upgrades become purchasable with up to 200 in all. These can make a huge difference to success and make the game much more satisfying too. There's also the ability to purchase items that distract customers from rushing out too fast, offering the player precious extra seconds to restock in time.
Ultimately, Supermarket Mania 2 is immensely satisfying for fans of the genre. The difficulty level is keenly set ensuring that it's challenging but never unfairly so (although achieving Expert scores might test a few people's patience), and it consistently offers that 'one more go' feeling. Casual players won't be disappointed by any means.