If you have the desire to design your own houses, apartments, and commercial projects then Furnish Master may scratch that itch, offering both a sandbox and story mode.

Gameplay & Features
Furnish Master is a game (in early access) about furnishing and creating apartments, houses, and commercial properties. There is a story-mode where you can buy places and generate an income once purchased and furnished.
I am still unclear on how to raise the income amount on these properties once purchased. The income is set and generated automatically but seems on the very low side. There is no information you can access on how to increase the earnings from your purchased properties. And this game does not allow you to have more than one game profile and has no replay or reset option for the story mode.

This game as noted is in early access so I expect there to be bugs, some lacking content and features so if you buy this game be aware that it is a work in progress. Below I will outline what I love and my wish-list wants from the time of me playing the game.

During my 8 hours with the game so far in story mode I experienced no major bugs or crashes and the game, for me, ran smoothly.

Things I love…

• I love the story mode with all the various quests. So much variety keeps the game fresh.
• The lighting is well done. When you place a lamp or sconce and turn it on it gives off a nice warm glow.
• Lots of customization when it comes to re-painting and textures.
• Interactive elements like being able to open the fridge and drawers and place items in them.
• Items can stack which is nice.
• I love the little details you can place like books, bottles, food items, wine glasses, plants and even animals (pet the animals for a reaction)!
• Mini-games are skippable
• The soundtrack is very mellow and relaxing.

Wish-List

• The ability to build interior walls…my biggest wish. Half walls & curved walls would be a dream come true but for now I will settle for full fledged walls.
• The need for blinds and other various window dressings besides the available curtains. When closed they look awful. Blinds that can open and close would be nice in a variety of styles.
• Much more wall dressings like more wallpaper designs and tile sets.
• Allow us to make multiple rooms or add rooms to an existing space.
• I like the mini-games but hate the one where you move the dolly full of boxes (many agree it is too hard)
• Allow us to reset story mode and replay the game
• Have a tutorial handy on how to build up our properties value and earn more income
  
  

Overall Experience
One of my all time favourite genres is design & building simulation games. I love creating spaces of all sorts whether it be houses, restaurants or gardens. And when those games have a story mode alongside a creative mode I really love them. This game is very much like Tenants if you're familiar with that game.

I love the variety of quests so far. They are not all design oriented but a mix of things. Some are geared towards designing a room for a client but others are putting together puzzles or fixing items for a client. For the most part the quests are easy and a quick way to make cash. And you will need cash to buy your own properties and furnish them.
I purchased the game on sale and for the sale price I enjoyed myself. I knew going in what to expect and did get 8 hours of enjoyment out of the story mode. The sandbox mode will offer more extensive gameplay for those just wanting to jump in and create. 🔨 

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