I think I’ve found an answer to all of our economy woes… It’s Time Management. If you just get all of your customers to the right spot before they get unhappy they’ll keep coming and they’ll tip you a lot of money. Every business just needs to mange their time better.
At least that’s what I’ve learned from Sally.
A few months ago I picked up Sally’s Salon and helped her take her hair salon business to the top – all without in money coming my way I might add. And now Sally has decided that her salons have done so well that when the opportunity to buy a run down spa on the beach in California she can’t resist. And now we move from Sally’s Salon to Sally’s Spa – well, at least the marketing should be easy.
Yes… it’s a time management game. You’re job is to move customers from station to station and keep them happy until you have their money and they’re out the door. Sally will be on her toes as she moves from reception to saunas to facials to massage tables to… well you get the picture.
Your customers loose patience the more they wait so you have to get them from area to area before they get so upset that they leave. Keeping a good eye for depleting hearts (showing how happy they are) and making sure that you don’t get to overloaded in bottleneck areas is the key to keeping Sally in the money.
Along the way you’ll be able to buy new products and upgrade older ones that will help speed things up, and keep everyone happy. You can also hire additional help and even upgrade their clothing that somehow helps them move faster.
Another way to make money is by selling product. This is a nice RPG element to the game because you have to keep an eye on what is selling before you buy products from your rep. Making the right choices will go along way towards lining your coffers in gold… or at least bronze, as in tanning lotion.
The game has added a few mini-games to break things up and this really helps. They’re not particularly tough games, but they do add a nice little bump in the road and makes you break out up your routine and that’s what keep you on your toes.
If you’ve played Sally’s Salon you already know that Sally likes her games to look good and with the opening of a Spa things stay the course. There is a lot on the screen in Sally’s Spa, but everything is recognizable and you can actually get the feeling of a business going through its day-to-day operations.
Sounds are also crisp in the game as everything from background music to the customers have sounds that add to the game. And, as Sally gets more successful, you open up new locations all around the world. This comes with new sounds and a floor plan for your spas.
There are a lot of levels in the game and with them come new customers with different demands. This game is very challenging… probably more challenging than owning an actual spa. But it’s also a lot of fun.
Sally’s Spa is a great addition to the series. From the looks to the game play, Sally sure knows how to do Time Management right. Sure it may not be as relaxing as a day at the spa, but if you’re up for a good challenge with your gaming… put your hand in Sally’s and get ready fro a wild ride.
Review by Bob
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