Retro-themed business management sim
Retro Rewind - Video Store Simulator is a premium simulation game for PC developed by Blood Pack Studios. This business management sim takes cues from the early '90s and has players running a video rental store. They amass a diverse catalog of movies to cater to different customer preferences.
Comparable to games like Supermarket Simulator or TCG Card Shop Simulator, Retro Rewind - Video Store Simulator players start from the ground up, from arranging inventory to checking out customers, and everything else in between. Newcomers can check out the demo version in anticipation of its release.
Like the old days
In essence, Retro Rewind - Video Store Simulator harkens back to the days when movies came in physical VHS form and people had to personally rent them out to watch with friends and family. In this 90s-themed management sim, you run a video rental store and experience how media was consumed back then, during what was arguably the golden age of video rental.
Build and design it however you want, from floor tiles to posters and VHS shelves, you can dictate how you want your shop to look. There are over 1,000 VHS tapes to acquire and sell in the game, spanning different genres and themes. Process video returns, which involve rewinding and logging them back to your system. There’s even a reservation system for customers.
Hire staff to help with daily operations, and come up with seasonal events and value-added services to entice more customers to come in, like putting up themed decorations, hosting a fireworks show, or even just adding a Slurpee machine. Now, there is still a long way to go before its supposed release window, so you’ll have to wait a while if you want to play more.
90s-fueled sim experience
Overall, if you grew up in the ’90s and remember the experience of renting movies, Retro Rewind – Video Store Simulator delivers a healthy dose of nostalgia that lets you relive those days. If not, it serves as a charming look into what it was like back then. Either way, this is a charming game that is worth checking out.
