I felt like this game would be something I'd enjoy but it just didn't click for me.

I think it arose from a combination of several problems working together against me:
- More focus on trial and error and less about "skills". Never felt like the conversations followed too logically
- Very little QOL for highlighting or fading out certain options based on an outcome you already discovered
- Humor wasn't really all there
- Unnecessary clicks to restart and to begin conversing
- It seems some houses are only unlocked after a certain number of days in your current save file. Some houses unlocked permanently at the start if you met a criteria but not all houses do
- Kind of slow to get back to where you want to get to in general
- Hints aren't added in a consistent manner. You can talk at a house and get two hints and then you can talk to another house twice and do different dialogue options and no hints pop up

I couldn't logic myself to remembering previous houses I already "cleared", took way too long to discover more endings and could lead to forgetting previously known endings, the writing didn't make the conversations as enjoyable as I wanted.

Maybe I'll give it another try later. But so far, it wasn't really enjoyable.

Too much Trial & Error and too many weird unexpected consequences.
If you don't just use a guide to from start to end, then you'll end up retrying and going over the same stuff again and again which is just redundant & annoying.

A good and one-of-a-kind idea, that's why I bought it. But sadly a suboptimal execution.

Mixed. It requires many unnecessary clicks, essentially twice per input. There are many text errors, which is a problem for a game focused on dialogue. The concept is interesting (even in success you tend to lose money at the end of each day) and there are many endings, adding to replay value. Unfortunately, the choices can be obtuse with unintended consequences.

In the end, I had the option of grinding my way through many selections to discover the true path over dozens of hours, or following a guide. I chose the latter because it was not enjoyable enough to spend so much time exploring the numerous decisions and their consequences. Thank you ThatOnePerson for sharing (almost) all of the endings.

what am i even selling????
i dont want to play as some conartist ahole, but thats what it feels like your only choices are
2/10 i lost on day 1
played it 2 more times... not a fan

Pretty crappy. Unable to hold my attention for 5 minutes.

In the depths of greed, where cash registers chime,
Welcome to the realm of "Sell on Earth," a heinous crime.
Where souls are peddled, and morals take a dearth,
This capitalist inferno, it's retail's own Hell on Earth.

The simulated hell of retail work. Hits a little too close to home, pun not intended. Just as much "fun" as actually working in retail and customer service, but you may do yourself a disservice if you play this.

The anger and depression meters really ruin the experience as well as the constant forced game overs and having to start over due to it.

Think Groundhog Day/Majora's Mask/The Sexy Brutale etc mixed with conversation/retail/customer service etc simulation and that's what exactly this game is, with some time/resource management elements or "survival aspects".

My ego and addictive personality couldn't down hence my long playtime and I strictly don't recommend this if you get easily addicted and frustrated either. Unironically the "Dark Souls of Selling".

In the realm of pixels, where satire takes its swerve,
"Talk to Strangers" beckons with a darkly comic verve.
A retail door-to-door game, where appearances do deceive,
In this Sell on Earth, a facade of pleasantry they weave.

Behind each door, a cast of characters, chaotic and unnerved,
Their lives, a tapestry of tales, intricately conserved.
From pitiable to perverse, their stories do emerge,
In this game's complex web, each interaction they converge.

Beneath the saccharine veneer, where smiles and greetings serve,
Lies the moral ambiguity, the essence they preserve.
Complicated lives and dreams, both hidden and observed,
In this door-to-door universe, where compassion and judgment swerve.

Selling dreams and wares, to souls so varied and curved,
Their desires, a kaleidoscope, from gentle to unnerved.
In sweet moments and the strange, their destinies they deserve,
In "Talk to Strangers," a retail world where complexities are observed.

Step into this realm, where chaos and compassion merge,
A satire of retail life, where the strange and absurd converge.
Peel back the layers, the truth and masks they do unfurl,
In this captivating game, a universe both sweet and full of swirl.

[INTRO: RYAN GEORGE SITS ACROSS A STUDIO EXECUTIVE]

RYAN GEORGE: Alright, so picture this: we're in the fiery pits of retail hell. Not just any hell, mind you, but a capitalist inferno - "Sell on Earth." You feel me?

EXECUTIVE: [NODS SLOWLY] I'm with you.

RYAN GEORGE: We're talking about a game that captures the soul-sucking, mind-numbing grind of working in customer service. It's like reliving the worst days of your life, but hey, in a game format.

EXECUTIVE: [RAISES EYEBROW] That sounds... intense.

RYAN GEORGE: Exactly! Now, our players will experience the joys of simulated rage and despair, complete with anger and depression meters! Oh, and just to spice things up, let's throw in some relentless game overs. You know, for that authentic "starting over" feeling. It's like Groundhog Day meets the retail grind, with a hint of survival on the side.

EXECUTIVE: [LEANING IN] I see the potential. What about the addictive aspect?

RYAN GEORGE: Ah, yes. We've got players hooked on that retail life, despite the pain and suffering. It's the "Dark Souls of Selling," my friend. We're talking about an experience that's hard to put down, even if it's driving them mad.

EXECUTIVE: [NODS THOUGHTFULLY] Intriguing. So, what's the vibe behind the doors?

RYAN GEORGE: Imagine a wild medley of characters, each with their own intricate tales and quirks. We've got a mix of pitiable and perverse, crafting a narrative tapestry that's both chaotic and compelling. It's like Majora's Mask meets The Sexy Brutale, but with a retail twist. You never know what's waiting behind the next door.

EXECUTIVE: [SMIRKS] I'm starting to feel it. What's the big takeaway?

RYAN GEORGE: It's a realm of chaos and compassion, where the mundane and the absurd collide. Beneath the surface of small talk and forced smiles, there's a rich tapestry of human complexity. It's about peeling back the layers, unraveling the truth, and confronting the strange and beautiful mess that is the world of retail. It's "Talk to Strangers," where every interaction tells a story.

EXECUTIVE: [NODS, IMPRESSED] I'm sold. Let's make it happen.

[INTRO: Epic Movie Trailer Voice]

VOICEOVER: 🌍 In a world where customer service meets chaos...

[CLIPS: Gameplay footage of "Talk to Strangers"]

VOICEOVER: 🎮 Get ready for "Talk to Strangers," the game that takes you on a rollercoaster ride through the wild world of retail!

[CLIP: Player character awkwardly greeting a virtual customer]

VOICEOVER: 🚪 Step into the shoes of our brave protagonist as they navigate the perilous waters of door-to-door salesmanship.

[CLIP: A customer in the game angrily slamming the door]

VOICEOVER: 🚪 You'll knock on doors, you'll make small talk, and you'll probably get a lot of doors slammed in your face. It's all part of the fun!

[CLIP: Angry customer yelling at the player character]

VOICEOVER: 🤬 Prepare for the ultimate test of your patience and sanity as you encounter a colorful cast of characters, each more eccentric and demanding than the last.

[CLIP: Various quirky customers]

VOICEOVER: 🤪 Will you sell them something? Will you lose your mind? Will you ever escape the never-ending cycle of door-knocking?

[CLIP: Player character looking bewildered]

VOICEOVER: 🤯 "Talk to Strangers" offers an authentic retail experience. Get ready to feel the crushing weight of your job, but in a game!

[CLIP: Player character looking stressed and tired]

VOICEOVER: 😓 And if you thought real-life retail was tough, wait until you experience the thrill of our patented "anger and depression meters."

[CLIP: Meters filling up with anger and depression]

VOICEOVER: 😡😢 But don't worry, it's all in good fun! Just remember, when in doubt, make more small talk!

[CLIP: Player character attempting to make awkward conversation]

VOICEOVER: 🗣️ "Talk to Strangers" is the game that asks the important question: How much chaos can you handle before you snap?

[CLIP: Player character losing it]

VOICEOVER: 😵 So, get ready to laugh, get ready to cry, and get ready to greet customers until your virtual soul can't take it anymore!

[CLIP: Player character in the midst of retail madness]

VOICEOVER: "Talk to Strangers," because nothing says fun like door-to-door sales and retail mayhem! Available now, but be warned, it's the "Dark Souls of Selling"! 🛍️🤣🚪🤯

I really liked the idea of playing as a travelling salesman, relying on your charisma and charm to sweet talk customers and close sales. Unfortunately, that wasn't this game.

Although the game has a great visual style, the writing is just not very good. Each interaction with a customer is very short - there isn't really much time to pick your words carefully. Some people will basically slam the door on you instantly for saying "hi" instead of "hello". Some others have mentioned that there seem to be some translation issues which I would agree with - it's not a blatant issue but it's often difficult to understand the exact tone or meaning of what you're saying, which is kind of the point of the game. Regardless, it's often difficult to understand exactly why a customer just blew a casket at you (or alternatively just decided they liked you).

Ultimately the game just turns into a memory test - visit each house over and over again and try to remember the exact dialogue pathway that gets you to the end.

i actually like the premise of this game, and i liked playing it at the beginning. however the more you play it the more boring it becomes. it will take multiple playthroughs for you to even learn how to get sales at some of the houses (unless you look at a guide) and then even then the dialogue doesnt seem to have a lot to say. it is very repetitive and unless you are achievement hunting 2 runs (about 25 mins if im being generous) is enough to get the entire feeling of the game without wanting to play more. there are also grammar and spelling mistakes in this game which were quite glaring since text is the main component. not too crazy about the art either, its just alright.

finding out traits and how to make specific sales wasnt fun, it was just click random stuff and get back mediocre dialogue. not really anything about this game is actually fun, the mechanics are not fun, the writing is not fun, and the art is just fine, the style isnt unique enough to me to make it interesting. even though the game is cheap i feel like it is overpriced.

I don't have any venom toward this game, though I do regret purchasing it.

The art is fun and the basic premise is fine, but the dialogue is often very odd. While there are multiple options for any given response, often many of them feel like wording the same answer slightly differently, so it feels less like I'm making choices and more like I'm picking the flavor of my response.

It's not hateful, but I don't feel like it delivers on its premise and it ultimately wasn't for me.

Your a salesman/woman going door to door to sell an unknown product. You have to maintain you depression, rage, and money. Unless you get the dialogue just right, you will fail nearly every time if pursuing a perfect ending. It has a lot of potential but some things are so simple to fix in this basic of a game. For instance, the constant spelling errors. . . It's a text-based game so it's kind of ridiculous that the spelling and punctuation is so poor.

It was fun the first hour but after that it's very rinse and repeat on finding out what text options work for a resident in order to get a successful sale. Repetition is fine but the text will outline red after discovering a poor choice in conversation from previous playthroughs so I wish the text would do the same for good text selections and highlight in green to make the process faster.