# Mega Mall Story

> Simulation

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id454679700](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id454679700)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id454679700`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Kairosoft Co.,Ltd
- **Category:** Simulation
- **Rating:** 4.60 / 5 (77 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.32
- **Last updated:** 2025-05-26
- **First published:** 2011-08-09
- **Size:** 82 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-20
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/mega-mall-story/id454679700)
- **Website:** [https://kairopark.jp/iphone/en/?from=m30](https://kairopark.jp/iphone/en/?from=m30)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://kairosoft.net/priv.html](https://kairosoft.net/priv.html)

## Description

Design a towering mall of mega proportions! Attract droves of customers and elevate yourself to 5-star status in this mall management simulation game!

Add anything from fast food joints to sushi restaurants, stairs and elevators--even a heliport--all with a touch of the finger!

When your establishment's popularity reaches a certain point, a "Fever" is triggered in which customers swamp your mall! 

You can then exercise your newfound affluence by investing in the surrounding area--bringing in even more customers and being a good citizen at the same time! Oh yeah!

Keep your eyes on the mega-prize--only you can build the ultimate mall!

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Try searching for "Kairosoft" to see all of our games, or visit us at https://kairopark.jp. Be sure to check out both our free-to-play and our paid games!

## Rankings

- #149,502 — Overall

## Review summary

Mega Mall Story is a nostalgic, well-crafted tycoon sim with charming pixel art, straightforward UI, and strong replay value. It shines in charm and depth, but recurring issues include pricing balance bugs introduced by updates, visual/update changes that hurt performance or feel, and a desire for more content after completing the game. A subset of players also finds the upfront price high. Overall positive with clear polish and expansion opportunities.

### Pros

- Nostalgic, timeless classic with charming pixel art that fans of retro tycoon games love.
- Deep, addictive mall/store builder with lots of content, variety of stores, facilities, and strong replay value.
- Easy-to-use UI/controls and a satisfying, fast-paced progression without pay-to-win.
- Appealing art style and a sense of accomplishment from building and managing a big mall.

### Cons

- In-game pricing balance bugs: inconsistent build costs (e.g., hallway prices) and costs inflating after updates.
- Updates/visual changes that negatively impact experience: lighting/weather changes causing lag or altered pacing, with requests to revert.
- End-game boredom and desire for more content: finishing all stores/projects leads to repetition; requests for more expansions or a fresh start.
- Perceived price barrier: some players feel the upfront price is high or pricey, though many still view it as worth it.

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