Players are allowed and even encouraged to engage in some extensive changes as they renovate their way through the profession simulator game House Flipper. The option to tear down walls and construct new ones can allow for some creative builds, and the freedom of altering houses drastically is one of the game's strengths. The camera isn't always prepared to properly handle such big changes, however, and players may be disappointed with the outcome of their before and after photos if they don't take them themselves.
Many of the homes in House Flipper contain secrets that encourage fans to fully explore the property, and in some cases this requires breaking walls down to find them. Thorough searching can oftentimes be rewarding to players, who are introduced to more interesting houses based on the amount of jobs they complete.
Although there is some interaction with NPCs in House Flipper - buyers are available to purchase and critique the house after it has been renovated - the game is primarily focused on the actual experience of renovating properties. Because of this, players are largely invested in the design work of their houses and the rewards they can garner from successful completion of tasks.
The Problem With House Flipper's Photos
One of the most satisfying aspects of the game in the eyes of many House Flipper fans is the ability to take before and after photos. This feature allows players to compare their changes and additions to the original state of the house. This can involve appreciating the visual appeal of interior decoration or the complete renovation in the case of rooms that allow for more extensive customizability. These photos can be taken by the player from the camera app featured as one of the game's tools. If players opt not to take their own photos, House Flipper can automatically take some instead - but to some fans this option is significantly less satisfying, especially in a job simulator game that aims to make the gameplay engaging.
Because the House Flipper camera only takes photos from a few set angles, it can prove challenging to obtain well-composed photographs in houses that have been changed in major ways. Adding a new wall could completely block the camera's view, or cut off part of the room. The result could appear clumsy in the eyes of players or could potentially even keep them from properly viewing these changes altogether. When the ability to properly examine the before and after state of a home is taken away, House Flipper players across all consoles lose some of the satisfaction that come with successfully completing a build. So, to ensure good clarity and visual quality of photos, House Flipper fans should take their own before and after pictures.
