Game Dev Tycoon

 iOS
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89

Generally favorable reviews - based on 6 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
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  1. Pocket Tactics
    Dec 13, 2017
    100
    For those of us that have played Kairosoft’s Game Dev Story, this game will feel very familiar. Replace the graphics with Kairosoft’s trademark pixel art and, on the surface at least, the two games would be hard to tell apart. However, look a little deeper and you will realise that Game Dev Tycoon has a lot more to offer, both in terms of depth and opportunities to experiment with different approaches. The presentation is clear and simple, and overall, it just feels like the game has found its true home on touchscreen devices -- and it works equally well whether you choose to play in short sessions or over longer periods. My one real gripe is that the endlessly looping music quickly becomes irritating; it would have been lovely to have a soundtrack based on the chip music of different eras.
  2. TouchArcade
    Dec 11, 2017
    100
    Quite simply, I’m a huge fan of Game Dev Tycoon and I love that we can finally play this title on iOS. It’s the perfect sort of game for mobile devices and there’s so much to do here in terms of developing personnel, researching items, and making games that there’s loads of replayability for quite a long time. An oldie, but a goodie, all players owe it to themselves to check out this great port.
  3. 148Apps
    Dec 11, 2017
    90
    Game Dev Tycoon is a must-play management game for anyone who follows the games closely. It does a phenomenal job of rendering the industry accurately, while also building a satisfying game around it. Even if you don’t follow games that much, there’s plenty to like about Game Dev Tycoon. It’s simply a fantastic game.
  5. Pocket Gamer UK
    Dec 11, 2017
    90
    or the most part, Game Dev Tycoon remains the phenomenal game it always was. You'll sit down to play for just a few minutes, and lose hours instead. Its core gameplay and presentation is simple, but it's so engaging that you'll celebrate every success and despair over every failure. If you've played Game Dev Tycoon before, it's much the same as it always was, and it's made the leap to mobile successfully. If you've never played it, now is the time.
  6. Multiplayer.it
    Dec 11, 2017
    75
    After its success on PC, Game Dev Tycoon finds a new home on mobile platform, where it fits perfectly with its balanced blend of strategy and simulation, but also its flaws remain unaltered.
  7. IGN Spain
    Dec 7, 2017
    60
    A fun game for a while that gets old too fast.

Awards & Rankings

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#12 Best iOS Game of 2017
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#6 Most Discussed iOS Game of 2017
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#54 Most Shared iOS Game of 2017

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User Score
7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 42 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 29 out of 42
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 42
  3. Negative: 5 out of 42
  1. theirrelephants
    Mar 6, 2018
    7
    A fun little time waster that's pretty simple and visually appealing.

    Don't expect anything in depth though, unlike other tycoon games this    A fun little time waster that's pretty simple and visually appealing.

    Don't expect anything in depth though, unlike other tycoon games this one is rather bare bones.    … Full Review »
  2. Epok
    Mar 12, 2023
    8
    Bastante bueno aún que una mierda lo de que siempre te den bajas calificaciones a partir de cierto año
  3. chocolateplay14
    Nov 6, 2022
    9
    The game is wonderful with better graphics than the Marvel movies.Can not that the game has few consoles and the game date is kind ofThe game is wonderful with better graphics than the Marvel movies.Can not that the game has few consoles and the game date is kind of confusing but the rest is perfect… Full Review »
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