Big Pharma

 PC
Metascore
72

Mixed or average reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Jun 20, 2016
    80
    Big Pharma revives the tycoon concept with logic beyond the given frame and this makes it not only fresh and interesting, but also entertaining. [Issue#264]
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  2. GRYOnline.pl
    Sep 11, 2015
    80
    Complicated, complex and sometimes very difficult and at the same time original and satisfying. Big Pharma is an interesting game for people who like puzzle and strategy games. Building your own company and creating medicine can be really engrossing. It's not without flaws but fans of the genre should be very happy with it.
  3. IGN Spain
    Sep 5, 2015
    80
    Big Pharma is a solid game that manages to criticize the pharmaceutical industry but never forgets that, deep inside, is still a video game.
  5. Quarter to Three
    Sep 2, 2015
    80
    Here I am, essentially piecing together the cure for cancer on a cocktail napkin. For science? For prestige? For quality of life? Don’t be silly. It’s all for money. Call it evil, call it efficient, or call it American. But whatever you do, call it profitable and call it Big Pharma.
  6. PC Gamer UK
    Nov 15, 2015
    74
    Its various components are limited, but this is a clever puzzler/simulation whose flaws aren't too bitter a pill to swallow. [December 2015, p.84]
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  7. Brash Games
    Apr 23, 2016
    70
    I did enjoy my time playing it – there’s a pleasant satisfaction to building up your factory and slowly perfecting your latest wonder-drug (before giving it a deliberately silly name) but I was always faintly aware there wasn’t too much else to look forward to in the game.
  8. CD-Action
    Nov 14, 2015
    65
    Do not expect depth similar to Capitalism 2, you will not have to care for share prices or company’s reputation, but if you enjoy tycoon games, Big Pharma is a well-designed one. [11/2015, p.55]
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  9. Games.cz
    Jun 24, 2016
    60
    Although the mechanics of Big Pharma are interesting, instead of Theme Hospital tycoon style it's more about factory management. The game is certainly entertaining where it is supposed to be. But I'm afraid that it won't be good enough for those without love for chemistry.
  10. The Digital Fix
    Sep 22, 2015
    50
    If you want a brilliantly designed logistical puzzler then so many other games offer so much more.

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User Score
6.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 21 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 21
  3. Negative: 5 out of 21
  1. Axlegear
    Sep 30, 2015
    1
    Not much of a game, just a puzzle-sim. Mostly it's just a political stand. Nice if you're trying to make a statement, but awful for games.Not much of a game, just a puzzle-sim. Mostly it's just a political stand. Nice if you're trying to make a statement, but awful for games. While there is some gameplay there, it's unbalanced and not very realistic or even educational. The graphics are medeocre and the music.. well that needs help. Somehow it reminds me of cookie clicker mixed with maker.… Full Review »
  2. exareth
    Aug 30, 2015
    10
    Big Pharma is easily one of the best tycoon games I've played in years. The tutorials help you get started quickly, but there is plenty ofBig Pharma is easily one of the best tycoon games I've played in years. The tutorials help you get started quickly, but there is plenty of complexity to spend dozens of hours in this game. All my favorite business sim problems are present: from thinking about cashflow to figuring out the optimal placement of machines. Even just looking at the game is a joy because of the beautifully animated machines.

    Congratulations to the developer, Tim Wicksteed, for an amazing job.    … Full Review »
  3. thetopcat84
    Oct 5, 2020
    8
    With enough constraints and decisions to make in how to try and maximise profits, Big Pharma has provided enough of a challenge to keep meWith enough constraints and decisions to make in how to try and maximise profits, Big Pharma has provided enough of a challenge to keep me coming back over and over. The game is challenging with limited space and resources combined with potential competition from AI that will look to take market share from you. This is a decent combination of factory floor automation and economic management simulation that will keep testing you, especially on master difficulty.… Full Review »
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