Game Dev Tycoon

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  1. GildaTheGriffin
    May 3, 2013
    10
    I could play this game for hours and days. Hard to master as it has a unique mathematical algorithm to rate the games you make based on a number of different variety of mixing. The only problem is... the algorithm can be touchy and picky once you starts combining genres and other 'devices' to a certain topic. So it makes it a bit difficult to get around, but once you get the hang ofI could play this game for hours and days. Hard to master as it has a unique mathematical algorithm to rate the games you make based on a number of different variety of mixing. The only problem is... the algorithm can be touchy and picky once you starts combining genres and other 'devices' to a certain topic. So it makes it a bit difficult to get around, but once you get the hang of it, you might be playing it more and more.… Expand
  2. Korgalt
    May 7, 2013
    8
    A very fun and challenging game, especially during the first phase when your essentially an indie game studio trying to manage both a financial budget as well as a time one.
  3. LeonidasRex
    Feb 7, 2014
    10
    If you're an older gamer with a head full of useless gaming memories, then Game Dev Tycoon is for you. How will the NES fare against the Commodore 64? Will a ninja game do better as action or RPG? Do you know video games because you spent thousands of hours of your life playing them over the past few decades? This with this game you can turn that knowledge into million of unspendableIf you're an older gamer with a head full of useless gaming memories, then Game Dev Tycoon is for you. How will the NES fare against the Commodore 64? Will a ninja game do better as action or RPG? Do you know video games because you spent thousands of hours of your life playing them over the past few decades? This with this game you can turn that knowledge into million of unspendable dollars.

    I'm rating this a ten---for an indie that you can probably get for $5 or less on sale. The graphics and sound effects are minimal. The music gets annoying quickly. But the idea and underlying gameplay are clever and well-executed. You can start in your garage writing the equivalent of Zork, and finish the game with your own console and MMO.    … Expand
  4. Akauro
    Dec 9, 2016
    9
    Геймплей 9/10. Cюжет вы придумываете сами, создаете свою компанию, делаете игры. Можно даже создать свою консоль и делать игры эксклюзивно для нее повышая ее продажи. Очень крутая игра, всем советую, сам прошел игру 7 раз. Спасибо за внимание.Геймплей 9/10. Cюжет вы придумываете сами, создаете свою компанию, делаете игры. Можно даже создать свою консоль и делать игры эксклюзивно для нее повышая ее продажи. Очень крутая игра, всем советую, сам прошел игру 7 раз. Спасибо за внимание.
  5. felipedrl
    May 7, 2013
    10
    I don't remember the last time I played 6-hour-straight sessions on a game that costed me less than 10 bucks. That's how good and addictive this game is. It has neat graphics, nice sound SFX and music. You'll revive the console wars os the past 30 years, create your own game engines, hire employees, move to larger studios, design games and be anxious about the critics about them, and haveI don't remember the last time I played 6-hour-straight sessions on a game that costed me less than 10 bucks. That's how good and addictive this game is. It has neat graphics, nice sound SFX and music. You'll revive the console wars os the past 30 years, create your own game engines, hire employees, move to larger studios, design games and be anxious about the critics about them, and have lots of fun. The only thing I think they could improve is the UI. Like for instance when you want to make employee specialized in "Level Design". The UI display the pre-requisites in plain text like this: (D:560 T:360), using icons would be much better here.… Expand
  6. Badger91
    May 7, 2013
    8
    This is one of the "just one more, just one more" game. Simple and addictive. If you are "Tycoon" fan this is "must have" for you I spent about 40h in game and i won't regret.
  7. sabrewingz
    May 7, 2013
    9
    Game Development and Simulation are a great combination!
    But seriously, i could (and have) play this game for hours on end. It is fun to watch your company grow from one guy in their garage to having a whole team.
  8. Pomegranate23
    Oct 19, 2013
    10
    Incredibly fun game. What makes me enjoy it the most is the settings. Its an amazing feeling for me to run a game dev company,if you wont like that then its pointless to buy this game. The gameplay mechanics are maybe a bit basic,but I like them and the game has made itself well worth the money.

    Its also a very relaxing game. You can just jump into it and play for 10min if you have time    Incredibly fun game. What makes me enjoy it the most is the settings. Its an amazing feeling for me to run a game dev company,if you wont like that then its pointless to buy this game. The gameplay mechanics are maybe a bit basic,but I like them and the game has made itself well worth the money.

    Its also a very relaxing game. You can just jump into it and play for 10min if you have time over, or play it while watching a movie :)

    EDIT: I rewrote this just to mention that they have now done some major updates for this game. Fixed the most common issues such as lack of feedback!    … Expand
  9. R3GIST3R
    May 24, 2013
    8
    Game Dev and simulation is a great combination!

    Now on a more serious note, this game was really worth 8 bucks. The large span of different combinations of game topics, genres, platforms to develop for and engine mechanics made the game very re-playable. The only problem I have with the game is the tiny amount of "immersivness" in the game. Sure you can choose the game's topics and    Game Dev and simulation is a great combination!

    Now on a more serious note, this game was really worth 8 bucks. The large span of different combinations of game topics, genres, platforms to develop for and engine mechanics made the game very re-playable. The only problem I have with the game is the tiny amount of "immersivness" in the game. Sure you can choose the game's topics and genres and adjust an engine you have made to fit the kind of game you would really create but there is just so little that goes into it.

    The only other problem I had with it was the repetitive nature of the game. Once I got really "into it" with the game I found myself taking breaks from it. But again it was definitely worth the 8 bucks, for some good ol' indie game fun.    … Expand
  10. Cudex
    May 7, 2013
    9
    At first I was a little weary about trying such an odd game, but after the first few minutes I was hooked. Every day I find myself playing Game Dev Tycoon making more and more money, still discovering more little things about the game.

    Although, the game isn't quite perfect. Only being able to develop a game for one platform only bugs me a little, and the UI is a little glitchy every    At first I was a little weary about trying such an odd game, but after the first few minutes I was hooked. Every day I find myself playing Game Dev Tycoon making more and more money, still discovering more little things about the game.

    Although, the game isn't quite perfect. Only being able to develop a game for one platform only bugs me a little, and the UI is a little glitchy every now and then.

    All in all, a very good effort on Greenheart's behalf    … Expand
  11. Yogarpg
    May 9, 2013
    10
    Simple, fun, and after all, with lots of content, simply addictive and with a visually very beautiful. I do not see a good tycoon game style so long. I recommend.
  12. 12-Inch-Warrior
    Sep 14, 2013
    8
    Really enjoyable little game, bargain for the price, i picked this up at midnight after finishing my weeks work on steam and played until 8am. If you really can't shell out the 7 or 8 dollars for the game then wait for a sale and do yourself a favour and pick this game up.
  13. RealCritical
    Aug 29, 2013
    10
    Metacritic as always downgranding a good game, i really love it, good idea game, enjoyable graphis and cool "history" :P good job!

    Please metacritic, when you do a review on a indie game do it with your soul, the money is not what you need to do a good review!!!
  14. luisfg99
    Sep 1, 2013
    10
    The game is awesome! Long time did not play a game "Tyco". From the Roller Coaster Tyco I've never heard of a game "Tyco" success. But Game Dev Tyco overcomes espectavivas, the game is amazing! Pressure in the game leaves you impolgado with notes of their future games
  15. TheLagbringer
    Aug 29, 2013
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I loved this tycoon game. Not only it was extremely addictive and fun, but it actually made me realize I want to specialize as a game developer (I am a programmer). I even left my previous job and now I am starting in a simulation/game studio !

    Now, what makes this game such a gem It's really challenging and your head will be consumed with the idea of making a perfect game (10, 10, 10, 10). Ideas like what genre, what target audience, what kind of gameplay, do I put more graphics, or more intelligence in it Do I want to support gamepad or cloud service Yep, just like that. There is no optimal or safe way through this game, the options in the creation of games are endless and anything can become success or failure. Only the middle part of the game might get slightly repetitive, apart from that it's an amazing and colorful simulation game with very intelligent math and algorithm background that will make you ROCK HAR-

    Oh well, not to mention the guys behind Greenheart Games became famous for the anti-piracy security included in the game (I would only comment that as a "trololol & iseewhatyoudidthere paradox"). Damn, I am looking forward for another game from these gentlemen, now you go and enjoy this one I am sure you will.    … Expand
  16. jrfess
    Sep 3, 2013
    10
    This game is one of the most addicting games I've played in a while. It is difficult, and while it has a fairly sharp learning curve, it is a very rewarding experience.
  17. Bluefootedpig
    Sep 23, 2013
    10
    This is a solid game with great variety. People who complain you can't repeat yourself are being silly, you can repeat and develop sequels, just make sure they are space out by at least a year. The only thing you can't do is repeat the exact same combo, such as fantasy rpg. You can change it up by doing fantasy action and you are fine.

    The game randomizes what topics you can use so    This is a solid game with great variety. People who complain you can't repeat yourself are being silly, you can repeat and develop sequels, just make sure they are space out by at least a year. The only thing you can't do is repeat the exact same combo, such as fantasy rpg. You can change it up by doing fantasy action and you are fine.

    The game randomizes what topics you can use so reply is decent, the goal is to win in 35 years but is sandbox beyond that.

    This game is difficult to lose at, but difficult to win as well.    … Expand
  18. lava
    Oct 7, 2013
    10
    Fantastic game. I appreciate the actual difficulty of it. I've yet to discover any easter eggs or sell 100 million copies. :)

    We do not have to be hooked up to a social network to play it.

    Being a developer, I feel it is a very fun overview of the process.

    Thank you!
  19. los_majklos
    Sep 15, 2013
    9
    This Indie piece surprised me a lot! There's nothing complicated, yet the decision making is complex and challenging.
    The theme itself and number of references to real life game industry are just brilliant. Authors have shown some really deep understanding of the topic.
    I don't agree, that playthrough is repetitive, it's a great fun for me to play it for the 4th time.
  20. keefbaker
    Nov 13, 2013
    9
    Dead simple little casual game, but you know what? I love the hell out of it, there's something massively addictive about building your company up and becoming one of the great game developers.
  21. khornol
    Sep 5, 2013
    8
    Interesting Game Idea started and wanted to try it shortly, but ended up 5hours later deep in the night.
    It is a pretty simple game, has not much sound and an easy interface.
    In my first play I made it up to 50Mio and I guess I will try to beat that mark at some time. It's fun for a while, but gets repetitive after 1-2 plays and I highly recommend it to fans of simulations. More    Interesting Game Idea started and wanted to try it shortly, but ended up 5hours later deep in the night.
    It is a pretty simple game, has not much sound and an easy interface.
    In my first play I made it up to 50Mio and I guess I will try to beat that mark at some time.

    It's fun for a while, but gets repetitive after 1-2 plays and I highly recommend it to fans of simulations.
    More topics/genres would have been great.    … Expand
  22. Laeris
    Sep 7, 2013
    9
    It's a nice, fun game for folks interested in software development processes. It also has a nice chunk of elder gaming history thrown in. The only reason I didn't give it a 10 is because of its limited replay value. As casual games often go, they're great until you wear yourself out. So, in my opinion... it's a 10 until that happens... and when it does I may not play it again for aIt's a nice, fun game for folks interested in software development processes. It also has a nice chunk of elder gaming history thrown in. The only reason I didn't give it a 10 is because of its limited replay value. As casual games often go, they're great until you wear yourself out. So, in my opinion... it's a 10 until that happens... and when it does I may not play it again for a year. Until then though, it's a delightful game and more than worth its price.… Expand
  23. SX_Predator
    Oct 2, 2013
    10
    This game has it all. Mathematical algorithms, Micronoft, Vony, Ninvento, even Nigerian scammers! Super fun and highly addictive. Must buy. Only 10 dollars on Steam!
  24. gamereat
    Sep 3, 2013
    9
    The game in basic is fun.
    Fort a small indie game you can pick up any play is does well.
    Although i can't see you being able to put 50 hrs into it it is still a great game. But once competed the story and have almost unlimited money it becomes a tad boring but worth the money spent on it.
  25. H4llow
    Sep 4, 2013
    9
    I have a lot of fun playing this game. It's very engaging! If you want to play for a couple of hours every day in something really nice just buy this game and have fun.
  26. RobotNinja
    Sep 4, 2013
    9
    For a game that costs just seven euro, I've got more than enough value for money from Game dev Tycoon. The humour is one of the major strenghts, definately, for you might see companies like Ninvento invent the largely popular Gameling or Micronoft's mBox. Perhaps you'll buy a license for Vony's Playsystem 2 These are not spelling mistakes, these console names are in the game.) With manyFor a game that costs just seven euro, I've got more than enough value for money from Game dev Tycoon. The humour is one of the major strenghts, definately, for you might see companies like Ninvento invent the largely popular Gameling or Micronoft's mBox. Perhaps you'll buy a license for Vony's Playsystem 2 These are not spelling mistakes, these console names are in the game.) With many different game possibilities, such as popular ones like Fantasy/RPG to Wild West simulation game (bleurgh!) it's up to you.
    And, unlike many other games, it actually gets better in the later stages, with lots of new oppurtunities popping up all over the place. The random events are very also well implemented.

    Obviously, the creators at Greenheart Games poured their very heart and soul into the production of this game and an awesome anti-piracy stunt) However, the main fault I found with it is Replay value has much to be desired. No matter what way you look at it, you've probably done everything of interest in your first playthrough. That said, It's not that bad, and you'll probably get a couple of games out of it.

    Overall, Game Dev Tycoon is certainly worth the money, and DEFINITELY worth yours.    … Expand
  27. Diddlethumb
    Oct 15, 2013
    8
    This game is pretty amazing, but it's re-playable value is something to argue about. It's genuine, fantastic, and like an advanced Game Dev Story at first, but after a couple of games and getting to know about every single corner about this game, it starts getting repetitive, arduous, and plain boring. It's definitely fun to create your own games and get good reviews from it, but at thisThis game is pretty amazing, but it's re-playable value is something to argue about. It's genuine, fantastic, and like an advanced Game Dev Story at first, but after a couple of games and getting to know about every single corner about this game, it starts getting repetitive, arduous, and plain boring. It's definitely fun to create your own games and get good reviews from it, but at this current moment, it offers too little to play forever. It is a game in development, so I expect great things to come from it in the future, as a game where you can become Nintendo and make mature games and take series like Star Wars is absolutely fun, interesting, and bloody funny can go a long way in the case of an indie game. Oh, and it's only $9.99 worth it indeed if you like this sort of game, but again, it needs updates to become a fabled game like Minecraft.… Expand
  28. ThePancakeWorld
    Nov 1, 2013
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I like this game a lot, some say its a game dev story clone. I've got to agree, but this game is in my opinion better and has simply the best anti-piracy thing ever. Also the easter eggs where great: pong easter egg, Portal easter egg the red barrel one it's one of those games who you could just play for 6 hours straight… Expand
  29. Mossflake
    Nov 5, 2013
    10
    A really simple concept, but one that works well. On the surface it doesn't seem too complicated and certainly a person could pick it up and play without reading any of the tutorial information, however their is a very subtle set of aspects that make the gameplay quite deep, and the development of the game is steady and interesting. The fact that is mirrors actual history and has funA really simple concept, but one that works well. On the surface it doesn't seem too complicated and certainly a person could pick it up and play without reading any of the tutorial information, however their is a very subtle set of aspects that make the gameplay quite deep, and the development of the game is steady and interesting. The fact that is mirrors actual history and has fun parody companies such as 'Ninvento'. Genuinely a challenge at first but not one so difficult to conquer that it is frustrating, and most of the appropriate options for your games can be guessed using common sense.

    TLDR; A fun game that can be as deep as you want it to be. Great to pick up and play, but easy to lose a few hours after you get hooked; good parallels to real life.    … Expand
  30. GrumpyDan
    Jul 11, 2015
    10
    Ultimately Game Dev Tycoon feels like a polished and very absorbing online flash game. Especially considering I played one once about setting up your own game dev company a while back. I have to admit, it’s an addictive little game that eats away at your time. The giddy thrills received from getting rave reviews, along with more and more fans, is equal to the thrill of any racing game,Ultimately Game Dev Tycoon feels like a polished and very absorbing online flash game. Especially considering I played one once about setting up your own game dev company a while back. I have to admit, it’s an addictive little game that eats away at your time. The giddy thrills received from getting rave reviews, along with more and more fans, is equal to the thrill of any racing game, shooter or beat ‘em up Although this review sounds negative, it’s only because Game Dev Tycoon definitely shows potential, it just feels a little barren at times. But if business sims are your jam, this pocket-sized version is definitely worth the cash.… Expand
  31. Hazertron
    Aug 20, 2016
    10
    i have played this game for about 2 years now and every time i come back i learn something about the game
    i never get bored of this game and allays find myself having to overcome challenges the game presents me.
  32. Yeti1337
    May 7, 2013
    10
    I'm a big fan! The Game make fun. Easy to learn, hart to master! The fake game pirat thing was a great
    advertisement and i hope there will not abuse the attention. ALSO i hope there will come updates for the game.
  33. KeiFresh
    May 5, 2013
    10
    This game is wonderful, it's fun to experience what real game devs go through when trying to make games. With 3 save spots you can create multiple development teams.
  34. ettesion
    May 7, 2013
    10
    We've spent quite a few days on playing it and it's brilliant. They balanced well between technology and design :D and uploading a modified version of the game to a torrent base was a truly great idea... I'm going to spend more time playing it. There are some things that are worth improving, but overall notion and great great sense of humor makes it my #1 now :D
  35. Hamtier
    May 7, 2013
    10
    Great Game! Having a simulated game company is really interesting.
    the game follows gaming history from the earliest point of time with the PC and Commodor(called differently in the game) and while the game does not entirely accurately simulate the experience, it does come close, which is pretty impressive for a game that on the surface is relatively simple.
    on the surface its as simple    Great Game! Having a simulated game company is really interesting.
    the game follows gaming history from the earliest point of time with the PC and Commodor(called differently in the game) and while the game does not entirely accurately simulate the experience, it does come close, which is pretty impressive for a game that on the surface is relatively simple.
    on the surface its as simple as choosing the platform,Genre and name of the game.
    but after playing for awhile its pretty clear that it is a little bit more complicated then just that.
    you also run into the various events that real companies run into like Piracy(even in the legit version) but also little coding competitions within the company and the E3(called G3 in-game)
    the game's various stages,markes as Offices,add some new interesting game elements everytime you enter a new one, like getting employees to work for you and making another division to your company to research stuff.
    all-in-all. its pretty cool to see a game,simulating a game to this degree.
    if you'r a fan of Game Dev Story,then you will love this. it has some of the elements but adds TONS AND TONS of new gameplay elements that will make the experience a worthwhile endovour.    … Expand
  36. JackTingey
    May 15, 2013
    10
    Fantastic game!
    Game Dev Tycoon was the most entertaining game ever! I'm very picky with games, I enjoyed sitting down and becoming a game developer! I cannot wait for another game by Greenheart Games, most interesting game i have played in a long time (in my opinion).
  37. RBxTaco
    Jun 8, 2013
    9
    In short, this game is amazing. There haven't been any proper tycoon games in quite a while, and this game definitely fulfills the many great tycoon games of the past (RCT etc.). Of course this is Greenheart games first game and there are many things that can be improved. First off this game definitely needs some way to properly mod it. Mods could make this game a lot better. Also the gameIn short, this game is amazing. There haven't been any proper tycoon games in quite a while, and this game definitely fulfills the many great tycoon games of the past (RCT etc.). Of course this is Greenheart games first game and there are many things that can be improved. First off this game definitely needs some way to properly mod it. Mods could make this game a lot better. Also the game doesn't quite last that long. It's quite easy, and isn't very hard to master. After you beat it, you might not quite have a reason to play it again. Another reason this game needs modding. This game does, obviously, have many positives. The game pretty accurately depicts the history of gaming. It offers pretty unique gameplay. It let's you go from a singular developer to a huge company. You can even develop MMO's and create your own consoles. Creating consoles is pretty limited, however. Overall I'd give it a 9/10.… Expand
  38. Riotraizer
    May 7, 2013
    9
    This is a fantastic indie game and well worth buying. It may not be free like most games of it's type but it doesn't pester you about paying RL money for coins or something similar. I would give it a 10 but this is payback for all the bad reviews I get in-game. >:-D
  39. rwebler
    May 7, 2013
    9
    Utterly fun game, and a highly replayable one, since we can always strive to R&D a bit more, or to pursue different tracks of console/game genres. I wish the timeline popups would be replaced by a ticker on the side. It interferes with my clicking routines. 8)
  40. markrobinson89
    May 7, 2013
    10
    Very Similar to Game Dev Story on iOS. This is much polished and smooth graphics! More realistic Consoles like we get in actual life. Overall thanks but PLEASE release for iOS! Much better market for you guys Ignore these comments about copying! Only little features are the exact same but so what! Thankyou :D
  41. matster2005
    May 7, 2013
    10
    I am usually not a fan of tycoon games but game dev tycoon is amazing. I bought it on Friday for a mere £6.86v (roughly) and I have played it at every opportunity since.it may not be the most detailed game but it has character which is missing from a lot of games recently.if you are new to tycoon games I recommend buying this game. I cant wait to see what else greenheart comes out with.
  42. joevsyou
    May 7, 2013
    9
    Great game, fun. played around 7-10 hours. you have game development, research lab and hardware lab. MANY options in the game department to mess around with. frame rate kinda goes down when you get all the departments running at max at the same time. would love to have option to combine two topics like the type of game.

    Looking forward to game dev tycoon 2 with more content!
  43. Ragethe
    May 7, 2013
    10
    I really like the game, and I think it's one of the best indie games I have ever played, and probably the best tycoon game. The mechanics of the game works really well, and I like the parodies of real life-games and consoles.
  44. BinKill-Ethical
    May 12, 2013
    10
    This is a great game!
    10/10 A great balance between technology and design!
    10/10 A pure masterpiece!
    10/10 Perfect!
    10/10 Amazing!
    +1 Fan

    This game is great, and I'm glad too see more game companies starting out! This game is definitely worth buying.

    Paul Burkart
  45. gegebel
    May 7, 2013
    9
    While you need some time to get around the system, the game is addicting from start. This game is for people who like to manage money like in classic tycoons and those who are interested in game development in general, or just like to be somewhat creative.
    This game isn't perfect for sure, how can you sell 36 million games for a system which sold only 7? This doesn't stop you from going    While you need some time to get around the system, the game is addicting from start. This game is for people who like to manage money like in classic tycoons and those who are interested in game development in general, or just like to be somewhat creative.
    This game isn't perfect for sure, how can you sell 36 million games for a system which sold only 7? This doesn't stop you from going on for hours though and try to create the perfect game. The game might seem too repetitive, especially at the beginning, but the limited time (25,30 or 35 years) and limited resources always make you go back to the game and try to make it even better.
    Achievements are a nice touch to an already great game. Let's hope the game will get a few improvements and a sequel with more features.    … Expand
  46. LincolnHY
    May 7, 2013
    10
    The amount of time that went into this game shows. It will not only entertain you for hours, but also teach you the history of gaming as you play and go through the years of your company.
  47. brunbrun88
    May 15, 2013
    10
    awesome! play it as much as i can!!some times it gets hard but its too fun to stop playing. buy it you wont regret it. btw if you want the research lab train all of your people a lot!! oh and have fun
  48. WarriorPancake
    Aug 31, 2013
    8
    Game Dev Tycoon is the most beautiful game ever. I actually love this game. When you fail you actually want to play again after your empire fails and dies horribly. Go buy it, it should be priced higher its that good!
  49. Mbdelta
    Aug 21, 2013
    10
    A new favorite. I have played this game for probably 15-20 hours. This game really captivates and motivates the user to experience a real role play of sorts. The only complaint is a lack of proper feedback from the game on your games. Other wise, a truly unique experience, and one any casual gamer would love.
  50. soulboy_am
    Nov 29, 2013
    10
    It is really the best game that i have ever played!
    I bought it on Steam Autumn Sale, so, you must to buy it too, because there are no games that like this one.
  51. Comediatic
    Sep 2, 2013
    8
    I've been playing this game for a few days now, and it's fair enough to say I have the right to review it.

    As the game has many great aspects of game development, it still requires many updates, tweaks, and add-ons to really resemble the real-world game development perspective. No doubt, this game has an extremely high potential for success. But like saying, the game is basically like    I've been playing this game for a few days now, and it's fair enough to say I have the right to review it.

    As the game has many great aspects of game development, it still requires many updates, tweaks, and add-ons to really resemble the real-world game development perspective. No doubt, this game has an extremely high potential for success. But like saying, the game is basically like Don't Starve. It has a great catch to it, only does it die over time. You get bored after developing your 20th game. If there isn't a good review to encourage you to continue then you will likely to leave it untouched for a couple of months later. It's a really nice touch to brainstorm ideas for next generation consoles, I have to give credit to the developers for that. However, they should consider adding more freedom to the game like having the ability to edit price for your games, or have more than three bars on developing stages to give a more complex and elemental game for you to create. That saying, it's still a fun game to play when you have a MacBook Air or another Ultrabook that doesn't chip in mainstream games like Tomb Raider or Call of Duty.

    Conclusion

    Game Dev Tycoon is Green Heart Games' first game ever. And I think it's underrated for its category, considering that there are plenty of other indie games that have a more repetitive concept. The game receive a very very high potential to success. With a few tweaks and updates to have more freedom and content to the game, it will be a plentiful success for the game and its developers. And although, it won't be as a hit as Minecraft, it still remains as one of my favourite indie games of all time.

    Graphics 9/10 (It's great, clean, vivid, and simple 2D Graphics)
    Gameplay 7/10 (Develops overtime and becomes challenging, however it's repetitive)
    Realistic Perspective 6/10 (Great deal and study of the game-console history, however more tweaks and updates should do the job of increasing game realism)
    Overall (Not an average) 8/10    … Expand
  52. MrCaptainGab
    Jul 27, 2013
    9
    Nothing to say, this game is perfect, despite the fact that the translations are not yet done, and he would miss more than his, so that the game is perfect.
  53. Lord0r
    Aug 29, 2013
    10
    This game really deserves more than it got! It is such an amazing game and its cost is really low considering how much fun you get while playing.
    I suggest it to everybody that wants to lose hours playing a FANTASTIC game!
  54. Sanitytopic
    Aug 21, 2013
    9
    Though this 4-6 hour long game may have it's bugs, it still is very addictive and very entertaining for a few nights with friends making dirty titles for video games and for your company
  55. daygun
    Aug 22, 2013
    8
    So, yes Game Dev Tycoon is a lot like Game Dev Story by Kairosoft, and it is obvious that it is somewhat modeled after it. That being said, I would call this a nice upgrade. It has more locations, more genres, and more overall. It doesn't bring anything massive new to the game from Kairosoft's classic for iOS, but it does bring nice little additions. There are some ideas in Game DevSo, yes Game Dev Tycoon is a lot like Game Dev Story by Kairosoft, and it is obvious that it is somewhat modeled after it. That being said, I would call this a nice upgrade. It has more locations, more genres, and more overall. It doesn't bring anything massive new to the game from Kairosoft's classic for iOS, but it does bring nice little additions. There are some ideas in Game Dev Story that I liked, that are not in this game, but they are usually minor and not game-changing. This game brings new graphic style, new features, and a new feel to the classic. So if you're looking for something that takes Game Dev Story over the top, don't look here, but if you're simply looking for something to allow us to relive the joy of the previous game in a new way, you're in the right place, and it's a good spend of 8-10 USD.

    -Day    … Expand
  56. Ebyrls
    Aug 22, 2013
    10
    A great and well-made game. Will entertain you for hours on end. Many people get frustrated with the little things, for example, the game punishes you for repeating game genres, and repeatedly releasing sequels for the same series. They fail to realize that, the mechanics like that, make this game what it is. It is a realistic depiction of the gaming industry today.
  57. ThePassiveGamer
    Aug 23, 2013
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game was really fun in my opinion. But some people say its a complete ripoff of Game Dev Story By Kairosoft, but i will get to that argument later.

    First off the the premise. You are an indie developer working in your garage and your goal is to be the best game developer in the world! Well.. that's what i think, the game doesn't game a story to speak of, it may be bad to some people but i find it imaginative.
    Secondly the Presentation. It's a basic design over the whole game. Basic guy, basic room and most importantly... basic car.
    The problem is that the game has a bland appearance but that doesn't ruin its fun factor which leads me to the gameplay.
    It is a simple make em up (yeah that's a real genre). Your goal is to make the best games ever and you got a decent amount of options to do it with. You first make a title and all that other stuff like audience, genre and custom engine. then you get into the making process, and i love how its so simple. You got to allocate certain time into game factors like sound and gameplay.

    Now i am going into the controversial stuff with the comparison with Game Dev Story and Game Dev Tycoon. Okay i don't care if you like the portable game better than the pc version but i'm gonna get a lot of anger for this quote but... i like the pc game alot better. It's easier to pick up and play! In Game Dev Story I didn't know what I was doing for half the experience. In my opinion i didn't like the 16 bit style they went with. I just liked the basicness of the PC game, Now i would give Game Dev Story a 7.5 But...
    The Final rating for the game is 9!
    I just loved The tycoon one because for all the little stuff. The cheap reviews that were sometimes motivating, the game didn't kill me with the terrible song from the third stage of development of Game Dev Story and When you get to later parts of the game you.. yes you, felt like the best developer in the world. This has been Passive, signing out!    … Expand
  58. Pruff60
    Aug 24, 2013
    10
    I couldn't of asked for a more enjoyable game to play. I first saw this game on youtube for a while and I wanted to play it really bad. I bought the game and It was the best 8 or 9 dollars I've spent. For a game this enjoyable, I honestly would of payed more. There were some game-play issues I had that I found frustrating, but I learned what to do and what not to do. Just recently I sawI couldn't of asked for a more enjoyable game to play. I first saw this game on youtube for a while and I wanted to play it really bad. I bought the game and It was the best 8 or 9 dollars I've spent. For a game this enjoyable, I honestly would of payed more. There were some game-play issues I had that I found frustrating, but I learned what to do and what not to do. Just recently I saw what Greenheart Games did with their piracy trap they set and was pretty impressed. These guys have a good set of brains on their heads and I'm more than happy to be the 3% who actually spent money on this game that these developers deserve.… Expand
  59. red_smasher
    Sep 1, 2013
    8
    I found this game fun and addicting. It entangles you in the creative options you get. I really felt like i was leading a team to create a game. Now it is some what like Game Dev Story, but i think of game creation like art. My reason to use game development and art together i ,yes, they are hard. What i am saying is you can use a saying they use for art to co-inside with GameI found this game fun and addicting. It entangles you in the creative options you get. I really felt like i was leading a team to create a game. Now it is some what like Game Dev Story, but i think of game creation like art. My reason to use game development and art together i ,yes, they are hard. What i am saying is you can use a saying they use for art to co-inside with Game development. Which is, The greatest complement to an artist, in this case a game developer/company, is to copy their work. It means that the artwork, or video game, is popular enough to attract people to want to copy them.… Expand
  60. CopyPaste
    Aug 29, 2013
    8
    This fun little game is one of the most pleasant surprises on the scene recently. It’s easy to play, and although the interface isn’t state of the art and the gameplay is highly repetitive, it’s still very fun. Kept me in front of the screen for hours, didn’t even notice I was playing it for 6 hours straight! I guess the replayability is limited, but hey, which game today isn’t boring onThis fun little game is one of the most pleasant surprises on the scene recently. It’s easy to play, and although the interface isn’t state of the art and the gameplay is highly repetitive, it’s still very fun. Kept me in front of the screen for hours, didn’t even notice I was playing it for 6 hours straight! I guess the replayability is limited, but hey, which game today isn’t boring on fifth playtrough?

    Game Dev Tycoon is a typical business-management game (well, it does say ‘tycoon’ in the title, so no surprise there), and making money is your primary goal. However, this time around you earn those piles of cash by living through the history of gaming, trying to recreate those legendary titles dear to all of us gamers.

    The game is fairly cheap, but it’s rather short as well: you can easily reach the end in one afternoon evening. Not everything is perfect, there certainly still is some room for improvement, so I’m hoping we’ll see a patch that would address some lingering issues, but the game is still VERY fun and I cannot recommend it enough to everyone.

    When you take into account low price, loads of fun and developers’ quite original approach to fighting piracy that became viral marketing effort, how can you not buy this game? I for one just couldn’t resist.    … Expand
  61. Maskerser
    Aug 30, 2013
    10
    This game is very cool! Maybe she is not that diverse, but you can get pleasure from it. For a small company like greenheart games is a very good game.
  62. fokkeantonides
    Aug 30, 2013
    9
    Got more fun then expected Pretty regular tycoon, but this is something with some more insight into the gaming industry. Into gaming and tycoon 8/10. recommended!
  63. mjz
    Aug 30, 2013
    9
    Reasonably priced game that is great fun. I am not usually a fan of the tycoon genre but this game is a real gem. I have played it for hours, in fact I have played it well past the time I should be getting some sleep. Good work Greenheart Games!
  64. Halobump
    Sep 1, 2013
    10
    I've been addicted to this game for days on end now. The formula is simple, yet the game executes it well and provides a lot of joy for the game. You really can't go wrong with spend a few pounds this way. Recommended!
  65. Shiftyhead
    Sep 7, 2013
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game is really fun. It gets harder when you progress which I like. I like games that are easy ,but they get harder and harder. I mean I don't know what to say. It's like giving you an easy start and then they give you a challenge.... I don't care what other say. You don't like tycoon games is what I say ,but this game is really fun... How can you hate on such a fun game? Game Dev Tycoon needs an 10/10 and here it is. I rate it 10/10. Really fun I can play it for hours which I agree. 3 hours spend on this game says everything… Expand
  66. JTay
    May 10, 2013
    10
    It's just the best Tycoon I have played ever. It's addicting, I've been playing 10 hours straight! Success of this game is a one thing, that other games mostly don't have good concept for gameplay.
  67. Majeye
    May 7, 2013
    10
    As an active livestreamer on TwitchTV, I am pleased to say that Game Dev Tycoon is one of the most brilliant games I've played in quite some time. Well done, Greenlightgames, well done indeed.

    I recommend this to anyone seeking that next addiction in the video game world.

    -Majeye of Majeye Gaming
  68. Brendos1er
    May 7, 2013
    10
    Honestly this game is around a 7. Simplistic design and very reminiscent of "Game dev story" it is still very fun at it's core and worth the price, especially seeing as how this is a small indy dev's first game. I gave the 10 because most dickheads on this site post games as a 0 if they don't like them instead of giving a fair representation of the game itself.
  69. Beboming
    May 12, 2013
    10
    I found this game after Sips (Yogscast) played it. I downloaded the demo, and it is extremely fun! Unfortunately, I have to wait until it is on Steam to buy it. Can't wait!
  70. IJBarny
    May 12, 2013
    9
    I have played the game through twice on 35 year length and the continued for another 20years (ish). This is because in the main time you are given you can't really use the RnD lab fully. The Game is well worth $7.99 as it gives you a lot of gameplay. Can't wait to see this game arrive on steam and see future updates.
  71. AloneBit
    May 9, 2013
    9
    Good game!
  72. arnulf8
    May 14, 2013
    10
    wonderfull. though my vision may be blinded by the fact i think the developers sound like friggin cool guys. I am gonna say it clear. My purchase of this was impulsive(only 7.99 so why not), and as soon as i had downloaded it i stayed up most of the night just to get my buisness flurishing. But despite all this fun i feel like i would've gotten more out of it if i had actually lived in thewonderfull. though my vision may be blinded by the fact i think the developers sound like friggin cool guys. I am gonna say it clear. My purchase of this was impulsive(only 7.99 so why not), and as soon as i had downloaded it i stayed up most of the night just to get my buisness flurishing. But despite all this fun i feel like i would've gotten more out of it if i had actually lived in the 80's and 90's. since history actually has a great impact. Best game of the year:not quite. Best 8$ i have ever spent: hecka yeah.… Expand
  73. marshman516
    May 28, 2013
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is an amazing game!!! so worth the money. Provides hours of entertainment. And it is pretty cheap. I would recommend this for 12+ or people who like business simulations… Expand
  74. Murzynov
    May 7, 2013
    10
    Game is great I love it. It need some upgrades to become excellent but i can play it day and night. Easy to learn, hart to master! The free cracked game thing was a great advertisement
  75. Jessrond
    Jan 22, 2014
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It is a very enjoyable game. Yes, it can get repetitive, and the strategies can seem mundane... but if you let your imagination work along with the game, you can really get lost in it.

    The best part about the Steam Update was that they randomized which game topics you start with. In the earlier versions of the game, you started with the same basic standard 80s-game lineup: Military, Space, Medieval, Sports... and then I think Sci-Fi, Fantasy, and Racing were the ones you could learn next.

    So back then, you'd just hammer out Medieval/Adventure and Medieval/RPG, learn Sci-Fi/Fantasy, make more Adventure/RPG... get Racing, learn casual games, etc.

    But with this new random starting setup, you could have a tough break if you get a game like Surgery that only has one "Great Combination" or you could luck out and get Fantasy that works very well with anything.

    The game is addictive and at some level it may seem like a free game you'd play on Kongregate, but it's much more than that.

    One minor issue: In the third office when you have Hardware lab and Design lab, switching between the three causes some lag.    … Expand
  76. BaturTR
    May 10, 2013
    10
    I played this game 10 hours.I think this game is awasome.And Its a good game.I think very cheap. I have gotten about 10 hours of entertainment out of it in my first 80 year playthrough.Very Funny game and you can't get bored easily
  77. mitchcoll21
    May 10, 2013
    10
    This has to be one of the best games i've played in a long time I find myself making new companies just to get a bit of variety when playing.
    For the price its at as well i was shocked at how low the price is, for the amount of fun i've had and the amount of time i've played for it is well worth it !
    This is a must buy
  78. stg
    Nov 4, 2013
    10
    When I bought I wasn't sure it'd be any good but I was pleasantly surprised, as the game turned to be really fun.

    A big part of the game is getting game reports and really paying attention to what they say (which is repeated on your interface choices for games). There are many combinations that are important to a game success, including genre, ages, platforms and topics.
  79. kykinson
    Aug 22, 2013
    10
    The game itself is good but Im disappointed that it is a ripoff and they didn't add anything new in the game. I hope they can make some new things in the steam version of the game.
  80. Matiben
    Jun 28, 2013
    9
    This game is brilliant! I've always wanted to make my own games, or play a simulation like that, and this is it! You can make different games from simulation to strategy, adventure, action and more. Hire your own employees and build your way from bottom to the best game developer, by making your own company. Totally awesome! I also love the "storyline" of this game, as i have personallyThis game is brilliant! I've always wanted to make my own games, or play a simulation like that, and this is it! You can make different games from simulation to strategy, adventure, action and more. Hire your own employees and build your way from bottom to the best game developer, by making your own company. Totally awesome! I also love the "storyline" of this game, as i have personally lived it. The only "bad" thing about this, is that the algorithms of this game are sometimes strange and nonsensical. I definitely recommend this game to everyone!… Expand
  81. SilverSurfer
    Sep 5, 2013
    9
    It is hard to pinpoint why exactly this game is so addictive but it is so much fun.
    If I had to make a call on it I would say it is the many possibilities wrapped in a simplistic design making even the most complex tasks fun to deal with.
    I only planned to have a quick first play to see what it is like and ended up going to bed at 3 in the morning. I started creating games which    It is hard to pinpoint why exactly this game is so addictive but it is so much fun.
    If I had to make a call on it I would say it is the many possibilities wrapped in a simplistic design making even the most complex tasks fun to deal with.

    I only planned to have a quick first play to see what it is like and ended up going to bed at 3 in the morning.

    I started creating games which were great then thought I found some cookie-cutter settings for each Type/Genre but ended up 20k in the red, nearly going bankrupt before making my first official sequel which got rated 9.75 making me my first 20 million.

    The up and downs are exciting and you will always look on how you can do better than before, trying out new type/genre combos or go completely out of your comfort zone and end up surprised how well you did.

    You are always given enough information with each game release to further your knowledge on what type/genre worked or didn't, which age group responded best, what platform the game worked well with or if adding more level details than sound was the right choice.

    As you progress more and more features get enabled either through levelling or through Research, giving you a lot more to do with each new game combination you design.

    Along the way you also get a glimpse of the actual History how Consoles came and went again (names slightly changed off course but identifiable nonetheless.

    I don't think words can easily describe how nice this game plays you will just have to go and see for yourself.

    I'm giving this game a solid 9/10.
    Why not 10/10 you may ask. Well, there is no such thing as perfection but this game comes so close to it I might even say 9.75/10.

    Great Game.

    A Job well done by Greenheart Games.    … Expand
  82. Htimez2
    Aug 30, 2013
    10
    Great game, way better then I expected. having more fun with this game then I have had with much more expensive games recently. This game is proof that some indie games despite not having a big company behind them, can be better then most triple A games. Definitely worth picking up. LOVE THIS GAME!
  83. HARBING3R
    May 24, 2013
    8
    This game is great, it ain't perfect but it's still fun and addicting. Although I would have enjoyed an award ceremony for your games, a better reviews system, some better statistics for your game and your company and some competition like some rival development studios. But regardless of that its still a deeply enjoyable game for a small price of $8. And you do get to make your ownThis game is great, it ain't perfect but it's still fun and addicting. Although I would have enjoyed an award ceremony for your games, a better reviews system, some better statistics for your game and your company and some competition like some rival development studios. But regardless of that its still a deeply enjoyable game for a small price of $8. And you do get to make your own engine, make MMO's, take on contracts, make games for other Publishers and you even get to make your own console, in my opinion this game is worth the buy. And I cannot wait for a sequel, so i give this game an 8/10.… Expand
  84. TheTruth69
    Jun 25, 2013
    10
    This Game is Amazing. It allows you to go back to 1980 build a game company from your garage to office to big office. This game has various possibilities and can be hilarious at time cause you can name anything anything and the game doesnt notice. You can make any kind of game you want in genre and topic terms. This game only has a one slot save system and an autosave so you may lose aThis Game is Amazing. It allows you to go back to 1980 build a game company from your garage to office to big office. This game has various possibilities and can be hilarious at time cause you can name anything anything and the game doesnt notice. You can make any kind of game you want in genre and topic terms. This game only has a one slot save system and an autosave so you may lose a lot. All the consoles are real but in parody names. This game is very hard and recommended you have a guide because this game is alot of guessing. The music is nice and not annoying like other sim game like civilization. The game has no bugs at all and never crashes. Buy it its a good game for the collection… Expand
  85. TheDropBear
    May 7, 2013
    8
    Game Dev Tycoon was really fun, I've logged hours into the game already and I STILL haven't managed to keep a company out of the red, it's really hard work but it is really fun and extremely addictive!
  86. ZenonProject
    May 9, 2013
    10
    I consider this game a masterpiece.It is cheap,it is highly replayable,it is challenging,in one word,it is awesome!I recommend this game to everyone who likes tycoon/management games.It's simply the best of its genre!
  87. gt13614
    May 19, 2013
    10
    A Game for the little Geek in you! For anyone wanting to have abit of fun and let the time fly by this is the game for you!

    I first saw it on Youtube, went and downloaded the Demo and enjoyed it (easy to play). Went ahead and purchased the game fully, being cheap i thought "why not?" quick and simple to start up, no problems at all! Starts out just as the Demo does, but it's more    A Game for the little Geek in you! For anyone wanting to have abit of fun and let the time fly by this is the game for you!

    I first saw it on Youtube, went and downloaded the Demo and enjoyed it (easy to play). Went ahead and purchased the game fully, being cheap i thought "why not?" quick and simple to start up, no problems at all!

    Starts out just as the Demo does, but it's more challenging. To get a good review it's more difficult meaning you do have to change things up, so if you went for Racing, Racing, Racing you will lose fans and the reviewers will get bored of your same old games.

    You play for 30 in game years and trust me it has a good balance of how many games you can/could produce in a Game Year all depends on what you plan on doing, whether it's a Large multi-genre fantasy game or a small, casual mobile game it's your choice!

    The game won't stop after the 30years have been completed, it will show you you're score for those 30years, the game that sold the most units, the game that made the most profit and after that you can carry on and get bigger and better, and create more complex games even consoles!

    My personal Score was: 32906699 which i think is reasonably good for my first day with this game.

    Worth a 10/10, and it's no Rip Off, it's an idea based on an old game, pushed onto the PC Market with everything being much much better!

    Great Game, and "all games" would give it a 10! (people who have played it will know what i mean!)    … Expand
  88. bdube30
    May 23, 2013
    8
    Really good tycoon game.

    Caution VERY ADDICTIVE I can play many hours without see the time gone Very good game. The game is made for make us think to the best way to develop a game. Simple but good.
  89. IndigoJones
    May 30, 2013
    9
    Verdict: fans of business simulators like my self will love it and it is fantastic value for money.

    Great value for money, still has me playing the game for hours. Very simple, intuitive and easy to use interface. Replayability is okay but could be better. Could have done more to make the game less repetitive in the latter stages of the game such as add some HR and business to    Verdict: fans of business simulators like my self will love it and it is fantastic value for money.

    Great value for money, still has me playing the game for hours. Very simple, intuitive and easy to use interface. Replayability is okay but could be better. Could have done more to make the game less repetitive in the latter stages of the game such as add some HR and business to business interactions.    … Expand
  90. makdrumz
    May 31, 2013
    10
    If you like Game Dev Story and similar games then you will LOVE Game Dev Tycoon. I only wish that there would be expansions for it since when you are at the end game you can only restart the game, which is kind of sad since i really felt like building something important while playing. Anyway, please make a sequel for Game Dev Tycoon!!!
  91. bungie
    May 9, 2013
    8
    Challenging and fun game, every move you made can change the results, one day you're bankrupt and the other a success in sales into the masses. You have to read the screen prompts constantly, but also take important decisions every second, until being an expert after a few hours. Need small improvements but has great potential, is re-playable, simple but addictive. Totally recommended forChallenging and fun game, every move you made can change the results, one day you're bankrupt and the other a success in sales into the masses. You have to read the screen prompts constantly, but also take important decisions every second, until being an expert after a few hours. Need small improvements but has great potential, is re-playable, simple but addictive. Totally recommended for those who love the simulators, while you are getting real knowledge of game development and history.… Expand
  92. ibrahim7009
    May 20, 2013
    10
    The guy is pure awesome. it combines between fun and seriousness. You have the chance of making the game of your dreams Sci-Fi RPG game or Fantasy MMORPG or anything you want this game is about making you having fun same time making you learn how to make a successful company. I failed the game like 3 times myself but in the 4th time i made it and now my company Esoft got more than 100The guy is pure awesome. it combines between fun and seriousness. You have the chance of making the game of your dreams Sci-Fi RPG game or Fantasy MMORPG or anything you want this game is about making you having fun same time making you learn how to make a successful company. I failed the game like 3 times myself but in the 4th time i made it and now my company Esoft got more than 100 billion. I made 3 successful MMORPG and I managed to make my console have 21% of the market share because of my intelligence. I kept making good games for the console and i made a low amount of money in the first but after some time i made a special MMORPG for each console and that brought me "Arabs monies".
    I can't wait for a future DLC. Thank you Greenheart    … Expand
  93. GTFOmyEGGS
    May 13, 2013
    9
    I don't know what caused me to buy this game but, I am glad I did. I spent over 12 hours ramming my gaming company to the ground and I had a blast. Creating the perfect mix of games is fun. Nothing is more rewarding than seeing your game receive tens across the board. This game makes me appreciate game developers even more now.
  94. xlegend0415
    May 8, 2013
    9
    Probably the best thing I have ever spent 8 dollars on. It kept me coming back. Some of the most fun I have had gaming for a while. It kept me coming back.
  95. battousaiken
    May 7, 2013
    10
    Amazing game!!! Unbeatable prize, no in-game purchases, and, best of all, it's just damn entertaining. Do yourself a favor and pick this up for $7.99.
  96. Tricksterzzzz
    May 7, 2013
    9
    This game is surprising addictive. I have played it for days and days on end. It can be very hard to get the hang of and there is many different combos you can do, some good, some bad. Only thing is missing is Online multiplayer then it would be complete.
  97. D3F1L3R
    May 7, 2013
    9
    I gave the game a solid 9 out of 10. When I buy an indie based game I am looking for an absolute time takers. I want addictive gameplay that keeps me coming back for more. Game Dev Tycoon provided such an experience. The game has a few annoying aspects but I can not recall any other game taking 20+ hours of my life in two days. I originally bought the game because of an article I readI gave the game a solid 9 out of 10. When I buy an indie based game I am looking for an absolute time takers. I want addictive gameplay that keeps me coming back for more. Game Dev Tycoon provided such an experience. The game has a few annoying aspects but I can not recall any other game taking 20+ hours of my life in two days. I originally bought the game because of an article I read talking about the devs sort of trolling the pirate community. What they did was a masterpiece marketing aspect. I will always support indie titles over major ones however, these guys earned my $8.… Expand
  98. Joesmiled
    May 7, 2013
    9
    Game Dec Tycoon is a good game that has a long lifespan and won't bore the player quickly. The one 'Con' to this game is how repeated the help text can get. The game play is brilliant and I have no other faults to point out.
  99. Ellmaru
    May 8, 2013
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. My first impressions were good and it stayed that way. The difficulty was a nice mix because it wasn't to easy or painstakingly hard. If you haven't tried this game you should, here is a quick summary; You start off in a small garage but after you have released a bunch of hit games, you move up. The main game spans 30 years but you can play for longer despite not having new consoles released. On that point, the game keeps up with real history only changing names. It may also be surprising to find out that this is Greenheart Game's first game. We can only imagine what they will make next. The only thing that would improve this game is a sequel. Hopefully the sequel wont be a follow-on but a remake since the developers resources have improved, maybe it will start earlier on at the very birth of videogames and maybe have a few more offices to move into. Maybe a more personal character creation will benefit it as well. It will be exciting to see Greenheart exploring new topics and genres. Another thing that improves the game is its good price ($8.00,£5.49) and the free demo. It is quite humorous how the developers make most of those who pirate the game get pirated.… Expand
  100. Appfilm
    May 8, 2013
    9
    Ever wanted to be a game developer but didn’t know how to make games or didn’t think you had the creativity to come up with an innovate idea? Well that can now be done, but within another game. And making games has never been so much fun till now.

    Game Dev Tycoon is a game made by an indie developing company known as Greenheart Games. This is their first game and what a way to make an    Ever wanted to be a game developer but didn’t know how to make games or didn’t think you had the creativity to come up with an innovate idea? Well that can now be done, but within another game. And making games has never been so much fun till now.

    Game Dev Tycoon is a game made by an indie developing company known as Greenheart Games. This is their first game and what a way to make an entrance into the cramped space that is the gaming industry. Game Dev Tycoon is simulator that allows you to develop games and release them to the world of Game Dev Tycoon. You will work your way up from being a tech genius sat in their mum’s basement to possibly working in a top end corporate building. When you start playing this highly addictive game, you will start to understand and appreciate all the hard work that goes into making games that we take for granted.

    The game works on a year cycle and every year or two years, a new console is released to spice things up. You have to keep up with the trends and age popularity and even genre trends. Due to copyright issues the console and company names have been slightly edited; for example there are companies called ‘Ninvento’ and ‘Vonny’. Quick hint, the ‘mBox’ is a great console is a great console to release your games on. The game has a 35 year limit so you won’t be seeing any 4D games consoles with built-in gaming chairs. There are 51 topics to unlock, five genres to choose from as well as numerous platforms and engines to choose from. This allows for many combinations to develop a game within, and all are capable of succeeding. When you’re not creating games, you will be able to research things that would go toward you creating a new game engine. Also there are contracts available which you can earn a quick buck by completing.

    The game is very cheap, right now Game Dev Tycoon isn’t on Steam but Greenheart Games promises that when it does become available to Steam, it will give all customers who have purchased the game, a free Steam key. On their site, they are offering the game for a small investment of £5.69 excluding VAT. The game is also being offered to those who own Windows 8 or have a windows 8 tablet, as it can be purchased in the Windows Store. Mac and Linux people can also purchase the game. An interesting thing that Greenheart Games has done is that they released a cracked version of their game on Torrent sites but with a catch, the game made people pirate the games that you created within the virtual world of Game Dev Tycoon. The irony of seeing people on forums complaining that they couldn’t make any profit because people were pirating their games. The irony. This clever trick was used as a little joke and an experiment to see how people would feel about people pirating their games despite doing the same to other peoples games.

    A problem with the game is that time seems to move too fast. It seem like new systems were being developed at an devastating speed. It became difficult to keep up your current game engine up to balance it with the latest technology available. In order to have the latest game engine you need the money and research available. The only way to do this is to sell those games. However the only way to sell successful games is to have up to date technology. So you can only sell so many racing simulators in a row. Even the game recognizes if you create the same game twice, even if you received all tens for it.

    Despite its minor problem, we love this game and have been playing it for days on end. We highly recommend you get your hands on this game as you will not regret a second of playing this perfect combination of addiction and pleasure.    … Expand
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Mixed or average reviews - based on 21 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 21
  3. Negative: 2 out of 21
  1. SpazioGames
    Sep 16, 2014
    65
    Taking into account the quite low price and the almost non-existent technical requirements, Game Dev Tycoon is a good and above all original game, albeit without great pretensions.
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  2. GameCritics
    May 12, 2014
    30
    However, I don't really think Tycoon really wants to be more than ‘a glimpse' at video game production, and any attempt to comment on the industry from this dull, monotonous experience fails to hit its mark.
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  3. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Oct 24, 2013
    80
    What is it like to start with a few thousand dollars and end up in an office full of people producing multi-million gaming hits? This game lets you find out and makes it worth your while. [Nov 2013]
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