Game Dev Tycoon

 Switch
Metascore
81

Generally favorable reviews - based on 5 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
  1. Pure Nintendo
    Oct 26, 2020
    100
    Game Dev Tycoon is the business simulation strategy game you never knew you needed, providing smooth controls, well-balanced management, and fun gameplay.
  2. Switch Player
    Oct 29, 2020
    80
    Game Dev Tycoon displays masterful execution of balancing addictiveness and enjoyability, despite the niggling feeling that they merely copied and/or built-upon Kairosoft’s Game Dev Story.
  3. The Digital Fix
    Oct 6, 2020
    80
    Game Dev Tycoon has a wide appeal to different audiences. As well as being a great introduction to management sims, there's enough to keep long time fans interested as well. It's fun, sometimes silly in the best kind of way, and hard to put down once you get started.

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User Score
6.9

Mixed or average reviews- based on 8 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 8
  3. Negative: 1 out of 8
  1. TheLinkgirl
    Dec 12, 2022
    1
    My time with Game Dev Tycoon was just abysmal. I'm not sure what it wanted to do. While it's a conceptually fine idea, the problem is thatMy time with Game Dev Tycoon was just abysmal. I'm not sure what it wanted to do. While it's a conceptually fine idea, the problem is that you're encouraged to choose very specific menu combinations. There's no point in experimenting, because experimenting is failure. The whole game is just a case of learning which options to pick in a menu, or looking it up after going bankrupt for the 10th time in the early game. Every moment with this game was terrible for me.… Full Review »
  2. kosterix
    Mar 7, 2021
    9
    Game dev tycoon - try the demo! - manages to recreate the evolution of games from the 70s, where you begin with text adventure creation, thenGame dev tycoon - try the demo! - manages to recreate the evolution of games from the 70s, where you begin with text adventure creation, then go on to console game dev, including the marketing funds and generation of hype.
    It succeeds in discouraging teen punks of ever considering to join that industry, and also is a good lesson on how insidious game creation really is.
    Also it has a "history of video game" kind of lesson in it. If you remember or can guess the next big thing in hindsight, you will score well.
    It's a very good game that left a sour taste in me mouth, so -1 point for that.    … Full Review »
  3. TaylorPotato
    Mar 6, 2021
    10
    I love this game so much, I made an account just to review it. I’ve been in a gaming slump, not feeling much of anything lately. This gameI love this game so much, I made an account just to review it. I’ve been in a gaming slump, not feeling much of anything lately. This game made me excited to game again. There is so much room to grow within the game and I suspect it will have a high replay value. I especially appreciate the tutorials which are clear and concise. The pacing is perfect. I don’t have a single criticism. It makes me happy to support a start-up like this and I look forward to what they’ll make next!… Full Review »
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