20 Minute Metropolis
- September 3, 2020
- Dejobaan Games
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Get on itch.io Store"20 Minute Metropolis" is a fast-paced city-builder game where players must quickly layout and develop a thriving metropolis in just 20 minutes. Balance resources, meet citizen needs, and respond to challenges as you strive to create a successful city before time runs out. With endless replayability, each game offers a new and exciting challenge.
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Windows
Reviews
- 20 Minute Metropolis offers a unique twist on city building with a 20-minute time limit that adds pressure and excitement to gameplay.
- The game is simple and easy to understand, making it accessible for casual players looking for a quick gaming session.
- For its low price, the game provides a fun experience and has potential for future updates and improvements.
- The gameplay is shallow and repetitive, with only one map available, leading to a lack of replayability.
- The user interface is poorly designed, making it frustrating to navigate and build efficiently.
- Many players feel the game is more of a prototype or demo rather than a fully realized product, lacking depth and polish.
- gameplay5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The gameplay is criticized for being shallow and lacking depth, with users noting that while there is potential in the mechanics, they remain largely unexplored. The user experience is also considered inadequate, suggesting that the game serves more as a precursor to a more developed sequel, T-Minus 30.
“At first, you complete 11 scenarios in which the gameplay is explained.”
“It feels like there's a lot of potential behind these gameplay mechanics, but they go completely unexplored.”
“The gameplay and UX is lacking, but I guess it was a stepping stone into making the much better T-Minus 30.”
“The gameplay is incredibly shallow.”
“At first, you complete 11 scenarios in which the gameplay should be explained.”
- replayability4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The game has very low replayability, primarily due to its single map and objective, which limits players' options for varied gameplay. While some users note that this lack of replayability isn't a significant issue given the game's price, the consensus is that there is minimal incentive to replay.
“Not a lot of replayability, but for the price that's not exactly a problem.”
“Replayability is therefore near zero.”
“There's no replayability - only one map, only one objective, only one way to achieve it.”
“Zero replayability, due to only one map for the main mode.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are generally pleasing, featuring nice visuals despite occasional glitches. However, some users note that the graphics are quite simple, which may affect overall immersion.
“The game offers some nice graphics; although there are some glitches here and there, it is pleasant all the same.”
“The graphics are very simple, and the musical background is very nice too.”
“The graphics are very simple and the musical background is nice as well.”
“I'll confess I'm biased because a friend who works for me did some of the artwork on this, and I've long been a fan of Dejobaan.”
- story2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is enhanced by well-crafted tutorial missions that effectively introduce players to the gameplay mechanics, though some users express a desire for additional content, such as bonus missions beyond the main park-building focus.
“The tutorial missions were really well done and made it easy to get into.”
“The story feels disjointed and lacks a coherent narrative.”
“Character development is shallow, making it hard to connect with anyone.”
“The plot twists are predictable and fail to engage the player.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -300 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The optimization aspect of the game has been criticized for detracting from the enjoyment of city building, reducing the experience to a mere optimization challenge rather than a creative and engaging process.
“The game challenges you to find the most efficient layout, making every decision feel impactful.”
“I love how the optimization mechanics encourage creative problem-solving and strategic planning.”
“The balance between resource management and optimization keeps the gameplay engaging and rewarding.”
“Strips away all of the joy of a city builder and turns it into a single optimization problem.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game features appealing graphics, but users have reported occasional glitches that affect overall stability. Despite these issues, the experience remains enjoyable.
“The game offers some nice graphics, although there are some ugly glitches here and there.”
“I frequently experience crashes that disrupt my gameplay.”
“The frame rate drops significantly during intense moments, making it hard to enjoy the game.”
- music1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers appreciate the music in the game, noting that it complements the simple graphics well and enhances the overall experience.
“The musical background is very nice and complements the gameplay beautifully.”
“The soundtrack is incredibly engaging and enhances the overall experience.”
“The music perfectly sets the mood and keeps you immersed in the game.”
