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20 Minute Metropolis

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52%Game Brain Score
optimization, music
gameplay, replayability
65% User Score Based on 31 reviews

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20 Minute Metropolis is a single player arcade simulation game. It was developed by Dejobaan Games, LLC and was released on September 3, 2020. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Centuries after a nuclear war, you're charged with rebuilding civilization. It's your job to create a functioning city in 20 years (that's 20 minutes realtime!). Begin by laying roads to bring food to your people, then build apartments to give them somewhere to live. Extend your reach by cutting through forest and—oops, your apartments have filled up with waste, so you'll have to build a landfill.…

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65%
Audience ScoreBased on 31 reviews
optimization3 positive mentions
gameplay3 negative mentions
  • 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, it provides a fun experience and a competitive edge, encouraging players to optimize their strategies for high scores.
  • The game lacks depth and replayability, as it features only one map and a single objective, leading to repetitive gameplay.
  • The user interface is poorly designed, making it cumbersome to navigate and detracting from the overall experience.
  • Many players feel that the game feels more like a prototype or demo rather than a fully realized product, with significant room for improvement.
  • gameplay
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    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 are 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.”
  • replayability
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game has very low replayability, primarily due to its single map and objective, which limits players' options and experiences. While some users note that the lack of replayability isn't a significant issue given the game's price, the consensus is that there is minimal incentive to play again.

    • “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.”
  • graphics
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's graphics are generally pleasing, featuring nice visuals despite occasional glitches. While some users find the graphics to be simple, the overall aesthetic is enhanced by a pleasant musical background, with some reviewers expressing personal bias due to connections with the developers.

    • “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.”
  • story
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story aspect of the game is well-received, particularly for its engaging tutorial missions that effectively introduce players to the gameplay mechanics. However, 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.”
    • “The characters are one-dimensional and fail to engage the player.”
    • “There are too many plot holes that make it hard to follow the storyline.”
  • optimization
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    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.”
  • stability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    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, which detracts from the overall experience.”
    • “I frequently encounter crashes that disrupt my gameplay, making it hard to enjoy the game.”
    • “The stability issues are frustrating; I often find myself getting kicked out of matches unexpectedly.”
  • music
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is described as pleasant and complements the simple graphics effectively, enhancing 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.”
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20 Minute Metropolis is a arcade simulation game.

20 Minute Metropolis is available on PC and Windows.

20 Minute Metropolis was released on September 3, 2020.

20 Minute Metropolis was developed by Dejobaan Games, LLC.

20 Minute Metropolis has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its optimization but disliked it for its gameplay.

20 Minute Metropolis is a single player game.

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