Caravan Trade Tycoon

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In "Caravan Trade Tycoon," become a merchant in the middle ages and travel to over 500 cities across nine countries to trade items and earn profits. With more than 100 items categorized into 10 different types, players must pay attention to changing price rates to maximize earnings. Producing items yourself is possible by purchasing and managing one of eight different workshops, with more advanced workshops available in developed cities.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

+13

50%

Audience ScoreBased on 12 reviews

story3 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

The game has a lot of potential and shows promise for future development.
The developer has made improvements, such as adding multiple save options to prevent data loss.
Gameplay can be enjoyable, with a larger map and a variety of items to trade.

The game is currently plagued by bugs and a confusing interface, making it difficult to play.
There is a lack of essential features like a tutorial and clear instructions, leaving players lost.
Visuals and overall production quality are subpar, leading to a disappointing experience.

music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
50%
The music in the game has been criticized for its jarring transitions, such as shifting from medieval tones to modern rock, which some players found amusing but ultimately out of place. Additionally, the overall sound design appears to be lacking, with minimal sound effects beyond the music itself.
- “I'm assuming they intend to update a lot of visuals as the development goes on, just like the sound and music.”
- “There is no other sound, at least I don't remember hearing anything other than the music.”
- “I didn't really get that far, but I have absolutely no reason to play this game now that I know this is just a cheap knock-off of M&B, with absolutely nothing new to offer (unless you count uglier graphics and hilariously out of place music as 'new').”
- “I admit, the abrupt music change from some ancient medieval tone to some new-age rock song made me laugh.”
- “There is no other sound; at least I don't remember hearing anything other than the music.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
20%
60%
The graphics of the game are criticized for being poorly executed and visually unappealing, with many users describing them as an "ugly mess." While there is hope for future updates to improve the visuals, the current state is seen as a significant drawback, contributing to the perception of the game as a cheap imitation.
- “I'm assuming they intend to update a lot of visuals as the development goes on, just like the sound and music.”
- “Game is ambitious, but riddled with interface and graphical issues.”
- “I didn't really get that far, but I have absolutely no reason to play this game now that I know this is just a cheap knock-off of M&B, with absolutely nothing new to offer (unless you count uglier graphics and hilariously out of place music as 'new').”
- “But the visuals that exist are just an ugly mess.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
25%
50%
The gameplay is generally praised for being fast and easy, especially following a recent patch. However, some users have expressed frustration with the lack of in-game options, particularly regarding text settings and malfunctioning sound sliders.
- “Fast and easy gameplay, love the new patch <3”
- “The gameplay loop is just this.”
- “No in-game options for text, with sound sliders broken (volume goes from 10 to 100 in an instant) and no gameplay options.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
67%
The story in this remake of the old caravan game features a slightly enhanced plot, focusing on elements like stores and manufacturing; however, many users feel that the overall narrative and world-building are lacking, comparing it unfavorably to even the most basic of narratives.
- “This is a remake of an old caravan game with a slightly improved plot.”
- “The story and world development are engaging and immersive.”
- “The narrative is rich and adds depth to the gameplay experience.”
- “This is a remake of an old caravan game with a slightly improved plot (stores, manufacturing).”
- “You'll find more story and world development reading the back of a cereal box.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is noted for its unintentional elements, particularly the jarring contrast between the medieval setting and the modern rock music, which some players found amusing. However, overall, the game is criticized for lacking originality and failing to engage players.
- “I admit, the abrupt music change from some ancient medieval tone to some new-age rock song made me laugh.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game has been criticized for its numerous bugs, which significantly detract from the overall experience, making it difficult to recommend despite its potential.
- “Not a bad game, but it's too buggy to recommend.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable.”
- “I experienced constant lag and glitches that ruined the experience.”