- August 24, 2021
- Binogure Studio
- 31h median play time
City Game Studio
Platforms
About
"City Game Studio" is a tycoon game where you run your own video game development company, starting in a small space and growing to hire artists, developers, and testers. Successful games will allow you to move to larger locations and self-publish, but working with publishers may be necessary in the beginning. The game features engine development and publishing contracts as you aim to dominate the market.











- City Game Studio offers a deeper and more complex experience than Game Dev Tycoon, with features like managing multiple studios, creating custom consoles, and negotiating contracts.
- The game is highly addictive, providing a satisfying gameplay loop that keeps players engaged for hours.
- The developer is very responsive to community feedback, frequently updating the game and adding new features based on player suggestions.
- The user interface can be cluttered and confusing, making it difficult for new players to navigate and understand the mechanics.
- Some players find the game too easy once they understand the mechanics, leading to a lack of challenge in higher difficulties.
- There are reports of bugs and performance issues, particularly with the game freezing or crashing during play.
gameplay
85 mentions Positive Neutral NegativeThe gameplay of this management simulation game is engaging and offers a deep experience, particularly for fans of the genre, with mechanics that allow for extensive customization and strategic decision-making. While it shares similarities with "Game Dev Tycoon," many players appreciate its added complexity and variety, although some find the interface cluttered and certain mechanics unclear. Overall, the game provides a solid gameplay loop with a rewarding learning curve, though it may become repetitive over time.
“You can dive deep into every aspect of game development, from designing and releasing your own custom console to tweaking in-game mechanics like microtransactions.”
“The gameplay mechanics are intuitive and easy to grasp, making it accessible to both newcomers and seasoned gamers.”
“The process of balancing development tasks, managing resources, and strategically releasing games adds an exciting layer of strategy to the gameplay.”
“On top of the mechanical and UI issues, the screen is hard to read in terms of telling what's going on at a glance.”
“While the game has some interesting proposals and innovative ideas over the genre, its mechanics have very little depth in my opinion.”
“I sincerely and wholeheartedly hope that you, the developer, will not abandon the game halfway through, because it looks promising, but something definitely needs to be done with the transparency of the mechanics so that there is no feeling that I do not control anything, and the game seems to be playing itself.”