Comic Book Tycoon

About

Start out as comic artist in small room and draw best comic you can and show off your work, replay the history of the comic industry., your decisions will make or break your studio. Create bestselling comics and become immortal with your stories.

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Play Modes

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

52%

Audience ScoreBased on 66 reviews

replayability2 positive mentions

stability6 negative mentions

The game has a fun and entertaining concept, especially for fans of comic and pop culture.
There is potential for improvement, and the developer is responsive to feedback.
Some players find the game enjoyable and relaxing, appreciating its simple mechanics.

The game feels rushed and incomplete, with numerous bugs and a lack of features that lead to boredom.
It is poorly optimized and has a clunky interface, making it frustrating to play.
Many players feel it is a cheap copy of Game Dev Tycoon, lacking the polish and depth of the original.

stability
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The game is plagued by significant stability issues, with numerous bugs and glitches rendering it nearly unplayable. Reviewers express concerns about its unfinished state, suggesting it lacks the polish expected even from early access titles. Overall, the game's stability is a major drawback that requires urgent attention from the developers.
- “In its current state, this game definitely needs more polishing and tweaking and is literally unplayable at the moment due to the glitches.”
- “It's less polished than many early access games and has numerous glitches that prevent it from being playable.”
- “Making me wonder if the reason this game is so buggy and incomplete is because the developers just threw it together as a cover for a crypto miner.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The gameplay is criticized for being a standard clone of Game Dev Tycoon, featuring a clunky interface and mechanics that feel unoriginal. Players report a lack of engagement, leading some to abandon the game after a short playtime.
- “I haven't played much of the game, but the gameplay feels like a very standard Game Dev Tycoon clone with a very clunky interface.”
- “I played for about 15 minutes and decided this was trash; the mechanics seem blatantly ripped off from Game Dev Tycoon, an actual good game I 100% recommend.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
The monetization of the game is criticized as a cash grab, with users feeling it is a rushed and low-quality imitation of another title, leading to numerous bugs and significant gameplay issues.
- “This game feels like a cash grab, with monetization tactics that overshadow the gameplay experience.”
- “The monetization system is overly aggressive, making it difficult to enjoy the game without spending extra money.”
- “It seems like the developers prioritized profit over player experience, leading to a frustrating monetization model.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
The game suffers from poorly optimized code, leading to performance issues that detract from the overall experience.
- “The game suffers from poorly optimized code.”
- “The performance issues are a result of poorly optimized code.”
- “The overall experience is hindered by the poorly optimized code.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The story aspect of the game is criticized for lacking depth and engagement, leaving players feeling disconnected from the creation of a hero, narrative, or universe. Many feel that the potential for a rich storytelling experience is unfulfilled.
- “There is so much that could have been in this game to make you feel like you were actually creating a hero, a story, a universe, but none of those things are here.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
The music in the game has received criticism, with users suggesting that it requires significant improvement alongside other aspects such as the UI and narrative. Overall, it appears to be a weak point that detracts from the overall experience.
- “The music feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “The soundtrack doesn't match the game's atmosphere, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- “I found the music to be uninspired and forgettable, failing to enhance the gameplay.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players note that recent updates have significantly enhanced the game's playability, leading to improved replayability. While not flawless, these changes have positively influenced user ratings and overall enjoyment.