Cyber Dude: Dev Tycoon

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"Cyber Dude: Dev Tycoon" is a game where you can become a computer genius, build your own IT company, and work your way up from a QA tester to a high-level position. Upgrade your computer and skills, create apps and games, and fight off viruses. Travel the world, receive level rewards, and set your sights on Mars as you expand and orchestrate the ultimate IT empire.

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Play Modes

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

91%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,180 reviews

graphics41 positive mentions

monetization508 negative mentions

monetization
538 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
4%
1%
94%
The monetization strategy of the game has been heavily criticized for its excessive and intrusive ad placements, with many players reporting forced ads that disrupt gameplay and progress. Despite the option to pay for ad removal, users often find that ads still appear, leading to frustration and a diminished gaming experience. Overall, the consensus is that the game's reliance on ads is overwhelming, making it unplayable for many and detracting from its potential enjoyment.
- “But I love the fact that there are no in-app purchases; everyone has to put in equal effort, but still just clicking doesn't make it much challenging.”
- “It's fun and it's okay so far; no ads have popped up. It's a fun clicker, I like clicker games, but the thing is you have to use real money to buy things like a new chair and desk.”
- “I must say it's a really great clicker game; there are no ads and overall it's fun!”
- “It's just that you don't get any rewards if you don't watch the ads, and now every single level-up dialog wants me to watch an ad.”
- “The game is entertaining and I only uninstalled for one reason: the ads.”
- “Forced ads in place of progression rewards is not okay.”
graphics
64 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
64%
31%
5%
The graphics of the game are generally well-received, with many users praising the cutesy art style and smooth, clean visuals that enhance the gameplay experience. While some reviews mention the graphics as decent or reminiscent of infographics, others highlight their appeal and effectiveness in creating an enjoyable atmosphere. However, a few users express dissatisfaction, describing the graphics as simplistic or corporate in nature. Overall, the consensus leans towards positive feedback on the game's visual design.
- “The graphics and style are good though.”
- “They did a very good job with the graphics as they are very pleasing and the game stays consistently interesting and fun.”
- “It's a great game, actually I like how smooth the artwork and the graphics are, and this is the best idle game I've played so far.”
- “The game's graphics or artwork is not very good.”
- “Boring is an understatement, graphics look like a business PowerPoint, just reeks corporate 🙄”
- “I downloaded it out of curiosity and then I see graphics made by teens, no explanation or backstory. I didn't know it was a clicker; I don't like clickers in my opinion they are the worst genre + long ads!”
gameplay
62 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
45%
42%
13%
The gameplay experience is highly polarized among users, with many criticizing it for being slow-paced, grindy, and heavily interrupted by intrusive ads, which detracts from immersion and enjoyment. While some players appreciate the simple mechanics and graphics, others find the gameplay repetitive and lacking in depth, often feeling forced to engage with ads to progress. Overall, the game offers a mix of enjoyable elements but is hampered by excessive advertising and a lack of meaningful progression.
- “The gameplay is simple, the graphics are sleek, and the mechanics scale nicely so it does not feel like a grind.”
- “Its art style is clean and smooth, won't lag on low-end devices, and the gameplay is so fun!”
- “Great game so far, really enjoying the gameplay, ease of the game and non-intrusive adverts.”
- “No gameplay, no progression, grindy, very slow-paced, can't even click more than 30 times in a row because of a cooldown mechanic with no option to improve it.”
- “Unfortunately, the gameplay is ruined by mass amounts of advertising.”
- “Honestly a very mediocre tycoon game, things seemed to hit a wall very early and the core gameplay and upgrade loops were just not satisfying at all.”
story
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
70%
10%
The game's story is criticized for its lack of depth and progression, with many players reporting that missions stop appearing after reaching certain levels, leading to boredom. While some appreciate the initial quests and the game's concept, they express a desire for more engaging content, such as additional missions, side quests, or a more developed narrative. Overall, the story aspect feels underdeveloped and repetitive, detracting from the overall experience.
- “This game is great for not only the quality but the story as well along with the articulation and game function.”
- “The game is just neat! I like the plot of it. Keep up the good work.”
- “Fun idle game, needs more quests though; I have no more and started last night.”
- “An attractive tapping game, but I have reached level 45 and I have no more missions to accomplish, so the game starts to be boring after that.”
- “Very pitiful experience for such a low-quality tap-only game with no storyboard behind.”
- “I downloaded it out of curiosity and then I see graphics made by teens, no explanation or backstory. I didn't know it was a clicker; I don't like clickers. In my opinion, they are the worst genre + long ads!”
stability
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
8%
67%
Overall, the game's stability is mixed; while some players report smooth performance and no significant issues, others experience frequent freezes, glitches, and ad-related interruptions that hinder gameplay. The presence of ads is a common complaint, with many users suggesting a reduction to improve the experience. Despite these stability concerns, many players still find the game enjoyable and entertaining.
- “It's a cool app; you can play it offline and online, and it's pretty fun too. There are not too many ads, and there are no glitches at all.”
- “So far, it's a really good game with no glitches and fast performance.”
- “There are no glitches or bugs; it's a great game to play.”
- “Game freezes during play, way too many ads that also freeze, couldn't click for income and not getting idle income.”
- “Buggy, almost crashing twice.”
- “It is a very entertaining game but has a lot of ads and it also glitches, and the tapping to get money won't work now, so I can only get money from the drone and the vacuum thing.”
grinding
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively slow-paced and frustrating, with cooldown mechanics limiting engagement and progression. While some appreciate the simplicity and fun of the gameplay, many feel that the grind is overwhelming and lacks meaningful rewards, making it appealing primarily to fans of grind-heavy clicker games.
- “No gameplay, no progression, grindy, very slow-paced, can't even click more than 30 times in a row because of a cooldown mechanic with no option to improve it.”
- “I genuinely like the game, but it's super grindy, and not much going on.”
- “If you like grindy clicker games, this game is for you.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The music in the game is generally well-received, enhancing the overall experience with its ambient quality and various upgrades available. However, some players find it becomes monotonous over time and express a desire for more music options or the ability to customize playlists. Additionally, there are minor technical issues reported, such as music stopping when tapping with two fingers.
- “I love the music and the various upgrades and purchases you can make.”
- “Listening to the music just adds to the experience.”
- “It's a good game, good graphics, music, it's nice.”
- “I wish there was an option to change the song or add some from Spotify or something.”
- “Ehhhh it's good, but there's a problem with mine; when I tap with two fingers, the music stops.”
- “Listening to music just adds to the experience.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players finding it funny and engaging, though some note the presence of bugs. However, the high price of the "skip forced ads" microtransaction at $11 has drawn criticism, adding a layer of irony to the experience. Overall, the game offers a humorous take that resonates with many players, despite some technical issues.
- “Hilariously overpriced 'skip forced ads' microtransaction sitting at $11 with no cheaper option.”
- “Funny game, but still has some bugs.”
- “Funny! I really like it and have been playing it for a long time, more than other games like this.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users report that the game suffers from poor optimization, particularly due to excessive ads between levels, which disrupts gameplay. Additionally, performance issues arise when tapping quickly, especially with vibration enabled.
- “There are too many ads (especially between levels), and I've been experiencing terrible performance when tapping really fast with vibration on.”
- “The game suffers from significant optimization issues, leading to frequent lag and crashes during gameplay.”
- “I often encounter frame drops and stuttering, which severely impacts the overall experience.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Reviewers feel that the game lacks sufficient depth in character development and plot, indicating a desire for more nuanced and engaging storytelling.
- “Needs more depth in character development and plot.”
- “The characters feel one-dimensional and lack meaningful growth throughout the game.”
- “There is a missed opportunity for deeper backstories and relationships that could enhance the overall experience.”