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"Dev\_me" is a simulation game where you play as an indie game developer, managing your time and resources to meet basic needs, create games, and build a following. With a unique game topic system and skill-based character development, you'll face the challenges of working alone and decide whether to prioritize high-quality games or audience engagement. Your choices in programming, design, and marketing will significantly impact your success.

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56%
Audience ScoreBased on 78 reviews
gameplay10 positive mentions
grinding8 negative mentions

  • The game has a charming pixel art style and a compelling gameplay loop that can be enjoyable for casual play.
  • It offers a laid-back experience that can be relaxing after a long day, making it suitable for fans of tycoon games.
  • There is potential for improvement, and the developers have shown commitment to updates, which could enhance the game further.
  • The game suffers from a lack of content and depth, making it feel repetitive and grindy, especially in the early stages.
  • Many players have reported issues with balancing, particularly regarding rent increases and the difficulty of earning money, leading to frustration.
  • There are concerns about the game's future, with indications that the developer may have abandoned it, leaving it in a barebones state.
  • gameplay
    24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it addictive and satisfying, particularly enjoying the pixel art and upgrade mechanics. However, many criticize the lack of depth, repetitive tasks, and a frustrating energy management system that detracts from the overall experience. Suggestions for improvement include adding more gameplay variation, random events, and better balancing of the energy mechanic to enhance enjoyment.

    • “Has a very addictive gameplay loop, and it feels satisfying to upgrade things.”
    • “The pixel art is charming and the main gameplay loop is compelling enough that I'll probably keep playing.”
    • “The thumbs up is for the game's potential, and honestly the music and art are right up my alley, and considering they update regularly, I'm sure all the gameplay hiccups will get ironed out.”
    • “Maybe random events, more opportunities to improve your dev (other than super expensive books—really, the book was more than my rent for like an hour of the game and you have to buy multiple books at that price), and some type of gameplay variation would be nice since the progress bar thing was kind of grating.”
    • “Developing a game consists of choosing how much time to dedicate to gameplay/story/soundtrack/graphics, followed by clicking on work on game development and some more waiting.”
    • “Some indication of skill learning in the main gameplay loop would be nice.”
  • music
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is generally well-received, with many players finding it relaxing and complementary to the art style. However, the soundtrack is criticized for having only one or two looping tracks, leading to a desire for more variety to enhance the overall experience. Despite this limitation, the music contributes positively to the game's atmosphere.

    • “The music and art are right up my alley, and considering they update regularly, I'm sure all the gameplay hiccups will get ironed out.”
    • “The graphics and animation are so smooth, and the music is relaxing; this game eases my OCD.”
    • “If there were more songs in the soundtrack, I think this game would be very pleasing to play and it would be relaxing.”
    • “There is, from what I hear, only 1 or 2 songs in the soundtrack that just loops. If there were more songs, I think this game would be very pleasing to play and it would be relaxing.”
    • “There is, from what I hear, only 1 or 2 songs in the soundtrack that just loops. If there were more songs, I think this game would be very pleasing to play and it would be relaxing.”
    • “There is, from what I hear, only 1 or 2 songs in the soundtrack that just loops. If there were more songs, I think this game would be very pleasing to play and it would be relaxing.”
  • graphics
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the beautiful art style and smooth animations, while others criticize the pixel art as uninspiring and in need of improvement, rating it as low as 4/10. Overall, the art style is appreciated by many, but there is a consensus that there is room for enhancement.

    • “There are more room to improve but overall it is a nice game, the graphics and animation are so smooth, the music is relaxing, this game eases my OCD.”
    • “It's a very interesting game with a beautiful art style, and it has a nice game loop.”
    • “The art style in my opinion is pretty good.”
    • “Graphics: 4/10 (the pixel art is not too inspiring, I've seen it done better)”
    • “The graphics are lackluster and fail to impress, making the overall experience feel dated.”
    • “The visual style is uninspired and doesn't bring anything new to the table.”
  • grinding
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game excessively tedious and frustrating, with high in-game prices and rapidly increasing rent making it difficult to progress. Many report spending significant time on unfulfilling freelance jobs just to survive, leading to a sense of imbalance and a lack of reward for their efforts. Overall, the grind is seen as a major barrier to enjoying the core gameplay of game development.

    • “Very grindy without any reward.”
    • “The amount of sheer grinding to even get to the point where you can just make a game is ridiculous (over an hour for me).”
    • “Getting to the point where you can actually make a game is tedious and such a terrible grind that it's not worth it.”
  • story
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story aspect of the game is intertwined with the development process, emphasizing the balance between gameplay, narrative, soundtrack, and graphics. Players engage in a cyclical process of decision-making and waiting, reflecting the game's focus on the integration of these elements.

  • stability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is reported to have significant stability issues, with multiple users highlighting it as "way too buggy." This suggests a lack of polish and reliability that may detract from the overall experience.

    • “Way too buggy.”
    • “Way too buggy.”
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