Dev Tycoon Inc. Idle Simulator
Get on Play Store"Dev Tycoon Inc. Idle Simulator" is a simulation game that allows players to experience the world of game development and build their own empire. With its intriguing story, amazing gameplay, good graphics, and music, players will be entertained for hours. However, the game does have its drawbacks such as lots of grinding, excessive advertisements, and bugs that affect the overall experience. Despite these issues, the game can be quite funny and provides a unique idle simulator experience.
Phone
Android
Mobile Platform
Tablet
Reviews
- monetization801 mentions
- 6 % positive mentions
- 3 % neutral mentions
- 92 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over the frequency and intrusiveness of ads. While some appreciate the option to pay for ad removal, they often find that not all ads are eliminated, leading to a sense of dissatisfaction. Overall, players acknowledge the need for ads in a free game but feel that the current implementation is excessive and detracts from the overall enjoyment of the gameplay.
“The monetization is rather good and not intrusive.”
“Microtransactions are minimal and reasonable.”
“Good game, in-app purchases are reasonably priced.”
“The game is fun, but the ads are garbage and I literally got stuck in the app store so many times because of these ads; it makes it unplayable.”
“I paid to remove ads, but I still have to watch them for bonuses. What's the point of buying ad removal if you can't skip reward ads?”
“The sheer amount of ads forced on you just to play the game is infuriating.”
- gameplay197 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally described as fun, addictive, and easy to understand, with many players appreciating its smooth mechanics and engaging loops. However, frequent ads and a lack of depth or variety in gameplay mechanics have been common criticisms, leading to feelings of repetitiveness and frustration. While some players find the game enjoyable and well-executed, others feel it falls short compared to similar titles, particularly in terms of content and clarity of mechanics.
“Gameplay is simple and loads of fun, especially if you're a fan of min-maxing things.”
“The gameplay itself is very fun.”
“It's a really fun game to play when you're bored and also it's kind of realistic, not the graphics but the gameplay about creating and publishing it.”
“Lastly, the gameplay seems like a pretty bland ripoff of other game dev games in the past.”
“The game starts off strong but it's really repetitive and doesn't change throughout the entire game, making the gameplay really stale after a while.”
“You won't find a thing to do after your first 30 minutes of gameplay; it's very repetitive.”
- graphics157 mentions
- 54 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players appreciating the retro pixel art style and its nostalgic appeal, while others criticize the low resolution and simplicity. Some users highlight that the graphics are well-executed and fit the gameplay, but there are frequent calls for improvements and higher quality visuals. Overall, while the pixelated graphics are loved by some, there is a significant demand for enhancements to meet modern standards.
“The graphics, the music, the depth, it's all top notch.”
“It's visuals are a beautiful pixel art, the mechanics are really good, the idea is interesting.”
“Great graphics, really gives you the game dev perception.”
“The game is good but the graphics are very bad.”
“Stressful ugly graphics, no tutorial, no sense of accomplishment.”
“It's so frustrating when a genre of games you like keeps making unpleasant graphics. It's 2020, not 1980; seriously, there is no need to keep making games that look like children's cartoons.”
- humor82 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised, with players enjoying its clever references, funny dialogue, and amusing game names. Many find the humor to be a highlight, contributing to the game's addictive nature and overall enjoyment, although some suggest that it could be enhanced with more modern themes or additional comedic elements. Overall, the game successfully combines humor with engaging gameplay, making it a fun experience for players.
“Pleasant music and some hilariously self-referential humor (Russian hackers haha) means that it earned its way up to a 5-star rating.”
“I absolutely love this game; I play it everywhere. It's pretty relaxing, but the main thing is there's actual ways to get stuff without paying money, and you can get a bit of a laugh. The names they think of are hilarious and unique; it's fun to make up names for the games you create in it.”
“This game is actually pretty well made; it also includes a funny reference about your manager and your doctor, Harvey Preston!”
- music42 mentions
- 55 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with many players praising the soundtrack as a highlight that enhances the overall experience, while others find it annoying or repetitive. Some users appreciate the relaxing and catchy background tunes, while others express a desire for options to mute the music separately from sound effects. Overall, the music contributes positively to the game's atmosphere, but improvements in customization options are suggested.
“The music and sounds are excellent.”
“Pleasant music and some hilariously self-referential humour means that it earned its way up to a 5 star rating.”
“The gameplay and mechanics are great plus the song is so calming.”
“Might have its own perks but the interface is so ugly, the music is annoying, and 5 minutes in I was already bored with nothing to do as my coder typed.”
“I had an immediate and strong dislike of the music, which pretty much set the tone for the rest of the experience.”
“Its definitely a great game but please can you change the background song, it's annoying.”
- stability39 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 79 % negative mentions
The stability of the game has received mixed reviews, with many users reporting frequent bugs and glitches that disrupt gameplay, such as freezing, unresponsive buttons, and data loss. While some players have experienced a smooth and enjoyable experience, the overall consensus leans towards the game being quite buggy and incomplete, making it difficult for many to fully enjoy it. A few users did note that they encountered no issues, but these positive experiences appear to be the exception rather than the rule.
“Gameplay is bug free.”
“Best game ever created, no bugs, no glitches, 100% functional and enjoyable.”
“Great game, amazing mechanics, no glitches; would recommend as a casual tycoon game.”
“Devtycoon 2 is too simplistic and buggy to spend your money on.”
“All in all very buggy and incomplete game.”
“Horrible game, each tap freezes the game and I need to always open and close the app, don't recommend playing.”
- story38 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The game's story aspect has received mixed feedback, with many players expressing a desire for a more engaging and developed narrative. While some appreciate the fun gameplay and nostalgic similarities to titles like Kairosoft's Game Dev Story, others find the storyline lacking and repetitive, suggesting that future updates or sequels should incorporate deeper storytelling elements and more interactive features. Overall, players are eager for enhancements that would enrich the narrative experience and increase replayability.
“Really love all the little details, just brings more to the story of the game!”
“Great game wish the story went on longer though.”
“The storyline is stale.”
“The game itself has far less to offer than Kairosoft's Game Dev Story from twelve years ago.”
“I think this game could really push boundaries if they release a second one and add more of a story element to it.”
- grinding35 mentions
- 6 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 94 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate a mixed sentiment towards grinding in the game; while some players find it entertaining and manageable, many others describe it as tedious and repetitive, particularly in tasks like upgrading and gathering resources. A few users appreciate the lack of pay-to-win mechanics, but overall, the consensus leans towards the grinding aspect being a significant drawback that can detract from the overall enjoyment.
“But entertaining and feels rewarding, and not grindy.”
“Very fun! I like it because it's not grindy, but it is a great time waster.”
“Entertaining in some places, but it's annoying, tedious, and unrealistic everywhere else.”
“It's a very grindy game where you have to play to get rewards.”
“The end game has nothing to do and making a new engine is so tedious now.”
- optimization4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
Overall, users note that while the game runs smoothly and is enjoyable, there are several optimization issues, particularly with UI elements and energy refill mechanics, which can hinder performance. Additionally, the presence of ads is seen as disruptive to the gaming experience.
“But the game runs smoothly and it's fun.”
“And there's minor stuff like UI optimization that could be tweaked, for example, I don't think you can refill energy from a studio, only from home.”
“I don't know if it's a new update or not, but it really affects my performance when developing games, so please send feedback and fix the bug where I am unable to refill my energy bar by tapping it.”
“And there's minor stuff like UI optimization that could be tweaked. For example, I don't think you can refill energy from a studio, only from home.”
“I don't know if it's a new update or not, but it really affects my performance when developing games. Please send feedback and fix the bug where I am unable to refill my energy bar by tapping it.”
“It's just a 'free' game that makes you watch a bunch of ads that disrupt your game performance.”
- replayability3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
Overall, the game has been criticized for its limited replayability due to its short length and fixed employee stats, which restrict player progression. While some users appreciate the reduced ads, they feel that other development games offer more options and greater replay value.
“The game offers a variety of choices that significantly enhance its replay value.”
“The reduced number of ads makes the game more enjoyable and encourages replayability.”
“Cool game, although it is short... got to level 50, made my own fully loaded engine, max tower, and max employees... wish the employees leveled up instead of having fixed stats from the start; it lacks replayability.”
“There are other developer games with more options and replay value.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players find the game to be a wholesome experience, highlighting its emotional depth and positive atmosphere.
“Thanks for updating this wholesome game.”
“This game does feel wholesome.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is characterized as fun and casual, providing a lighthearted experience that allows for quick yet thorough progression.
“I'm enjoying it; the game has a fun and casual atmosphere with quick but thorough progression.”
- character development1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players express a desire for deeper character development through more interactive game-making decisions, such as music and character design, as well as the quality of cutscenes and interviews. This suggests that enhancing player agency in these areas could significantly improve the overall experience.
“The character development in this game is incredibly deep, allowing players to truly connect with each character's journey and growth.”
“I love how the choices I make impact the characters' development, making each playthrough feel unique and personal.”
“The backstories and interactions between characters are so well-written, it really enhances the overall experience and makes me care about their fates.”
“The character development feels shallow and lacks meaningful choices that impact the story.”
“I was hoping for a deeper exploration of the characters, but they all seem one-dimensional.”
“The lack of character growth throughout the game made it hard to connect with anyone.”
