E-Startup

About

E-Startup is a business simulation game where you manage, develop, and build your own startup. Create your own products and rooms, invest in the stock market, and complete contracts to increase popularity. Hire and manage a team, produce merchandise, and consider the bank's loans, but be aware of the consequences. The game offers a construction mode, realistic stock exchange simulation, and team management with motivational and skill-based hiring.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

49%

Audience ScoreBased on 57 reviews

optimization3 positive mentions

gameplay2 negative mentions

The game has great potential and a fun concept, with various routes to operate a business.
The developer is responsive to community feedback and actively works on updates and improvements.
The game is affordable and can be enjoyable for players who appreciate simulation and tycoon genres.

The game is plagued by numerous bugs and performance issues, making it frustrating and often unplayable.
There is a lack of guidance and tutorials, leaving players confused about game mechanics and objectives.
The content is very limited, leading to a short gameplay experience that quickly becomes repetitive and boring.

optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
33%
The optimization of the game has been criticized as "horrible," indicating significant performance issues. Users are seeking a more detailed performance statistics view related to company profits, growth, and staff performance, suggesting a desire for better tracking and management features.
- “The game provides a comprehensive performance statistics view on company profits, growth, and staff performance, allowing for informed decision-making.”
- “I love how the optimization features give me a clear view of company profits and growth, making it easier to strategize for success.”
- “The detailed performance statistics on staff performance and company growth are invaluable for optimizing my gameplay.”
- “Horrible optimization”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The gameplay has been criticized for its poor mechanics, which create an uncomfortable experience, and significant bugs that hinder playability, such as erratic contract management and an unbalanced delivery timer. Many users report feeling confused about their gameplay history, indicating a lack of clarity and stability in the game's systems.
- “Horrible game mechanics; there are so many details that make gameplay uncomfortable.”
- “Almost unplayable due to core game mechanical bugs, such as the contracts randomly switching after accepting others, along with the delivery delay timer draining too fast and having no correlation to the in-game time.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
The graphics are considered a masterpiece, especially when enhanced with graphic mods and run on decent hardware, showcasing impressive visual quality.
- “The graphics are a masterpiece, especially when enhanced with graphic mods and decent hardware.”
- “The visual design is stunning, creating an immersive experience that truly captivates.”
- “The attention to detail in the graphics is remarkable, making every scene feel alive and vibrant.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
The story has been widely criticized, with users labeling it as the "worst story ever," indicating a significant level of dissatisfaction with its narrative quality.
- “The story is the worst I've ever encountered in a game.”
- “The narrative is poorly constructed and lacks any depth.”
- “I found the plot to be completely unengaging and predictable.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The stability of the game is generally criticized, with users reporting numerous bugs that affect comfort and overall aesthetics. While the presence of bugs is noted, some players feel it does not significantly detract from the experience.
- “Buggy, not comfortable, and a bit ugly.”
- “Also seems to be quite buggy, but that would not be problematic.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The monetization aspect of the game has drawn criticism, with users labeling it as a cash grab due to a lack of updates since September 2019 and unresolved bugs, such as workers' moods not improving after vacations. Despite its potential, the game's neglect suggests a focus on profit over player experience.
- “The game has potential, but it feels like a cash grab with no updates since September 2019.”
- “There are persistent bugs that have been reported for years, and it seems like the developers are more focused on monetization than fixing issues.”
- “It's frustrating to see a game that could be great being treated as abandonware, with monetization taking priority over player experience.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and lacking in engagement, making the management of resources and inputs feel more like a chore than an enjoyable challenge.
- “The grinding mechanics feel overly tedious and detract from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
- “The amount of time required to grind for resources is excessive and frustrating.”
- “Grinding in this game becomes a chore rather than an engaging part of the experience.”