East Trade Tycoon

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East Trade Tycoon is a single player casual management game. It was developed by PandaUpStudio and was released on February 22, 2023. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"East Trade Tycoon is a business simulation game set in ancient China, where you start as a poverty-stricken individual and aim to become the wealthiest merchant. Engage in commodity trading, city investments, and managing family affairs to expand your business and achieve regional monopoly. With 80 cities based on real geography and names, experience the Sims life, mature family members, and build a lasting business empire."

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78%

Audience ScoreBased on 358 reviews

gameplay5 positive mentions

grinding4 negative mentions

The game offers great value with no ads and minimal microtransactions, making it a refreshing experience for players.
It features a unique blend of trading mechanics and family management, allowing for a deep and engaging gameplay experience.
The art style and historical setting are well-received, providing a charming atmosphere that enhances the overall enjoyment of the game.

The game has significant translation issues, with many texts remaining in Chinese and various typos affecting the user experience.
Players are frustrated by the recent update that limits gameplay to only three in-game years without purchasing a token, which many feel detracts from the overall enjoyment.
There are numerous bugs and performance issues, including crashes and unresponsive controls, which hinder gameplay and lead to a frustrating experience.

monetization
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
42%
16%
42%
The game is praised for its monetization model, being free of ads and microtransactions, which enhances the overall enjoyment for players. Users appreciate the single, reasonable in-app purchase option that allows for a smoother experience without pressure to spend money or watch ads. Overall, the absence of aggressive monetization tactics contributes to a positive gaming experience, making it a standout in the mobile economic simulator genre.
- “It's the only economic simulator on mobile that doesn't rely on microtransactions and was developed after 2020 that I know of.”
- “No ads, no pushing of microtransactions, no nagging about leaving a review - just the fun of trying to build up your trading company and your family.”
- “Almost no microtransactions, other than a single one-time payment to make things faster; cute graphics, nice art style, gameplay with depth, strong historical setting. I'd give this game 6 stars if I could.”
- “When it will be totally free then I will love to play; till then, admin can show advertising or plans to buy a few things, but let the game be free.”
- “Make it free, add ads every time we enter a settlement.”
- “The difficulty is not too easy but also not too difficult to use ads.”
gameplay
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
26%
58%
16%
The gameplay is initially overwhelming but becomes intuitive with the tutorial, offering a solid and satisfying experience with well-developed mechanics. While the game features minimal microtransactions and provides a good balance of financial and family tree elements, some players report lag issues after extended play. Overall, it has strong replayability due to different trader perks, though some find the excitement wanes after climbing ranks.
- “The main gameplay window is a bit overwhelming at first, but it quickly all makes sense if you stick with the tutorial.”
- “The game mechanics are fewer than many games, but every single mechanic feels really fleshed out and not added to the game in haste.”
- “Simple fun game with a satisfying gameplay loop.”
- “The game seems really good, however it lags after about 10 minutes of gameplay and freezes, leaving the game unplayable.”
- “I wish the English were a bit better and gameplay went a bit faster!”
- “First three in-game years (more than a couple of hours of playtime) are free - afterwards you have to pay for a token (€2.79) to continue playing with that trader; however, you can always start another new game. It has nice replayability with different trader perks that affect your gameplay.”
graphics
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are widely praised for their cute and stylized art style, particularly the ancient Chinese influences, which enhance the overall gameplay experience. While many players appreciate the visual appeal and depth of the graphics, some have noted that the interface could use improvement and that certain elements may feel repetitive over time. Overall, the game's graphics contribute positively to its charm, despite some minor issues.
- “And to end this review, nice graphics and the best game I've played in the last 3 years.”
- “I really like the stylized ancient Chinese art style and functions of the game.”
- “The graphics, sound, and gameplay are great.”
- “I really like the concept and the artstyle, but after a while, everything becomes very repetitive.”
- “Great game by the way, but is it a bug in the settings where the graphics setting is empty?”
- “Game has promise but is full of typographical errors (who wants to buy a fart?) and very poor tutorials.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game's story is generally considered enjoyable, but players criticize its lack of depth and variety in quests, with only two main types available, leading to a repetitive experience. While recent updates have introduced more complexity and challenge, they also add stress and time consumption, detracting from the overall enjoyment. Additionally, players express a desire for alternative ways to progress without relying heavily on in-game purchases.
- “Although a few in-game dialogues and notifications are still in Chinese characters, it wasn't an issue because I could still progress with the story.”
- “The game was fun to play; the story is lovely too.”
- “Things are finally starting to get good once that update is published, but it was kind of too complicated and getting a bit stressful and challenging, which I like for a good offline game.”
- “However, the game seriously lacks in storytelling, quests, and scalability.”
- “It feels mundane after a while with the only two quests available in the game being: travel to a town or bring goods.”
- “Things are finally starting to get good once that update is published, but it was kind of too complicated and getting a bit stressful and challenging. The bad side is it's too time-consuming once you know things, and I'm kind of getting stressed about each town since there are no other ways to unlock resources other than doing quests.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating the cute background tracks and traditional elements. However, there are calls for more variety, as the repetitive nature of the current soundtrack can become tiresome over time. Overall, while the music enhances the experience, players desire additional tracks to keep it fresh.
- “Very cute art and also nice background music, actually.”
- “It's simple but a really good concept; I quite enjoyed the traditional music. The graphics are cute, but it definitely needs some work on the interface and translation.”
- “That being said, please add more music to the game. It gets tiring listening to the same background music.”
- “Also, I would unironically add its soundtrack to my Spotify if it was available.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game particularly pronounced in the stages leading up to the city merchant, with many noting that it becomes tedious and repetitive after reaching the town level. Overall, while the game is decent, the grind can detract from the experience, especially in the later stages.
- “The stages up to the city merchant are the most grindy.”
- “It did get really grindy toward the end, though.”
- “Decent game, but after the town level, it starts to become tedious and repetitive.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers decent replayability, allowing players to start new games with different trader perks that influence gameplay, such as bonuses to caravan load and river usage. However, after the initial three years of free play, a token fee is required to continue with the same trader, which may limit long-term engagement for some players. Overall, the variety in trader options provides a fresh experience with each new game.
- “The first three in-game years are free, allowing for more than a couple of hours of playtime. After that, you can pay for a token (€2.79) to continue with that trader. However, you can always start a new game, which offers nice replayability with different trader perks that affect your gameplay, such as bonuses to caravan load, the possibility to use rivers, and other specific advantages. This has the potential to be a great game.”
- “The variety of trader perks and the ability to start new games keeps the experience fresh and engaging. Each playthrough feels unique, thanks to the different bonuses that can significantly change your strategy.”
- “Replayability is a strong point of this game, as each new game allows you to explore different strategies and perks, making every session feel distinct and enjoyable.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the humor in the game largely stems from its mistranslations, which often lead to amusing and unexpected moments. This element adds a lighthearted charm that enhances the overall experience.
- “The mistranslations are not just errors; they're genuinely hilarious and add a unique charm to the game.”
- “I found myself laughing out loud at the quirky dialogue and unexpected punchlines throughout the game.”
- “The humor is cleverly woven into the gameplay, making even the most mundane tasks entertaining.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game shows promise with an engaging concept, but users report significant stability issues, including lag after about 10 minutes of play and frequent freezes that render it unplayable. Additionally, there are numerous bugs, glitches, and translation errors that detract from the overall experience.
- “The game seems really good; however, it lags after about 10 minutes of gameplay and freezes, leaving the game unplayable.”
- “There are lots of bugs and glitches, as well as mistranslations from Chinese to English. But apart from that, I really like the concept of the game; I got hooked on it from the very beginning.”

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East Trade Tycoon is a casual management game.

East Trade Tycoon is available on PC, Mac OS, Phone, Windows and others.

East Trade Tycoon was released on February 22, 2023.

East Trade Tycoon was developed by PandaUpStudio.

East Trade Tycoon has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its monetization.

East Trade Tycoon is a single player game.

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