Filmmaker Tycoon
- September 21, 2023
- Aternis Level 0
Get on SteamFilmmaker Tycoon is a simulation game where you build and manage your own movie studio. Create and design various studio facilities, such as scriptwriting offices and post-production studios. Make strategic decisions on location scouting, unlock new technologies, and choose from a variety of cameras and lenses to bring your movies to life. With a focus on realism, this game offers an immersive experience for film enthusiasts and management simulation lovers alike.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game has a great concept and potential for fun, especially for fans of movie studio simulations.
- Some players appreciate the novelty of watching the films they create, even if they are not masterpieces.
- There is a sense of engagement with the management tools available, and the gameplay loop can be enjoyable despite its flaws.
- The game is plagued with bugs, lacks polish, and has not received updates since its early access launch, leading to a feeling of abandonment.
- Core features such as a pause function are missing, and the game mechanics are overly simplistic, making it feel more like a mobile clicker game than a full-fledged tycoon experience.
- Players have reported significant issues with game progression, including crashes that result in lost progress and a lack of meaningful management tools.
- gameplay32 mentions
- 9 % positive mentions
- 81 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game is currently criticized for being overly simplistic and lacking depth, resembling an idle clicker rather than a robust tycoon or simulation experience. Many players express disappointment with the core mechanics, which feel disjointed and basic, and highlight issues such as a lack of meaningful progression and a tutorial that omits key elements. While there is potential for improvement, especially in future updates, the current state leaves both casual and advanced players wanting more.
“Yes, there are bugs and it's rough, but the core mechanics work great and it has a nice cycle that promises to be enjoyable once everything has been implemented.”
“While this game is an early access release, I wonder how much more they expect to improve on gameplay depth and tooling, as it all seems overly simplistic that will leave casual and advanced players wanting with this costly game.”
“I like to start with the smaller things first and lead up to the most frustrating, so to start - the tutorial definitely left out some aspects of the gameplay loop.”
“There's very little in terms of gameplay here, either tycoon or simulation such as the movies.”
“As one who has the movies and still plays it from time to time, I have to say that this game is a bit disappointing at present - it feels very disjointed and basic, certainly not worth the asking price as it stands. It just does not feel like you are embarking on a journey; rather, you are just seeing what's available and looking at the mechanics of the game, whereas it would be nice if you felt as if you were on a career.”
“Gameplay is just clicking buttons and watching video clips. There's a research system, and I'm sure you unlock as you go, but the first hour was so bland I doubt much else would interest me.”
- graphics14 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are a mixed bag; while some details, like character animations, are decent, overall quality is lacking, with poor landscaping and issues like characters walking through walls. Many reviewers noted that the visuals do not enhance gameplay, and compared to other titles like Movie Studio Tycoon, this game falls short in both graphics and functionality. Additionally, the game demands a powerful PC to run smoothly, which may deter some players.
“The landscaping is poor, but some of the graphic detail is great; all the actors look like they should be in a horror film, so typecasting isn't a problem here.”
“Animation and graphics need work, but I still had a lot of fun playing it :)”
“Extremely demanding for what the game is - only get this game if you have a somewhat fast PC, 16GB of RAM (8 is okay, but it won't work as well), and make sure you have a decent graphics card.”
“This game almost has the worst graphics, less gameplay, and less tycoon functionality.”
“Movie Studio Tycoon was by far better in graphics and playability, so just save your money and hopefully they work on this game.”
“People just walk through walls; you have a giant lot and people just walk to the furthest point then have to run back to start work, which literally equals a month's wages.”
- stability6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game has been criticized for its significant stability issues, with numerous bugs and broken elements that detract from the overall experience. Reviewers feel that the extent of these problems does not justify the game's price.
“Many things are buggy or just plain broken.”
“First and foremost, the extremely limited and buggy gameplay does not warrant anything close to the price tag.”
- music6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with users describing it as awful and frustrating. While the absence of music in the main menu and intro is seen as a positive aspect, the gameplay music detracts significantly from the overall experience.
“The music is terrible.”
“The music is just plain awful.”
“The soundtrack is disappointing and lacks variety.”
- optimization4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is criticized for its lack of smooth performance, which detracts from its potential and overall experience, especially given its early access pricing. Additionally, the uniformity of traits among characters is noted as ineffective, further diminishing gameplay depth.
“There is so much potential and some great elements, but the game does not run smoothly enough to command such an early access price.”
“The game features 'traits' that are applied to almost all characters equally, resulting in no noticeable effect on their performance.”
“The optimization of character traits is lacking, as they seem to have no impact on gameplay despite being a core feature.”
“The uniform application of traits across characters leads to a lack of diversity in performance, making optimization feel pointless.”
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is perceived as lacking, with some reviewers suggesting that the developers should feel embarrassed about the quality, yet they seem to profit regardless. There is a call for the game to embrace its shortcomings in a comedic way, particularly through its lighting choices.
“Everyone involved with the development should be embarrassed, but I'm sure they're laughing all the way to the bank.”
“If the lighting sucks, show it as being dim and funny.”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The story in the game suffers from inconsistent writing and acting, resulting in a plot that many players find uninteresting and lacking engagement.
“The lack of consistency or control in the screenwriting, acting, or even the very plot in the game itself leaves it feeling very uninteresting.”
“The story fails to engage the player, making it difficult to care about the characters or their journeys.”
“The narrative is disjointed and lacks depth, resulting in a forgettable experience.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, particularly when it involves lengthy waits for research and the effort required to make minor improvements, such as planting trees along poorly designed paths.
“If you manage to tediously wait to research vegetation to plant a tree next to your poorly connected path!”
