Game Dev Tycoon NETFLIX

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Game Dev Tycoon NETFLIX is a single player simulation game. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Game Dev Tycoon NETFLIX is a single-player simulation game where you manage and build your own game development company. Despite its intriguing game-building manager sim concept, the experience is hindered by numerous bugs. The gameplay is relatively short, taking about 3 hours to complete.

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Simulation

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Single-Player

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63%

Audience ScoreBased on 354 reviews

gameplay5 positive mentions

stability26 negative mentions

The game has a fun and addictive gameplay loop that keeps players engaged for hours.
It offers a nostalgic experience with clever references to gaming history and a variety of game development options.
The lack of ads and in-game purchases is a refreshing change, allowing for uninterrupted gameplay.

The game is plagued by numerous bugs, including frequent crashes, lag, and issues with saving progress.
Many players find the difficulty level to be excessively punishing, leading to frustration and a sense of confusion.
The requirement of a Netflix account to play the game limits accessibility and has been a point of contention among users.

stability
27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
4%
96%
The stability of the game has been widely criticized, with users reporting frequent freezes, lag, and crashes across various devices, including iPads and other models. Many players express frustration over the game's poor optimization, particularly after updates, leading to an overall experience that feels unplayable at times. Despite the game's potential, the persistent bugs and performance issues have significantly detracted from enjoyment.
- “Honestly, I have this game on my iPad that's not the Netflix version, and it runs great.”
- “Every time you exit the game it freezes and becomes completely unresponsive, so you just have to relaunch it.”
- “Great game, but poorly optimized. I play on my A55 and I experience frame drops, and my game freezes regularly. Even when I play on my iPad Air M1, the game does not feel smooth whatsoever.”
- “I have no idea what Netflix does to kill games like this. The game itself is incredible, but now it runs horribly with constant stutters, slowdowns, and freezes. It feels like every game Netflix touches dies.”
optimization
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
28%
45%
The game's optimization has received significant criticism, with users reporting issues such as achievements resetting, high battery drain, frequent stuttering, audio problems, and crashes when switching apps. While some players experience smooth performance on specific devices, many others find the game laggy and plagued by bugs, indicating a need for substantial optimization improvements. Overall, despite its engaging content, the game's performance issues detract from the experience for a large portion of the player base.
- “Runs perfect on my device, played for a while and noticed no performance issues.”
- “But it really needs some optimization... it just gets laggy and laggy. A game making game should at least be optimized, I think... but overall a good and solid game...”
- “Note: I am playing this on a Samsung Galaxy S24+, so performance could be worse for others.”
- “Achievements resetting, insights not properly carrying over to new games, an extremely high battery drain, frequent stuttering, audio issues, events not firing correctly, loading causing visual bugs, pop-up news glitching, lab sliders being unable to be set to their full capacity, and the game crashing if you switch to another app are only some of the issues that affect this version of the game.”
- “Great game, but poorly optimized. I play on my A55 and I experience frame drops, and my game freezes regularly. Even when I play on my iPad Air M1, the game does not feel smooth whatsoever.”
- “This is a wonderful update to Game Dev Tycoon, and I really like how licenses were integrated (even though a bit OP), but it's held back with annoying bugs and performance issues. I can't even check the high score because it doesn't save it along with any settings.”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
63%
38%
Overall, the gameplay is described as enjoyable and engaging, with many players appreciating its fun and challenging nature. However, some users noted issues such as short playtime, lag, and connectivity problems that affected their experience. The updated mechanics and lack of ads or in-game purchases were also highlighted as positive aspects, contributing to its replayability.
- “This game is great; it was lagging a lot though. Turns out it was because of my internet connection. Once I turned off the cloud save, it worked smoothly. The gameplay is really fun but also very challenging; I was hooked for hours, to be honest.”
- “I enjoyed this game before; now with this version, the updated mechanics are amazing with the new licensed games feature. It's still challenging and endlessly replayable, no ads, no in-game purchases, just good gaming—a rare commodity anymore. Thanks for making this one free-to-play for Netflix subscribers.”
- “It's really fun; the only downside is that it's too short, with only 2-4 hours of gameplay.”
- “Really informative game design and gameplay.”
- “Their focus on gameplay served this game very well.”
monetization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
83%
50%
The monetization model of the game is highly praised, as it features no advertisements or in-game purchases, providing a pure gaming experience. Players appreciate the absence of microtransactions, which enhances the enjoyment and replayability of the game. Overall, the game is considered a rare find in today's market, especially for those seeking a fun offline experience.
- “I enjoyed this game before, now with this version, the updated mechanics are amazing with the new licensed games feature. It's still challenging and endlessly replayable, no ads, no in-game purchases, just good gaming. A rare commodity anymore, thanks for making this one free-to-play for Netflix subscribers.”
- “This is an offline game with no ads or in-game purchases where you create a game company, starting in your garage and climbing up the ranks. If you're looking for a fun offline game, I'd recommend this.”
- “No ads, very fun and unique game.”
- “I refuse to pay for ads and I don't want to spend more on things I don't need.”
- “The monetization model feels overly aggressive and detracts from the overall experience.”
- “It's frustrating to see so many features locked behind a paywall.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
75%
The game's story is engaging and allows for replayability, as players can continue exploring even after completing the main storyline. It draws comparisons to Kairosoft's "Game Dev Story," with players enjoying the ability to create in-game devices, enhancing the overall experience.
- “I personally enjoy the game because even after you finish the storyline, you can continue on. Later in the game, you can even create game devices like an Xbox yourself. I loved it and hope for more to come.”
- “Is very similar to Kairosoft's Game Dev Story.”
- “The story is very similar to Kairosoft's Game Dev Story.”
- “I have already played and finished the story section.”
- “Once I learned how to do well, I've played the story three times now.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
Players consistently highlight the high replayability of the game, noting its engaging content that keeps them hooked even after years of play. The balance between realistic and casual gameplay, along with features like "pirate mode," enhances the overall replay value.
- “Awesome replay value, with a great balance between realism and casual gameplay.”
- “There is enough replay value that I'm still hooked after years of playing it on PC.”
- “Replay value for me is high, especially with 'pirate mode' active.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game has received high praise from users, with many expressing their love for it.
- “I absolutely loved the music in this game; it perfectly complements the gameplay.”
- “The soundtrack is phenomenal and really enhances the overall experience.”
- “The music sets the perfect mood and keeps you engaged throughout the game.”
graphics
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics received a mixed response, with some users expressing disappointment despite setting them to high levels, indicating that the visual quality did not meet expectations or contribute positively to the overall game experience.
- “I would rate this a 3 because when I created a game, it kept getting low ratings, even when I set the graphics to a high level and the sounds.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express that the game effectively conveys the challenges and emotional struggles involved in game development, fostering a deeper appreciation for the craft.
- “Made me feel how difficult game development is.”

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Game Dev Tycoon NETFLIX is a simulation game.

Game Dev Tycoon NETFLIX is available on Phone and Tablet.

On average players spend around 3 hours playing Game Dev Tycoon NETFLIX.

Game Dev Tycoon NETFLIX was developed by Netflix, Inc..

Game Dev Tycoon NETFLIX has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its stability.

Game Dev Tycoon NETFLIX is a single player game.

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