Gamer Career Tycoon

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Gamer Career Tycoon is a single player casual role playing game. It was developed by Raptor Claw Games and was released on March 29, 2018. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

In "Gamer Career Tycoon," manage your own gaming company, making decisions on game development, marketing, and staffing. Balance creativity, budget, and deadlines to release successful games and grow your business. Engage in various activities like hackathons, conferences, and game jams to network and gain an edge in the competitive gaming industry.

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Audience ScoreBased on 324 reviews

gameplay10 positive mentions

grinding12 negative mentions

The game is simple and fun, making it a great way to pass the time.
It offers decent replay value, allowing players to enjoy multiple playthroughs.
The gameplay is engaging and can lead to hours of enjoyment, especially for fans of tycoon games.

The game suffers from bugs that can disrupt progress and lead to frustrating experiences.
Gameplay can become repetitive and grindy, especially after the initial excitement wears off.
The scaling for follower growth feels unrealistic, making the progression feel unbalanced.

gameplay
42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
24%
66%
10%
The gameplay is generally considered decent, with engaging mechanics that provide some fun and replay value, especially for the price. However, many players note that it can become repetitive and grindy, with a lack of balance in progression and scaling, leading to a relatively short playtime of around 5-7 hours. While the core mechanics are sound, the overall experience may feel shallow and unoptimized for those expecting more depth.
- “I received this game for 74 cents, and as a streamer, it's such an amazing game to play. Thank you! I haven't encountered any huge game-breaking bugs, but we'll see after 10 hours of gameplay.”
- “I have only played this game for 4 hours at the time of writing this review, and in this short time, I have come to grips with the game and understand the mechanics and what you have to do to progress thoroughly. I love this game.”
- “The game has a core mechanic to it which works and is fun to play.”
- “I think I'd be a bit less forgiving if I'd paid full price for it since the gameplay can get pretty repetitive pretty quickly.”
- “Finished it in less than 7 hours and found much of the gameplay grindy.”
- “Overall a nice idea but the game is very unbalanced in terms of scaling (I was earning half a million a week from just streaming just after like 2 hours of gameplay) and the game startup is poorly optimized.”
graphics
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
74%
13%
The graphics in the game are described as simplistic and reminiscent of old online flash games, which some players find charming while others consider them inadequate. The art style is often labeled as "programmer art," and while it may not appeal to everyone, it fits the overall gameplay experience. Overall, graphics are deemed secondary to the game's core mechanics, with mixed opinions on their quality.
- “Graphics are cute and progression is neither slow nor fast; the game makes you feel like you're working towards each achievement.”
- “It reminds me of those old online flash games; the graphics are very simple but it fits.”
- “Artwork is very simplistic, but the core gameplay is there.”
- “It is basically Youtuber's Life with worse graphics.”
- “Graphics/interface may be too basic for some people.”
- “Also, the art style is programmer art, bad and just doesn't fit the game.”
replayability
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
45%
11%
Overall, the game's replayability is mixed; while some players find it enjoyable enough to replay multiple times, others feel there is little incentive to return after completing it once. Those who appreciate the mechanics may find value in restarting, but many agree that it lacks significant replay value.
- “Is a fun game to finish in one day, and has some good replay value too as I've beaten it a few times now.”
- “The gameplay was fun enough to give it some replay value.”
- “I said there isn't replay value, but I guess if you enjoyed the mechanics, you can enjoy restarting.”
- “There's little incentive to keep playing, and replay value is near zero.”
- “I'm still on my first playthrough and wouldn't do anything differently (lacks replayability).”
story
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
61%
17%
The game's story is largely criticized for its absence, with many players likening it to a mindless runner game rather than a narrative-driven experience. Some users express frustration over unclear objectives and a lack of guidance, indicating that the developers have yet to provide a coherent explanation of the story elements. Overall, the consensus suggests that the story is either minimal or poorly executed.
- “Epic story.”
- “Like playing Temple Run for the story.”
- “This game has an epic story.”
- “This game has no story.”
- “I've been playing for 90 minutes and can't pass what amounts to the first mission because I have no idea what I'm doing, and on the forum the developers have simply said they'll explain this aspect of the game later.”
- “It's like playing Temple Run for the story.”
grinding
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
12%
75%
The reviews indicate that the game involves significant grinding, particularly after the initial hours of gameplay, which can lead to player fatigue. While some players appreciate the replayability and the potential for different outcomes, many found the grinding aspect tedious, with some giving up before fully completing the game. Overall, it seems best suited for those who enjoy extended grinding sessions.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “A lot of grinding.”
- “Things start to get grindy halfway through and I could feel myself getting tired of doing the same thing each passing day; the only thing that got me through this stage would be the esports competitions.”
- “Pretty fun for 3 hours, but it gets pretty grindy after that.”
- “Finished it in less than 7 hours and found much of the gameplay grindy.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
24%
38%
The music in "Gamer Career Tycoon" is noted for being catchy and pleasant, with some users pointing out that it shares the same soundtracks as "Pro Gamer Manager." Overall, the audio experience is described as enjoyable and not intrusive.
- “Music is catchy and not annoying.”
- “Also, 'Gamer Career Tycoon' uses the same sounds and music as 'Pro Gamer Manager'.”
- “Music is catchy and not annoying.”
- “The music in this game is repetitive and lacks variety, making it feel stale after a short while.”
- “The sound effects are uninspired and don't add to the overall experience of the game.”
- “The soundtrack feels like a copy-paste from other games, which detracts from the uniqueness of this title.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its humor, particularly the amusing feature that allows players to mimic a barking dog while streaming, which adds a hilarious and relaxing element to the gameplay. Users find the humor to be a significant part of its addictive nature.
- “This game is so addictive! I can't believe it. I just love the moment when you stream and you can choose to sound like a barking dog for your viewers; it's hilarious and very relaxing to play.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
Gamer Career Tycoon offers an entertaining experience initially, but suffers from poor optimization, particularly at startup, and unbalanced scaling that allows players to earn excessive amounts of in-game currency too quickly. This imbalance diminishes the challenge as players progress, leading to a less engaging long-term experience.
- “Gamer Career Tycoon is entertaining and challenging at first, yet your challenges are gradually curbed as you improve your stream and performance.”
- “Overall a nice idea, but the game is very unbalanced in terms of scaling. I was earning half a million a week from just streaming after only 2 hours of gameplay, and the game startup is poorly optimized.”
- “The game is entertaining and challenging at first, yet your challenges are gradually diminished as you improve your stream and performance.”
- “The game is very unbalanced in terms of scaling, making it feel less rewarding as you progress.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is widely criticized for its lack of stability, with multiple users describing it as "buggy" and lacking a polished feel. Overall, the consensus indicates significant issues that detract from the gaming experience.
- “This does not have a 'fairly polished feel'; it has a very 'buggy' feel.”
- “I think this game is quite buggy.”
- “This game lacks a polished feel and is riddled with bugs.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is consistently praised for its immersive qualities, with players highlighting the detailed environments and evocative sound design that enhance the overall experience. Many reviews note that the game's ambiance effectively complements its narrative, drawing players deeper into the world. Overall, the atmosphere is a standout feature that significantly contributes to the game's appeal.

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16h Average play time

6-32h Spent by most gamers

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Gamer Career Tycoon is a casual role playing game.

Gamer Career Tycoon is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 16 hours playing Gamer Career Tycoon.

Gamer Career Tycoon was released on March 29, 2018.

Gamer Career Tycoon was developed by Raptor Claw Games.

Gamer Career Tycoon has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its graphics.

Gamer Career Tycoon is a single player game.

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