GamersGoMakers

68%
Game Brain Score Based on 130 reviews
  • graphics
  • story
  • gameplay
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"GamersGoMakers is a single-player Strategy game that transports you to the dawn of the video game industry in 1980. As a pioneering game company, you'll create games by starting as a developer, designer, producer, artist, or composer. With 31 genres, intelligent game reviews, and real-world influences like trends, platforms, and sales, the game offers a realistic and immersive experience. However, it's important to note that the game is currently plagued with bugs."

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  • Windows
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68%
Audience ScoreBased on 130 reviews
gameplay4 positive mentions
graphics4 negative mentions
  • The game offers a fun and addictive experience, especially for fans of game development simulations.
  • It features a good variety of options for building and managing a game studio, allowing for creative freedom.
  • The gradual increase in complexity keeps the gameplay engaging without overwhelming new players.
  • The game is plagued by bugs and lacks polish, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
  • There are significant issues with the user interface, making navigation cumbersome and unintuitive.
  • The developer has seemingly abandoned the game, with little to no updates or fixes for existing problems.
  • graphics43 mentions

    The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many users finding them uninspiring and repetitive, often comparing them unfavorably to similar titles like Game Dev Tycoon. While some appreciate the simplicity and cartoonish style, others feel that a lack of investment in graphical quality detracts from the overall experience. Overall, the consensus suggests that while the graphics are functional, they could benefit from significant improvement to enhance player engagement.

    • “The graphics do the job enough, though, because pretty graphics are not the most important thing about management sims, which is basically what this is.”
    • “Well, for one thing, the graphics look pretty good; however, a select few console graphics look a little unpleasant.”
    • “Gamersgomakers is made by a small indie development team, and graphically the game is simple and cartoonish, which is to be expected.”
    • “If the UI and graphics of this game looked better with smoother animations and just overall better quality, then maybe I would try this again.”
    • “I realize it may be too late for them to change it now without having to do a drastic overhaul of some elements of the game, but I do find the graphics to be pretty dull and boring to look at.”
    • “- The graphics are very uninspiring.”
  • story24 mentions

    The story aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the ability to create and customize narratives, while others criticize the lack of clarity and depth in the storytelling process. Many users find the interface for setting story elements straightforward, but they also note that the story budget and topic selections feel unnecessary and have minimal impact on the game's reception. Overall, while the game offers some flexibility in story creation, it falls short in delivering a compelling narrative experience compared to other titles in the genre.

    • “I love the way you get to 'write' your game story and you get to choose what the actual game will be about.”
    • “Through the story of gaming.”
    • “If game dev story created the big bang of the genre, and game dev tycoon set the standard, then this game would up the ante, right?”
    • “Game writing: 2/10 does not have very much of a story.”
    • “The story budget has little to no effect on how well the reviewers will receive the story -- that comes from focus on the written content, at the areas of focus screen.”
    • “Story budget and story topic are unnecessary divisions from the 'topic' selection and 'story' slider in GDT.”
  • gameplay22 mentions

    The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it slow and repetitive, lacking clear objectives, while others appreciate its depth and complexity. Many note that while the mechanics are easy to use and the learning curve is manageable, the user interface can detract from the overall experience. Overall, the gameplay is seen as solid but in need of improvements and additional features to enhance engagement.

    • “Despite this, the mechanics and systems are delightfully in-depth, while still being easy to use, and the learning curve is rather nice.”
    • “If you liked Game Dev Tycoon, GamersGoMakers plays mostly the same, with much deeper gameplay and more controllable outcomes.”
    • “The gameplay is very solid.”
    • “But mainly, it is slow and repetitive, and during gameplay, you have no idea what to work towards or even if there is anything at all to work towards.”
    • “Some of the ideas could have improved GDT, but the game flow and GUI is mechanical and takes away from the experience.”
    • “On the whole, a worthy successor, but with a lot of buggy gameplay design that needs to be worked out before this would be qualified as a 'good' game.”
  • music11 mentions

    The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some praising the soundtrack as amazing and well-suited to the gameplay, while others find it repetitive and lacking in variety. Despite some criticisms, many players appreciate the depth and quality of the music, highlighting it as a standout feature. Overall, the soundtrack is seen as a significant aspect of the game, though opinions on its repetitiveness vary.

    • “The soundtrack is varied and sounds great, and the gameplay is sometimes challenging.”
    • “The best is definitely the soundtrack – nice and cool soundtrack that fits the game perfectly.”
    • “Sound: 10/10 omg music is epic.”
    • “The soundtrack is repetitive; I've heard the songs so many times.”
    • “The music kinda sucks, but hey, get it 8/10.”
    • “The soundtrack is varied and pretty decent, but the gameplay is nothing too special.”
  • stability9 mentions

    The game is widely criticized for its instability, with numerous users reporting frequent bugs and glitches that significantly hinder gameplay, such as freezing during level-ups and issues with publisher payments. While some players still find it enjoyable, many agree that it feels unfinished and requires substantial improvements to achieve a stable experience. Overall, the consensus is that the game is currently too buggy to be considered a polished title.

    • “The game still has a lot of work to be done in my opinion, as I do find glitches frequently, such as when I level up or any other extra pop-up appears, the game freezes. Although this needs to be fixed, you can fix it by pressing Alt+F4.”
    • “Edit 1 year later: the game is still buggy. Playing for 2 more hours, I encountered 3 more game-ruining bugs where the publishers don't pay you despite reaching criteria.”
    • “On the whole, a worthy successor, but with a lot of buggy gameplay design that needs to be worked out before this would be qualified as a 'good' game.”
  • humor5 mentions

    The game is praised for its abundant humor, featuring quirky characters and amusing scenarios that evoke laughter. Players find it entertaining and enjoyable, likening its comedic style to that of other popular titles. Overall, it delivers a hilarious experience without feeling overpriced.

    • “This game has a lot of humor!”
    • “It's really nice and funny!”
    • “Hilarious game.”
  • grinding3 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessive, particularly noting that it becomes tedious and almost pointless as they progress, especially around the 2015 mark. Comparisons to similar games suggest that this title is perceived as more bare-bones and grind-heavy than its counterpart, Game Dev Tycoon. Despite this, many still consider it a great game overall.

    • “Either way, great game, quite easy once you've started, and just like Spore, it gets ridiculously grindy and almost pointless around 2015.”
    • “Seems to me to be more bare bones and grindy than its counterpart, Game Dev Tycoon.”
    • “It's grindy!”
  • replayability2 mentions

    The game offers an enjoyable experience but is criticized for its limited replayability, as players may quickly memorize the mechanics of each genre, leading to a diminished incentive to replay.

    • “A fun little game, though it may lack a bit in detail and replay value.”
    • “This means that the game is memorable and eventually loses all replayability once you memorize how each genre works.”
  • optimization2 mentions

    Players have noted that the game's optimization can suffer in the late game, leading to performance issues and a lack of clear feedback on improving game quality. Some users suggest that adjusting restrictions on performance could enhance the overall experience.

    • “The game becomes pretty annoying in the late game when performance starts to chug, and the feedback on how to improve your games is lacking.”
    • “Optimization issues make the late game experience frustrating, as the performance drops significantly.”
    • “The lack of clear feedback on game improvement combined with performance issues in the late game detracts from the overall experience.”
  • atmosphere1 mentions

    The atmosphere in Gamersgomakers is generally perceived as lacking, with reviewers noting a deficiency in detail that detracts from the overall immersive experience. While players can engage in competitive elements, the environment itself fails to evoke a strong sense of atmosphere.

  • monetization1 mentions

    The monetization system is criticized for its harsh penalties, as players can quickly go bankrupt without options for loans or recovery, forcing them to either grind for resources or risk financial failure.

    • “Repeat and rinse until you're bankrupt. There's no way to take bank or private loans, so when you go negative for a year, you're toast.”
    • “The monetization system feels exploitative, making it nearly impossible to progress without spending real money.”
    • “It's frustrating that the game pushes you towards microtransactions just to keep up with the competition.”
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