Gazillionaire

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Gazillionaire is a single player and multiplayer casual strategy game. It was developed by LavaMind and was released on January 14, 2020. It received very positive reviews from players.

Gazillionaire is a strategy game where you play as an entrepreneur, starting with a small trading company and building a business empire. The game features single-player, local multi-player for up to 2 players, and PvP modes, with split-screen options. It has been critically acclaimed for its smooth gameplay, addictive mechanics, and quirky humor.

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graphics10 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game is a nostalgic and charming experience, providing endless fun and replay value.
It's an easy-to-learn economic simulator that teaches basic principles of supply and demand while being entertaining.
The quirky graphics and sound effects add to the unique charm of the game, making it enjoyable for both kids and adults.

The game feels outdated and lacks significant updates or improvements since its original release, leading to a repetitive experience.
The AI can be frustratingly unfair, making it difficult to win against computer opponents.
Many players feel the price is too high for the content offered, suggesting it should be lower given its simplicity and age.

graphics
46 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are generally considered basic and dated, reflecting its origins as a 1994 title, with many users noting that they are not demanding and can run on all laptops. While some find the quirky and silly aesthetic charming, others express disappointment over the lack of modern updates, emphasizing that the game's appeal lies more in its gameplay and humor than in its visual presentation. Overall, the graphics are described as a "shareware aesthetic," which, despite being simplistic, does not detract from the fun and replayability of the experience.
- “I keep coming back for the quirky gameplay and lovably idiosyncratic graphics, the intriguing market economy and the wonderfully random events that keep the game from being Monopoly in space.”
- “This game is the ultimate proof that you don't need fancy graphics or sounds to have a wonderful game experience.”
- “The game includes lots of fun 1990's sounds and music choices and a trippy art style that, strangely, makes the experience more immersive the longer you play.”
- “Which is very easy to do when the graphics are essentially clip art.”
- “It’s a direct port of a ’94 game (that’s, like, ten years ago, right? right?!) so don’t expect any mindblowing graphics or animations.”
- “I'm just disappointed there's been no high-res graphics update and this game should be on a tablet so folks can just pass it around instead of awkwardly passing around a laptop or hot seating on PC for multiplayer.”
replayability
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game is praised for its high replayability, with many users finding it charming and enjoyable even years after their initial playthroughs. However, some players feel that the limited multiplayer options and dated mechanics reduce the replay value, particularly in competitive settings. Despite these drawbacks, the game remains a nostalgic favorite for many, offering a fun and variable experience that balances skill and luck.
- “Super charming and has endless replay value!”
- “Even without all the features, this game has the highest replay value out of any game I've ever played.”
- “It's a very fun and addicting trade business simulator with fun scenarios, goofy sound effects, and lots of replayability.”
- “Not much replayability for me after a few wins; maybe with other human players there would be, but the dated form of multiplayer they have is simply too slow and not fun, and there are very limited paths to success.”
- “The only thing it is missing is an online gameplay option, because sadly, all those old friends live many miles apart now, and I bet that if I told them there was a multiplayer version of Gazillionaire playable on the internet, they would be all in!”
- “It doesn't seem to be updated since then, but even now it has a lot of variability and replayability with a balance of skill and luck (just like real life).”
gameplay
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by its quirky humor, addictive nature, and a quick learning curve, making it engaging despite basic graphics and repetitive audio. Players appreciate the core mechanics while welcoming minor updates, such as customizable gameplay options and a diverse range of planets. Overall, the game offers a unique experience that stands out from traditional board games, with intriguing market dynamics and random events enhancing its replayability.
- “I keep coming back for the quirky gameplay and lovably idiosyncratic graphics, the intriguing market economy, and the wonderfully random events that keep the game from being Monopoly in space.”
- “Very addicting gameplay with quirky humor and a very quick learning curve.”
- “Graphics are basic, the music repeats, the sound effects are simple, but the gameplay won't horribly break your computer.”
- “I get not wanting to allow changes to the core mechanics and I love the art and soundbites, but many players demanded this and I would like to use AI-generated mock-ups to replace the art and tweak soundbites nevertheless.”
- “I had the original version of the game back in 1995, and this updated version has a couple of welcome tweaks, most notably the ability to customize gameplay with a wider variety of planets to travel between.”
humor
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its quirky and engaging humor, featuring funny noises, amusing characters, and entertaining incidents that enhance the gameplay experience. Players find the humor to be both classic and addictive, contributing to a quick learning curve and requiring critical decision-making. Overall, the humor is a standout aspect that keeps players entertained and invested.
- “I like the details and the humor.”
- “Very addicting gameplay with quirky humor and a very quick learning curve.”
- “Hilariously quirky and requires critical decision-making to win!”
music
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game features a nostalgic blend of 1990s sounds and abstract compositions that enhance the immersive experience, despite its repetitive nature. While the sound effects are simple and the graphics basic, players appreciate the unique audio atmosphere that complements the gameplay. Overall, the soundtrack adds a fun, retro vibe to the game.
- “I'm happy that it's finally on Steam, in a form that doesn't need DOSBox or a web browser to work, and with all of the abstract music and strange sound effects intact.”
- “The game includes lots of fun 1990's sounds and music choices, along with a trippy art style that, strangely, makes the experience more immersive the longer you play.”
- “The music repeats, making it feel monotonous and uninspired.”
- “Graphics are basic, the music repeats, the sound effects are simple, but the gameplay won't horribly break your computer.”
- “The sound effects are simple and lack variety, which detracts from the overall experience.”
story
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The game's story is praised for its originality and well-crafted, witty narrative, which keeps players engaged throughout its 10 to 20-hour duration. Reviewers appreciate the entertaining nature of the storyline, hinting at deeper moral themes.
- “Art and story are original.”
- “Well written and witty storyline keeps the game entertaining.”
- “The moral of the story?”
- “The story is original but lacks depth.”
- “The main story can be completed in just a few hours.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users express a desire for more streamlined monetization options, suggesting the addition of a "redo" button for features like fuel, ads, and insurance in the main menu to enhance convenience.
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is heavily influenced by humor reminiscent of "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy," effectively creating an engaging experience despite its text-based format, where graphics are not a priority.
- “It is mainly a text game, so graphics do not matter at all, and it has the humor and atmosphere of 'The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy'.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development is criticized for its bizarre and stylistically unappealing designs, which detract from the overall experience and fail to resonate with players.
- “The bizarre character designs are an astonishing example of stylistic ugliness.”