Highrise Mogul

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"Highrise Mogul" is a tycoon game that lets you build and manage your own skyscraper, starting from the ground up and designating flooring, walls, doors, rooms, and more. As the landlord, you'll manage finances, hire staff, and set policies while also customizing your building with decorations, services, and tenants' needs in mind. With various options for room types and designs, you can create a bustling business hub or a luxurious residential highrise.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

50%

Audience ScoreBased on 46 reviews

humor3 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game has a great concept and offers a fun experience for building and managing skyscrapers.
The graphics are simple and charming, creating a cozy atmosphere for players.
There is potential for improvement, and many players are excited to see future updates and content additions.

The tutorial is poorly designed and lacks clarity, making it difficult for new players to understand the game mechanics.
The game suffers from numerous bugs and glitches, including issues with staff management and AI behavior during emergencies.
There is a lack of depth and challenge in gameplay, leading to a repetitive experience that feels more like a sandbox than a fully developed game.

graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are characterized by a low-poly style that complements the game's overall feel, evoking nostalgia reminiscent of classic simulation games. Users appreciate the simple and cute art style, which, along with smooth music and humorous AI interactions, enhances the gaming experience. Overall, the graphics are deemed fitting and effective for the game's design.
- “Gives me those good old Sim Tower feelings, only with the graphics and feel of Software Inc.”
- “Funny AI interactions and endearing art style.”
- “Graphics are simple and cute and fit the game well.”
- “Would not recommend until the dev actually starts working on it again.”
- “Gives me those good old SimTower feelings, only with the graphics and feel of Software Inc.”
- “Low-poly graphical style works well with this, and smooth music isn't anything that pops out too much.”
gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by a solid foundation of mechanics that are easy to understand, but players feel that the experience lacks depth and a compelling gameplay loop. While there is potential for improvement with updates, many users express frustration over the limited activities available within the game.
- “It has so much potential if it was updated; I have figured out the game mechanics, and hopefully my towers thrive with life.”
- “The basic workflow and game mechanics are easy to grasp after a little testing.”
- “The mechanics are there, but there is nothing actually to do.”
- “However, there's almost no actual gameplay loop.”
- “Overall, the mechanics are okay.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game generally performs well, but users report occasional glitches, particularly around crowded areas like taxi stops, where issues such as uncontrolled fires and bugs when placing objects near roads can occur.
- “It plays well, but every so often it glitches where people huddle around the taxi stop and a fire starts, and the firefighters don't stop it.”
- “Can be buggy at times, especially when first placing objects next to the road.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, particularly due to the lack of a hotkey for deleting rooms or objects, which complicates renovations. While the core concept is appreciated, the tutorial and placement rules add to the overall frustration.
- “Missing a hotkey to delete rooms/objects makes renovations very tedious.”
- “The concept is good, but the tutorial and placement rules are strange and tedious.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game complements its low-poly graphical style, providing a smooth and unobtrusive auditory experience that enhances the overall atmosphere without being overly memorable.
- “The low-poly graphical style complements the smooth music perfectly, creating an immersive experience.”
- “The soundtrack enhances the gameplay, making every moment feel more engaging and enjoyable.”
- “The music sets the perfect tone for the game, blending seamlessly with the visuals and enhancing the overall atmosphere.”
- “The low-poly graphical style works well with this, but the music is smooth and doesn't stand out at all.”
- “The soundtrack feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “The music is forgettable and doesn't enhance the overall gaming experience.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features humorous AI interactions that add a lighthearted touch, complemented by an endearing art style that enhances the overall comedic experience.
- “The funny AI interactions and endearing art style make the game a delightful experience.”
- “The humor is spot-on, with clever writing that keeps you laughing throughout.”
- “I love the quirky characters and their hilarious dialogue; it adds so much charm to the game.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the game is criticized for its lack of coherence, as players find it challenging to create a visually symmetrical building, which detracts from the overall narrative experience.
- “The story feels disjointed and lacks a coherent flow, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “Character development is shallow, leaving me with little emotional investment in their journeys.”
- “The plot twists are predictable and fail to deliver any real surprises or excitement.”