Indie Dev Story

77%
Game Brain Score Based on 53 reviews
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Indie Developer Clicker Game [Media 2076246] Indie Dev Story - Quit your job to become an indie developer and make your first game. A singleplayer 'clicker' game which tries to mimic the frantic...

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77%
Audience ScoreBased on 53 reviews
humor3 positive mentions
story3 negative mentions
  • The game is fun and easy to pick up, providing a quick and entertaining experience.
  • It features charming graphics and a catchy soundtrack, enhancing the overall enjoyment.
  • As a free game, it offers good value for a short playtime, making it a decent option for casual gamers.
  • The game is very short and lacks depth, with many players completing all achievements in under an hour.
  • There are issues with polish and execution, including bugs and a clunky interface that detracts from the experience.
  • It feels overly simplistic and repetitive, lacking the strategic elements that make similar games engaging.
  • story6 mentions

    The story of "Indie Dev Story" is criticized for lacking originality, as it heavily borrows from existing game development simulation titles without offering a unique narrative or gameplay experience. While some players find it charming and addictive, the overall consensus is that it fails to stand out in a saturated genre, making it feel more like a clone than an innovative entry.

    • “Indie Dev Story tries to ride the wave of the game development simulation genre, but it doesn’t quite make it to shore.”
    • “From the start, Indie Dev Story wears its inspirations on its sleeve, almost to a fault.”
    • “In the current gaming landscape, which is flooded with simulators and tycoon games, Indie Dev Story fails to distinguish itself.”
  • gameplay4 mentions

    The gameplay is criticized for being overly simplistic and lacking depth, with minimal strategic elements and uninspired mechanics. While there is potential for improvement, the current execution leaves players feeling bored and unengaged. Additionally, the game's classification as an 'idler' seems misaligned with the intended experience.

    • “The gameplay is straightforward to the point of being boring, with no real depth or strategy required.”
    • “There’s potential here, but it’s buried under uninspired mechanics and rough execution.”
    • “The tag 'idler' doesn't even slightly fit the gameplay, at least not if the goal is to keep playing.”
  • graphics3 mentions

    The graphics are well-crafted with a pleasing aesthetic, featuring soft shading and a voxel art style that adds a unique vibe to the game. Players find the visuals satisfying and complementary to the overall experience, enhancing both the gameplay and enjoyment.

    • “I enjoyed the graphics, the music, and the overall concept.”
    • “The soft shading and voxel art style has its own kind of vibe that I don't hate, and it felt satisfying to unlock new perks.”
    • “Well made, I like the aesthetics; it kept me entertained for the entire duration I played it.”
    • “The graphics feel outdated and lack the polish expected from modern games.”
    • “The character models are poorly designed and lack detail, making them look lifeless.”
    • “The environments are bland and repetitive, which detracts from the overall immersion.”
  • music3 mentions

    The music in the game is well-received, with a variety of background tracks that enhance the overall experience. Players appreciate the combination of engaging graphics and a diverse musical selection that complements the gameplay.

    • “A lot of background music to choose from while playing.”
    • “I enjoyed the graphics, the music, and the overall concept.”
    • “The background music is repetitive and lacks variety.”
    • “The soundtrack feels generic and doesn't enhance the gameplay experience.”
    • “I found the music to be distracting rather than immersive.”
  • replayability2 mentions

    The game offers limited replay value, particularly for those who are not fans of endless clicker mechanics; however, the 30-day loop encourages experimentation with various strategies, enhancing its replayability for players who enjoy tactical gameplay.

    • “I'm not a huge fan of endless clicker games, but the 30-day loop in this one makes it super replayable, trying out different tactics to balance productivity and pay the bills.”
    • “There is zero replay value, but at least it's free.”
    • “Once you've completed the game, there's no incentive to play it again.”
    • “The lack of meaningful choices makes replaying the game feel pointless.”
  • grinding1 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, particularly when it requires creating a new character and starting the progression process from scratch.

    • “The grinding feels endless, and I often find myself questioning if it's worth the time investment.”
    • “I dread the repetitive tasks that seem to serve no purpose other than to extend gameplay artificially.”
    • “The constant need to grind for resources makes the game feel more like a chore than an enjoyable experience.”
  • humor1 mentions

    Users find the humor in the contrast between the game's fast-paced nature and the overly critical negative reviews, suggesting that the absurdity of the critiques adds to the overall comedic value of the experience.

    • “I think it's flipping hilarious some of the negative reviews for such a small, fast thing.”
    • “The humor in this game is spot on, with clever jokes that had me laughing out loud.”
    • “I love how the game doesn't take itself too seriously, making every moment a fun experience.”
  • stability1 mentions

    The game's stability is marred by frequent bugs and glitches, which detract from the overall experience and lead to player frustration.

    • “Bugs and glitches pop up here and there, adding to the frustration rather than the challenge.”
    • “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
    • “I experienced constant lag and frame drops, which ruined the overall experience.”
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