Individual Investor Tycoon
- February 21, 2018
- JinDing Chen
Get on Steam"Individual Investor Tycoon" is a simulation game allowing players to invest in stocks, real estate, and bonds from the 90s, with the goal of achieving financial freedom in 30 years. Players start in their own home, improving investment skills and seizing the right time to buy stocks and real estate for the highest return. By studying the books of great investors and market analysis practices, players can unlock new investment capabilities and increase their investment grade.
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Reviews
- The game is a decent indie title that offers a fun and engaging experience for its price, making it a good choice for those interested in learning about investing.
- It provides valuable insights into investment concepts such as stock market trends, real estate, and bonds, making it suitable for educational purposes.
- The interface is simple and easy to navigate, allowing players to pick up the game quickly and enjoy it without a steep learning curve.
- The game suffers from a lack of depth and realism, with limited options and repetitive gameplay that can lead to a quick sense of completion.
- There are numerous bugs and issues, including poor readability of stock values and a lack of settings, which detracts from the overall experience.
- The game has been criticized for its similarities to 'Game Dev Tycoon,' leading to perceptions of it being unoriginal and shallow in its execution.
- gameplay3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received criticism for its simplicity and lack of depth, with some users comparing it unfavorably to Game Dev Tycoon. Reviewers note that the stock patterns are repetitive, which detracts from the overall experience.
“In gameplay, the developer has designed it in accordance with Peter Lynch and Graham's investment philosophy.”
“I see a lot of bad reviews saying that this game stole from Game Dev Tycoon and that the gameplay is too simple.”
“There is no depth to the gameplay; the stocks tend to have the same pattern.”
“The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks innovation.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are considered decent for an indie title, particularly given its price point and target demographic. However, it has been criticized for closely mimicking the user interface, music, and graphical style of Game Dev Tycoon, which may detract from its originality.
“This game straight copies the user interface, music, and graphical style from Game Dev Tycoon.”
- music2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music in the game has been criticized for being unoriginal, as it closely resembles that of Game Dev Tycoon, and many users find it lacking in quality. Additionally, the high volume levels detract from the overall experience, with players expressing a desire for adjustable sound settings.
“It would be great to adjust the sound inside the game; the volume is super high and the music is not that good.”
“This game straight copies the user interface, music, and graphical style from Game Dev Tycoon.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users appreciate the optimization aspect for allowing them to efficiently read all available books, enabling a more focused approach to investing.
“I was able to quickly read all the available books and then focus on optimized investing.”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers note that the story lacks depth, which may lead to frustration for players seeking a more engaging narrative experience.
