Industry Giant
- October 2, 2018
- QLOC
Get on Steam"Industry Giant" is a resource management business simulation game where you build and manage your own industrial empire from the early 1900s to the present day. Start with a small production plant and develop it into a booming business by producing and selling goods, expanding production facilities, and managing resources. The game provides various challenges, such as economic crises and shifting market demands, that test your management skills. The ultimate goal is to become a successful industry giant through strategic planning and decision-making.
Reviews
- Great for nostalgia and offers a fun, simple gameplay experience reminiscent of classic tycoon games.
- The game runs well on various resolutions, including ultrawide, and retains the charm of the original.
- It's a decent port of the original game, providing a familiar experience for fans of the classic.
- The game is buggy, with issues like poor pathfinding and graphical problems on modern screens.
- It suffers from repetitiveness and can become boring if played for extended periods.
- Many old bugs remain unaddressed, and the game may not be worth the price for those expecting significant improvements.
- graphics6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the nice aesthetic and attention to detail, while others criticize the lack of high-definition support and issues on modern screens. Although some users report no graphical problems, others highlight the need to adjust resolution settings to avoid corruption. Overall, the graphics are described as pleasant yet somewhat outdated and rough around the edges.
“The game offers some really nice graphics and a nice yet simplistic aesthetic which is pleasant all the same and has some amazing attention to detail even though it is a little rough around the edges.”
“The game has run without any graphics issues for me (32" curved Samsung, Windows 7) but all of the old bugs are still present.”
“I'm not having any graphical issues as reported in other reviews.”
“To help, the graphics are corrupt for high resolution and widescreen; however, this is fixed by changing your desktop resolution to 800 x 600 or 1024 x 768.”
“Graphics are way off on modern screens.”
“I can't recommend this game to anyone because the graphics are not in HD like Industry Giant 2.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users note that while the game evokes a sense of nostalgia, it still suffers from bugs, though improvements have been made compared to previous versions.
“Buggy”
“Good nostalgia, still buggy but much better than what I used to play.”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The story in the game is generally well-received, with improvements noted over its predecessor, particularly in mission design and space management. However, players have encountered frustrating issues, such as mission failures due to inadequate space for necessary expansions, which can detract from the overall experience.
“The story is disjointed and fails to engage the player, making it hard to care about the characters or their motivations.”
“The plot twists are predictable and lack any real impact, leaving the overall narrative feeling flat and uninspired.”
“Character development is minimal, and many of the supporting characters feel like mere placeholders rather than integral parts of the story.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game's monetization is minimal, featuring no advertisements and limited product lines, which contributes to a straightforward gameplay experience. Players can engage in some competitive actions, such as destroying resources or paying to eliminate opponents' towns, but overall, the monetization strategy appears to be simple and unobtrusive.
“The monetization system feels exploitative, with prices set unreasonably high for in-game items that should be accessible to all players.”
“It's frustrating to see that the game heavily encourages spending real money to progress, making it feel more like a cash grab than a fun experience.”
“The lack of meaningful rewards for free players makes it clear that the developers prioritize profit over player enjoyment.”
