Industry Giant 2

62%
Game Brain Score Based on 505 reviews
  • graphics
  • gameplay
  • story
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Good addition for people who enjoy tycoon games. Well worth the cheap price.
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"Industry Giant 2" is a business simulation game that allows you to grow a small company into a industrial giant. You control all aspects of the business, from building factories to setting retail prices, and must navigate economic booms and crises to succeed. Starting in 1900, you'll make critical decisions about production, raw materials, and transportation to build your empire.

  • PC
  • Play​station 4
  • Windows
  • Xbox One
  • Play​Station
  • Xbox
Genres & TagsPlay Modes

Reviews

62%
Audience ScoreBased on 505 reviews
graphics8 positive mentions
stability22 negative mentions
  • The game offers deep economic simulation and resource management, allowing players to build and optimize their industrial empires.
  • Many players have expressed nostalgia and enjoyment, stating that the game can be addictive and provides countless hours of gameplay.
  • The scenarios are well-designed, providing unique challenges that keep players engaged and encourage strategic decision-making.
  • The game frequently crashes and has compatibility issues with modern systems, making it unplayable for many users.
  • The user interface is outdated and can be difficult to navigate, leading to frustration during gameplay.
  • There are significant bugs and glitches, including graphical issues and problems with loading, which detract from the overall experience.
  • graphics103 mentions

    The game's graphics are generally considered outdated, reminiscent of early 90s sprites, and often plagued by glitches, particularly on modern graphics cards. While some players appreciate the simplistic aesthetic and attention to detail, many report issues such as flickering menus and unreadable text, which detract from the overall experience. Despite these shortcomings, the core gameplay remains solid, suggesting that improved graphics and bug fixes could enhance its appeal in today's market.

    • “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.”
    • “This is one of the best tycoon games; if you are into this genre, I just hope there will be a worthy successor of this someday. Until then, just stick with this one; it's a good game and has a lot of depth to occupy you for hours and still has decent graphics, although being 10-15 years old.”
    • “No comparison to TTD, this one has way deeper play and way better graphics!”
    • “I had a hope that this one would be a fixed version... but no, there are still graphical glitches: in-game texts glitch frequently that they cannot be read; textures glitch a lot; no LOD, so when zoomed out it slows down.”
    • “Serious graphical errors on modern graphics cards, causing flickering of menus and rendering tooltips unreadable.”
    • “I know this is a remake of a much older game but they could have at least made the graphics or interface more up to date... granted that there are so many things to do but at the end of the day, the graphics are too dull.”
  • gameplay32 mentions

    The gameplay is praised for its solid mechanics and intuitive interface, allowing for deep customization of supply chains and production processes. However, some players find the logistics system clunky and the airport mechanics frustrating, which can detract from the overall experience. While the game remains engaging and enjoyable, technical issues like crashes have been reported, impacting playability.

    • “Despite being released years ago, the game still holds up remarkably well, thanks to its solid gameplay mechanics, intuitive interface, and enduring charm.”
    • “Still though, the gameplay is awesome and quite deep mechanically.”
    • “There are tons of gameplay elements to fiddle with to optimize your production chains from raw materials to finished goods on the market.”
    • “The crappy airports kinda ruin the gameplay honestly.”
    • “The core gameplay (as in, where you make decisions that influence things) is mostly about clunky logistics (unrealistic and inconvenient 'load this item in this slot and go to that place, where you should have 2 of this item and one of that and then drop off the rest there'), lots of warehouses that you struggle to build within range of simultaneously a few of your factories and a shop or two, mostly to decrease your own micromanagement than to significantly increase profits.”
    • “No trouble in launching it but multiple crashes during gameplay made this old gem unplayable for me, and seeing the past of this publisher regarding product support, I decided to refund it.”
  • story26 mentions

    The game's story is rich and varied, featuring a mix of serious and humorous missions that keep players engaged for hours. Players appreciate the extensive campaign mode and the freedom to choose between different missions, which range from business challenges to quirky tasks like helping aliens. The inclusion of cinematics and a wealth of content, including expansions, enhances the overall narrative experience, making it a nostalgic favorite for many.

    • “The missions vary from serious business (taking over the family business, bringing a run-down company back on track) to funny things like providing crashed aliens with the things they need to fly home.”
    • “But if you want a goal, there is also a campaign mode which contains missions with goals you have to complete in order to win.”
    • “The early missions are pretty easy but later on there are some really cool interesting tasks.”
  • stability26 mentions

    The stability of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players experiencing frequent freezes, crashes, and significant graphical glitches, particularly with in-game text and textures. While some users report smooth performance and minimal issues on their systems, others describe it as a "buggy mess" on modern PCs, indicating that stability can vary widely depending on the setup. Overall, players should be prepared for potential instability and graphical problems.

    • “Game runs great at well over 120fps at 1080p.”
    • “I studied the reviews, no problems, no freezes in the menu, running smooth and gently.”
    • “I never could play this game, constant freezes and crashes... finally it's IG2 time, after 20 years of waiting.”
    • “I had a hope that this one would be a fixed version... but no, there are still graphical glitches: in-game texts glitch frequently that cannot be read; textures glitch a lot; no LOD, so when zoomed out it slows down.”
    • “This game is a buggy mess on modern PCs.”
  • music18 mentions

    The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many players finding the single-track soundtrack repetitive and boring over time. Additionally, there are significant technical issues, as attempts to mute the music often result in crashes, leading to frustration. While some players appreciate the soundtrack's unique style, they suggest improvements to the audio settings for a better experience.

    • “The only thing you will hear are some simple effects and different background music, which you will turn off at a certain point.”
    • “Fun game if you like these kinds of games, but one track soundtrack gets old fast.”
    • “The soundtrack does get boring after a while but you can turn it off and listen to your own playlist (via YouTube for example).”
    • “I turned the sound all the way down but it didn't help; all of the sounds are still there, and when I try to turn the music off, the game crashes.”
    • “Sound issues if you turn down the volume of the game sound effects and the music will change to full randomly, which can be very annoying.”
  • replayability10 mentions

    The game is highly praised for its exceptional replayability, with players noting its depth, challenge, and engaging logistical puzzles that enhance the experience. The learning curve is manageable due to effective tutorials, making it accessible for repeated playthroughs. Overall, it is considered a must-play title for fans of the genre.

    • “Its blend of depth, challenge, and replayability ensures that it remains a must-play title for fans of the genre.”
    • “The game has a really high replayability value and the learning curve is not too steep thanks to nice tutorials.”
    • “The replayability of this game is incredible.”
    • “Very replayable game.”
    • “Very replayable game.”
  • optimization6 mentions

    Overall, the game performs well on modern hardware and software, with no significant compatibility issues reported. However, players feel that it lacks depth in creativity and complex calculations related to markets and production, limiting its potential as an optimization experience.

    • “In terms of performance and issues about modern hardware/software compatibility, I didn’t have any major issues.”
    • “A nice optimization game based around producing, transporting, and selling various goods.”
    • “Basically, I didn't feel like this game has much (or any) room for creativity or making interesting calculations and learning something about markets, production, or optimization problems.”
  • grinding4 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of controlling vehicle routes to be tedious due to the inability to copy settings between vehicles, which can detract from the overall enjoyment. While the gameplay is fun, it often feels repetitive and laborious.

    • “Controlling vehicle routes is very tedious as you can't copy settings from one vehicle to another.”
    • “It is fun - but it borders on tedious in places.”
  • humor2 mentions

    The humor in the game is characterized by a blend of serious missions and lighthearted, whimsical tasks, such as helping crashed aliens return home, creating a diverse and entertaining experience for players.

    • “The missions vary from serious business (taking over the family business, bringing a run-down company back on track) to funny things like providing crashed aliens with the things they need to fly home.”
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Critic Reviews

50% average critic score

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Play time

23hMedian play time
33hAverage play time
1-100hSpent by most gamers
*Based on 8 analyzed playthroughs

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