Industry Giant 2

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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.

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

81%

Audience ScoreBased on 629 reviews

gameplay12 positive mentions

stability24 negative mentions

A classic business simulation that offers deep economic mechanics and engaging gameplay.
The game has a nostalgic charm and remains enjoyable for fans of the genre, with many hours of replayability.
The scenarios are well-designed, providing unique challenges that can keep players engaged for hours.

The game suffers from frequent crashes and compatibility issues on modern systems, making it unplayable for some users.
The user interface is outdated and can be clunky, leading to frustration during gameplay.
Many players report that the game lacks intuitive tutorials and has bugs that hinder the overall experience.

graphics
123 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
8%
84%
8%
The graphics of the game are generally considered outdated, with many users noting issues such as graphical glitches, compatibility problems with modern graphics cards, and a simplistic aesthetic reminiscent of older titles. While some appreciate the nostalgic charm and attention to detail, others find the visuals straining and lacking in modern polish. Overall, the game is best suited for those with older PCs or those who enjoy retro-style graphics, but it may not meet the expectations of players seeking high-end visuals.
- “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.”
- “Great graphics and smooth gameplay for its age, recommend for older PCs and people that like campaign/career games.”
- “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.”
- “I had hoped that this one would be a fixed version... but no, there are still graphical glitches: in-game texts glitch frequently and cannot be read; textures glitch a lot; no LOD, so when zoomed out it slows down.”
- “Do not expect high-end graphics though, the focus is definitely not there.”
- “Serious graphical errors on modern graphics cards, causing flickering of menus and rendering tooltips unreadable.”
gameplay
50 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
24%
70%
6%
The gameplay is characterized by solid mechanics and an intuitive interface, allowing for deep customization of supply chains and production management, despite some outdated elements and clunky logistics. While the game holds up well for its age and offers significant value, issues like crashes and poorly designed airports can detract from the experience. Overall, it remains engaging for fans of transport and economics simulations, though some mechanics may feel obsolete compared to newer titles.
- “Despite being released years ago, the game still holds up remarkably well, thanks to its solid gameplay mechanics, intuitive interface, and enduring charm.”
- “Great graphics and smooth gameplay for its age; recommend for older PCs and people that like campaign/career games.”
- “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 given the past of this publisher regarding product support, I decided to refund it.”
story
38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
26%
66%
8%
The game's story is a mixed bag, with some campaigns like "Banana Republic" being praised for their fun and engaging narratives, while others are criticized for being lackluster and overly reliant on exploitative strategies. Players appreciate the variety of missions, ranging from serious business challenges to humorous scenarios, but some feel that the campaign mode lacks consistency in quality. Overall, the game offers a nostalgic experience with a wealth of missions, though the campaign's execution can be hit or miss.
- “Thanks to the developers for a happy childhood, this game was the second one on my netbook in 2010 and it gave me a lot of unforgettable experiences. I definitely spent several hundred hours in it and really love every mission in this game.”
- “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.”
- “Now the campaign, on the other hand, is utter garbage; only very few select missions are fun.”
- “Which is hilarious because some missions you can only beat by exploiting the use distance of depots to avoid using any transportation methods or by building multiple stores in one city.”
- “Setting up production chains is usually quite expensive, so if you make bad choices at the start, you'll likely end up not making enough money to invest in anything else, and thus fail the mission or fall behind in endless play.”
stability
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
7%
7%
86%
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 gameplay at high frame rates without major issues, others highlight persistent bugs that can disrupt the experience, especially in menus. Overall, the game appears to be a mixed bag in terms of stability, with a notable divide between those who encounter severe problems and those who find it runs well.
- “Game runs great at well over 120fps at 1080p.”
- “I studied the reviews, no problems, no freezes in the menu, running smooth and gently like a hamster on speed.”
- “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.”
music
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
15%
65%
20%
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with players enjoying the soundtrack but noting that it can become repetitive quickly. Many users have reported frustrating bugs related to muting the music, causing crashes when attempting to adjust sound settings. While the music selection is praised, the lack of a playlist feature and persistent sound issues detract from the overall experience.
- “Music selection is excellent; I love the music but sadly no player nor playlist unlike Transport Tycoon.”
- “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, 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.”
replayability
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
20%
20%
The game is highly praised for its exceptional replayability, offering a blend of depth and challenge that keeps players engaged. With a manageable learning curve supported by effective tutorials, it encourages repeated playthroughs, particularly due to its intriguing logistical puzzles. 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.”
optimization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
50%
17%
Overall, the game performs well on modern hardware and software, with users reporting no significant issues. However, some 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.”
grinding
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mix of enjoyment and tedium, particularly due to the cumbersome process of managing vehicle routes without the ability to copy settings between them. While the progression from simple farming in the early game to more complex production in later years adds depth, it can also lead to repetitive and tedious gameplay.
- “Controlling vehicle routes is very tedious as you can't copy settings from one vehicle to another.”
- “And it is fun - but it borders on tedious in places.”
- “For example, if you start in 1900, most of your business might be farming, while in the 50's you can produce sun milk, boats, vending machines, bottles, and other stuff.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is highlighted by its blend of serious and absurd missions, such as managing a family business alongside comically outlandish tasks like helping crashed aliens. Players find amusement in the clever mechanics that allow for unconventional solutions, adding a layer of hilarity to the gameplay experience.
- “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.”
- “Which is hilarious because some missions you can even only beat by exploiting the use distance of depots to not use any transportation methods, or to build multiple stores in one city.”

50%Critics’ scoreBased on 6 critic reviews

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43h Median play time

42h Average play time

1-90h Spent by most gamers

*Based on 10 analyzed playthroughs

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