Laptop Tycoon

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Laptop Tycoon is a single player casual management game with a business theme. It was developed by Roastery Games and was released on October 29, 2021. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Laptop Tycoon" is a business simulation game where you can start and manage your own laptop company. Create and customize your dream laptop with a unique laptop editor, choosing everything from exterior dimensions to internal components and features. Compete with tech giants, hire the best employees, and manage your office as you strive to build a successful laptop empire.

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Single-Player

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69%

Audience ScoreBased on 843 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

stability34 negative mentions

The game has a great concept and allows for creative laptop design.
Players find the gameplay engaging and addictive, often spending hours playing.
The graphics and overall style of the game are appreciated by many users.

The game is plagued with numerous bugs and crashes, making it frustrating to play.
The research point system is slow and often requires in-app purchases to progress.
User reviews and ratings seem random and unhelpful, leading to confusion about product quality.

stability
36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
3%
3%
94%
The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with many reporting frequent bugs, glitches, and performance issues that detract from the overall experience. While some players find the game enjoyable despite these problems, the consensus indicates that it requires major fixes to improve functionality and reduce lag. Additionally, issues such as freezing and inconsistent game mechanics have been highlighted, suggesting that the game is currently in a "buggy mess" state.
- “When I tried the game, it was very good. I don't know what the other players are talking about regarding glitches; when I played, there were no glitches. Maybe they just have bad devices. I played the game, and it was very good. 5 stars.”
- “Its so buggy, it's actually affecting my performance in game.”
- “The game is good and much harder than the phone tycoon but there's a lot of bugs in this one like when I want my laptop to be red colored but it won't show red, it would show pink instead. Really need major fixes and I hope there will be an update for the loadings.”
- “Game is a buggy mess and researching doesn't work.”
monetization
27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
7%
4%
89%
The monetization strategy of the game has received significant criticism, primarily due to the overwhelming presence of ads and the pressure to make in-app purchases to progress. Players feel that the game forces them to buy research points to keep up with market demands, while also being bombarded with ads that disrupt gameplay. Although some users appreciate the game's design and engagement, the excessive ads and the lack of ad removal options after purchases have led to a frustrating experience for many.
- “The game's market progresses faster than you can generate points, which encourages players to make in-app purchases to buy research points and keep up.”
- “There are too many in-game purchases.”
- “The game's market progresses faster than you can generate points, so the game forces you towards an in-app purchase to buy research points to keep up.”
- “Game is good, but it's amazing that even after making a microtransaction, it still shows ads. Every single game I've played takes all ads down if you pay something in-game.”
- “Forced ads at least every 60 seconds, starting at the end of the tutorial.”
graphics
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
15%
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The graphics in the game have received mixed reviews, with many players expressing disappointment over poor performance, low pixel quality, and a lack of design options compared to previous titles. While some appreciate the potential for improvement, the overall consensus is that significant enhancements are needed to elevate the visual experience. Additionally, players have requested features that would allow for more customization, such as creating their own graphics cards.
- “Great graphics, but very derivative of Game Dev Tycoon; the whole structure is ripped straight from it.”
- “There is definitely potential, but the graphics need significant improvement.”
- “This is a great game with lots of things to do, creating laptops and decent graphics.”
- “Overall experience was poor due to the very low graphics performance.”
- “There is definitely potential but the graphics need significantly improving.”
- “Useless game, very bad controls and graphics.”
music
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
18%
55%
27%
The music in the game has been criticized for overlapping, with multiple tracks playing simultaneously, which detracts from the overall experience. Players have reported various bugs related to the music, including instances where it stops or causes crashes, indicating a need for improvements in this area. Despite these issues, many users still enjoy the game and hope for future fixes.
- “As the music says, every move you make and ad will be seeing you.”
- “Nice game.. and I wish you make movie, TV series & music tycoon.”
- “The music can overlap each other.”
- “I have to deal with two songs playing at once, and that's kind of annoying when I really enjoy playing the game. Also, there are bugs like when the status of how much money you're making by selling laptops.”
- “Please fix the bugs; the game will start playing two sets of music and it will crash on me.”
optimization
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
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Overall, the game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with many users reporting significant bugs and performance issues, such as slow loading times and graphical glitches. While some players noted improvements in performance, others found the experience hindered by persistent bugs and low graphics quality. There is a general consensus that the game requires further optimization to enhance user experience.
- “This game is good; it just needs performance improvements and also the ability to customize your own graphics card.”
- “Please make Console Tycoon, where we can self-produce titles to market and promote the console, and ensure it is optimized.”
- “Nice work, very nice app, but it hangs often and does not provide the best performance.”
- “But giving it two stars because of lack of optimization and a few bugs like two tracks playing simultaneously and not being able to choose some options in the design section, even though they should be available, or not being able to select sandbox mode.”
- “It's so buggy that it's actually affecting my performance in the game.”
- “Overall experience was poor due to the very low graphics performance.”
gameplay
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
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30%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players praising its engaging and immersive experience, particularly in simulating a business environment. However, many users have expressed frustration with long load times, unresponsive UI, and various bugs that detract from the overall enjoyment. Overall, while the core gameplay is appreciated, significant technical issues and balance problems have led to a less favorable reception.
- “Nice gameplay to play, and it gives us a feeling of actually creating a company in a trillion-dollar business.”
- “This game has fantastic gameplay, but it has lots of bugs too.”
- “I did not expect to be infuriated before gameplay - rule number one of UI is to be responsive.”
- “I love the gameplay, but this game has been built with pre-made assets and primitive code.”
- “Very bad gameplay.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding for research to be lengthy but manageable, striking a balance that doesn't feel overly burdensome.
- “The grinding for research is long but not too much.”
- “The grind feels endless and tedious, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “I find the grinding mechanics to be repetitive and uninspired.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the emotional aspect of the game somewhat frustrating, as the randomness of reviews and the lengthy research process detracts from their overall enjoyment. While the game is fun, inconsistencies in performance ratings create a sense of disappointment and confusion.
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is highlighted by absurd scenarios, such as a three-year-old seeking employment with a requirement for one year of experience, which users find particularly amusing and laugh-inducing.
- “I love the part where there was a 3-year-old looking for a job; it said 1 year of experience and the age requirement is hilarious! It's a 3-year-old! ”