Mad Games Tycoon 2
- May 31, 2023
- Eggcode
- 26h median play time
Get on SteamBuild and design your own game studio Starting in any year between 1976 and 2020, begin building your dream game company. With every passing year you will need to research new technologies and features, develop or license better game engines, and make the decisions necessary to go from a small garage studio to an industry dominating mega company. Prepare to release your next hit game on home conso…
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Reviews
- gameplay365 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 69 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The gameplay of "Mad Games Tycoon 2" is described as addictive and engaging, with a robust simulation of game development that offers a satisfying challenge. However, many players note that it can become repetitive over time, particularly once the core mechanics are mastered, and some features feel underdeveloped or buggy. While the game has improved upon its predecessor with more depth and mechanics, there are still calls for additional content and better explanations of gameplay systems to enhance the overall experience.
“The game’s simulation mechanics are robust, offering a challenging yet rewarding experience that mirrors the real-world complexities of game development.”
“Super in-depth, with an immersive amount of mechanics.”
“Its addictive gameplay and intricate mechanics have me hooked for hours on end.”
“Yes, it does get repetitive once you figure out how the system works and find ways to exploit the game's financial mechanics.”
“While there are some innovative concepts, the amount of bugs, obnoxious gameplay features, and forced 'linear' style of gameplay significantly hinder the potential of Mad Games Tycoon 2, making the overall experience frustrating to play compared to other game development simulator games.”
“Unfortunately, after a while it just feels like an incremental/idle game because the gameplay becomes repetitive except for bigger numbers.”
- graphics284 mentions
- 19 % positive mentions
- 77 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game have received mixed reviews, with many players noting a significant upgrade from the previous installment, featuring a cleaner and more colorful aesthetic. However, some users criticize the graphics as being simplistic or dated, likening them to those of older games, and express disappointment that the visual improvements do not compensate for a lack of new features. Overall, while the graphics are generally considered functional and appealing, they are not seen as revolutionary, and opinions vary widely on their quality and impact on gameplay.
“The impressive and detailed graphics blew me away.”
“With beautiful, simplistic graphics I find myself lost in the game for hours on end.”
“The overall presentation of the graphics is outstanding compared to the original, and the functions that were already present in the original game have been improved tenfold.”
“Can't believe this game was released in 2023 with such horrible graphics!”
“You're basically buying a game that has the same innovative style of another decade-old game with unoptimized graphics that will destroy your computer's fans.”
“I was hoping this one would be better, but the only thing they have improved is the graphics; everything else is either the same or worse than the first game.”
- story100 mentions
- 10 % positive mentions
- 74 % neutral mentions
- 16 % negative mentions
The game's story aspect is largely criticized, with many users noting a complete lack of narrative or engaging plot, often rating it as "0/10." While a few reviews mention a well-told story with surprises, the consensus leans towards the game being more focused on gameplay mechanics and depth rather than storytelling, making it less appealing for those seeking a strong narrative experience.
“A well-told story with a few surprises.”
“As someone who loved Game Dev Story, this is everything this game was and more.”
“You can't make a good RPG without putting the story focus to 8.”
“Story: 0/10”
“But for a game with no tutorial and no story, there is a lot of depth under its hood.”
“There doesn't seem to be any risk in buying a subsidiary or shutting it down; you can't add a second story to your buildings or move to a bigger campus, and your researchers will eventually research everything.”
- music92 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 65 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players praising the engaging and complementary soundtrack, while others criticize it for being repetitive and intrusive. Many users express a desire for more variety, with some opting to mute the game entirely due to dissatisfaction with the audio. Overall, while the soundtrack has its fans, it appears to be a significant point of contention among players.
“A+ in soundtrack”
“Satisfying gameplay and good music to go with it, this game is a steal of your time.”
“Actually never played the first one but I played through Game Dev Tycoon on my phone and this is a much more in-depth game with more customization and an absolutely killer soundtrack.”
“The soundtrack is so cookie cutter and repetitive.”
“Honest to god, it's probably the annoying repetitive music score that will cause you to quit playing the game!”
“It's unbearable even at the lowest volume, so I just switch it off and play without music.”
- grinding62 mentions
- 3 % positive mentions
- 32 % neutral mentions
- 65 % negative mentions
The grinding aspect of the game is widely criticized for being tedious and repetitive, often requiring excessive clicking and management that detracts from enjoyment. Many players feel that the grind becomes increasingly monotonous, especially in the late game, where managing a growing company can feel like a chore rather than a fun challenge. While some find the gameplay addictive, the overall sentiment leans towards it being a mind-numbing experience that lacks meaningful engagement.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“A bit grindy sometimes.”
“It's really tedious and unimaginative.”
“You'll be grinding with the same genre/topic each time, which is boring and not fun.”
“There isn't really anything fun about it; it is a tedious, repetitive, and goal-less game. The developers don't care about what the community wants, and it feels like a cash grab with nothing significantly new.”
- replayability58 mentions
- 47 % positive mentions
- 48 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The game's replayability is a mixed bag among users, with many praising its depth, variety, and the ability to approach challenges in multiple ways, leading to high replay value. However, some players find it less rewarding and feel that strict game design limits replayability. Overall, while many enjoy the game's addictive nature and frequent updates that enhance replayability, others express a desire for more substantial changes to keep the experience fresh.
“Lots of replay value here, great depth.”
“With a randomized game concept, nothing will ever be the same, super high replayability as well as being challenging.”
“All of this makes it so that it is infinitely replayable, which is the absolute best feature.”
“I'd rather play another management game longer than this though, it got boring and replayability isn't rewarding.”
“It has low replayability in my opinion due to the strict game design, but it's also relatively cheap, so you can't do much wrong here.”
“For this reason, the replayability is zero for me. I can only tolerate one legendary game and that's all. If I were the game reviewer of this game, I would cut 2 points out of 10 without thinking for just one second.”
- stability40 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The game's stability has received mixed reviews, with many players reporting significant bugs, glitches, and optimization issues that detract from the overall experience. While some users have noted a relatively bug-free experience, the consensus leans towards the game feeling incomplete and convoluted, particularly in its user interface. Overall, it appears that the game has potential but requires further refinement to address its stability problems.
“Ngl this is by far the best manager/tycoon business game when it comes to game development, actually shows the developers care about this game a lot and despite early access, you can still play this game almost 100% bug free.”
“It plays and runs great, I encountered no bugs so far and it feels very polished.”
“Ps: this review is obviously gonna change, but so far it has been bug free for me and I would already recommend buying it at this point.”
“This game definitely feels like it's incomplete due to missing and buggy gameplay.”
“In the first hour, I've noticed the UI is terribly buggy and convoluted.”
“I really like the idea of this game but it's very buggy from the get-go, soft locked on tutorial when the button wouldn't appear over my room to continue.”
- optimization34 mentions
- 6 % positive mentions
- 65 % neutral mentions
- 29 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has received significant criticism, with many users noting severe performance issues, particularly on lower-end systems, and a lack of effective optimization compared to other Unity games. While some updates have improved performance, particularly in multiplayer modes, the interface remains cumbersome and the game can overheat computers during play. Overall, the optimization is considered one of the weakest aspects of the game, requiring further enhancements to meet player expectations.
“The micromanagement might have been scaled up, but they definitely optimized it a lot.”
“The updated graphics and sound are exactly what I expected and hoped for, balancing performance with millions of subs running on crazy server rooms and still looking and sounding new-ish.”
“Mgt2's optimization is one of the worst I've seen amongst Unity games; I've seen solo developers optimize their games better.”
“You're basically buying a game that has the same innovative style of another decade-old game with unoptimized graphics that will destroy your computer's fans.”
“The last performance update helped a lot, but be wary about running this game in the summertime unless you have air conditioning, because your computer will be warm.”
- humor20 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its humor, particularly in its clever and amusing company and game names, which often parody real-life titles. Players find the comedic elements, including the absurdity of not being able to create an indie company, to be a highlight, enhancing the multiplayer experience. Despite some early access translation issues, the humor remains a strong point, contributing to the game's charm and replayability.
“The game is funny when it comes to company names and legendary developer names.”
“Smooth gameplay, infinite replayability, and funny too with the licenses/game names: 'How I Lost Your Father', 'The Gasmask', 'The Diary of Anne Frank', etc., cracks you up every time.”
“It's really funny and a challenging game; I recommend this tycoon!”
- emotional14 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 21 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
Players report a strong emotional impact from the game, highlighting its touching moments and heartfelt storytelling that create an emotional rollercoaster experience. Many express that the game evokes deep feelings, with some even moved to tears, indicating a significant connection to the narrative.
“Some touching moments.”
“Heartfelt.”
“Emotional rollercoaster.”
“emotional rollercoaster”
“some touching moments”
“heartfelt”
- monetization6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The monetization practices in the gaming industry are widely criticized as greedy and exploitative, with many players feeling that developers prioritize profit over community engagement and meaningful content. Reviews suggest that the focus on in-game purchases and repetitive gameplay has turned many titles into cash grabs, lacking innovation and genuine player satisfaction.
“Think the industry is full of greedy corporate suckers and muddled shady monetization practices?”
“There isn't really anything fun about it; it is a tedious, repetitive, and largely goal-less game. The developers don't care about what the community wants. People have been asking for simple things for a long time, and they pretty much just updated the graphics and are dragging their feet making it a near exact copy. Don't bother; it is just a cash grab with nothing significantly new.”
“Become a billion-dollar gaming beast... buy EA games, close them... buy Activision, close them... make the gaming world a better place... get rid of in-game purchases.”
- atmosphere6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is well-executed and complements its cartoonish style, though some players feel it lacks variety and depth. Enhancements in customization and additional content could further enrich the overall atmospheric experience.
“It's really well-executed...a bit cartoony, but it suits the atmosphere and subject.”
“Got to admit that the game is quite raw as it still misses more of its variety and items in the game to give it a bit of an 'atmosphere' feeling towards it, as I think that it's a good idea to add more 'levels' and customization.”
“Got to admit that the game is quite raw as it still misses more of its variety and items in the game to give it a bit of an 'atmosphere' feeling. I think that it's a good idea to add more 'levels' and customization.”
- character development4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Character development in the game is criticized for its lack of realism and coherence, with users noting that the option to randomize genre elements detracts from a believable narrative and character design. The overall character design is rated poorly, at 2/10, indicating significant dissatisfaction with how characters are portrayed and developed within the game.
“Character design: 2/10”
“An option can be chosen to randomize those perfect genre options in each game but then you tend to be moving even further away from it feeling in any way like a realistic kind of game as the natural position of the sliders tends to at least make decent sense for a genre.”
