Movies Tycoon
- October 24, 2024
- PixelCraze s.r.o.
Get on Steam"Movies Tycoon" empowers you to build your own movie studio, hire industry professionals, and create blockbuster films based on your unique vision. As a director, you can make bold choices and experiment with unconventional techniques, even if it means defying conventional logic and leaving critics puzzled. Experience the thrill of creating your own cinematic universe, despite any mishaps, and let your creativity shine.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game captures the nostalgic feel of 'The Movies' and has a solid gameplay loop that many players find enjoyable.
- There is significant potential for growth and improvement, with developers actively responding to feedback and releasing updates.
- The game offers a fun and engaging experience for fans of tycoon games, with the ability to create and manage a movie studio.
- The game is currently plagued by numerous bugs, a clunky user interface, and lacks polish, making it feel unfinished.
- Many players feel that the game does not live up to the original 'The Movies' in terms of depth, content, and overall quality.
- The high price tag for an early access title is seen as unjustified given its current state, leading to disappointment among players.
- gameplay26 mentions
- 35 % positive mentions
- 54 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The gameplay is engaging and allows players to build their own film studio, with a solid core loop that shows potential for future development. However, many users note that the game currently lacks content, suffers from clunky UI and graphics, and requires significant micromanagement, leading to a repetitive experience. While the developers are responsive to feedback and actively patching issues, the overall gameplay experience feels incomplete and in need of refinement.
“I like the basic mechanics and the gameplay loop.”
“This game has a lot of potential and I've been having fun with the gameplay loop and progression.”
“The gameplay is engaging and lets you build your own film studio from the ground up.”
“The UI is still clunky, it isn't optimized particularly well, the graphics and animations need refinement, virtually all of the game mechanics need tweaking.”
“Graphics are awful, and gameplay is a loop; nothing exciting happens after the first movie made.”
“It is not what a full release should look like; the Movies Tycoon 2.0 feels more like 0.2. Half of your income is completely reliant on 0-100 RNG mechanics, the economy is pretty much in constant crisis with huge costs and low pays, and you are stuck way too long being able to shoot only one movie at a time while you lose money. Some buildings are way too oversized for what they are, and you pretty much have to micromanage every single employee; otherwise, they spend literal months getting to the right place.”
- graphics16 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with some players finding them outdated and poorly optimized, while others appreciate certain visual elements and animations. Despite some positive aspects, such as the audition process for creatives, many users feel that the overall graphical quality is lacking and in need of refinement. The user interface is also criticized for being clunky, which detracts from the visual experience.
“Graphics - 8/10”
“Engaging, fun, thought- and creativity-provoking, excellent graphics and user-friendly interface.”
“To focus on the visuals of one era and then, gradually, move further along the timeline and add new eras.”
“Graphics are awful, and gameplay is a loop; nothing exciting happens after the first movie made.”
“The graphics in the game are terrible, even on maximum settings.”
“The UI is still clunky, it isn't optimized particularly well, the graphics and animations need refinement, virtually all of the game mechanics need tweaking.”
- stability14 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is notably poor, with frequent bugs and glitches affecting both the movie editor and core gameplay, leading to frustrating controls and erratic character behavior. While the recent 2.0 update has improved optimization and addressed some issues, many users still find the experience to be rough and reminiscent of early 2000s games. Overall, the game shows potential but requires significant improvements in stability to enhance user experience.
“At the moment it's just way too barebones and buggy, nothing is really made better than the movies from the early 2000s and it seems like the devs don't really want to include the movie editor into the game, which made the movies from the early 2000s and any other games after it worth playing.”
“Unfortunately, very buggy.”
“Really bad AI that glitches all the time, movie maker mode barely works and the UI is confusing.”
- humor7 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is described as hit-or-miss, with some players finding it amusing and reflective of the movie's style, while others feel it becomes repetitive and loses its charm over time. Overall, the comedic elements can provide fun moments, but they may not sustain engagement throughout the gameplay.
“It is very similar in play style to the movies and it has a sense of humor about itself, which is fun.”
“Funny, most people keep proof of people being toxic, not remove it or can't find it.”
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- music6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's music features a consistent lofi chillout hip-hop soundtrack that sets a nostalgic tone, but many players feel it lacks variety and depth compared to the evolving soundscapes of the movies. The choice to start in the 1970s is questioned, as it does not seem to align with the game's overall musical progression. Overall, the music is seen as a missed opportunity to enhance the gaming experience.
“Comparing this with the radio announcer in the movies, the sound/music content seems lacking.”
“Over the years, the movies have changed music, costumes, cars passing by, filming technology, etc. This is not the case here, and I don't understand why we need to start in the 1970s.”
“We start the game in the 1970s and lofi chillout hip-hop study music from YouTube immediately starts playing in the background.”
- optimization4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization has seen significant improvement with the 2.0 update, addressing many glitches and enhancing balance. However, users still report a clunky UI, unrefined graphics and animations, and the need for further adjustments to game mechanics, indicating that optimization remains a work in progress. Many players also found it necessary to lower settings for smoother performance.
“The UI is still clunky; it isn't optimized particularly well. The graphics and animations need refinement, and virtually all of the game mechanics need tweaking.”
“The 2.0 update has really made things a lot better, more balanced, ironed out some annoying glitches, and it has been optimized a lot, which I'm quite surprised.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Users feel that while the game has enjoyable elements like the audition process and appealing graphics, it lacks the necessary depth and variety to enhance its replayability, making it less engaging over time.
“There are good things about it; I do like the audition process for creatives, the graphics are nice, and even the goofy walking and running is great. It's just missing what a solid tycoon game needs: depth and replayability.”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story is criticized for its lack of direction, as characters appear to wander aimlessly without any clear objectives or missions. This randomness detracts from the overall narrative experience.
