Movies Tycoon

About

Movies Tycoon is a single player simulation game. It was developed by PixelCraze s.r.o. and was released on October 24, 2024. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"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.

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Simulation

Play Modes

Single-Player

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Audience ScoreBased on 244 reviews

gameplay14 positive mentions

stability14 negative mentions

Great homage to 'The Movies' with a nostalgic feel and engaging gameplay.
Offers a good range of difficulty levels and endless replayability.
The developers are responsive to feedback and actively working on updates.

The game suffers from numerous bugs, clunky UI, and performance issues.
Graphics and animations feel outdated and lack polish.
The movie creation process is unintuitive and lacks depth compared to the original 'The Movies'.

gameplay
33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the engaging film studio simulation and its potential for creative freedom, while others criticize its outdated mechanics, clunky UI, and lack of quality-of-life features. Many users noted that while the core gameplay loop can be enjoyable, it is marred by frustrating design choices and bugs that detract from the overall experience. Overall, the game shows promise but requires significant improvements to reach its full potential.
- “The gameplay is engaging and lets you build your own film studio from the ground up.”
- “The mechanics were a bit confusing at first, but once I got the hang of it, I couldn’t stop playing.”
- “This game has a lot of potential and I've been having fun with the gameplay loop and progression.”
- “I'm baffled how this was released in 2024 instead of 2004 given the quality of the graphics and gameplay.”
- “Little irritations make it feel like it was never play tested (example: to pick up a movie/script you left click once, but left click a character portrait and you zoom to them sometimes on the other side of the map and instead need to drag them from the portrait into the screen area, for a game where the majority of the mechanics are about moving things to the correct boxes/areas this is a substantial irritation).”
- “The gameplay loop: aka, the eternal min-max grind.”
graphics
27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have received largely negative feedback, with many reviewers noting that they appear outdated and reminiscent of early 2000s titles. Common issues include poor animations, frequent glitches, and a lack of detail, leading to a generally unpleasant visual experience. While a few users found the graphics decent or even enjoyable, the overall consensus is that significant improvements are needed to meet modern standards.
- “The graphics are great, and the movies I create always end up hilarious.”
- “Engaging, fun, thought- and creativity-provoking, excellent graphics and user-friendly interface.”
- “There are good things about it, I do like the audition process for creatives, graphics are nice, even the goofy walking and running is great.”
- “I'm baffled how this was released in 2024 instead of 2004 given the quality of the graphics and gameplay.”
- “It's 2024 and the game isn't exactly cutting edge in the graphics department.”
- “Flickering or 'muddy' textures that take a long time to load, and clipping issues that should've been picked up and fixed pre-release if the team cared at all to QA basic aspects of the game's visuals.”
stability
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is a significant concern, with numerous users reporting frequent and game-breaking visual glitches that detract from the overall experience. While updates have been released to address some issues, many players still find the game to be unfinished and buggy, leading to frustration with gameplay and AI behavior. Despite these problems, some users express hope for improvement in future updates, recognizing the game's potential.
- “The movies you create contain so many visual glitches they're painful to watch.”
- “In its current state, there are problems, no doubt - and some glitches are game-breaking.”
- “The game isn't finished and is buggy as heck, and they are charging for DLC that should have come with the base game?”
humor
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is largely driven by its AI-generated dialogue and quirky character actions, which often lead to hilarious and unexpected moments. Players appreciate the creative freedom in building their own film studios and crafting funny movies, although some feel that the novelty can wear off quickly. Overall, while the humor is a standout feature, it can sometimes feel inconsistent or simplistic.
- “The creative aspect of the game is cool, and the AI situations add to the humor of the game.”
- “It's satisfying building up your own little film studio, finding the perfect actors, customizing characters, and cranking out funny movies.”
- “Graphics are great, and the movies I create always end up hilarious.”
music
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has been widely criticized for being repetitive, uninspired, and lacking in variety, with many reviewers noting that it feels outdated and fails to enhance the gameplay experience. Users expressed disappointment over the absence of engaging audio elements, such as interesting radio personalities, which contributes to a sense of boredom during gameplay. Overall, the soundtrack is seen as a significant area in need of improvement, especially for a game priced at $30.
- “The visuals, (most of) the gameplay, and the music are like stepping through a time portal to the early 2000s.”
- “We start the game in the 1970s and lofi chillout hip-hop study music from YouTube immediately starts playing in the background.”
- “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.”
- “The graphics are decent; however, the music is unbearable. The execution lacks details, but it's still not bad.”
- “As the game from all those years ago, sound-wise the game is lacking. The music isn't very inspired, and there are no interesting radio personalities talking about world events, which means that for most of your downtime when managing your lot, you are going to be bored very quickly of the repetitive and bland tracks.”
- “Royalty-free YouTube music doesn't cut it for a $30.00 game.”
optimization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with many players noting significant performance issues and bugs that suggest it feels unfinished, particularly on higher settings. However, the recent 2.0 update has improved stability and balance, leading to a smoother experience, though the user interface and graphics still require further refinement. Overall, while playable on low settings, the game still struggles with optimization and polish.
- “The game should still be in an early access state because there are still bugs, fixes needed, performance issues, and many aspects that make the game feel unfinished.”
- “I needed to lower the settings so the game would run smoothly.”
- “Steam has a big problem accepting unpolished, unfinished, or unoptimized games.”
- “The current system somewhat fails when it comes to creating your own ideas, and the game's optimization is terrible, but it is playable on low settings.”
- “The game should still be in an early access state because there are still bugs, fixes needed, performance issues, and a lot of things that make the game feel unfinished.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviews highlight that the grinding aspect of the game is excessively tedious, often described as janky and inconsistent, leading to a frustrating experience for players.
- “I can't emphasize enough how grindy, janky, and inconsistent this entire mess is.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious, making it hard to enjoy the game.”
- “It's frustrating how much time you have to spend grinding for minimal rewards.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the game's replayability lacking due to its complicated mechanics and limitations, such as the inability to manage multiple movies simultaneously without additional resources. While some appreciate the graphics and audition process, many feel that the game lacks the depth necessary for sustained engagement, leading to a recommendation to wait for improvements before diving in. Overall, the current state of the game does not encourage repeated playthroughs.
- “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.”
- “The game has potential, but the lack of variety in gameplay and limited options for movie production make it feel repetitive quickly. I found myself losing interest after just a few sessions.”
- “While the visuals are appealing, the gameplay lacks the engaging mechanics that would encourage me to replay it. Once you've experienced the initial content, there's not much incentive to return.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is criticized for its lack of direction, as characters appear to wander aimlessly without clear objectives or missions, leading to a disjointed narrative experience.
- “The story feels disjointed and lacks a clear direction.”
- “Character motivations are poorly developed, making it hard to connect with them.”
- “The plot twists are predictable and fail to deliver any real surprises.”