Music Wars Empire
- May 31, 2016
- Antuan Johnson
- 129h median play time
Get on Steam"Music Wars Empire" is a simulation game where you manage a record label, aiming to make your mark on the music industry. With a built-in editor, release various music formats, track performance on over 50 charts, and navigate the challenges of managing artists' egos and personal relationships. The game features detailed record labels, bands, and artists, with the goal of building a successful and profitable company.
Reviews
- The game has a brilliant concept and potential for a fun management sim.
- It can be enjoyable for fans of tycoon games, especially with the addition of mods.
- Some players find it addictive and engaging despite its flaws.
- The game is plagued by constant crashes and bugs, making it nearly unplayable.
- It lacks proper updates and support from the developer, leading to a feeling of abandonment.
- Navigation and menu design are poor, making the game frustrating to use.
- music19 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 16 % negative mentions
The music aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with players appreciating the fun of simulating a record label and creating unique band names, but criticizing the unrealistic sales figures and lack of detailed metrics for song performance. While some find enjoyment in the gameplay and the music industry theme, others point out significant flaws, such as low streaming numbers and bugs that hinder the overall experience. Overall, it appeals to fans of music simulation games, but potential players should be aware of its limitations.
“Music Wars Empire is a great game to play.”
“With a little imagination and some funny band and song names, this is a great game.”
“Once you get the gameplay down, it's friggin fun starting up a record label and trying to make yourself a music superstar.”
“There's so much lacking; I can't see how many streams a song has, advertising your music, etc.”
“Sales from music are extremely unrealistic (13,000 sales for a US number one); streaming figures also seem low.”
“The exposure from a popular music video would definitely have a much larger impact on a single's success, but that doesn't seem apparent.”
- stability11 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with multiple users reporting significant bugs and optimization issues that hinder gameplay. Many express frustration over the developer's apparent abandonment of the game, leading to a lack of updates or fixes for the persistent problems. While some find the game enjoyable despite its flaws, the overall consensus is that its instability makes it difficult to recommend.
“And, that would be fine if it wasn't so completely unoptimized and buggy.”
“But, in its totally buggy form, it's hard to even recommend to even the most obsessive of die-hards.”
“This could have been a good game but the developer seems as if they have abandoned the game as they have not patched this buggy mess.”
- gameplay9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
Gameplay experiences vary widely, with some players enjoying the immersive mechanics and customization options, while others report significant issues such as crashes, bugs, and a lack of tutorials that hinder long-term enjoyment. Many users express a desire for better optimization and improvements to goal mechanics to enhance the overall experience. Despite these challenges, some find the core gameplay fun and engaging once the mechanics are mastered.
“Once you get the gameplay down, it's friggin fun starting up a record label and trying to make yourself a music superstar.”
“As it stands, it's stable and the gameplay is quite immersive.”
“I definitely think it has tons of potential; the customization is fun and easy if you take the time to understand the mechanics.”
“Occasionally crashes when loading a save, constantly crashes during gameplay.”
“Music Wars Empire is a more polished version of MWR2, but it's limited because of several bugs that disrupt gameplay.”
“As of now, it is fun for a few hours as you figure out the mechanics (there is no tutorial), but after that it is tedious and impossible.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is criticized for being poorly optimized and buggy, which detracts from the overall gameplay experience. Users express a desire for updates to improve optimization.
“Love the game! It needs to be updated for better gameplay optimization.”
“The optimization in this game is impressive; it runs smoothly even on lower-end hardware.”
“I appreciate the frequent updates that focus on optimization, making the gameplay experience much more enjoyable.”
“And, that would be fine if it wasn't so completely unoptimized and buggy.”
“Love the game... needs to be updated for better gameplay optimization.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that the monetization strategy is perceived as prioritizing quick profits over stability and user experience, with features like song streaming visibility and advertising support lacking, leading to frustration among users.
“Instead of focusing on just making something stable and performant, the developer seems only worried about moving on to the next unstable cash grab.”
“There's so much lacking; I can't see how many streams a song has, advertising your music, etc.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the humor in the game, particularly highlighting the creativity of the band and song names, which adds to the overall enjoyment and fun experience.
“With a little imagination and some funny band and song names, this is a great game.”
“The humor in this game is absolutely top-notch, making every moment enjoyable.”
“I couldn't stop laughing at the clever puns and witty dialogue throughout the game.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are highly praised, with users noting their impressive quality.
“The graphics are stunning and truly immersive.”
“The visual design is breathtaking, with incredible attention to detail.”
“The game's graphics create a vibrant and captivating world.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players initially find the grinding aspect enjoyable as they learn the game mechanics, but it quickly becomes tedious and frustrating due to a lack of guidance and increasing difficulty.
“As of now, it is fun for a few hours as you figure out the mechanics (there is no tutorial), but after that it becomes tedious and impossible.”
