Party Tycoon
- October 19, 2017
- Pinokl Games
- 55h median play time
Get on SteamParty Tycoon is a nightclub simulation game where you organize and manage your own nightclub. Choose a theme, place speakers, and provide security, entertainment, and booze to make your party a success. It's a tycoon-style game that expands on the AI and humor of Party Hard.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game has a fun concept of managing parties and offers a nostalgic feel for fans of tycoon games.
- The graphics and music are well-received, adding to the overall atmosphere of the game.
- Some players find it enjoyable for casual play and appreciate the potential for future updates.
- The game has been abandoned by the developers, leading to a lack of updates and unresolved bugs.
- Gameplay is repetitive and shallow, with unclear mission goals and poor AI interactions.
- The tutorial is inadequate, leaving players confused about game mechanics and leading to frustrating experiences.
- story44 mentions
- 9 % positive mentions
- 84 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is criticized for its poorly designed missions that often feel impossible to complete due to conflicting goals, unclear requirements, and strict time limits. Players express frustration over the lack of flexibility in mission completion and the overall underdevelopment of the narrative, which leaves them feeling unsatisfied despite engaging mechanics. While some players see potential in the plot and variety of missions, the execution leads to a disjointed and frustrating experience.
“I think there's a story to be found in the random character appearances, but for me it was lost in the frustration and uniform thickness of the gameplay.”
“This game has everything to interest you—starting from the amazing plot and finishing with a big variety of missions.”
“It's frustrating to not be able to complete missions simply because I'm given missions that are impossible to complete.”
“It sucks because it could have really gone somewhere: the mechanics, while not innovative, are well put; the progression requires a certain dedication, but to be honest I couldn't go far in the game since the story just stops (it doesn't end, it is barely developed, it just ends).”
“Much like the dialogue, the story in general is very silly and poorly written.”
- gameplay42 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 29 % negative mentions
The gameplay has been criticized for being shallow and repetitive, with poorly introduced mechanics and a lack of engaging content. Many players found the tutorial inadequate, leading to confusion and frustration, while the overall experience is marred by bugs and a lack of meaningful progression. Although the concept shows potential, significant improvements are needed to enhance the gameplay experience.
“Like the concept and gameplay.”
“The graphics are simplistic and old school, but that doesn't bug me as I'm more into the tycoon gameplay aspect than cutting edge graphics.”
“These random goals were the most interesting part of the gameplay for me since they bring purpose to the otherwise grindy gameplay.”
“Lacks proper introductions to the game mechanics.”
“In early access, the gameplay loop is extremely repetitive, with very little changing from theme to theme or location to location.”
“You are not given the information you need to understand the game mechanics.”
- music34 mentions
- 35 % positive mentions
- 56 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The music in "Party Hard Tycoon" is generally praised for its quality and ability to enhance the gaming experience, with many reviewers noting that it is well-produced and enjoyable. However, some players criticize the limited number of tracks, which can lead to repetitive looping that detracts from the overall enjoyment. Additionally, the game's mechanics require careful placement of speakers to keep guests satisfied, highlighting a need for improved audio radius realism.
“The music is good; the art is pretty good, but the main problem is there's almost nothing to do for a tycoon game. Look at almost any other tycoon game and there is way more stuff to do.”
“If you are looking for a casual tycoon game with good music that makes it fun, I strongly recommend Party Hard Tycoon.”
“As with Party Hard, the music is excellent and the graphics are easy on the eyes.”
“Bad AI, bad gameplay, bad music; there are no worthwhile parts to call it any tycoon game!”
“The music could be improved, as there are only 4 or 5 different tracks. However, for early access, the sound still gets you in a vibe and you forget everything around you.”
“Secondly, you need to place speakers literally everywhere if you want to avoid guests exclaiming 'where is music?' every few seconds, and this really eats up a big portion of your budget.”
- graphics16 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 31 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are described as simplistic and old school, which some players appreciate in favor of the tycoon gameplay. While the art style is considered attractive and easy on the eyes, there are concerns about resolution scaling, particularly regarding text clarity. Overall, the aesthetic is well-received, but execution issues detract from the overall experience.
“Party Hard Tycoon has one great song, a fantastic aesthetic, and a great premise.”
“As with Party Hard, the music is excellent and the graphics are easy on the eyes.”
“The graphics are simplistic and old school, but that doesn't bug me as I'm more into the tycoon gameplay aspect than cutting-edge graphics.”
“First of all, the graphics don't really scale with the resolution you choose.”
“This doesn't have much of an effect on in-game graphics, but I would expect the text to be crisp, clear, and readable on all resolutions.”
“The graphics are simplistic and old school, but that doesn't bug me as I'm more into the tycoon gameplay aspect than cutting edge graphics.”
- monetization14 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization of the game has been widely criticized as a "cash grab," with many users expressing frustration over its unfinished state and lack of updates since its early access launch. Reviewers feel misled by the initial advertising and are disappointed that the developers appear to prioritize profit over ongoing support and improvements, leading to a perception that the game is effectively abandoned.
“This nice idea turned into an early access cash grab.”
“Bought this day one, cash grab because it is unfinished and never updated since 2017.”
“Ok so I saw this game and thought about it, and this is 100% a cash grab. It seems to me the only way to summon a dev is to say the game is 'dead,' which it is. I have tried countless times to gain fans, but you cannot. The game is broken. I really wanted to like this game, but it's a broken pile of dog crap. It's worthless, and pointless updates are not coming. They post those to get people to still buy the game. It will never be fixed. If you're not going to support the game anymore, then don't sell it. It is dead; just end it and stop getting people to buy it!”
- grinding10 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players initially find the grinding aspect of the game enjoyable for the first few hours, but it quickly becomes repetitive and tedious. While some random goals add purpose to the grind, the overall experience is marred by a sense of futility and unlikable characters, making the grinding feel excessive and less rewarding.
“Fun at the first 2-3 hours but then the game becomes really grindy and repetitive.”
“Not only because it's extremely grindy (and gets you nowhere in doing so) but also due to the fact that the characters you 'talk' to in Party Hard Tycoon come across as total bullies, and not in a funny way.”
“These random goals were the most interesting part of the gameplay for me since they bring purpose to the otherwise grindy gameplay.”
- stability6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is reported to be highly unstable, with numerous glitches and bugs that hinder gameplay, making it difficult for players to experience all content, including potential endings. Many users note that the game feels unfinished and is still in early access, contributing to its overall instability.
“I would love to see the 'good' ending of this game to see what the wild girl has to say if you end up teaming up with her, but with all the glitches and bugs, it seems almost impossible.”
“This game is very buggy.”
“Buggy and still in early access, sadly.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in Party Hard Tycoon is largely criticized for being unfunny and off-putting, as characters are perceived as bullies rather than providing comedic relief. Additionally, the grindy gameplay detracts from any potential humor, leaving players feeling frustrated rather than entertained.
