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.
Reviews
- The game has a fun concept of managing and throwing parties, appealing to fans of tycoon games.
- The graphics and music are well-received, providing a nostalgic feel for players who enjoy pixel art and catchy soundtracks.
- Some players find the game enjoyable for short sessions, appreciating the casual gameplay and the potential for future updates.
- The game has been abandoned by the developers, with no updates or improvements since its early access launch, leading to a lack of content and polish.
- Many players report frustrating gameplay mechanics, including unclear mission goals, poor AI behavior, and repetitive tasks that make the game feel grindy.
- The tutorial is inadequate, leaving players confused about game mechanics and leading to a steep learning curve without proper guidance.
- story22 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 73 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over mission design that often includes conflicting goals, impossible requirements, and poorly aligned descriptions. While some appreciate the potential for an engaging narrative, they feel it is undermined by a lack of clarity and coherence, leading to a disjointed experience that hampers progression. Overall, the story is seen as underdeveloped and poorly executed, leaving players dissatisfied despite the game's intriguing premise.
“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 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's frustrating to not be able to complete missions simply because I'm given missions that are impossible to complete.”
“The biggest problem is that missions must be completed that same day.”
“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).”
- gameplay21 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 29 % negative mentions
The gameplay has been criticized for its lack of depth and clarity, with many players finding the mechanics shallow and poorly introduced. While the concept shows potential, the execution suffers from bugs, repetitive tasks, and a frustrating user interface, leading to a gameplay experience that feels grindy and unengaging. Overall, the game may entertain briefly, but it fails to sustain interest due to its simplistic mechanics and insufficient guidance.
“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.”
“Game looked like fun but had a poor tutorial and the mechanics are foggy.”
“While the production values of the game are fine (a lot of attention to visual detail has been given, as well as the music), the main game mechanic as such is extremely shallow.”
- music17 mentions
- 35 % positive mentions
- 47 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally praised for its quality and ability to enhance the atmosphere, 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 listening, and the gameplay mechanics that require excessive speaker placement to satisfy guests. Overall, while the music contributes positively to the experience, it is not enough to compensate for the game's lack of depth and features.
“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, 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.”
- graphics8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The graphics are described as simplistic and old school, which some players appreciate in favor of the gameplay experience. While the art style is generally considered attractive and easy on the eyes, there are concerns about resolution scaling and execution that detract from the overall presentation. Overall, the graphics may not appeal to everyone, but they complement the game's aesthetic and music.
“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.”
- monetization7 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has been heavily criticized, with many users labeling it as an "early access cash grab" that lacks proper support and updates. Players express frustration over the game's unfinished state and the developers' apparent focus on other projects, leading to a sense of abandonment and disappointment in the overall value of their purchase.
“This nice idea turned into an early access cash grab.”
“Seems to have been a cash grab while working on other projects.”
“Bought this day one, cash grab because it is unfinished and never updated since 2017.”
- grinding5 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players initially enjoy the gameplay for the first few hours, but it quickly becomes repetitive and grindy, leading to a tedious experience. While some random goals add purpose to the grind, the overall sentiment is that the game suffers from excessive grinding and unengaging character interactions.
“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.”
- stability3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is reported to be quite unstable, with numerous glitches and bugs that hinder gameplay, making it difficult for players to experience the full content, including potential endings. Many users note that the game feels unfinished and is still in early access.
“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.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in Party Hard Tycoon is criticized for being unappealing, as characters are perceived as bullies rather than funny, contributing to a grindy experience that feels unproductive.
