Pusher: Drug Tycoon

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"Pusher: Drug Tycoon" is a business simulation game set in 1980s USA, where you play as a drug dealer aiming to make big profits. Your goal is to buy low and sell high, while keeping an eye on market fluctuations and rival dealers. Expand your trade, invest in properties and assemble a team to become the top kingpin, all while avoiding the law.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

88%

Audience ScoreBased on 114 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

grinding2 negative mentions

The game has a nostalgic feel reminiscent of classic drug simulation games, providing quick and enjoyable gameplay.
There is potential for expansion and improvement, with many players expressing hope for future updates and additional content.
The music and overall vibe of the game are well-received, enhancing the gaming experience.

The game becomes repetitive quickly, with many players feeling that there is a lack of content after a few hours of play.
There are technical issues, including crashes and bugs that hinder gameplay, particularly when interacting with certain game mechanics.
The economy and gameplay mechanics need significant improvement, as players report that they can easily exhaust all content in a short time.

gameplay
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
71%
13%
The gameplay features a mix of engaging mechanics, particularly the drug dealing aspect, which players find enjoyable and impactful for building their empire. However, many users criticize the repetitive nature of the gameplay loop and the complexity of certain mechanics, such as reputation management, which can detract from the overall experience. Despite these issues, players appreciate the variety and depth of options available for investment and strategy, making the game fun, especially after overcoming the initial learning curve.
- “There's actually a decent bit of variety to the gameplay.”
- “I love driving from city to city; the speed/pull over mechanic is slick!”
- “The gameplay mechanics are kind of challenging to learn, since there's a lot to ingest, but once you play for a while, you start to get a feel for the waters, and you slowly get better and more efficient at the tasks in the game.”
- “This game's completion requirements are bad because they rely so much on repetition and hard to manipulate mechanics.”
- “But the reputation mechanics are my least favorite because I have no idea how to lower or raise my respect in the game.”
- “Once you figure out the gameplay loop it gets very repetitive; there is almost no reason to leave the main state that I have found.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The music in the game is highly praised, with multiple users highlighting its quality and appeal.
- “There is really good music in there.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be engaging, but many feel it is excessive, leading to a repetitive experience.
- “Interesting but overly grindy.”