Richman 4

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Richman 4 is a single player and multiplayer action game with a business theme. It was developed by SOFTSTAR ENTERTAINMENT and was released on July 27, 2022. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

In Richman 4, players compete to become the wealthiest aristocrat through real estate acquisition and strategic investment. With various game modes, colorful graphics, and interactive mini-games, this board game-style simulation fosters both friendly and competitive multiplayer experiences. Players can invest, trade, and earn their way to the top in this fully-voiced, immersive title.

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Audience ScoreBased on 54 reviews

replayability1 positive mentions

stability10 negative mentions

Richman 4 is a nostalgic trip and remains a beloved classic that many players enjoy revisiting.
The game features a simple and intuitive UI, making it easy to understand and play.
Despite some bugs, the game offers a fun and engaging experience, especially with its unique mechanics like attacking opponents.

The DLC for Richman 4 is reported to be very laggy and buggy, lacking sound effects and overriding the base game's audio.
The game frequently crashes, and players have noted issues with full-screen mode and other technical problems.
Many players have expressed disappointment with the game's overall bugginess, which detracts from the experience.

stability
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The stability of the game, particularly with the DLC for Richman4, is heavily criticized for being extremely laggy and buggy, with persistent issues remaining even after years of patches. Users note that animations can be inconsistent, further contributing to the overall instability of the game.
- “Last but not least, after all these years, the game is still very buggy.”
- “Anyone who played Softstar games knows that they are the MicroProse of American games - they make great games but are always buggy as hell no matter how many patches they throw at you.”
- “Beware: the DLC for Richman4 is super laggy and buggy.”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay retains its nostalgic mechanics, reminiscent of earlier titles, but some users report issues such as battery drain and overheating during extended play. Additionally, there are concerns about specific gameplay elements, like the spiked mine not functioning as expected. Overall, it is described as a challenging experience, likened to a "dark souls of monopoly games," where unexpected events can occur while navigating menus.
- “It's just as I remembered, mechanics and all, even comes with a scan of the manual.”
- “Really hope Softstar may eventually release 5, it’s sort of a dark horse in terms of mechanics, literally the Dark Souls of Monopoly games as things can happen while you are reading through the menu.”
- “My laptop battery drains faster than some of the true 3D-engine games that came out later than the 2000s and is getting a bit hot after approximately 1 hour and a half of gameplay.”
- “Gameplay-wise, for some reason the spiked mine doesn't seem to demote the house on the same tile.”
- “It's sort of a dark horse in terms of mechanics, literally the Dark Souls of Monopoly games as things can happen while you are reading through the menu.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features only music, lacking sound effects, which overrides the original soundtrack and sound effects of the base game. Many users noted that the music is an improvement compared to their previous memories of it.
- “It does not have the sound effects, only music.”
- “And it also overrides the soundtrack and sound effects of the base game.”
- “Music seems to be better than I remembered.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users consistently highlight that the game offers significant replay value, suggesting that it encourages players to return for multiple playthroughs.
- “That gives the game more replay value.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Recent iterations of the game have focused heavily on enhancing graphics, but this shift has come at the cost of content and overall playability, leading to mixed feelings among users.
- “Especially since the more recent iterations have greatly reduced the amount of content and playability in exchange for graphic improvements.”