Series Makers
- February 22, 2019
- CREW Studio Krüger UG
- 8h median play time
"Series Makers" is a game where you start as a student at Netklix University and work your way up to building your own series and streaming empire. You'll develop your own series, hire staff, and explore new options as you move into your own office and achieve greater success. The game is set in the world of television and streaming, allowing you to create your own unique series and content.
Reviews
- The game is fun and enjoyable, providing a good time-wasting experience.
- It has a simple and engaging gameplay style, making it easy to learn.
- For its price, it offers decent entertainment value, especially for fans of tycoon games.
- The game is a buggy and shallow clone of Game Dev Tycoon, lacking depth and content.
- Many features are poorly implemented or missing, leading to a frustrating experience.
- The user interface is unresponsive at times, making gameplay difficult and tedious.
- gameplay27 mentions
- 22 % positive mentions
- 56 % neutral mentions
- 22 % negative mentions
The gameplay is heavily criticized for being a derivative and inferior version of Game Dev Tycoon, with many users noting its repetitive nature and lack of innovation. While some find it easy to pick up, especially if familiar with GDT, others struggle with confusing mechanics and poor translations. Additionally, technical issues like freezing detract from the overall experience, leaving players uncertain about continued engagement.
“The gameplay is very similar to Game Dev Tycoon, and honestly, that's all I can really ask for.”
“GDT is a fantastic game, and since this game's mechanics play exactly like GDT, it comes across as a good game as well.”
“It's easy to pick up if you're already familiar with GDT's gameplay, or easy enough to learn if you're not.”
“No tooltips, so mechanics are invisible, and the terrible translation means often the words are contradictory.”
“Basically a rip-off of Game Dev Tycoon but with worse graphics and worse gameplay.”
“Gameplay is very boring and repetitive; it's basically a bad version of Game Dev Tycoon with nothing new to do, no new seasons, or your own streaming platform.”
- stability16 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is plagued by significant stability issues, including frequent bugs and glitches that hinder gameplay, such as freezing and a problematic money system. While some players find it enjoyable despite these flaws, the overall lack of content and functionality, such as the absence of a tutorial and limited options for creating content, detracts from the experience. Many users express a desire for updates to address these stability concerns.
“This game is not only really buggy, but also lacks much content that would justify it being an actual series-making tycoon. There is no way to choose between making a series or movie, no way to make a sequel or new season, and no way to choose between actors. You can create a protagonist that you can reuse in all your creations, but this is really shallow and is just randomly generated stats based on design points of the worker. The stats and jobs are just really lazy and seem copy and pasted from Game Dev Tycoon's design points.”
“I really wanted to like this game; however, the current amount of content is extremely lackluster and some aspects are quite buggy and don't always work, which stops me from progressing.”
“I love this game so much, but I'm afraid that I can't play because every time I do, it freezes after 5 minutes of gameplay. Please update this game to fix this problem.”
- graphics11 mentions
- 18 % positive mentions
- 55 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The graphics are often compared to those of Game Dev Tycoon, with many reviewers noting a lack of originality and a simplistic aesthetic that some find appealing while others criticize as poor. While the simplicity is seen as a strength by some, others feel it detracts from the overall experience, leading to mixed opinions on the visual quality. Overall, the graphics are described as unremarkable, with some reviewers rating them as low as 4/10.
“The graphics aren't fancy, but if they were, it would be overkill. Simplicity is key, and they nailed it.”
“Graphics and interface are nearly a straight 'borrow' from Game Dev Tycoon, which is one of my favorite tycoon games to date.”
“Basically a rip-off of Game Dev Tycoon but with worse graphics and worse gameplay.”
“Graphics: 4/10 - the game is let down by the poor graphics.”
“It functions identically to Game Dev Tycoon in just about every way, looks very similar aesthetically, and even features music that is reminiscent of it.”
- humor10 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is noted for its humorous elements, particularly in the creative naming of series that lead to unexpected and amusing outcomes. Players appreciate the lighthearted tone and the novelty of the humor, which adds an entertaining layer to the typical tycoon gameplay. Overall, the humor is seen as a significant draw, enhancing the game's appeal.
“Your basic tycoon game, with a decent sense of humor and enough options to be interesting.”
“It's a funny game :D”
“Peter North who was a female, which is funny because the system couldn't even generate something like a basic algorithm of name detection or some stuff?”
- music10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 10 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it repetitive and annoying enough to mute, while others appreciate its chill vibe and ability to create a fun atmosphere. Despite its similarities to other games, the soundtrack can be enjoyable for those who eventually get into the groove. Overall, the music contributes to a laid-back experience, though it may not appeal to everyone.
“I really enjoy playing this game; the cool-looking interface and chill music in the background are two of the reasons why this game is just chill and fun.”
“The music is reminiscent of other great games, adding to the overall aesthetic and experience.”
“The soundtrack perfectly complements the gameplay, creating an immersive atmosphere that enhances the enjoyment.”
“The music and sound were so annoying I had to mute the game immediately.”
“Music is repetitive, but you'll get in the groove eventually.”
“Repetitive music.”
- story9 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 56 % negative mentions
The game's story is widely criticized for being virtually nonexistent, with many users noting a lack of meaningful missions or narrative depth. Overall, the storytelling aspect is rated poorly, often described as basic or buggy, leading to a disappointing experience for players seeking a compelling narrative.
“No story, the biggest story is in the section under the game post.”
“Story: 1/10 - the story is very basic and virtually non-existent (like Game Dev Tycoon).”
“Buggy, no real story or missions.”
- replayability4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The game has limited replayability due to a small variety of settings and a lack of cohesive subject matter, which detracts from the overall experience. Players may find it difficult to engage with the content multiple times.
“Replayable”
“Replayable”
“There is not a lot of replay value here because of the low number of settings, places where productions are filmed, and a lot of nonsensical, similar topics of subject matter that don't gel well with those settings.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Players indicate that grinding in the game is so demanding that it may require a second life, suggesting that the effort needed to progress can be excessive and potentially frustrating.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- character development1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Character development in the game is intricately tied to its mechanics and design, with players noting that the evolution of characters feels organic and engaging. The thoughtful integration of gameplay elements enhances the depth of each character, making their growth and transformation a central aspect of the overall experience.
“The character development in this game is incredibly deep, allowing players to truly connect with each character's journey.”
“I love how the characters evolve throughout the story, making their growth feel organic and rewarding.”
“The intricate backstories and personal arcs of each character add layers of complexity that enhance the overall experience.”
“The character development feels shallow and lacks depth, making it hard to connect with any of the characters.”
“I was disappointed by how predictable the character arcs were; there was no real growth or change throughout the game.”
“The dialogue options are limited, which stifles any meaningful character development and makes interactions feel forced.”