Showbiz Tycoon

About

"Showbiz Tycoon" is a simulation game where you run a film studio and production company in 2010, facing the challenges of a global health crisis and its impact on the movie industry. Create movies, negotiate with talent, and choose your release strategies to become a industry leader. Starting with a small studio, you can expand your distribution and production capabilities while navigating market changes.

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Play Modes

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

84%

Audience ScoreBased on 74 reviews

story1 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

The game offers a unique and enjoyable experience for those interested in movie production and studio management.
The developer is actively updating the game and engaging with the community, showing promise for future improvements.
Players appreciate the creative freedom to make their own movies and manage various aspects of a film studio.

The game currently lacks sound effects and music, which detracts from the overall experience.
Many players find the gameplay shallow and repetitive, with limited activities and a cumbersome user interface.
Some users feel that the game is unfinished and not worth the current price, suggesting it needs significant improvements.

music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features no music or sound effects, leaving players in complete silence throughout their experience. This absence of audio has been consistently noted by users.
- “There is no music in this game, no music, no sound whatsoever, nothing in 2023.”
- “There is no music in this game, no music, no sound whatsoever, nothing in 2023.”
- “There is no music in this game, no music, no sound whatsoever, nothing in 2023.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect allows players to engage creatively by either crafting their own movies, including character names and titles, or purchasing rights to existing scripts for production. This flexibility enhances the storytelling experience, catering to both original creators and those who prefer established narratives.
- “Create your own movies, choose the character names, title, story, and more, or buy rights for scripts and just pay for the production.”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The gameplay is criticized for being shallow and hindered by a cumbersome user interface, which detracts from the overall experience.
- “Cumbersome UI, shallow gameplay.”
- “Cumbersome UI, shallow gameplay.”