SimCasino

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"SimCasino is a single-player Business Strategy game with fantastic 3D graphics, deep systems, and extensive customization. Create your own slot games, TV stations, and more in the workshop, or join the Discord to chat with developers and the community. Experience the thrill of managing every detail of your casino, from adjusting odds to designing staff schedules, but beware of thieves and cheaters who threaten your profits. Will the house always win?"

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

Reviews

76%

Audience ScoreBased on 988 reviews

gameplay24 positive mentions

stability32 negative mentions

The game has a lot of potential and offers a wide variety of customization options for building casinos and hotels.
The developers are very responsive and actively work on updates and bug fixes, showing commitment to improving the game.
Gameplay is enjoyable and can be addictive, especially for fans of tycoon and management simulation games.

The game is currently plagued by bugs, including pathfinding issues where NPCs get stuck and performance problems that can hinder gameplay.
There is a lack of depth and content, with many players feeling that the game is unfinished and lacks variety in games and features.
The user interface is clunky and not very intuitive, making it difficult for new players to navigate and understand the mechanics.

gameplay
86 mentions
28 % positive mentions
69 % neutral mentions
3 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game is a mixed bag, with players noting a steep learning curve and unbalanced mechanics that can lead to frustration, particularly with the profitability of different gaming options. While the building and customization aspects are praised for their depth and potential, many users feel that the lack of a comprehensive tutorial and the oversimplification of certain mechanics detract from the overall experience. Despite these issues, the game offers enjoyable simulation elements and a solid foundation that could improve with future updates and content.
- “Overall, it's a great tycoon game with a solid premise and good gameplay.”
- “It's very entertaining and has lots of little details that enhance gameplay.”
- “While the game is a bit rough around the edges, its core gameplay manages to shine through despite its blemishes by being very versatile.”
- “As soon as lvgamedev got the core mechanics working, they got sick of the game and took it out of early access so they could move on to other projects.”
- “Unfortunately, the game is in a really raw state right now with not even a tutorial in place to explain the pretty complex and deep mechanics at play here.”
- “20.99 euros for a game with so many in-depth mechanics and no help to guide the new player?”
music
62 mentions
29 % positive mentions
66 % neutral mentions
5 % negative mentions
The music in the game, composed by Jerry Martin, is widely praised for its quality and catchiness, adding significant atmosphere to the gameplay. While many players find the soundtrack enjoyable and a standout feature, some express that it can be repetitive or not to their taste, with a few opting to play with the music off. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a strong point of the game, enhancing the overall experience.
- “Jerry Martin (yes, the guy that did the Sims 1's music, among other things) did a great job for this game with a really great album of 16 tunes.”
- “The soundtrack by Jerry Martin is also a huge plus, and it adds a lot of atmosphere to the game.”
- “One of the standout features of SimCasino is its soundtrack, composed by the world-renowned Jerry Martin.”
- “Please fix the ambiance issue ASAP; simply having jazz music in the background isn't enough.”
- “There's little to no sound other than the background music.”
- “The soundtrack...well....honestly I play with the music off on this one.”
graphics
60 mentions
33 % positive mentions
60 % neutral mentions
7 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the aesthetic choices and specific models, such as slot graphics, while others criticize the overall quality and presence of visual glitches. Many players note that the graphics are not cutting-edge and could benefit from improvements, particularly in character animations and environmental details. Despite these issues, some appreciate the retro style and potential for future enhancements as the game evolves.
- “The game models and especially the slot graphics look really good.”
- “No eyestrain here like some more non-cutting edge graphic games, just nice retro-style graphics.”
- “It was really enjoyable and the graphics are awesome.”
- “It being fully released out of early access doesn't make any sense as the graphics, sound, gameplay, and UI all scream for significant improvements.”
- “The graphics are garbage; you can't even zoom in and out.”
- “The game is well done overall, but the graphics need some help. For example, your visitors are a bit robotic, so you will notice things like they sit down to eat but the chair is too far, causing their arms to move away from the table. They sit on the toilet but appear as if they have fallen into it.”
stability
32 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The game currently faces numerous stability issues, including frequent glitches, NPCs getting stuck, and freezing during auto-saves, which can lead to lost progress. While players acknowledge that these problems are typical for an early access title, they appreciate the developers' responsiveness and commitment to regular updates and bug fixes. Overall, while the game shows potential, its current state may deter new players due to its instability.
- “I can play for a while and when it auto-saves, it freezes the game and then I can't play anymore, losing all of my progress.”
- “Based on the price and current state of the game, I will have to recommend people not to bother buying this at the minute. It's very buggy and has a dated UI. Plenty to do in the game, however, it's all irrelevant if your staff and customers just stand in the same spot spinning for days on end, which to me is the worst bug I encountered.”
- “This game did not work for me even on my top-of-the-range laptop. The tutorial does not work, and I found the whole game very buggy, making it a waste of time and money. Refund applied for.”
story
24 mentions
17 % positive mentions
71 % neutral mentions
13 % negative mentions
The game lacks a traditional story or mission structure, leaving players to start with an empty plot of land and focus on building and managing their own resorts or casinos. While some players appreciate the freedom and creativity in constructing multistory buildings, the absence of a narrative or interactive elements may disappoint those seeking a more story-driven experience. Overall, the gameplay emphasizes construction and management over storytelling.
- “I really like the Sims-like element of being able to buy a plot of land, build on it, sell the casino for profit, and then start again on a larger/more valuable plot.”
- “I spent enough time with the game to build a 2-story casino with a theater and buffet.”
- “There is no story plot or anything interactive telling you how to play.”
- “I thought there would be a story or missions.”
- “I thought there would be a story or missions.”
optimization
16 mentions
50 % positive mentions
31 % neutral mentions
19 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is generally viewed as mediocre, with users reporting various bugs and performance issues that hinder smooth gameplay, particularly in the late game. While some recent optimizations have improved the experience, many players still encounter loading and functionality problems that detract from the overall enjoyment. Despite these issues, the game's concept and management complexity are appreciated, though performance remains a concern for some users, especially on less powerful hardware.
- “That coupled with recent optimizations makes this game a must play for any sim lover!”
- “Great optimization, and management is complex.”
- “I also liked the flow and pace of the game and the ability to gauge your performance by the good variety of metrics provided.”
- “Mediocre optimization (low demand game but some bugs and performance issues make it more choppy than it should be)”
- “Only critique is a bit slow performance (granted, I am playing this on a laptop right now, but it is with an i9 processor + discrete graphics), and I'm not a huge fan of the current way of hiring and managing staff... I think the method used in Prison Architect and its clones, or RCT would be a lot better than how this is right now.”
- “More optimized (especially in late game)”
grinding
10 mentions
0 % positive mentions
20 % neutral mentions
80 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and slow, often leading to boredom after a short period of play. While there are some interesting customization mechanics and patterns to discover, the limited content and lack of engaging activities contribute to a feeling of stagnation. Overall, the early access state of the game leaves much to be desired in terms of variety and excitement.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “Wish there was a middle button. I love these games and spent hours in my youth playing them. This, from the makers of SimAirport (cough, awful baggage handling system), is a half-decent stab at casino life, but boy, even though it's early access, it's boring as hell. Six slot machines, yes six to pick from. Oh, okay, you can change the game type from 4 or 5 choices, right? Err, is that it? And a few card table games. Okay, um, right, I've built all that. Okay, bored now, 1 hour in lol. Tedious, you just sit there and watch the terribly slow, even on fast-paced action go on (action used loosely). It's slow and boring and nothing to build. Hotel rooms, okay, that's something, right? Done that. Nope, run out of stuff again. No expansions to other hotels or casinos, no strip to build along, no... nothing really. Boring, slow, and nothing to do.”
- “No having to build staff room that is tedious to mass stamp, always in the way.”
monetization
6 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has been criticized as a cash grab, with players feeling that it quickly devolved into abandonware. However, some users appreciate the economic management features, such as purchasing advertising to attract patrons and adjusting machine odds and prices, suggesting potential for innovative marketing strategies.
- “Yet another early access cash grab that turned into abandonware the second the devs got bored with it.”
- “The interesting bits are managing the economy by buying advertising to maximize the number of patrons, and hand-calibrating the odds and prices on the machines.”
- “It could be a new type of marketing campaign where we pay to launch a 'viral video' advertising the casino.”
atmosphere
6 mentions
33 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
17 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is described as generally lifeless, yet it effectively complements the overall experience. The soundtrack by Jerry Martin is highlighted as a significant enhancement, contributing positively to the game's ambiance.
- “It suits the atmosphere very well.”
- “The soundtrack by Jerry Martin is also a huge plus, and it adds a lot of atmosphere to the game.”
- “The atmosphere is generally lifeless.”
replayability
4 mentions
50 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Users highlight the game's strong replayability, noting that its well-constructed design and multiple casino options offer hours of engaging fun. The variety of gameplay elements contributes significantly to its replay value.
- “It's built well and can provide hours and hours of fun and replayability.”
- “Replayability with the multi casinos and stuff.”
emotional
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Users express disappointment regarding the emotional connection to the game, feeling abandoned by the developers due to a lack of updates and changes since its beta release. This stagnation has led to a sense of frustration and disillusionment among players who once found the game promising.
character development
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
100 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that while the character development in the game is satisfactory for fulfilling the casino tycoon experience, there is a desire for more depth in both character designs and the financial and logistical aspects. Overall, players feel the game meets their expectations but could benefit from enhanced character complexity.
humor
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Players find the humor in the game memorable, particularly recalling the first casino and its quirky name, "buddy's," which stands out among other elements. The comedic aspects contribute to a lasting impression, enhancing the overall enjoyment of the game.