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Small Press Tycoon

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61%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:humor, music
Most mentioned negative aspects:graphics, story
100% User Score Based on 12 reviews

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Small Press Tycoon is a single player casual role playing game. It was developed by Inpatient Interactive and was released on May 3, 2021. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

The original DIY publishing adventure sim

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100%Audience ScoreBased on 12 reviews
humor2 positive mentions
graphics2 negative mentions
  • Charming presentation and decent sense of humor keep the gameplay entertaining despite its repetitive nature.
  • Offers a unique and authentic experience of running a DIY publishing house with various book types and market dynamics.
  • The nostalgic graphics and music evoke a sense of nostalgia reminiscent of classic Windows games.
  • The gameplay can feel repetitive as it revolves around a simple cycle of printing books and earning money.
  • Graphics and sound design are outdated, resembling games from 25 years ago, which may not appeal to all players.
  • Some story elements and character interactions may feel underdeveloped or confusing, detracting from the overall experience.

  • humor

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The humor in the game is described as decent and charming, effectively maintaining entertainment value despite some repetitive elements, making it a worthwhile experience for its low price.

    • “The charming presentation and decent sense of humor keep it entertaining for just long enough to warrant the $1 price tag.”

  • music

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The music in the game is described as pleasant and enjoyable, complementing its simple gameplay.

    • “It is a simple game with some nice music in it.”

  • graphics

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The graphics are reminiscent of early Windows 3.1 or Windows 95 visuals, which some players find outdated; however, they emphasize that the graphics are not the primary focus of the game.

    • “The graphics look like something from the Windows 3.1 or Windows 95 era, but they aren't the important part of the game.”
    • “The graphics look like something from the Windows 3.1 or Windows 95 era, but they aren't the important part of the game.”

  • story

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 50% neutral mentions, 50% negative mentions

    The story follows an indie publishing house that rises to prominence following the release of "alf alpha," a controversial exposé that reveals the toxic male-dominated culture within the 1980s pro puppeteering scene. This narrative explores themes of power, controversy, and the impact of revealing hidden truths.

    • “The story of an unknown indie publishing house skyrocketing to industry dominance after the controversial release of 'Alf Alpha', an exposé chronicling the toxic male-dominated culture of the pro puppeteering scene in the 1980s.”
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Small Press Tycoon is a casual role playing game. Common tags for Small Press Tycoon include indie, surreal, pixel graphics, retro, 2d and others.

Small Press Tycoon is available on PC, Mac OS and Windows.

Small Press Tycoon was released on May 3, 2021.

Small Press Tycoon was developed by Inpatient Interactive.

Small Press Tycoon has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked Small Press Tycoon for its humor but disliked it for its graphics.

Small Press Tycoon is a single player game.

Similar games include Writer's Rush, Choice of the Deathless, King of Dragon Pass, Cinders, We. The Refugees: Ticket to Europe and others.