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Social Dev Story

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78%Game Brain Score
story, gameplay
monetization, grinding
78% User Score Based on 1,026 reviews

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Social Dev Story is a single player casual management game with a business theme. It was developed by Kairosoft and was released on May 16, 2019. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Social Dev Story" is a simulator game where you develop your own dream game and manage a game development company, with the goal of reaching a billion downloads. You'll train staff, come up with project ideas, and race against tight deadlines to become a top game maker. Playing with friends adds new, exciting situations. In-app purchases are necessary to access all game functions.

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78%
Audience ScoreBased on 1,026 reviews
story17 positive mentions
monetization21 negative mentions
  • The game is fun and enjoyable, reminiscent of Kairosoft's previous titles.
  • Cute graphics and engaging gameplay make it addictive.
  • Offers a unique take on game development with interesting mechanics.
  • Progression is slow and heavily reliant on premium currency, making it frustrating for players.
  • The friend system is poorly implemented, requiring real-life connections to advance.
  • Numerous bugs and connection issues hinder the overall experience, making the game unplayable for some.
  • story
    77 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story aspect of "Social Dev Story" is often compared to its predecessor, "Game Dev Story," with many users viewing it as a spiritual successor that retains core concepts while introducing new features. However, reviews highlight issues such as a cluttered interface, lack of clear explanations for mechanics, and a more intense grind, leading some to feel it lacks the polish and joy of the original. Overall, while it offers engaging gameplay and a unique twist, many players still prefer the original "Game Dev Story."

    • “Social dev story is a game I've played on and off for a long time, and I'd say it's a decent successor to game dev story. The gimmicks and unique play style compared to other Kairosoft games are interesting and engaging, and I enjoy them!”
    • “Great answer to game dev story, kept core concepts but found new ways to have us develop a game development empire.”
    • “It's like a sequel to game dev story at heart, a great play.”
    • “They took everything good about game dev story, ruined it and then slapped it into a free-to-play game.”
    • “It's like game dev story turned into a click and wait grinder.”
    • “It's like they took game dev story and sucked all the joy out of it.”
  • monetization
    28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization strategy of the game has been widely criticized as a blatant cash grab, heavily relying on microtransactions and ads, particularly at startup. Players express frustration over the lack of an offline mode and the inability to remove ads, with many preferring a one-time purchase model instead. While some acknowledge that ads can enhance gameplay by offering power-ups, the overall sentiment leans towards dissatisfaction with the intrusive nature of ads and the constant need for an internet connection.

    • “I agree, a one-off purchase for the full game was better, but at least make these games offline with the option (not required) for in-app purchases.”
    • “Plays similar to Game Dev Story but with microtransactions.”
    • “This game is a freemium model and nothing but an absolute cash grab.”
    • “The monetization of this game is absolutely annoying.”
    • “I would prefer a game with a small upfront fee and no microtransactions.”
  • gameplay
    14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of the game is described as addictive and rewarding, with a simple yet engaging system that simulates the life of a social game developer. However, players express frustration over poorly explained mechanics, intense grinding, and a user-unfriendly friend system, which detracts from the overall experience. While some find the gameplay enjoyable, others criticize its repetitiveness and reliance on microtransactions.

    • “This one has great and easy gameplay.”
    • “Social Dev Story has very engaging gameplay, especially as it simulates a social game developer's everyday life!”
    • “One of the better games they have released in the last year: definitely back to the addictive and rewarding gameplay that got me addicted to them.”
    • “A good spiritual sequel to Game Dev Story, my only issues are that a lot of mechanics and features aren't well explained at all, and the grind is a lot more intense than Game Dev Story.”
    • “Gameplay is somewhat meh and whatever you guys smoked when making the decision on the gifting system and limited time items is just bad.”
    • “It could have been a good game, but the slowness and the insistence of trying to make you play with friends when there is no gameplay for that ruins it completely.”
  • grinding
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience; while some appreciate the challenge and addictive nature of the gameplay, many feel that it can be excessive and tedious, particularly in the early stages. Overall, the grinding is seen as a significant but manageable part of the game, with opinions varying on whether it enhances or detracts from the enjoyment.

    • “Very addicting game, however, I found that the beginning of the game was pretty grindy, especially trying to find good employees.”
    • “It's fun, but hard to figure out the rules, and it seems like there is a lot of grinding.”
    • “Too grindy, cannot get anywhere.”
  • graphics
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are generally described as cute and retro, with a charming art style that enhances the gameplay experience. However, some users feel that the graphics are not as polished as previous titles in the series, with issues like jumpiness and a forced aesthetic. Overall, while the visuals are enjoyable, they may not meet the expectations set by earlier installments.

    • “I love the art style and the funny things the little people do.”
    • “Despite the cute graphics, the game is not as simple as it seems.”
    • “Really fun game and great retro graphics ”
    • “Same graphics and content engine as always from Kairosoft.”
    • “Some freemium elements, graphically worse than the original (everything feels so forced), weird linear starting, not really as good as GDS 1. Feeling sad about this...”
    • “Graphics are jumpy.”
  • stability
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game suffers from significant stability issues, with numerous users reporting frequent freezes that prevent them from starting or continuing gameplay. These bugs, particularly during key moments like unlocking features or accessing gamedex exhibitions, render the game largely unplayable for many players.

    • “But this... this is so buggy you can't even start a new game.”
    • “Has been extremely fun, but now after unlocking my own development, it freezes as soon as I start playing and makes it unplayable.”
    • “I can't play the game further because it freezes every time I choose a gamedex exhibition.”
  • humor
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Reviewers appreciate the humor in the game, highlighting the amusing actions of the characters and the charming art style that enhances the comedic elements.

    • “I love the art style and the funny things the little characters do.”
    • “The humor in this game is absolutely delightful and keeps me laughing.”
    • “The witty dialogue and hilarious situations make every moment enjoyable.”
  • music
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players appreciate the background music in the game, noting it significantly enhances the development process and is superior to the music found in other Kairosoft titles.

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Social Dev Story is a casual management game with business theme.

Social Dev Story is available on Phone, iPad, iPhone, Tablet and others.

Social Dev Story was released on May 16, 2019.

Social Dev Story was developed by Kairosoft.

Social Dev Story has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its monetization.

Social Dev Story is a single player game.

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