Startup Freak
- October 18, 2019
- PulPul Games
- 6h median play time
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PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a unique take on software startup simulation, allowing players to engage in product development and various business aspects.
- Many players find the game enjoyable and addictive, with some reporting hours of fun and a good balance of challenge.
- The game is well-polished for an indie project and has potential for future updates, making it a worthy purchase for fans of the tycoon genre.
- The game has not been updated in a long time, leading to concerns about its future development and lack of depth.
- Players have reported a steep learning curve due to a lack of clear tutorials and guidance, making it frustrating for newcomers.
- After a few hours of gameplay, many find the game becomes repetitive and lacks sufficient content to maintain long-term interest.
- gameplay6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally enjoyable, featuring solid mechanics, but it suffers from a lack of depth and content, particularly in the mid- to late-game stages, which can feel repetitive after about 4-6 hours. Additionally, players noted a need for better explanations of the game mechanics to enhance the overall experience.
“That said, I thoroughly enjoyed the gameplay and the mechanics of it.”
“Overall, it is a decent game; just don't expect more than 6 hours of gameplay, so if you have the 8-9 euros to spend, I would do so.”
“My only gripe would be a lack of depth: the mid- to late-game goes pretty quickly and could use additional mechanics to extend meaningful play time.”
“Lacks a good explanation of game mechanics.”
“I would say there is about 4-6 hours of gameplay; beyond that, it's very repetitive.”
- replayability3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's replayability is considered limited, with some users noting that scenarios change each time, providing a small amount of variety. While there are three difficulty levels to explore, the current early access state suggests that replayability may improve in future updates.
“Nice little time waster, and has some replay value in that the scenarios change each time.”
“There are 3 difficulties; I would recommend starting on the easy one, then normal, and finally the hardest, just to get a small amount of replayability.”
“There is not much replayability; although since it is early access, this might of course change.”
“There are 3 difficulties. I would recommend starting on the easy one, then normal, and finally the hardest, just to get a small amount of replayability.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally considered cool for the game's genre, though they are described as basic and simple, making it easy for players to follow the gameplay once they grasp the fundamentals.
“The audio and graphics are actually cool for this type of game.”
“The graphics are impressive and enhance the overall gaming experience.”
“The visual design is stunning, making every moment in the game visually captivating.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, describing it as overly long, slow, and monotonous, which can detract from the overall enjoyment of the experience.
“One word to sum it up: tedious. It means 'too long, slow, or dull; tiresome or monotonous.'”
“The grinding feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“I find the grinding mechanics to be a chore rather than an enjoyable part of the game.”
