- January 20, 2022
- Algorocks
- 3h median play time
Startup Panic
Platforms
About
"Startup Panic" is a challenging simulation game where you quit your job to build your own startup, starting from a bedroom programmer to a global corporation. Compete with rival CEOs, navigate the tech bubble, and avoid hacking and kidnapping threats. Grow your office, manage resources, and make strategic decisions to lead your startup to success.











- The game is very replayable and keeps players engaged with its fun mechanics and charming aesthetics.
- It offers a satisfying challenge that encourages players to learn from their mistakes and improve their strategies.
- The art style and music create an enjoyable atmosphere that enhances the overall gaming experience.
- The motivation mechanic is frustrating, as it requires constant management and leads to tedious gameplay.
- Many features and achievements are broken or poorly implemented, leading to a lack of satisfaction and progress.
- The game can feel repetitive and grindy, especially in the late stages, with limited depth and variety in gameplay.
gameplay
30 mentions Positive Neutral NegativeThe gameplay is generally described as entertaining and challenging, with simple yet impactful mechanics that create an enjoyable learning curve. However, players have noted issues with frustrating motivation mechanics, vague project descriptions, and a lack of depth, leading to a repetitive experience, especially towards the end. While the core gameplay loop is relaxing and addictive, there are calls for more variety and improvements to enhance replayability and reduce grindiness.
“A really entertaining and challenging game, once you understand the mechanics of it.”
“The mechanics are simple yet impactful; it's challenging enough that you really enjoy the learning curve, and it's staged out well.”
“The basic gameplay loop is simple but enjoyable and relaxing, with soothing music and easy-on-the-eyes visuals.”
“I really fun game if not for the frustrating motivation mechanic.”
“Coming to the full game however, more cracks show in the underlying gameplay mechanics.”
“There are multiple retirement routes, so you're supposed to replay the game but I'm not sure how much replayability there is because the story wasn't very good and the gameplay was boring and repetitive.”