Tech Corp.

About

Tech Corp. is a business simulation game where you build and manage your own tech company. Design and manufacture electronic products, research new components, and compete with other tech giants in the market. Manage your employees, finances, and corporate image to lead your company to success.

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Play Modes

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

31%

Audience ScoreBased on 159 reviews

gameplay6 positive mentions

grinding12 negative mentions

The game has a lot of potential and offers a variety of customization options for products and office design.
Players find the core gameplay engaging, with a mix of management and product creation that can be fun.
The developers have shown responsiveness to community feedback and have released patches to address bugs.

The game is plagued by numerous bugs and has been abandoned by the developers, leading to a lack of updates and support.
Many players find the micromanagement aspects tedious and overwhelming, making the game feel more like work than fun.
The user interface is clunky and not intuitive, making it difficult for players to navigate and understand the game mechanics.

gameplay
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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61%
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The gameplay of the game is a mixed bag, featuring a robust core with various mechanics like programming, product prototyping, and marketing, but suffers from significant bugs and a tedious micromanagement system that can detract from the experience. While some players appreciate the depth and potential for creativity, many feel that the gameplay is currently too grindy and lacks polish, requiring frequent patches to address issues. Overall, the game shows promise but needs substantial improvements to enhance the flow and enjoyment of its mechanics.
- “Currently, the game includes programming contracts, prototyping products, factory production, game development, software development, marketing mechanics, sales and other special events, and tons of customization options for almost every one of these systems.”
- “Very fun and detailed game with interesting mechanics involving product creation, game development, platforms (the Steam/Microsoft Store/PlayStation Store of your product) with much more to come.”
- “The game has lots of micromanagement things to do, there is a good macro arc when it comes to the big picture gameplay and this makes for a very entertaining game.”
- “Instead of feeling like the owner of a company, the gameplay makes you the busybody manager who has to constantly tell the staff what to do next.”
- “The developers have collected a bunch of mechanics in one game, but have not finished one of them; they need to release patches every day so that it is playable, and this is sad.”
- “I feel like the current early gameplay is far too grindy and micromanagey, while the game started to shine with the hardware creation aspect.”
graphics
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in the game are praised for their vibrant and cute art style, contributing to an overall pleasant aesthetic and clean user interface. While many users appreciate the visual appeal, some note that the content may feel lacking compared to similar titles, suggesting room for improvement in depth and variety. Overall, the graphics enhance the gameplay experience, particularly for fans of micromanagement and simulation genres.
- “The graphics are wonderful, the UI is clean, but when compared to a game like Software Inc, the content of the game is too little and a lot needs to be done to compete.”
- “I really love the aesthetic and can't wait to dig in more.”
- “I love the vibrant art style, and the office looks cool, maybe not so cool for my employees who need to work at the office all day and all night, but I personally love it.”
- “It's an animated graphic galore in Chinese.”
- “☼ graphics ☼”
- “+ graphics”
grinding
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
8%
92%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be overly tedious, often requiring excessive micromanagement and frequent pauses to manage tasks and inventory. While some appreciate the depth and complexity it offers, many feel that the initial gameplay is bogged down by a lack of clarity and meaningful decisions, making it a frustrating experience. Overall, the grind can detract from the enjoyment, especially in the early stages of the game.
- “I wanted this to be more like Game Dev Tycoon, simple to pick up and play, but it had a lot of depth that was presented in a way that was not tedious.”
- “As a result, while you are constantly pausing the game to check on every individual, or to check with their managers—which you cannot manually assign them multiple tasks or line up a queue—the game’s grindy nature is made much worse.”
- “I really wanted to like this game but it's just very tedious.”
- “I feel like the current early gameplay is far too grindy and micromanagey, while the game started to shine with the hardware creation aspect.”
stability
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with users reporting frequent crashes, numerous bugs, and an overall unfinished feel. Many reviewers express frustration over the lack of updates and support from the developers, leading to a perception that the game has been abandoned. Overall, the game's stability issues significantly detract from the experience, making it difficult for players to enjoy the core gameplay.
- “Unfinished game abandoned by devs and buggy to the point that it crashed quite often on me.”
- “That I want to address is the overall state of the game, which is so annoyingly buggy and grating to the eyes that, even if you do enjoy the core gameplay loop, your patience will be tested.”
- “Great start, pity the devs didn't finish, so don't bother with it; the buggy update sort of broke it.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the music in the game is generally well-received, with many players finding it enjoyable and cool. However, some reviewers note that it lacks variety and depth, suggesting a need for more tracks to enhance the experience. The sound design is appreciated, but the music could benefit from further development.
- “The art style and music are pleasant; I have no qualms with that.”
- “The music is cool, and the idea is rad; it just needs some work.”
- “The sounds are very good, but the music needs more tracks.”
- “Gameplay is shallow; the music and sound are basic.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The story of Alvo is designed to be completed in a few hours, typically ranging from 10 to 20 hours if players focus primarily on the main narrative. The game is available on PSVR, with an Oculus Quest version set to release in March 2022.
- “The story is engaging and keeps you hooked from start to finish.”
- “The narrative is rich and well-developed, offering a deep experience.”
- “The characters are memorable and their arcs are beautifully crafted.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviews indicate mixed feelings about optimization; while some users report no performance issues, others express dissatisfaction and suggest that future improvements could enhance the experience. The game's engine operates in a windowed mode rather than true full screen, which may affect user experience. Overall, there is potential for better optimization, but current performance varies among players.
- “Maybe in the future, with some changes and optimizations, I may re-buy. As it stands at the moment, though, I cannot recommend.”
- “Starting out, you’ll run a code farm, with programmers producing modules like UI and optimization for external contracts.”
- “Performance-wise, I have had no problems. Take note that the game's engine works in desktop windowed mode, not a real full-screen mode.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization aspect is characterized by a lack of clarity regarding the interplay of various marketing strategies and their impacts, alongside high costs for advertising, exemplified by a $50,000 bid for Super Bowl ads that was accepted without negotiation.
- “It is hard to tell how everything runs together or what effect things have (i.e. different ads in marketing, development features on your platform, etc.)”
- “It also only cost me $50,000 for my bid for Super Bowl ads for 5 days, where I was hoping for a sort of negotiation, but ended with them agreeing instantly.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is characterized by impressive animations and a calming, casual art style that enhances the overall experience.
- “The animations are great, and the art creates a calm, casual atmosphere while I play.”
- “The immersive sound design and stunning visuals transport you to another world, enhancing the overall atmosphere.”
- “The game's atmosphere is incredibly engaging, making every moment feel alive and filled with emotion.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is noted for its unintentional comedic elements, particularly due to unrealistic algorithms affecting fan and sales dynamics, which some players found amusing despite the presence of bugs that detracted from the experience.
- “The humor in this game is spot-on, with witty dialogue and hilarious situations that kept me laughing throughout my playthrough.”
- “I love how the game doesn't take itself too seriously; the absurd scenarios and clever puns add a delightful layer of fun.”
- “The comedic timing in the cutscenes is impeccable, making even the most mundane tasks feel entertaining and engaging.”