The City Must Grow

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The City Must Grow is a single player casual turn-based strategy game. It was developed by Tunaic Games and was released on December 8, 2021. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"The City Must Grow" is a challenging, turn-based city-building game where you construct buildings and structures to ensure continuous development and keep your administration. With minimalistic design and no animation, the game offers optimization for low-spec hardware, supporting steam leaderboard. However, it does not include a storyline or traffic simulation. Your game state is saved each turn, and information messages guide you through the game.

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71%

Audience ScoreBased on 42 reviews

replayability3 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game offers a unique twist on city building with engaging puzzle elements, making it fun and challenging.
It has a simple and addictive gameplay style that is easy to learn but hard to master, providing hours of entertainment.
The graphics are charming and the game has a relaxing atmosphere, making it a good option for casual gamers.

The game has been abandoned since February 2022, leaving it in an incomplete state with many features still lacking.
Randomness in map generation can lead to frustrating gameplay, as players may find themselves unable to progress due to poor initial conditions.
There is a lack of clear guidance or tutorials, making it difficult for players to understand the mechanics and strategies needed to succeed.

graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are generally considered decent, with a low-poly aesthetic that some players appreciate, though they note a desire for cleaner visuals. Overall, the graphics receive mixed reviews, averaging around 6/10, with some players feeling they lack the polish expected in a city-building game.
- “I really like the low-poly graphics, but I kind of miss any sound effects.”
- “Graphically it isn't spectacular but it's nice enough.”
- “The city must grow isn't so much a city builder as it is a randomly generated puzzle game with a city builder aesthetic.”
- “Graphics: 6/10”
- “If possible, slightly cleaner graphics.”
gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
43%
The gameplay is characterized by repetitive clicking and a reliance on random mechanics, which some players find confusing, leading to lower scores. However, it offers a straightforward experience with quick sessions and potential for growth, making it feel more suited for mobile platforms. Overall, it has been rated 8/10, indicating a solid foundation despite its simplicity.
- “The meat and potatoes of the entire game is in its gameplay; each turn you are randomly given roads, residential, commercial, or industrial zone points.”
- “Jumping in and doing a quick game or two is nice; I'm two hours into my gameplay experience and I've unlocked 5 out of 6 achievements in the game.”
- “The city must grow is a game with a ton of potential; the gameplay swing is easy enough to jump into, but it seems more fitted as a mobile game.”
- “Gameplay is just clicking next over and over and hoping you get some of those before your development gets too low.”
- “I don't quite understand the exact workings of the mechanics, so I am not getting massively high scores.”
- “The city must grow is a game with a ton of potential, the gameplay swing is easy enough to jump into, but it seems more fitted as a mobile game.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The reviews indicate that there is currently no available information or content regarding the game's story.
- “The story feels completely absent, leaving players with a sense of emptiness.”
- “There is no narrative to engage with, making the experience feel hollow.”
- “The lack of a coherent story makes it difficult to invest in the characters or the world.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find "City Must Grow" highly enjoyable, with strong replay value that keeps them engaged and eager to return for more gameplay.
- “Other than that, City Must Grow is great fun, and the replay value on this one is totally blockhead approved!”
- “The variety of strategies and paths to victory make each playthrough feel fresh and exciting.”
- “With multiple endings and different character choices, I find myself coming back to explore every possibility.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The music in the game is largely considered a non-factor, with minimal background tracks during gameplay and only menu music present, leading to a lack of immersive audio experience.
- “It really is a non-factor in this game; there's some music playing while I played, but besides the menu music, it's mostly silence.”
- “There is a lack of any kind of music to go along with the game.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express a desire for more engaging activities related to water, such as seaweed farming, fishing, and tourism or trade, suggesting that current grinding mechanics could be enhanced by incorporating these elements for a more dynamic experience.

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The City Must Grow is a casual turn-based strategy game.

The City Must Grow is available on PC, Mac OS, Windows and Linux.

The City Must Grow was released on December 8, 2021.

The City Must Grow was developed by Tunaic Games.

The City Must Grow has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its replayability but disliked it for its graphics.

The City Must Grow is a single player game.

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