The Trade Prince
- July 21, 2023
- Blazing Nebula
Get on SteamBecome the Trade Prince. Oversee the production and shipping of increasingly complex goods. Expand your trade networks across each Province to meet the insatiable demands of the Great Revel. Gain levels and skills, and ascend to ever greater heights. The opportunity is yours, Trade Prince. Seize it!Game Features 6 playable characters with 3 difficulty levels. Skill point system with 10 skill opti…
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a unique idle/clicker experience focused on efficiency maximization, providing a satisfying challenge for players who enjoy optimizing production chains.
- The ability to instantly undo or sell purchases without penalty allows for experimentation and learning, making it beginner-friendly despite initial complexity.
- The AI-generated artwork adds character and flavor to the game, enhancing the overall aesthetic and thematic experience.
- The user interface is poorly designed, lacking essential features like zoom controls and an overview of planetary bonuses, which can hinder gameplay and planning.
- The tutorial is inadequate, making it difficult for new players to grasp the mechanics and flow of the game at the start.
- The game can feel overwhelming due to the array of choices and complexity, and after a few hours, it may lack the depth to keep players engaged long-term.
- gameplay4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Gameplay is generally well-received, with a well-designed UI that effectively supports player actions. However, there is a call for future projects to better anticipate and accommodate common player behaviors to enhance the overall experience.
“The UI functionality is actually well designed and supports the gameplay well.”
“Future projects should not only keep in mind the design and gameplay elements but attempt to predict and capture the common actions a player may want to do.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their effective use of AI-generated artwork, likely created with Midjourney, which adds context, character, and flavor to the supply chain management theme. This artistic approach enhances the overall visual appeal of the game.
“Good use of AI-generated artwork (most likely Midjourney) to give the supply chain management context, character, and flavor.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game offers a variety of meaningful optimization choices, allowing players to tailor their experience significantly.
“There are a number of optimization choices available that are meaningfully different.”
“There are a number of optimization choices available that are meaningfully different.”
- music2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The music in the game is characterized as extremely low stress and soothing, providing a calming atmosphere that enhances the overall experience, despite the existence of more engaging alternatives.
“This game comes with the benefit of extremely low stress and soothing music.”
“The music is forgettable and doesn't add anything to the overall experience.”
“The soundtrack feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“While the game has potential, the music is bland and fails to enhance the atmosphere.”
- story2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story revolves around the player's task of constructing buildings to produce goods necessary for completing mission objectives, emphasizing a resource management and strategic planning element.
