TV Studio Story

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TV Studio Story is a single player casual management game. It was developed by Kairosoft Co.,Ltd and was released on March 6, 2024. It received very positive reviews from players.

Create shows, sign stars, and dominate the airwaves in this TV studio sim.

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Audience ScoreBased on 199 reviews

story6 positive mentions

grinding4 negative mentions

An upgraded version of Game Dev Story with more features and complexity, making it a fun and addictive experience.
Offers a variety of sets, genres, and characters to unlock, providing a good amount of content and replayability.
Retains the enjoyable gameplay loop typical of Kairosoft games, making it a solid choice for fans of management and simulation games.

The game can become repetitive and grindy, especially in the late game, making it feel like a slog to progress.
There are bugs, particularly on Android, that can hinder gameplay, such as issues with naming characters and game freezes.
The in-game economy feels unbalanced, making it difficult to turn a profit and complete the game fully.

story
40 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
15%
77%
8%
The story aspect of "Tv Studio Story" is largely viewed as a reimagining of the classic "Game Dev Story," featuring similar gameplay mechanics but with added depth and options. While some players appreciate the new features and the nostalgic feel, others feel that it lacks the narrative richness and thematic coherence of its predecessor, resulting in a mixed reception regarding its storytelling capabilities. Overall, it is seen as a fun evolution of the original, though some players express a desire for more substantial story elements.
- “Just enough of a challenge to make it interesting with unique characters and its own fun little storyline.”
- “Fantastic little evolution of game dev story.”
- “I'm always a big fan of the media maker games (like game dev story, movie story, and now tv story) and this one didn't disappoint.”
- “Despite having a few more mechanics and very similar gameplay to the original Game Dev Story, this one just isn't as good.”
- “Can't make anything that even resembles a TV show with a storyline.”
- “This is just the Game Dev Story game reskinned with a few new mechanics added.”
gameplay
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
47%
20%
The gameplay of the latest Kairosoft title is a mix of familiar mechanics from the original "Game Dev Story" and new, more in-depth features, though some players feel it lacks engagement and variety. While the addictive gameplay loop and polished mechanics are praised, many reviewers note that the experience can feel repetitive and that the game may be completed quickly. Overall, it remains a solid, enjoyable title for fans of Kairosoft, despite some criticisms regarding depth and originality.
- “As the newest game from Kairosoft, despite it being a re-skin of 'Game Development Story,' the mechanics are more in-depth than most of the apps from Kairosoft.”
- “This is just as addicting and has a fun gameplay loop building on what came before with twists of trending genres and stars.”
- “Another great Kairosoft game featuring lots of unique locations and characters and the immersive, highly-polished game mechanics you can expect with most Kairosoft games.”
- “Despite having a few more mechanics and very similar gameplay to the original game dev story, this one just isn't as good.”
- “What's the point of having hundreds of different combinations that all feel the same because of the gameplay loop?”
- “This is just the game dev story game reskinned with a few new mechanics added.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be repetitive and tedious, often feeling constrained by monotonous tasks and limited options for managing their TV studio. Many express a desire for more streamlined mechanics, such as a quicker way to complete part-time work after training, to alleviate the grind. Overall, while the game has enjoyable elements, the grinding can detract from the overall experience.
- “It's good, but it gets very repetitive and grindy.”
- “I wish I could run my TV studio the way I want instead of being forced into the monotonous loop of grinding stats and staying afloat.”
- “I played most of Kairosoft's games, but it's kind of grindy.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The game's music is noted for being surprisingly infectious, capturing players' attention despite some confusion regarding the distinction between music as a genre and music as a thematic element. Overall, the soundtrack stands out positively in the gaming experience.
- “It's a little confusing (what's the difference between music the genre vs. music the theme?).”
- “This game's music has no business being this infectious ”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players highlight the game’s significant replayability, indicating that it offers numerous opportunities for varied experiences upon multiple playthroughs.
- “Tons of replayability!”
- “The game offers endless possibilities, making each playthrough feel fresh and exciting.”
- “With multiple endings and diverse character choices, I find myself coming back for more!”