Reviews of The Game Dev

By: Shawn Macgillivray

List of user reviews and ratings for The Game Dev

Total ratings

3.73 (Rating count: 296)

Review summary

Users enjoy the game's complex mechanics and find it an engaging, ad-free time killer. However, many are frustrated by the demo's 10-year limit requiring payment, occasional bugs affecting controls, and transaction problems when purchasing the full game. Additionally, users desire clearer information about full game features and improvements to the UI. Despite these issues, the game is generally praised for creativity and depth.

Pros

Complex and fun game mechanics providing an engaging experience.
Good as a time killer with an enjoyable gameplay loop.
Ads-free, providing uninterrupted playtime.
Appreciated for creativity and originality in the game dev simulation genre.
Positive reception for gameplay depth despite limited availability.

Cons

Demo limited to 10 in-game years before requiring payment to continue, frustrating many users.
Some reported bugs and unresponsive tapping or controls affecting gameplay.
Purchasing full game can be problematic due to transaction issues.
Lack of clarity on full version features leading to confusion before purchase.
User interface considered dark and unappealing by some players.

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User Reviews

Recent rating average: 3.70

All time rating average: 3.73

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Date	Author	Comment
2023-04-11	Ne*****	Decent. I just finished the demo. I wish you would be asked different questions instead of the same old "what is best for action games." I also wish the game would warn you about being only a demo. Altogether, good, but I have no idea what the full version offers vs this demo, and the demo only gives you 10 game years, 1 worker for hire, and 1 new office. I wish I knew more about the full version before I am asked to buy. Edit- it does not always respond when I tap things.
Decent. I just finished the demo. I wish you would be asked different questions instead of the same old "what is best for action games." I also wish the game would warn you about being only a demo. Altogether, good, but I have no idea what the full version offers vs this demo, and the demo only gives you 10 game years, 1 worker for hire, and 1 new office. I wish I knew more about the full version before I am asked to buy. Edit- it does not always respond when I tap things.
2023-03-03	Ag*****	The best free game dev game I ever play in mobile. Very complex mechanics and very fun IMO.
The best free game dev game I ever play in mobile. Very complex mechanics and very fun IMO.