Criminal Empires by pillbrain

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made by pillbrain for LD25 (COMPO)
One outstanding bug where sometimes it does not register a menu choice but appears to do so.

Ratings

Coolness 48% 694
Overall 2.65 555
Audio 1.00 629
Fun 2.67 448
Graphics 1.30 761
Humor 1.95 572
Innovation 2.78 400
Mood 2.05 684
Theme 3.17 387

Feedback

tompudding
17. Dec 2012 · 20:51 UTC
Very basic graphics, but the game is quite fun. Jolly good show.
RHY3756547
17. Dec 2012 · 23:56 UTC
Cool idea, I don't usually like this type of game but it was pretty well executed!
h.attila
18. Dec 2012 · 00:13 UTC
It's lacking in its presentation, but has a surprising amount of depth. I still couldn't figure out a winning formula.
The descriptions and the random events are also fun.
FinalMirage
18. Dec 2012 · 00:17 UTC
Was a little confused of what to do when I started but eventually figured it out. It's a cool concept buying stuff to try and build your empire and it plays pretty smoothly, nicely done.
Would've been cool if when you bought something it would show up in the room and wander around (if it's mobile) just so you can get a visual representation of where your money has gone and give some movement to the level. Would also help the level feel less bland. :)
dalbinblue
18. Dec 2012 · 00:30 UTC
Played to completion. Interesting simulation for 48 hours work. There weren't that many negative effects in the game, and after about 30 days I was getting money so fast I couldn't spend it. I would have like to see more challenge, but given the time frame for the competition that is understandable. Also noted an odd bug where it said 995 of my pushers defected (I think I only had 2 at the time).
fakeshadows
18. Dec 2012 · 01:01 UTC
Really fun, the "news" was a nice idea.
master4523
18. Dec 2012 · 01:04 UTC
The game has some good ideas. Even though the graphics are minimalistic, the simulation is quite good. I've spent several minutes trying to build my "crime empire".
Blodyavenger
18. Dec 2012 · 23:17 UTC
Game pulled me in at the start even if I'm not good with this kind of games. I came quite far but when I accepted few missions and hired a hitman,bodyguard and police bribe, my money started to drop. It's a nice game overall.
NiceAlexanderAS
18. Dec 2012 · 23:45 UTC
LOL nice concept of a big criminal corporation xD nice work man! very fun!
JaJ
19. Dec 2012 · 14:50 UTC
It wasn't entirely clear to me what the function of some things were. I thought hiring muscle would keep the police of my back, but it only got worse. I also didn't really get what the difference in effect was of hiring a hooker or a drug dealer. It did manage to get pretty far though.
pighead10
19. Dec 2012 · 22:18 UTC
Strangely addicting. Lacking in presentation but has a surprising amount of depth.
CoffeeOnimal
23. Dec 2012 · 13:55 UTC
Similar to Drug Wars with a bit more depth to it.
Nice work for 48 hrs.
ceronman
26. Dec 2012 · 17:18 UTC
Very interesting idea.