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Two Point Campus is the sequel to Two Point Studios' hit game, Two Point Hospital. Players will have to manage their own university campus, from providing dormitories and bathrooms to offering courses and events for students. There are 17 courses included in the game, as well as a range of humorous characters and customisation options for the campus.
What we like:
Balance of management and creativity
Plenty of variety in courses
Humorous characters and dialogue
Customisable buildings
Streamlined micromanagement aspects from previous game
What could be improved:
Repetition of tannoy voice lines can occur occasionally
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F1 Manager 22 is a fantastic new Formula 1 management game from Frontier Developments. You can choose any of the 10 current teams and set your own targets and objectives, manage your drivers, staff and facilities, micromanage the race weekend and much more. With realistic audio from drivers and engineers and plenty of depth to explore, F1 Manager 22 is sure to be a hit with strategy and management game fans!
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The intense world of Formula 1® comes alive for a new season in F1® Manager 2023. 23 races, six F1® Sprint events, new cars, new circuits including the Las Vegas Strip Circuit, new drivers, new challenges… Your legacy begins here.
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Dive into a captivating ocean adventure in DAVE THE DIVER! Explore the ocean's mysteries by day, run a bustling sushi restaurant at night, and laugh with quirky characters. With stunning graphics, diverse gameplay, and constant new content, you'll be hooked for hours. Prepare for a whirlwind of exploration, humor, and the transformative power of food!
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Arcade Paradise is a story-driven game that lets you renovate a rundown laundromat and turn it into a local hit arcade. Unlock 30+ individual arcade titles, mostly based on classic arcade hits, and upgrade your arcade to attract more patrons. Enjoy the underlying element of familial strife, while completing maintenance tasks like picking up trash and unclogging the toilet.
What we like:
Variety of arcade games
Well-paced upgrade loop
Interesting story elements
Mini-game style maintenance tasks
What could be improved:
Can be grindy
Time limit restricts how much you can play the games
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Bear and Breakfast is a charming management adventure game where you run a B&B in the woods as a well-meaning bear. Expand your inn, customize each room, and bring happy guests into the forest. Uncover mysteries, complete quests, and meet interesting characters. Are you bear enough to discover the hidden secrets within the forest and your soul?
What we like:
Cute and wholesome gameplay
Regular updates with more content expected
Hilarious characters and charming visuals
Easy to learn and play at your own pace
Hiring staff helps with inventory and resources management
Beautifully made game with light and humorous dialogue
Adorable art style and lots of playtime to achieve goals
What could be improved:
Gameplay becomes monotonous and repetitive after a while
Lack of choice in gameplay and achievements
Stressful and overwhelming management of multiple locations
Limited help from staff leads to negative reviews and less income
Lack of filtering options for crafting and item search
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Cult of the Lamb is an eerie triumph of dungeon crawling and society-building. As the titular Lamb, your job is to gather devotees to worship an imprisoned elder-god and defeat four heretic bishops. You will wield a randomly chosen weapon and uncover tarot cards to power up. You need to manage your cult, keep them faithful and make sure they are fed, cleaned, housed and preached to.
What we like:
Unique two part gameplay with dungeon crawler and cult management simulator elements
Darkly cute art style
Sharp gameplay
No choice in weapons or power ups for each run so no two runs are ever the same
What could be improved:
Short time limit in labyrinths to ensure that dead bodies are buried and prayers offered or risk dissent among followers
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Lemon Cake is a charming indie bakery management game where you bring an old bakery back to life with the help of a friendly ghost. From growing your ingredients to baking over 40 mouth-watering pastries, you'll have fun juggling orders, keeping customers happy, and managing your daily menu for bonuses. With adorable art style, cute animal characters, and fun features like a cat cafe and greenhouse, this is a game that will keep you entertained for hours!
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Step into the thrilling world of pop stardom in Idol Manager! As a talent agency manager, you'll scout and train young stars, navigate their personal lives, and make tough business decisions. Experience a unique blend of management simulation and visual novel, all while dealing with the dark side of the entertainment industry. Can you handle the pressure and lead your idols to fame and fortune?
What we like:
Challenging and engaging gameplay
Ability to shape your business practices and policies
Well-written story with multiple endings
Variety in gameplay through random events and interactions
Customizable idols with unique attributes and goals
What could be improved:
Technical and design issues affecting gameplay
Balance issues with budgeting and salary management
Football Manager 2023 lets you become an elite football manager, crafting your own team, writing your own headlines, and dominating the competition. Sign superstars or create them and level up your recruitment to develop a world-class squad. Play big European nights with the UEFA Champions League, and outsmart your rivals with smarter AI managers. Enjoy the new Supporter Confidence system and dynamic manager timeline, and relive your achievements.