Developed by Aniki Games and produced by Goblinz Publishing and Maple Whispering Limited, The Executive—Movie Industry Tycoon is a movie production simulation Tycoon that focuses on the financial and critique sides of the industry.
There are many Tycoon games in the market, and it becomes hard to get your game some attention. It’s a hard industry, and only the original and the really good can stand out. With that said, why on earth would you release such a generic concept for a game in this oversaturated market?
Well, somehow, it came under my radar, so let’s talk about it- let’s talk about The Executive.
Another day Another Tycoon
The Executive – Movie Industry Tycoon, what I will be referring to as The Executive from now on, is a complete package game. It’s a Tycoon, it’s a simulator. In short, it is what you can imagine.
You start the game and choose difficulty. There is not much difference between the four choices. Starting from inheriting money from parents to picking up a loan from the bank, it merely decides your starting capital and debt(if any).
From there on, select your company name with logo and Character name and face.
Once the game begins, you have a list of things you can do. Look at analytics, hire talent or just simply make a movie. The budget of the movie, the number of cast members, and the genre/theme of the film are selected from available options. As The Executive moves forward, you are expected to embark on research that will allow you to add more styles, themes, and concepts to make movies.
Your progress or lack thereof can be seen by the condition of the office on screen. The ultimate goal is to make a profit.
So, a functioning little Tycoon. Sadly, I feel I have seen or played the same game as The Executive many times before. Let’s explore that feeling.
Lack of Executive Reason
Having played the game, I can’t help but say that The Executive doesn’t bring anything new to the table. It follows the same formula as countless other tycoon games, offering a standard experience without innovation.
The gameplay, from selecting your starting conditions to producing movies, feels overly familiar and lacks any unique features that would make it stand out in the crowded genre.
It’s a case of ticking off all the expected boxes without offering any fresh twists or deeper mechanics to keep players engaged.
The Executive just does not have any big wow moments. Don’t get me wrong, it is a perfectly functioning game. Infact, in a situation where I have nothing else to play, I would happily give it more time. A scenario quite unlikely to happen..
Even this review feels like it is going in a loop. Just not much to discuss, as the game offers nothing new. Let’s just wrap it up.
Just Another Amongst Others
The Executive – Movie Industry Tycoon does exactly what you expect but not much more. It’s a solid game that functions well, but it doesn’t bring anything new or exciting to the table.
In a genre saturated with similar titles, it struggles to distinguish itself and quickly fades into the sea of other tycoon games.
While it could entertain for a short while, it lacks the depth or innovation needed to keep players invested in the long term. If you’re looking for something fresh or groundbreaking, The Executive likely won’t scratch that itch.
It’s a perfectly fine experience, but one that’s all too familiar, and in this oversaturated market, that’s simply not enough to make it stand out.
