The Executive: Movie Industry Tycoon

“It's pointless to make a game that explores a particular theme without actually trying to understand what makes it so special and, consequently, embedding that into the core of its development. The Executive - Movie Industry Tycoon is a product that embodies this problem. It's a title that clings to a sterile logic of numbers, algorithms, and volume, like a bland production aimed directly at streaming.”

“If you love deep management systems and can overlook the absence of real-world licensing, The Executive can still offer plenty of fun. But if you’re looking for a movie game that lets you play with (or against) actual Hollywood legends, you may wish for a different cut of the same concept.”

“The Executive doesn't really expand upon the tycoon sub-genres formula, but it's still an enjoyable, simple strategy game that lets you live out your fantasy of making movies without all the boring real-world work that goes into it. Now, grab the overpriced cinema popcorn, would you? I've got a schlocky werewolf horror script that will hopefully fix all of my money woes.”

“Overall, The Executive - Movie Industry Tycoon is a decent game with a lot going for it. It is fun, addictive, and well-made. It is not perfect, however, with a lot of quality-of-life things missing, as well as issues with conveying information to the player.”

““The Executive” offers an interesting premise by putting me in the role of an aspiring film producer building his own movie studio from the ground up. The game starts promisingly with the ability to control various aspects of movie production. However, the game quickly loses its appeal as the tasks and processes are repetitive and offer little variety. Overall, “The Executive” lacks depth and long-term motivation.”

“The Executive then is thankfully more MCU than DCU, with a breadth of mechanics and enough to unlock to ensure you have the best possible chance at Hollywood success. Whilst you can feel fairly hard done by throughout, it's regardless a solid simulation of what running a movie studio truly entails. The elation, and the heartbreak. See you at the Gaspars.”

“The Executive - Movie Industry Tycoon catapults you into the world of film as the CEO of an up-and-coming studio. Starting with a small production company, your goal is to turn it into a world power. You will manage every stage of the filmmaking process, from scriptwriting to distribution. While there is room for improvement, the game offers a compelling experience, ideal for simulation fans and providing hours of entertainment.”

“The Executive is a game that players will lose hours to in the best of ways. While it does have some room for improvement, it is a strong showing from Aniki Games for their debut game. This is definitely a game that allows for multiple playthroughs to find your optimal play style. For those looking to get into simulation games, this may seem slightly overwhelming but the tutorial works well to bring new players to the genre. Overall, The Executive is a solid game that promises hours of gameplay.”