Gamescom Previews - Blooming Business: Casino And From Space
Countless publishers filled the halls of Gamescom this year, eager to show us what their devs have been up to while live shows were put on hold.
Over the week, I had the chance to hang out with Curve Games, to see what the studio has lined up in its upcoming release schedule. While not all of the games I saw were playable just yet, I was able to play two titles set to launch soon - Blooming Business: Casino and From Space. Here are my thoughts after spending around 20 minutes with each game.
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I’m definitely not a fan of simulation or business management games, but that didn’t stop me from having a blast with Blooming Business: Casino. Silly enough to draw in newcomers, Blooming Business has you operate a gambling hub frequented by a wide array of adorable animals. It just so happens that these animals can be everything from police officers to mobsters. As you can imagine, they don’t get along great, so managing your clientele becomes just as important as maintaining the services at your casino.
The mechanics weren’t overwhelming, and the business management side of things is refreshingly fast-paced, getting customers into your establishment as soon as you have tables for them to play at. The humour won’t be for everyone - I’m not sure how I feel about the fact that one of the traits your patrons can pick up is ‘alcoholism’ - but even with that aside, it’s a neat business sim that allows for a good deal of customisation.
Blooming Business doesn’t have a release window just yet, but based on what I saw, I wouldn’t be surprised to see one announced soon. If you’re looking for a unique business sim to get stuck into amid the sea of similar
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