Game Dev Tycoon Guide 176 (2025)

Entry #176: The Danger of "Safe" Sequels

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The fix? I buried Zombie Chef for two full years. Made a weird Space/Ninja RPG called Stealth Miso . It bombed at launch—but critics noticed the risks. Slowly, trust returned. game dev tycoon guide 176

The critics are waiting. Will you build the next masterpiece or go bankrupt before the 90s begin? for a specific genre like Simulation Entry #176: The Danger of "Safe" Sequels Posted

After the massive success of Zombie Chef (a quirky Action/Cooking hybrid that critics called "unexpectedly heartwarming"), my studio, Ratchet Games, had a choice. We could innovate, or we could milk it. Recheck genre/topic fit

• Recheck genre/topic fit.
• Improve engine features relevant to the genre.
• Increase staff skill via training and conferences.
• Ensure adequate bug-fixing time and producer support.
• Scale down scope if too many bugs or low features.

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