GearCity Reviews

nice remake of the motor city classic, could have more graphics and details, but is a really nice evolution of the game mechanics. Absolutely must have for all "Oldtimer" (motor city) lovers

This is by far the best historical management game you will ever play, if you enjoy numbers going up and history this is definitely the game for you. Very good 10/10

An Unparalleled Simulation of Industry, Ambition, and Genius GearCity is more than just a game about building cars; it's a deep and profoundly rewarding economic simulation that puts you at the helm of an automotive empire from the dawn of the 20th century. It masterfully simulates over a century of major and minor historical events, from world wars to economic depressions, and challenges you to navigate them. While cars are the main event, you aren't limited to them. The simulation is vast enough to include designing and producing engines for aircraft and ships, opening up countless strategic paths. The combinations of what you can build, and the economic environment you build it in, are nearly endless. This is not a game where you simply tinker with an engine to watch the parts move. This is a game where you feel the intense pressure of running factories, scheduling multi-year development projects, and retooling production lines, all while balancing the books in a deceptively quiet but chaotic marketplace. It’s about the triumph of seeing a meticulously planned vehicle finally hit the market and obliterate the competition. It’s about the slow-burning anxiety that follows, forcing a strategic cunning that few other games can consistently demand—pushing profit margins to their limit just to fuel the next cycle of R&D and expansion. The freedom of design is staggering. Want to build a 1hp single-cylinder horseless wagon? You can. Want to create a monstrous 85hp flat-8 engine in 1902? If you have the money and the engineering prowess, you can make it happen and watch it dominate the market. Why not a 420hp supercharged radial engine in a modern sports car chassis? Absolutely. The game's design sliders contain a wealth of real-world engineering concepts—from the ancient to the cutting-edge. What truly sets GearCity apart, however, is the developer. As someone who primarily plays indie titles, I am consistently impressed by their passion. With GearCity, I have yet to find a shortcoming. Every time a new mechanic clicks, I’m left in awe at the game’s sheer depth. This is backed by a solid workshop community with great mods. GearCity is, in my view, a masterpiece. It features the most dedicated developer on the market and is easily the deepest economic, business, and automotive tycoon simulation available. I cannot wait to see how it continues to evolve. Note: This review is based on my experience with GearCity: 2nd Gear, the upcoming DLC available via the developer's Patreon. Even in its early state, it elevates an already stellar simulation to an entirely new level of realism and depth.

It was a little tough to figure out. When I first bought it all the tutorials were not coming on line for me.

Very excellent and in-depth game. I really recommend supporting developer through FBS fundraising since they are still updating the game and you gain access to unreleased DLC. Waiting for their future AeroMogul game :)