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Industry Giant 2

PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 4 • 2015

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Quick resume

Economic booms, stock market crashes, oil crises, upswings, triumphs... Now you can become the greatest power in industry!

Global score

86/100

Genres

Simulator, Strategy

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    Pros

    • Deep and engaging economic simulation
    • Large variety of products and transport options
    • Long playtime with campaigns and sandbox modes
    • Nostalgic and classic gameplay
    • Runs on modern systems with fixes

    Cons

    • Technical issues and compatibility problems on some systems
    • Outdated graphics and ui
    • Lack of multiplayer in current version
    • Some interface quirks and bugs
    • Steep learning curve for new players

    Analysis

    Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Fantasy, Violence, Story, Thrill. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Leadership, Story, Survival.

    How to use the graph
    Similar games map

    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

    Motivations

    • Autonomy
      4

      "Players have high freedom to choose production chains, locations, pricing, and logistics strategies."

    • Competence
      3

      "Game involves managing complex economic systems, logistics, and production requiring skill and optimization."

    • Competition
      1

      "Includes AI competitors with some challenge but no strong emphasis on player-vs-player competition."

    • Continuation
      4

      "Many reviews mention long play sessions and high replay value with campaigns and sandbox modes."

    • Cooperation
      -4

      "Gameplay is primarily single-player focused with limited or no multiplayer support currently."

    • Creativity
      3

      "Players design production chains, logistics routes, and factory/store placement creatively."

    • Domination
      -3

      "Interactions with competitors are balanced and strategic rather than about exerting dominance."

    • Escapism
      3

      "Players use the game as a complex economic simulation to immerse and escape real life."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily out of interest and nostalgia, not due to obligation or pressure."

    • Experimenting
      3

      "Game encourages trying different production lines, logistics, and pricing strategies."

    • Exploration
      1

      "Some map exploration and discovery of resources but mostly known environments."

    • Expression
      1

      "Limited cosmetic customization; expression mainly through strategic choices."

    • Fantasy
      -3

      "Game simulates realistic industrial and economic scenarios from 1900 to 2020."

    • Fellowship
      -4

      "Mostly solo play with minimal social or community interaction in-game."

    • Growth
      4

      "Players develop skills in economic management and logistics over time."

    • Health
      -5

      "Sedentary gameplay typical of economic simulation games."

    • Idle
      -3

      "Requires focused attention to manage production, logistics, and finances."

    • Intimacy
      -5

      "No evidence of close social relationships or emotional sharing in gameplay."

    • Leadership
      3

      "Players lead their own companies making strategic decisions and managing resources."

    • Progression
      4

      "Strong focus on accumulating wealth, upgrading production, and expanding business."

    • Relaxation
      2

      "Some players find it relaxing and immersive despite occasional complexity."

    • Sensation
      -2

      "Visuals and audio are simple and dated, providing calm rather than intense stimulation."

    • Status
      -3

      "Limited social recognition or popularity mechanics; focus is on personal achievement."

    • Story
      2

      "Campaigns provide narrative context and goals, though story is not the main focus."

    • Strategy
      5

      "Game demands extensive planning, problem solving, and strategic thinking."

    • Thrill
      1

      "Some tension from economic challenges but overall controlled and predictable gameplay."

    • Value
      3

      "Many players find good value in gameplay hours and depth despite dated graphics."

    • Violence
      -5

      "No combat or destruction; gameplay centers on constructive economic activities."

    • Survival
      2

      "Players manage risks like economic downturns and resource shortages to survive."

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    Last update: 29/04/2026