Mobile Empire

Release Date: January 25, 2018

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An economic strategy game, which places the player in charge of a company that operates on the mobile device market. The player designs cell phones (later on in the game, also such devices as augmented reality glasses), recruits new employees, and reacts to current trends and world crises. All of this is done to gain an upper hand over the competitors over time and bring one's company to a leading position on the market.

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Mobile Empire for PC is an economic strategy game developed by a Chinese studio Shanghai huan zhen Info Tech. The player is given an opportunity to assume the role of a CEO, who with help from a mysterious investor, can begin their expansion on the cell phone market, and later on, begin to produce mobile devices such as smartphones or tablets, as well as augmented reality glasses.

Mechanics

Mobile Empire encompasses the time period from 2001 to 2035. The core element of the experience is made up of designing as best mobile devices as possible based on the available technology, managing the staff adequately, and making use of the employees' individual abilities. Said individual abilities allow the player to gather their subordinates into teams, which results in their productivity getting increased and making the most of their potential. Recruiting new employees is a significant element of the game; trying to get the most promising specialists on board, the player often has to be as persuasive as possible and familiar with other communication techniques. Also, the player can resort to hiring an external company in certain situations.

Alongside progression, the player can begin to cross technological barriers, and for instance, they can start the production of their own processors. Obviously, one has to be careful while trying to predict the level of profit their future business can make. It is worth to remember, that incessant competiton is going on in the branch, though the player can take advantage of it, which can be done through establishing cooperation and developing new technologies together. Regardless of the player's actions however, the market goes by its own rules, which forces the player to quickly react to crises or new trends.

Technical aspects

Despite simplicity, the visuals in Mobile Empire for PC are attractive, thanks to both the game's cartoonish style and the level of clarity offered. The game is operated using an intuitive head-up display, which is rich in charts and meters showing how effective the player is.

Last updated on February 10, 2018

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