This guide is directed to those who don't understand how the game works, constantly go bankrupt at a certain point in time, cannot get good reviews, etc. This guide that will teach how to succeed in Game Dev Tycoon. Contents [] Effects of choices during development Each game size has a set amount of time required to make it.
This time is split into preparation time (small period before you get to decide about Stage 1), and three equal development stages. Note that this only includes development time - bug fixing is not included, and will take varying periods of time to complete. Game development duration Small Medium Large AAA Prep. Time 0.75W 1W 1.5W 2.25W Stage Time 2W 3.25W 1M 0.5W 4.5W 2M 0.5W 8.5W Total Time 1M 2.75W 6.75W 2M 2.75W 10.75W 3M 3W 15W 6M 3.75W 27.75W Note: values, where greater than 4 weeks are provided both in 'month + week' (1M 2W) format, and in simply 'week' (1W) format when below 4 weeks, which can be more useful for relative comparisons.