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Bakery Magnate: Beginning

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2020

Should you play it?

Bakery Magnate is a game with a small plot in which you have to solve economic problems to keep the store afloat. At the same time, you intend to provide for your son, who constantly gets into trouble.

What works
  • Addictive and deep management gameplay
  • Free to play
  • Realistic economic simulation
  • Unique post-soviet atmosphere
  • Good optimization and low system requirements
Things to keep in mind
  • Bugs and technical issues
  • Steep learning curve with little tutorial
  • Repetitive tasks and potential monotony
  • Limited content and multiplayer features
  • Some ui and control inconveniences

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Bakery Magnate: Beginning: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Fantasy, Violence, Story, Thrill. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Survival, Leadership, Cooperation.

Why this game works

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