what a fantastic game and a fresh approach to this genre

[Gaimkore]

"Hollywood Animal"—what a fantastic game! After diving into the demo, I’m delighted by its fresh approach to the management genre. For me, it leans more towards a management game than a traditional city builder, and that’s a refreshing change.

Demo Highlights:
The tutorial was excellent, though I got a bit too carried away and ended up broke. A little heads-up on where to get a loan would be helpful next time—I couldn't find that option, no matter how hard I looked!

One feature I adored was the ability to name our main staff. However, it would be even better if we could extend this customization to all actors and staff, including choosing their portraits. Come on, it's 2024! We crave as much customization as possible.

Suggestions for Full Release:

Diversity and Inclusion: As the game progresses, it would be fantastic to see staff from diverse backgrounds. Imagine hiring a Sydney Poitier as the years go by—that would be a true nod to inclusivity based on the game's initial premise.
Customization: Expanding the customization options would make the game even more engaging. Let’s name everyone and pick their portraits!
Financial Management: A clearer system for managing finances, including taking out loans, would prevent players from finding themselves unexpectedly broke.
Thank you for an enjoyable demo. I’m eager to pre-order the game and look forward to a few DLCs in the future. Kudos to the development team—I’m excited to see how "Hollywood Animal" evolves!

[Stocking]

But dont make game wokey.

[Kylestien]

Diversity and Inclusion: I agree, but plotwise feel it has to be done at the right time. Assuming that the Hollywood Animal timeline will follow the real world one with little to no deviations, it would be interesting to have it happen when the various related movements starts, and have options to either go with said movement or fight back against it.

Financial Mangamenet: I WAS in fact able to find a option to unlock taking out a 500,000 dollar loan... but the time to research it means that the demo will be finished before you can unlock it. Which sucks, but it IS there. There's a very real chance the reason you could not "Find" the loan option is because it legit didn't unlock in time if you researched it.

Customization: no complaints here, let me make my serial killer actor look like a serial killer.

[greifental]

Originally posted by Kylestien:

Customization: no complaints here, let me make my serial killer actor look like a serial killer.

How do serial killers look? I would cast Gutman any time in that role.

[Getius]

As soon as possible Gutman dies in my game

[Kylestien]

Originally posted by greifental:

Originally posted by Kylestien:

Customization: no complaints here, let me make my serial killer actor look like a serial killer.

How do serial killers look? I would cast Gutman any time in that role.

I actually think the actor below him in the list at the start looks more serial-killerly then Gutman tbh. something about the angle he's poised at.

But really, if they added customization, feel free to pick whoever profile look you think looks muderous enough,

[greifental]

Originally posted by Kylestien:

I actually think the actor below him in the list at the start looks more serial-killerly then Gutman tbh. something about the angle he's poised at.

Oh, yes. And I think his last role was a serial killer too.

[Padelboot]

I don't mind being stuck with the portraits, but renaming the people wouild be splendid! It's nice to have it included at the start, but unfortunate that you don't know what you are getting until the game starts proper. Though it was weirdly amusing that I gave the actor, who turns out to have some... underage complexities in his past, the name Randy Titus. But also sad that the guy I named Stovall was... kinda racist.

The demo hyped me up for this game! In true Weappy fashion it doesn't shy away from the dark sides of Hollywood and adding a good chunk of black humour to it. And I love that we can create our own scripts and thus still unleash a creative side.
I'm coming from TITP and Rebel Cops and as much as I love those games, this one could be their best work so far. Definitely looking forward to it!