New Steam issue called Gromopoli is a digital board game that seems heavily inspired Monopoly Goand is currently free to play. Monopoly Go is one of the most successful mobile games of recent years and Gromopoli could be one of the closest experiences fans can find on Steam for the bargain price of $0.
Since its launch, Monopoly Go attracted millions of players and was a steady source of income for publisher Scopely. It brings proven Monopoly a recipe for the digital world with a few tweaks and twists that create a fresh board game experience. While Gromopoli lacks many of these innovative features, it still offers gameplay similar to the classics Monopoly a game that fans looking for a comparable experience on PC will likely enjoy.
Gromopoli is a free digital board game with cooperative modes
The greatest similarity between Gromopoli and Scopely's successful version Monopoly is probably an isometric visual and art style. In terms of gameplay, the free-to-play Steam game follows a more traditional set of rules, with the main objective being to acquire properties and avoid tiles owned by other players. According to GromopoliThe Steam site also features unique boards of various sizes to add variety to the game loop. what does he do Gromopoli however, it stands out with support for up to eight players in teams of two to four, which is a nice feature for a free-to-play game.
Based on the current reviews, which are very positive on average, it's safe to say that users are satisfied Gromopoli's premise and shows the potential to reach a larger audience. Most positive reviews point to the game's simple yet fun gameplay loop, making it a small game with high replay value. On the negative side, several players note that the mechanics are very similar Monopoly and creativity is lacking. Some critics have also mentioned bugs and glitches, which is not surprising given that the indie game was reportedly developed by an independent developer.
It's worth noting that Steam has many board games that could appeal to fans Monopoly franchise. There are also official versions, incl Monopoly 2024 and Monopoly madness. However, both of these games are paid, costing around $30 each, and neither has positive reviews. Monopoly 2024for example, it currently holds a “Mostly Negative” rating, which makes the $30 price tag even less appealing. in contrast Gromopoli it offers quite similar gameplay and is completely risk-free as it is free.
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Valve
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September 12, 2003
- Original MSRP (USD)
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ON
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