Venture Capitalist Simulator 2022

Overall★★★★★★★★★★3.60
Fun★★★★★★★★★★3.25
Innovation★★★★★★★★★★3.85
Theme★★★★★★★★★★4.15
Humor★★★★★★★★★★3.95
Mood★★★★★★★★★★3.65
A Gelato Labs Production for Ludum Dare 51

Welcome to Venture Capitalist Simulator 2022. Before we begin, please understand that many hours of blood sweat and tears were dedicated to this work of art. Rest assured that no animals were harmed in the creation of this software, although Mr. Pickles had a close call and is making excellent progress with improved psych evals.

You are a bloodsucking investor looking to capitalize on those poor vulnerable souls that are desperate for money and are waiting to have their precious equity taken right before their eyes. Your task is simple - MAXIMIZE PROFIT. This is your only goal and sole purpose, anything else would be uncivilized. When presented with a choice be quick and firm with your decision - as you only have 10 seconds to determine your fate. Good luck, and may the most ruthless investor win!

The Gelato Labs "G-Team" for LD51 is:

Programming

Kyle Farwell (kfarwell)

Writing

Ryan Refcio

Kyle Farwell (kfarwell)

Jared Kelly (J A R F)

GPT-3 🤖

Music and Sound

Alice Dalton (AliceVibes)

(Re-used from a previous LD)

Art

DALL·E 🤖
Genres: simulation
Tools: DALL-E

Comments9

vipbasil
vipbasil3 Oct 2022, 22:05
Enjoyed your game a lot, a perfect time killer
Chocolat-Endive
Chocolat-Endive3 Oct 2022, 22:53
I really enjoyed the style, theme interpretation and the feeling of the game. And I love that you implemented a high-score screen and a "difficulty" option at the beginning of the game. I'll play the 30s version tomorrow.

The music may benefit from a longer loop. I guess it's ok with the stressful aspect of the game but it feels a little short for me.

Good job!
Gdanilo4 Oct 2022, 02:56
very funny and windows vibe lol
BenTheTwoOfUs
BenTheTwoOfUs4 Oct 2022, 04:10
It is an amazing and fun game that is addictive.
I was even more surprised to find familiar names like GPT3 and DALL-E on Credit.
Graphics like Window98 evoke memories.
LDJam user 139668
LDJam user 1396684 Oct 2022, 11:57
Such a smooth gameplay. At first I didn't realize what to do, but after a few tries (and SEC sanctions...) i found game very funny :D
Lady4 Oct 2022, 19:29
I need to work on my investment skills. Fun game. I like the art style and investment options.
Austin Sierra
Austin Sierra4 Oct 2022, 23:52
I love simulation games this one could be very interesting if built out with a tutorial and perhaps a few more options!
Misfire_dev
Misfire_dev12 Oct 2022, 17:01
gummi socks will haunt my dreams and my portfolio until the end of time, really good short sim, the ai images/text add a nice extra flair but jesus Kyle, leave some money for the rest of us blood sucking parasites on the leader board haha, gj and great use of the theme

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