GamersInfo.net Writes:
"I'm not sure if it's just me, or there is a severe shortage of thoughtful tycoon games out there lately? It was just a few years ago that just about every game company was pumping out low-quality, unoriginal and just plain old boring tycoon games. Since Rollercoaster Tycoon is one of my favorite games, I have always looked closely at the genre, but after a few times burnt, I do tend to be more cautious of which tycoon clones I'll dig my hands into.
Build-A-Lot is a casual tycoon-style game in which you start as a small-time investor and attempt to work your way to a larger goal in each following scenario. You are hired by town mayors as a real estate investor, you start off with a bit of money and some property in each location, and then you build and/or upgrade homes to make a profit. Your objectives vary from scenario to scenario, but for the most part, it has to do with reaching a certain profit level or income amount from rental properties."
GPT: "Nintendo’s recent trend of re-releasing full retail games through digital download continues with Mumbo Jumbo’s Build-A-Lot real estate simulation for the Nintendo DSi. It’s become common place to see titles that were released ten, fifteen and even twenty years ago get the digital download treatment, but seeing a game that just hit the Nintendo DS a couple years ago become a downloadable title is interesting. It shows just how much Nintendo is really embracing digital content."
Ever wanted to built a town? Mumbo Jumbo’s Build-a-lot is the answer. There are two modes: Career and Casual. You start out in the career mode where you must complete certain goals before you can move onto the next level. The Tutorial shows you what must be done to move up in levels. You will meet with various people from each of the “towns” who will tell you what needs to be done.
Given that just about everyone who did this in the 'real' world is losing money at present, Build-a-Lot allows budding property tycoons to flex their building muscle. This has already been a huge hit on the PC and Mac but how does this miniature version stack up? You can find out what DS-x2.com's Andrew thought by checking out his review.
