: If you just released a 10/10 game, your next game's score is harder to reach. Use a "trash" game (small budget, unrelated genre) to reset the review algorithm before your next big story hit.
Achieving a 10/10 score in Game Dev Tycoon 1.7.6 requires mastering topic/genre combinations, optimizing slider settings for specific development phases, and managing the "Target Score" benchmark. Success hinges on matching genres like Action or RPG with appropriate topics and ensuring high-tech/design ratios, with specific attention to staffing and sequel timing in later stages. For a detailed breakdown of winning combinations, visit Steam Community
In 1.7.6, the early game is brutal because your character's base stats are lower than in previous patches. You cannot afford false starts.