A2 Softworks and Manager Games S.A. are bringing the popular economy management strategy game Drill Deal – Oil Tycoon to the Nintendo Switch on April 7th. The light and humorous game features voxel graphics and allows players to create their own mining empire by managing a drilling platform. Originally released on PC in March 2022, Drill Deal – Oil Tycoon will also be coming to PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S in the next few months.
Drill Deal – Oil Tycoon’s Successful PC Debut
Developed by A2 Softworks and Manager Games S.A., Drill Deal – Oil Tycoon made its debut on PC in 2022 and was well received by players. Currently, 85% of all reviews on Steam are positive. The responsibility for porting and publishing the game on the Nintendo Switch has been entrusted to Ultimate Games S.A.
Gameplay Mechanics: Strategy, Simulation, and Base Building
Drill Deal – Oil Tycoon combines elements of economy management strategy games, simulators, and base-building games. The developers have focused on providing charming voxel graphics, a humorous tone, and varied gameplay. Players are involved in the construction and development of a drilling platform, as well as the actual extraction of raw materials.
The gameplay mechanics include managing employees, overseeing technological progress, and responding to various emergencies, such as earthquakes or pirate attacks. As the developers note, Drill Deal – Oil Tycoon offers a total of eight different story scenarios with unique locations and challenges, as well as an unrestricted sandbox mode.
Tomasz Sobiecki, CEO of Manager Games S.A., says, “Drill Deal – Oil Tycoon is unique not only because of its charming art style but also a well-balanced and varied gameplay experience. It’s an economy management strategy game which may appeal to players who enjoy such titles as Two Point Hospital, Factory Town, and Prison Architect.”
Drill Deal – Oil Tycoon Main Features
- Managing and developing a drilling platform
- Managing mining, technologies, and employees
- Voxel graphics
- 8 varied story scenarios
- Feature-rich sandbox mode
- Event and expedition system
- No less than a dozen hours of fun
Drill Deal – Oil Tycoon is set to release on Nintendo Switch on April 7th, 2023. Keep an eye out for the game’s release on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X|S in the coming months.
