I loved everything (almost everything) about Game Dev Story and Hot Springs Story, and I made some remarkable progress in both games. However, the visual feedback on the game turned me off a little, making it difficult to assess my performance fully. I, alongside millions of other gamers, patiently waited for an update, which came in the form of Grand Prix Story.

This entertaining and challenging mobile simulation puts you in charge of a customizable racing team, where your ultimate goal is to dominate and win.

Grand Prix Story was developed and published by Kairosoft, Game Dev Story’s developers, and Hot Springs Story. It is currently available on Android, iOS, Nintendo Switch, and PS 4.

Taking a Break From Driving

Instead of your typical racing games where you act as the driver, Grand Prix Story takes things to a higher level where you take on the role of a racing team manager. You are in charge of every aspect of the team, from hiring drivers to designing cars or managing your budget. The game’s goal is to win races and earn money to upgrade your team and vehicles. There are various race types, each with its own rules and challenges. 

Managing Your Resources Wisely

If you played Game Dev Story before Grand Prix Story, you might be tempted to misuse your resources, but don’t. I learned this lesson the hard way. You’ll need to use your resources wisely and plan if you want to come out on top. 

Sometimes it’s better to focus on earning more money than winning the next race. It may seem like an easy task at first, but soon enough, you will find yourself juggling all sorts of responsibilities, such as upgrading your car or dealing with injuries. 

Maximizing Your Upgrade Possibilities 

Grand Prix Story starts small, but as you progress and make more money, you’ll be able to upgrade your facilities and hire better staff. The goal of Grand Prix Story is to become the leader of the racing industry.

The best part about this game is that so many variables can be changed; you’re not just limited to upgrading one thing at a time. You might have $100,000 to spend but would rather spend $10,000 on upgrading your engine and another $20,000 On improving your driver training program instead of spending it all on one thing. Your decisions make a huge difference in how well you do in the long run.

Looks Good, Sounds Wonderful, Great Gameplay

The game looks great, with colorful graphics and an exciting soundtrack. The gameplay is smooth and easy to pick up, but many strategies are involved in winning races. Overall, I enjoyed playing this game. It’s cute, fun, and can be challenging at times. Since the game is story-driven, it makes sense that they have you managing a team of characters to reach a specified goal. Grand Prix Story is fast-paced with less room for error. It also gives you control over your team and the game development process, allowing for a more personal experience. If you like being on the edge of your seat, hoping things work out in the end (even if they don’t), then you should check out Grand Prix Story.

The Gameplay is All About Strategizing 

Players start with a small team of mechanics and limited resources. Players can earn money and upgrade their team by winning races and completing other objectives. There are multiple race types, each with different objectives, that players can choose. It’s essential to keep an eye on your budget because if you don’t have enough money for upgrades, you won’t be able to keep up with the competition. 

You can gather resources by taking on missions or finding them around town during free roam mode. Mechanics’ salaries come out of your budget as well, so it’s important not to hire too many employees at once, or else you’ll run out of cash quickly! Races take place in large cities that are unlocked over time as you win more competitions.

Comparing Grand Prix Story with Game Dev Story

Although both games are simulation games that task the player with building up a successful business, they differ in key ways. For instance, Grand Prix Story focuses on the world of motorsports, while Game Dev Story takes place in the video game industry. Both games are similar in that they allow the player to manage a team of workers to achieve success.

Apart from these fundamental differences, there are other differences between the two. First, in Grand Prix Story, you must maintain a stable budget if you want to remain successful. You can’t spend too much on hiring new staff or upgrading your facility because no one will buy your products, and they will go bankrupt. 

In Game Dev Story, however, you don’t need to worry about the budget–you only need to produce good games that people enjoy playing. Since you don’t need to stay profitable to win in Game Dev Story, it makes it easier for someone who wants an easy victory rather than focusing on quality. Grand Prix Story, however, requires more strategy and management skills.

Grand Prix Story Lets You Focus

Generally, Grand Prix Story has a more light-hearted tone, while Game Dev Story takes itself more seriously. I also noticed that there are far fewer secrets or stories in Grand Prix Story, with very few opportunities for the player to make up their ending or explore outside of what the developers have provided. This change is significant before it helps players focus on the tasks rather than being way-laid.

Conclusion

Overall, I found Grand Prix Story to be a pretty good game. It’s got a solid mix of tactics and strategy, with some luck thrown in. The gameplay is straightforward, but there’s enough depth to keep things interesting. Plus, the game is just plain fun to play. If you’re looking for a mobile game that will keep you entertained for a while, I recommend giving Grand Prix Story a try. You’ll have a lot of fun building your car from scratch and then racing it against opponents on different tracks.