In Industry Giant II like its predecessor you start from humble beginnings to industry billionaire in this simulation, you will guide a company’s development, right from its beginnings to – with any luck – an industrial giant. You control every aspect of an expanding business – building factories, developing products, paying wages, pricing in retail outlets, even operating the transport network.
Among the great economic simulations, few manage to recreate so faithfully the vertigo of building an industrial empire from scratch. Industry Giant 2 is one of them. Developed by Fancy Bytes, this management simulation classic puts you in the shoes of an entrepreneur determined to transform a modest business into a global industrial conglomerate.
You start from nothing and progressively build an empire: deciding which products to manufacture, building the right factories, sourcing raw materials, managing transport logistics, setting prices in your retail outlets, paying your employees and anticipating the competition. Every decision chains together and the effects are felt over the long term, creating a satisfying complexity for all strategic management fans.
We loved: The depth of the production chain. Industry Giant 2 does not content itself with making you click a "produce" button: every product requires specific raw materials, dedicated machines, trained operators and planned commercial outlets. Building a complete supply chain from start to finish, from forest to shop via sawmill and furniture factory delivers rare strategic satisfaction.
We liked: The transport network as a strategic pillar. Trucks, trains, boats: optimising logistics flows between your factories and retail outlets is just as crucial as production itself. A poor network can block an entire chain, and redesigning a road or rail line can change the game completely.
Our highlight: The exceptional lifespan. With 59 hours of campaign gameplay, not counting free play and additional scenarios, Industry Giant 2 rewards players who invest in it for the long haul. No two games are ever the same: economic fluctuations, random events and strategic choices create ever-new situations.
Our tip to help you: Diversify your production quickly but stay in control of your logistics flows. A single supply disruption can paralyse an entire chain. Study local demand carefully before launching a major production run a product that sells well in one city can be a complete flop in another. And do not wait until you have money to invest in transport: a good logistics network makes a factory twice as profitable.
Who is this game for?
Industry Giant 2 is aimed at players aged 3 and over who are passionate about economic simulation and strategic management. Available on PC/Desktop only, it is keyboard-driven and requires a degree of comfort with management interfaces. Its 59 hours of content make it a significant time investment, perfect for lovers of deep and demanding games.
