Ahead of the Game - Quiet on Set is a movie-making sim where you build a studio from the ground up
Lights…camera…
- Build your own movie studio from scratch
- Make the right decisions from hiring to marketing and beyond
- Analyse trends to keep your revenues on track
It's all about Hollywood hopefuls in this week's Ahead of the Game series, where we tell you all about a new mobile endeavour that's playable in one form or another despite its unofficial launch.
I suppose everyone's had their own version of big blockbuster dreams with their name in lights up there, but how many have actually thought about the nitty-gritty of the movie industry?
Certainly not me, and Quiet on Set only reiterates the fact that it takes a whole lotta management skills to make a single film work.
The "box office sim" will have you making the tiniest decisions that will shape how each movie you produce does in public, whether that's hiring staff members and actors or figuring out how to react when trends go up and down. Every seemingly insignificant cog can have lasting consequences on the movies you make, so if micromanaging is your jam, this might just do the trick.
And honestly, with the way my studio fell apart in just half a year during my first run, I can tell you it's not a walk in the park.
The only time I ever really made any money was when I outbid everyone else on a project that was already doing kinda okay, and then I launched a marketing campaign on it to boost my revenue. Does that mean I don't have a single creative bone in my body? Perhaps. Does it also mean I'm not cut out for the movie industry? Absolutely.
In any case, it's pretty exciting having to create your own studio, from the logo to the name to the genres you want to specialise in. But if there's one thing this sim has taught me, though, it's that I'm better off sticking to writing - after all, it's infinitely more enjoyable just grabbing some popcorn and watching movies instead of making them.
So, how do you play Quiet on Set?
Quiet on Set is currently in Early Access on Google Play, and the devs are actively taking player feedback to improve the whole experience. You can do your part by reporting any bugs you find too, so if you're eager to lend the team a helping hand during this critical phase, now's your chance!
