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Looks rubbish, plays amazing.
When I first installed this DOS-based app I thought someone was having a laugh at my expense coz there's no graphical elements and it looks likes something i used to play on the Commador 64. However, once you start taking charge of the record label, searching all the real bands you can sign up, or looking out for new talent it becomes dangerously addictive. It's definitely the Championship Manager of the record executive simulation world.
Pros: Large database of real-life bands and artists
Very involving with loads of options
Cons: It looks awful
Difficult to understand how to operate at the start