Don't be fooled by new reviews! - Anonymous A44 Games Employee Review

1.0
10 June 2021
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

There are definitely some positives. The team overall is great to work with - there are some really talented creatives who are all driven to create a great game. Overall the pay seems fair even if its slightly low compared to other places. There are regular social events held and the team genuinely seem to get along.

Cons

Where to begin! Firstly, people shouldn't be fooled by the most recent reviews as things haven't changed. It appears as though certain members have put reviews on recently to try and hide the bad ones. The managemnt team seems disconnected from the rest of the team and seem to be making it up as they go. The organisatoinal structure constantly changes and management can turn on individual staff members in a heartbeat. All the seniors that worked on Ashen have pretty much now left as the staff has turned over quickly the last year or so. Other than the CEO, only a handful of staff remain from Ashen. Management plays favourites and those who are "favourites" are promoted rapidly. However, favourites can be turned on just as quickly and be structured out. Feedback has been given aorund management and regular team surveys are undertaken - however nothing seems to change. The COO seems to be using her position to try and promote her own agenda. There are regularly monthly catchups which mostly centre around what she's done and her projects she is working on outside of A44. Senior management can turn on people quite quickly. If someone leaves or disagrees they are quick to talk about them in a negative way and how those staff were effecting the team. Although it drives from the top down and management need to look at why staff are leaving

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1.0
9 Nov 2020
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

The location is nice. Many of the lay people are pleasant and fun to work with.

Cons

Management has no clue how to manage their resources. A nasty tendency to hire people with one job title, then require work well outside of their original job description, and then wonder why the work isn't being done as efficiently as they thought it would be. Job hunters beware. If people aren't being let go, they are leaving at a pretty heavy rate. Low pay, which could be acceptable if not for the first point above. Upper management believes they know what made their last game remotely successful, but they have squandered capitalizing on any success by actively getting rid of anyone who doesn't agree with them. Management refuses to actively document, and changes their mind on key features on a whim. A minor positive - if you don't bring up a change you think is bad, they will forget about it in a week. Laughable deadlines for completion of features thanks to the previous point.

7
1.0
30 June 2025
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Passionate and Friendly Colleagues – Worked alongside highly motivated, skilled, and supportive team members who made the daily work environment enjoyable.

Cons

Lack of Merit-Based Advancement – Career growth often depended on alignment with management rather than skills or performance, creating a "yes-man" culture. High Turnover of Experienced Employees – Many senior professionals who voiced constructive criticism were dismissed, leading to a loss of institutional knowledge. Unreliable Communication – Frequent changes in direction, broken promises, and inconsistent messaging from leadership created distrust and instability. Nepotism & Favoritism – Key positions were often filled based on personal relationships rather than qualifications, limiting fair opportunities for others.

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