Bad Management - spoiled environment - Animator 4A Games Employee Review

2.0
Aug 25, 2017
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Some very talented artists work in the main team at 4A Games and these are also the nicest people of the company. They have been a pleasure to work with because extremely supportive.

Cons

In one of the teams the friendship is valued more than professionalism. Some figures sell their work better than what it really is, and all the people who act this way are protected from a more fair judgment by the management. Unfortunately this represents a spoiled environment where manners aren't supervised at all. International members of this team left because of the unfair and poor management, some intentionally, some were let go. They all got to a point of frustration. There is a dilatation on the average working time that would take to do anything production-wise. Nobody really checks if many employees arrive after 10 am and do not work the full 8 hours. They seem to send warning only to certain people. Some of them spend countless hours in the terrace smoking then expect that the work they need is perfect when they they gave little support for. There is a lot of gossip done in Ukrainian. It's tough to feel part of the company if you are not Ukrainian. Imagine moving to Ukraine instead of moving to an international company in Malta.

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3.0
Jun 20, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

The projects are technically challenging and provide good opportunities for career development. From my personal experience, I have had a positive relationship with technical leadership and management, without excessive pressure or expectations of regular overtime. The company provides additional benefits, including a monthly corporate delivery allowance of around €100 and a separate drinks allowance of approximately €30 per month.

Cons

The Malta office currently follows a strict work-from-office policy, with exceptions generally limited to lead-level specialists. I have heard from colleagues in some other departments that regular overtime is common. Compensation is one of the weaker points. Salaries can vary significantly between employees with similar seniority and responsibilities. Some people are reported to be earning around €2k net per month, while others at a comparable level may reach slightly above €3k net monthly. Given current living costs, this can be challenging. Apartments within a reasonable distance of the office often start at around €1,100/month, while finding accommodation farther away may bring costs down to roughly €800/month. Additional expenses such as food and utilities can easily add another €300/month (partially offset by the company-provided delivery allowance). For someone renting alone, a €2k net salary can feel quite restrictive. Currently, salary review and adjustment processes appear to be paused until after the game release.

4.0
Mar 12, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Growth, networking, neat office space and sunny country

Cons

Salary as low as everywhere in gamedev

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