Transitioning to the first office (Level 2) is a major hurdle. Simple(-ish) guide for 1.7.8 (Expanded) : r/GameDevTycoon
Some popular cheats include:
: Start by making three small games to earn 50 Research Points (RP). Immediately research Custom Game Engines and build one with 2D Graphics V2 to stay competitive. The "Slow Build" Strategy Game Dev Tycoon 1.7.6 Guide
: For an extra challenge, you can enable "Pirate Mode" in the advanced settings (cog icon) when starting a new company. Game Dev Tycoon Wiki Development Phase Priority Transitioning to the first office (Level 2) is
: Always match engine type to genre (RPG engine for RPGs). Don’t use Action engine for Puzzle – you’ll get a penalty. Game Dev Tycoon 1.7.6 Guide
