AdVenture Ages: Idle Clicker

About

"AdVenture Ages: Idle Clicker" is a tap-based game where players travel through time to complete missions and restore civilizations. By collecting capsules, players gather resources such as heroes, XP, and gems to advance in ranks. The game offers five different ages to explore, from Bronze to Atomic, with the goal of saving humanity from being lost in time.

Genres & Tags

Simulation

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

87%

Audience ScoreBased on 3,582 reviews

gameplay34 positive mentions

monetization420 negative mentions

The game features a fun and engaging gameplay loop that keeps players entertained.
The graphics and art style are vibrant and appealing, enhancing the overall experience.
Players appreciate the lack of intrusive ads, allowing for a more enjoyable gaming experience.

The game is criticized for being a reskin of Adventure Communist, lacking originality and new features.
Many players report issues with ads not functioning properly, leading to frustration and loss of rewards.
Progression becomes significantly slower at higher levels, often requiring real money to advance effectively.

monetization
446 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
3%
2%
94%
The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism, primarily due to the overwhelming presence of ads that are often required for progression, even for players who purchase a premium pass. Many users report that ads frequently crash the game or fail to provide promised rewards, leading to frustration. While some appreciate that ads are optional, the necessity to watch numerous ads to remain competitive in events and the lack of a permanent ad removal option have left many feeling that the game prioritizes monetization over player experience.
- “In-app purchases may be optional, which is a plus.”
- “Great, no ads unless you get rewarded from them.”
- “It's a very great game, almost no ads, and it's addictive.”
- “Unfortunately, intrusive ads have ruined the experience.”
- “I paid for the $10 premium membership, which I felt was very high for an idle game, and I still have to watch ads.”
- “The game requires enormous time investment in video ads to get any meaningful progress.”
gameplay
139 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
24%
73%
3%
The gameplay of this game has been widely criticized for being a mere reskin of "Adventure Communist," with many reviewers noting a lack of new mechanics or strategic depth. While some players appreciate the smoothness and addictive nature of the core gameplay loop, others find it repetitive and overly reliant on ads and monetization strategies. Overall, the game offers familiar idle mechanics but fails to innovate, leaving many players disappointed in its lack of originality.
- “The gameplay itself is immersive; there's much more to this game than its predecessors.”
- “The overall gameplay is fun and runs smoothly on my phone!”
- “Addictive gameplay and one of the best idle games available.”
- “There's no real strategy or gameplay I've seen besides.”
- “Come to find out this is literally just a reskin of the game with, as far as I can tell, no new gameplay mechanics added.”
- “The gameplay is identical to Adventure Communist.”
story
107 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
12%
82%
6%
The game's story aspect is largely criticized for its absence, with many players expressing a desire for a more engaging narrative to accompany gameplay milestones. While some appreciate the thematic elements and art style, the overwhelming focus on ad-driven missions and repetitive tasks detracts from any potential storyline, leaving players feeling frustrated and disconnected from the game's progression. Overall, the lack of a compelling story significantly impacts the gaming experience, making it feel more like a grind than an adventure.
- “I really enjoy a storyline to follow certain milestones so it gives you a sense of purpose.”
- “Believe me, I've played more than a few.. this one outshines them through creativity, graphics quality, smoothness of gameplay, and just plain story quality.”
- “The theme and 'story' is fun, but it almost seems like this is just an expanded adcom 'event'.”
- “I know it's an idle game, but there's no story.”
- “You're not going to be playing this game looking for a riveting story or complex strategy decisions.”
- “Definitely just a pay-to-win game, accidentally miss-clicked many times, very little to no story, events just repeated from old events or just reskin.”
graphics
102 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
45%
48%
7%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the clean and vibrant art style, while others criticize the color scheme and visual clarity, describing it as harsh on the eyes or reminiscent of outdated designs. Many reviewers note that the game feels like a reskin of "Adventure Communist," with some stating that the graphics are either an improvement or a downgrade compared to the original. Overall, while the graphics are generally considered appealing, they are often overshadowed by the repetitive gameplay and lack of innovation.
- “Great cartoony graphics.”
- “The graphics and design are crisp and clear.”
- “Awesome graphics.”
- “But the graphics make me want to uninstall it; I cannot see anything on the screen.”
- “The game is okay, super repetitive without the nice graphics to support replay.”
- “Game is similar to Adventure Communist but with really awful graphics; it looks like something from the 90s that needs to come and take their MS Paint back... not what you expect for a Hyper Hippo game.”
music
42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
26%
62%
12%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players praising its catchiness and ability to enhance the gaming experience, while others find it jarring and repetitive, particularly due to frequent transitions between different tracks. Technical issues, such as sound settings not functioning properly, further detract from the enjoyment of the music. Overall, while some players appreciate the soundtrack, many express frustration with its inconsistency and the inability to mute unwanted sound effects.
- “And as with all Hyper Hippo games, it has a really catchy soundtrack!”
- “I've enjoyed this app on and off for a while, especially the music, believe it or not, like the excellent track for Scandinavia Scramble!”
- “Great fun, it's pretty addictive and I love the music; it puts me in a good vibe, I don't have really anything against it.”
- “The music itself is okay, but constantly changing between main game music and open capsule music is vexing.”
- “I was enjoying the game, but recently it has started playing a loop of trombone music whenever the app is open that continues even when I have all of the game's sounds muted.”
- “The gameplay is okay, but is too grindy and unfriendly to those who don't want to spend money, and the music is terrible.”
stability
37 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
3%
97%
The game's stability is a significant concern, with frequent freezes and crashes reported during gameplay, particularly when watching ads or navigating menus. Many users experience issues such as the game freezing on loading screens, glitches in button functionality, and problems with reward timers, leading to frustration and a diminished gaming experience. While some players find the game enjoyable despite these issues, the overall consensus indicates that stability needs considerable improvement.
- “Good so far, no glitches.”
- “Many ads exceed a minute, often causing freezes or black screens.”
- “The game freezes when I completed the first mission, then after restarting the game it won't load; it just keeps freezing with the hourglass and tips.”
- “Now anytime I try to launch the game, even after numerous reinstalls, it freezes at the main loading screen.”
grinding
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be overly tedious and complicated, particularly as they progress past level 30. Many reviews highlight that the lack of automation and the slow pace of resource collection contribute to a frustrating experience, especially for those unwilling to spend money. While some enjoy the grind as a time-wasting activity, the consensus is that it can become a slog, often leading to disappointment with rewards and overall progression.
- “The game is okay, but dealing with the reward capsules is very tedious.”
- “Could have been good but becomes very hard to progress and it doesn't give you enough automation so it just becomes tedious.”
- “The gameplay is okay, but is too grindy and unfriendly to those who don't want to spend money, and the music is terrible.”
humor
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviews highlight a mixed reception regarding humor in the game, with many players noting a lack of the clever and quirky humor found in previous titles like Adventure Capitalist and Adventure Communist. While some appreciate the humorous mashup characters and entertaining names, others feel the game falls short, lacking the charm and funny quotes that made earlier games enjoyable. Overall, humor is seen as a significant missing element, detracting from the overall experience.
- “Adcomm had hilarious mashup characters, and I honestly loved getting new researchers to see what mashups I'd get next, and what clever mashup quote they'd have for them.”
- “Also, part of the charm of AdCap and AdComm were the bits of humor along the way.”
- “Better than any other (ad)venture game I have found, and I have enjoyed the humor of each game so far. Thanks for your hard work on entertaining names and ideas!”
optimization
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
78%
22%
Overall, the game's optimization is generally praised for its smooth performance and lack of lag or crashes, particularly on certain devices. However, some users have reported issues with loading times and performance degradation on specific models, indicating that optimization may not be consistent across all devices.
- “As always, the art is superb and performance is near flawless.”
- “The game runs smoothly, and I haven't had any lag or crashes.”
- “The overall gameplay is fun and runs smoothly on my phone!”
- “The app doesn't seem to be optimized for my S9+.”
- “Performance used to be smooth, and now it's almost unplayable.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game is criticized for having no replay value, as players find it unenjoyable and more like a chore than a fun experience.
- “This game has zero replay value as it isn't fun; it just feels like work.”
- “Once you've completed the game, there's no incentive to play it again.”
- “The lack of variety in gameplay makes it hard to justify a second playthrough.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the game to be a wholesome and enjoyable experience, highlighting its emotional appeal and positive vibes.