Arkcraft - Idle Adventure | Game Brain

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"Arkcraft - Idle Adventure" is a game where players, as Captain Jack, must rebuild their sunken fleet and recruit crew members to sail the flooded world. Exploring the ocean grants resources for ark reconstruction, new weapons, and the chance to rescue and hire more sailors. Players can battle monsters, discover treasures, and even venture into volcanoes, all while aiming to surpass past glories and reach the stars.

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Play Modes

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

91%

Audience ScoreBased on 884 reviews

story7 positive mentions

monetization84 negative mentions

The game has a fun and engaging concept with a good storyline that keeps players interested.
Players enjoy the building mechanics and the variety of items available for upgrades.
The game is easy to play and can be a relaxing experience for those looking to unwind.

The game is plagued by excessive ads that often fail to load, making it frustrating to progress.
Many players experience bugs and crashes, particularly during loading screens or when trying to claim rewards.
Progression feels artificially slowed down, with a heavy reliance on watching ads or making in-game purchases to advance.

monetization
92 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
7%
2%
91%
The monetization strategy of the game is heavily criticized for its excessive reliance on ads, with players frequently required to watch multiple ads to progress, claim rewards, or level up. Many users report issues with ads failing to load or not providing the promised rewards, leading to frustration and a feeling of being forced into a cash grab model. While some players appreciate the option to watch ads for bonuses, the overwhelming presence of ads detracts significantly from the overall gaming experience.
- “Really good game to play, very enjoyable, loads of fun, easy to use interface, and fast ads work well with no crashes.”
- “Its a nice game; no ads show you loads of options to watch ads for free chests and boosts, but can never load said ads.”
- “Good news, there are no ads in 18 seconds, and it's a good game with no ads.”
- “It's so obnoxiously grindingly slow and hard to get anywhere in the game without having to watch a thousand ads or pay money.”
- “The only thing idle about this game is that you will get on to watch 200 ads a day to make zero progress due to insanely poor game balance issues.”
- “Must watch ads for everything including daily rewards and event rewards.”
story
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
52%
14%
The game's story is generally well-received, with many players appreciating its engaging narrative and character backgrounds, which help maintain interest throughout gameplay. However, some users criticize the storyline for being derivative and simplistic, likening it to concepts borrowed from more creative sources. Overall, while the story adds value to the experience, frustrations with ad interruptions and progression issues detract from its potential.
- “I also love that there's a story as well; it keeps the game moving so it never gets boring.”
- “Great storyline and great game for young kids to play and have fun.”
- “Fun game, good story, good gameplay 9/10.”
- “It honestly feels like a 12-year-old wrote the story.”
- “The storyline is just a mash-up of stolen concepts and tales from others far more creative than the ones who put out this app.”
- “Super slow progression and having to watch ads to claim main quests is a bit unfair.”
gameplay
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
30%
30%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it repetitive and hindered by artificial progression barriers, while others appreciate its simplicity and enjoyable mechanics. The battle system is seen as easy, as heroes handle most tasks, and while the concept is praised, many feel it lacks depth and variety. Overall, the game offers a fun experience for some, but it may not stand out in a crowded genre.
- “Love the easy, simple tasks and gameplay.”
- “It has a battle mechanic to it; not very hard since the heroes do the work for you.”
- “Fun game, good story, good gameplay. 9/10”
- “Artificially blocked or cooled advancement leaves a bad taste in my mouth; the core gameplay is just okay (I detest the arena).”
- “The gameplay stinks, it's repetitive, and for an idle game, you have many better competitors that have quicker and more rewarding gameplay.”
- “Forced gameplay at the beginning is too long.”
graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, the graphics are generally praised as good or super, contributing positively to the game's appeal. However, some users noted that the fighting phase feels slow, which may detract from the overall experience. Additionally, there were minor concerns about the loading times affecting the visual quality.
- “Nice, I love this game! The graphics are super, and the game itself is five stars.”
- “Good graphics, but the fighting phase is so slow.”
- “It's good graphics.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is a significant concern, with users reporting frequent freezes, crashes, and bugs that hinder gameplay. While the initial experience may be enjoyable, players encounter frustrating obstacles as they progress, particularly at higher levels, leading to a diminished overall experience.
- “I'm lowering my rating from 2 stars to 0. The game needs to be balanced; it was way overpowered at the beginning and then hit a wall at level 3-20 (120th level). It's been a full day of just being able to collect and upgrade a little, and I'm still stuck. It's only now the 3rd day playing, and to make it worse, it almost completely freezes every minute.”
- “The game freezes and errors out.”
- “The app occasionally crashes or freezes up.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users consistently praise the game's humor, describing it as funny and enjoyable. The positive sentiment suggests that the comedic elements effectively enhance the overall experience.
- “It's funny and it's great; I like it.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding in the game excessively slow and frustrating, often requiring them to watch numerous ads or spend money to progress.
- “It's so obnoxiously grindingly slow and hard to get anywhere in the game without having to watch a thousand ads or pay money.”