Bid Wars - Auction Simulator
Get on Play Store"Bid Wars - Auction Simulator" is a single-player simulation game with great visuals and masterful mechanics that allow you to search for rare items and test your negotiation skills. However, the game can be very grinding and is disturbed by ads, with some bugs that may impact gameplay. The overall experience is hilarious and offers an interesting business game. The game's description states that you can "search for rare items and test your negotiation skills."
Phone
Android
Mobile Platform
Tablet
Reviews
- monetization1,504 mentions
- 3 % positive mentions
- 4 % neutral mentions
- 94 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with players expressing frustration over the excessive number of ads that interrupt gameplay. Many users report spending more time watching ads than actually playing, which detracts from the overall experience. While some appreciate the option to watch ads for rewards, the frequency and length of these ads, combined with a restrictive energy system, lead to a perception of the game as a cash grab, prompting some players to consider uninstalling it.
“Good game guys, it keeps me hooked. I'm not one for knowing the ins and outs of the making of games, but it's good to see that in-app purchases don't dominate the game; they are there, but you can play well using the ad help.”
“I love how there are pretty much no ads, and it's also pretty easy to get cash by selling profitable items.”
“You are able to make progress without in-game purchases.”
“Unfortunately, the game has a ridiculous amount of ads to the point where it impacts your desire to play the game itself.”
“I understand that the ads allow the game to be free to play, but there comes a point where playing the game is not worth the constant ad interruption.”
“The game is fun, but the pop-up ads are getting out of hand.”
- graphics238 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 30 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players praising their quality and realism, while others express a desire for improvements and more variety. Some users report issues with graphics lagging or freezing, particularly in specific game areas, which detracts from the experience. Despite these concerns, the majority find the graphics engaging and a strong aspect of the gameplay, contributing to the game's addictive nature.
“The graphics are stunning and everything looks highly realistic.”
“Great graphics and fun to play.”
“Fabulous graphics, beware very addictive game, can't stop playing it over and over again!”
“Graphics get stuck in the corner of the phone.”
“I have downloaded this game maybe in 2019 and at that time it was fantastic. I loved it so much and played it for almost 2 to 3 months, but now in 2021 when I downloaded the game, the graphics have become the worst. It lags so much and is very disturbing!”
“The graphics and tutorial can use some work to feel on par with similar modern games.”
- stability197 mentions
- 3 % positive mentions
- 3 % neutral mentions
- 94 % negative mentions
The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with frequent reports of freezing, glitches, and crashes during gameplay, particularly after auctions and when interacting with ads. Many players experience loss of progress and in-game currency due to these technical issues, leading to frustration and some considering uninstalling the game. While a few users report no glitches, the overwhelming consensus indicates that the game requires urgent stability improvements to enhance the overall experience.
“No glitches, lag, or hanging adverts so far.”
“It's a great game, runs great and graphics are good.”
“I have had no glitches or ad pop-ups.”
“Oh yeah, and the game also freezes quite often during gameplay, causing you to lose lives that you don't get back.”
“The game freezes and I have a black screen, requiring a reboot, and when I try to watch a video for a gold bar, it doesn't allow the video to play.”
“Every time I try, the game freezes and I have to close it and restart it.”
- gameplay169 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 55 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally described as fun and addictive, with smooth controls and engaging mechanics; however, many players express frustration over the restrictive energy system that limits playtime and the prevalence of ads. While some appreciate the game's concept and graphics, others criticize the pay-to-win elements and the repetitive nature of gameplay, leading to a mixed overall reception. Improvements in energy management and a reduction in ads could enhance the gaming experience significantly.
“Gameplay is smooth and addictive.”
“The gameplay is amazing.”
“Very nicely done... gameplay is fun and entertaining... provides an experience that keeps me wanting to play.”
“Gameplay is very short as energy runs out quickly as well.”
“The gameplay is a watered down guessing game where you press a button until the number is too high for you.”
“Packed full of long ads with hardly any gameplay before you run out of energy.”
- story58 mentions
- 22 % positive mentions
- 72 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally well-received, with players appreciating its engaging plot and quirky characters. However, many users express frustration over the limited energy system and the lack of side missions, which detracts from the overall experience. While some find the storyline entertaining, others feel it lacks depth and dynamic changes, leading to a perception of the game as a cash grab.
“Great graphics, great storyline!”
“I like the storyline too; it keeps it interesting.”
“Interesting story and it's cool I can 'own my own shop' haha I like it, it's rad!”
“Overall the game is okay, if you feel like bearing with the ads and bland storyline.”
“I would love to rate this game, however after playing Bid Wars: Pawn Empire for a while now and realizing that there has been, nor ever will be an update to the storyline or any quests.”
“This game is too simple; I hope the developer will make it better by adding a story mode option in the game.”
- grinding20 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and repetitive, particularly due to slow energy regeneration and the high costs for progression. While some enjoy the initial gameplay, many express frustration with the need to farm lower levels for resources, often feeling that the game encourages spending real money to advance. The frequent ads and the overall grindiness detract from the enjoyment, making it a mixed experience for players.
“Progression is impossibly tedious without paying lots of real money, made worse by very slow energy regeneration.”
“It becomes no longer fun to play when you need 100k to clear the next level and it will take a solid week farming lower levels to get it.”
“As soon as you get past the first couple of levels, the game becomes tedious, repetitive, and annoying.”
- music19 mentions
- 16 % positive mentions
- 68 % neutral mentions
- 16 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the theme music and find it refreshing, others find it annoying and wish for options to mute or customize it. Technical issues, such as the game freezing while the music continues to play, have also been reported, detracting from the overall experience. Overall, the music contributes positively for some, but many players express a desire for more variety and control over the audio settings.
“Graphics are excellent, and the theme music is quite nice.”
“This, coupled with the music and graphics, makes for a pleasant game to play.”
“It is the best game for relieving stress, and its background music gives you a refreshing feeling because I love this music!”
“Whenever I start it up, I hit 'play' and/or 'connect' and then the game freezes on the main menu and keeps playing the menu music!”
“It plays the music but shows just a black screen, also makes my phone screen spam out.”
“I enjoy the game but have to keep it on silent due to the music being so annoying.”
- humor16 mentions
- 94 % positive mentions
- -12 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is generally appreciated, with players finding it funny and entertaining, particularly due to its cheesy graphics and quirky character interactions. However, some users feel that the humor is undermined by issues like bugs, paywalls, and repetitive gameplay, which detracts from the overall experience. While many enjoy the comedic elements, they also express a desire for improvements to enhance the fun factor.
“You get about 3 videos and then you have to wait 30 more minutes :/ but other than that this game is very funny!”
“Fun game, cheesy graphics but that's part of the humor in the characters.”
“A very funny interesting game.”
“The game tries to be funny, but the humor falls flat and feels forced.”
“I expected some laughs, but the jokes are stale and unoriginal.”
“The attempts at humor are cringeworthy and detract from the overall experience.”
- optimization10 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 10 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization receives mixed reviews; while many players appreciate its smooth performance and good graphics, others criticize it for poor service, lag, and excessive battery drain. Some users report issues with unskippable ads and performance demands, suggesting a need for improvements to enhance the gaming experience.
“Graphics and controls aren't low quality and the game runs smoothly!”
“The idea is great and it's really competitive, and the game runs smoothly too.”
“So far, it runs smoothly without forcing purchases to advance.”
“Seems to be run by greedy idiots who can't even deliver the minimum exchange in performance.”
“Promising game, but the only drawback is the limited energy; the game drains my battery much faster. I suggest making the game a little lighter and less performance demanding.”
“The game concept is good, but the service and performance are very bad.”
- emotional4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users express frustration with the emotional impact of gameplay, highlighting feelings of disappointment and confusion due to accidental gold spending and technical issues that hinder interactivity. The lack of responsiveness and difficulty in interacting with items contribute to a sense of disengagement and dissatisfaction.
- replayability3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
Users suggest that while the game is enjoyable, enhancing replayability could be achieved by providing additional ways to earn energy, which would encourage players to engage with the game more frequently. The presence of manageable ads is noted, but more incentives for gameplay could further improve the experience.
“I like the game; I just feel like people like me would appreciate it if you could make the game more replayable by providing more ways to earn energy.”
“The ads aren't overwhelming, and most are playable.”
“I like the game, I just feel like people like me would appreciate it if you could make the game more replayable by providing more ways to earn energy.”
“It would make it more replayable.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Reviewers express disappointment with the game's atmosphere, noting a lack of depth and variety in environmental build-ups and overall ambiance.
“Very disappointed that there isn't much to the game, such as different build-ups and a richer atmosphere.”
“The atmosphere feels flat and uninspired, lacking the depth needed to engage players.”
“I expected a more immersive environment, but the atmosphere is dull and fails to draw me in.”
