California Escapades

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"California Escapades" is a Wild West-themed game where players build and maintain their own farm and city, complete missions to explore historical California, and meet unique characters. The game features various buildings, factories, and production facilities, as well as the opportunity to collect and produce items to build a commercial empire. Join Jim and Emma on their adventures and discover hidden treasures along the way.

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86%

Audience ScoreBased on 8,732 reviews

story105 positive mentions

stability174 negative mentions

story
274 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
57%
4%
The game's storyline is generally well-received, with many players enjoying its interesting plots, quirky characters, and engaging quests. However, issues such as poor grammar, excessive dialogue, and a frustrating energy system hinder the overall experience, making it difficult for players to progress without spending real money. While the graphics are praised, the combination of slow energy regeneration and complex quest requirements often detracts from the enjoyment of the story.
- “The graphics and storylines pull you in!”
- “I love the gameplay itself, and the storyline.”
- “The storylines are fun and I love how easy it is to move through the locations.”
- “The developers are obviously trying to add a detailed storyline, but the conversations are too long and get to be annoying.”
- “Omg the story was so stupid and you had to click through 20-30 conversations to even find out what the goal was.”
- “Very aggravating to have to go through a long storyline before actually doing tasks.”
graphics
204 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
23%
2%
The graphics in the game are widely praised for their beauty and quality, with many users highlighting the art style and visual appeal as standout features. However, some players express frustration with gameplay mechanics, such as energy limitations and slow progression, which can detract from the overall experience. Despite these issues, the graphics remain a strong point, contributing to an engaging and immersive gaming environment.
- “The graphics and story lines pull you in!”
- “This is a game loaded with beautiful graphics and the adventures are a blast.”
- “The graphics are fantastic; the controls are really simple and easy to use, and the gameplay and storyline I absolutely love.”
- “The graphics in the game don't look like the advertisement for the game.”
- “Still clunky and laggy even after the update, flat graphics in places too. If it played smoothly like Klondike or Family Island, I'd rate it higher, but sadly it's going to take them a long time to catch up.”
- “The graphics aren't as good either.”
stability
175 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
2%
99%
The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with frequent reports of freezing, lagging, and crashing, particularly after updates. Many players experience issues such as being kicked out of the game, slow loading times, and glitches that hinder gameplay, leading to frustration and, in some cases, uninstallation. While some users still enjoy the game despite these problems, the overall sentiment indicates that stability issues severely impact the gaming experience.
- “It is so good, no glitches, no ads, so I agree this is good and I'm updating now.”
- “The game runs smoothly without any crashes, making for a seamless experience.”
- “I appreciate how stable the gameplay is; I haven't encountered any bugs or issues.”
- “My issue is that the game freezes and I get an error message as it tries to reconnect to the server and fails, forcing me to restart.”
- “Every time I update and start the game, it freezes on the startup screen, forcing me to uninstall, restart my device, and install again.”
- “The game constantly freezes at the same spot and I can't move forward with the story.”
monetization
79 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
4%
25%
71%
The monetization strategy of the game heavily relies on in-app purchases and ad views, leading to a frustrating experience for many players who feel pressured to spend money to progress. While there are opportunities to earn energy and bonuses through ads, the frequency and intrusiveness of advertisements detract from gameplay, with some users reporting issues with ad functionality. Overall, players express dissatisfaction with the balance between free play and the need for financial investment, labeling the system as a "cash grab."
- “The game could be fun if it wasn't for the developers pushing all of the microtransactions on us.”
- “I enjoyed many features, but if you do not want to spend a lot on the in-app purchases, you only get to play for 2 minutes before being stuck waiting again, and there are never any specials offered.”
- “Too expensive in-app purchases when converted to rands.”
- “So if you don't do in-app purchases, it will take forever to move forward.”
- “Total cash grab; you go through energy in seconds, then close the game and wait for an hour to play a total of 1 minute, then start all over again.”
- “I enjoyed many features, but if you do not want to spend armloads of money on the in-app purchases, you only get to play for 2 minutes before being stuck waiting again, and there are never any specials offered.”
gameplay
49 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
41%
53%
6%
Gameplay is generally enjoyable and features great graphics and simple controls, but players frequently express frustration over energy limitations that hinder progress and lead to short play sessions. Many report issues with lag, instability, and frequent disconnections, which disrupt the experience. While updates have improved some aspects, the overall gameplay can feel repetitive and slow, particularly due to the high energy costs associated with quests.
- “I love the gameplay itself, and the storyline.”
- “The graphics are fantastic, the controls are really simple and easy to use, and the gameplay and storyline I absolutely love.”
- “Graphics phenomenal, gameplay keeps you wanting more.”
- “Thanks for the gifts for the network issues, but it really disrupts the gameplay when it constantly kicks you out.”
- “Really cool game especially if you like Klondike, but it's so jittery... the mechanics make it very frustrating, the game often kicks me out and there's an extremely noticeable lag in game responses.”
- “I would really enjoy the game if the health wouldn't run out so fast, which makes the gameplay short-lived.”
grinding
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, with many expressing frustration over the excessive time and energy required to gather resources and build structures. While some appreciate the game's graphics and updates, the repetitive nature of resource collection and the long wait times for tools detract from the overall enjoyment, leading to a mixed reception regarding its addictive qualities.
- “It becomes far too tedious to want to continue.”
- “Way too much grinding... costs too much energy to break rocks, trees, etc considering replenishment rate.”
- “The graphics are good and there are constant updates, but the game becomes tedious because they make you go through too many changes to create your needed supplies and build required buildings.”
music
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
45%
27%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it soothing and enjoyable, while others criticize it for being mismatched with the game's western theme and overly loud or corny. Several users express frustration over the inability to adjust the music settings early in the game, impacting their overall experience. Overall, while some appreciate the calming aspects, many feel the music detracts from the game's atmosphere.
- “Game play is running very smoothly, music is soothing, graphics are amazing, the only thing I get frustrated with is never enough energy.”
- “Very calming to navigate, calming music, a fun story.”
- “It has catchy music.”
- “Unfortunately, the music is not right for this game; it needs to be more western style, like the town looks.”
- “It takes total control over the game, so you can't even access the settings to turn the music off until you click through the tutorial.”
- “Couldn't get past the beginning with the loud, corny music.”
humor
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
89%
33%
Players find the game to be enjoyable and often humorous, describing it as a relaxing experience that can lead to hours of fun. While the humor is generally well-received, some players note that certain gameplay elements, like managing builds and resources, can be challenging. Overall, the game successfully incorporates humor that resonates with its audience.
- “It's fun; for me, it's relaxing and funny at times.”
- “This is a nice and funny game.”
- “Very funny to play; I play it for hours.”
- “The humor in this game falls flat and feels forced.”
- “I expected more laughs, but the jokes just didn't land.”
- “The attempts at humor are cringeworthy and often miss the mark.”
optimization
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
43%
Overall, the game's optimization is a mixed bag; while some players report smooth performance and enjoyment, others experience persistent bugs and network issues that detract from the experience. Promises of future updates to improve optimization have not yet been fulfilled, leaving some users frustrated, particularly on specific devices like tablets.
- “This is a very nice game, it runs smoothly and I have not come across any problems.”
- “The network error message is annoying, but when the game runs smoothly, it's fun to play. I think it just needs some work on network stability.”
- “When the game runs smoothly, it's fun to play.”
- “There are bugs in the game that Npol refuses to fix, even though they promise it will be 'optimized' in the next update.”
- “Performance mode is bad.”
- “It sucks because I loved this game, and now I updated it and it won't play because it's not optimized for my tablet.”
emotional
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
75%
Reviews highlight a mixed emotional response to the game, with some players finding it tedious and frustrating, leading to feelings of boredom and disappointment. Conversely, others appreciate its wholesome elements, suggesting it can evoke positive emotions despite its shortcomings.
- “This game is so boring that it makes me want to cry.”
- “Good wholesome fun!”
- “This is a Klondike wannabe; there's too much boring story dialogue.”
- “The emotional moments feel forced and lack genuine impact.”
- “I found it hard to connect with the characters; their emotions seemed superficial.”