Cell to Singularity

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The epic story of evolution, technology, and humanity is yours to tap.

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

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87%

Audience ScoreBased on 8,974 reviews

gameplay90 positive mentions

monetization92 negative mentions

gameplay
357 mentions
25 % positive mentions
72 % neutral mentions
3 % negative mentions
The gameplay of "Cells to Singularity" is characterized as a typical idle clicker experience, featuring simple mechanics that involve clicking and waiting for progress. While some players appreciate the educational elements and stunning visuals, many criticize the lack of depth and innovation in gameplay, often describing it as repetitive and heavily reliant on microtransactions. Overall, the game offers a mix of casual engagement and educational content, but its mechanics may not satisfy those seeking more complex or varied gameplay.
- “The gameplay is addictively fun, offering a mix of strategy and discovery as you guide different life forms through their evolutionary paths.”
- “The mechanics are smooth, the visuals are stunning, and the progression system is incredibly satisfying.”
- “Developed by Computer Lunch, this idle clicker game offers a captivating blend of scientific education and addictive gameplay, making it a standout title in the genre.”
- “Bland, uninspired gameplay and outright predatory practices hidden behind better graphics than most games in this genre.”
- “The extreme over-usage of ads and monetization has killed the gameplay for me.”
- “Gameplay is fine overall, but extremely frustrating that I put in effort logging in every day for an event only to get no rewards for that event.”
graphics
349 mentions
48 % positive mentions
47 % neutral mentions
5 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received a mixed but generally positive reception, with many users praising the stunning visuals and charming art style that enhance the overall experience. While some reviews mention occasional bugs and simplistic designs, the majority highlight the game's aesthetic appeal and immersive environments, making it stand out among other idle clicker games. Overall, the graphics are considered a significant asset, contributing to the game's educational and engaging nature.
- “The visuals are stunning, and the soundtrack perfectly complements the calming gameplay.”
- “The game's presentation is both sleek and engaging, with stunning visuals and ambient soundscapes that create a sense of wonder and immersion.”
- “Beautiful graphics as well, and I love the science theme to it.”
- “The graphics are barebones and bland.”
- “Primitive graphics and open source music, but it's quite compelling regardless.”
- “The graphics are bad and they are there for nothing.”
monetization
243 mentions
10 % positive mentions
52 % neutral mentions
38 % negative mentions
The monetization in this game is heavily criticized for being aggressive and intrusive, with numerous microtransactions and prompts to spend money that detract from the overall experience. While some players appreciate the option to progress without spending, many feel that the game is designed to encourage purchases, particularly on the PC version, which lacks the ad-based rewards available on mobile. Overall, the monetization strategy is seen as a significant downside, with many reviewers labeling it as a cash grab that undermines the game's potential enjoyment.
- “Instead of pushing microtransactions, it delivers a compelling experience centered on strategic evolution.”
- “The microtransactions are thankfully optional, only really helping the impatient.”
- “The monetization is super relaxed as well, and it never feels like you need to spend anything, which is fantastic, and is the best way to get me personally to actually buy something.”
- “The game has turned more and more into a cash grab pay-to-win style after recent updates.”
- “The extreme over-usage of ads and monetization has killed the gameplay for me.”
- “Add in the time-suck events and very aggressive monetization, this game is no longer fun and I have lost all faith in the developers.”
music
224 mentions
42 % positive mentions
56 % neutral mentions
2 % negative mentions
The music in the game is predominantly classical and orchestral, providing a relaxing and soothing backdrop that complements the gameplay. While many players appreciate the calming effect and the educational value of the soundtracks, some find the limited variety and repetitiveness of the tracks to be a drawback. Overall, the music enhances the experience for most, making it a pleasant idle game to enjoy while learning.
- “The music is relaxing and the sounds of all your clicks and rewards are very satisfying!”
- “The music is beautiful and the look and feel are unique.”
- “The music is amazing and relaxing to listen to, especially 'Die Moldau' and the human voice.”
- “The first thing that greeted me upon starting this game was blaring, annoying music.”
- “The music is pretty neat, but it does get old after a while.”
- “The use of publicly available classical music is understandable, but the music cuts off arbitrarily, and the use of the piece 'Bolero' is inexcusable.”
story
184 mentions
17 % positive mentions
74 % neutral mentions
9 % negative mentions
The game's story is described as an engaging exploration of evolution, technology, and humanity, with many players appreciating its educational elements and unique narrative structure for an idle clicker. However, some reviews criticize the story for becoming repetitive or uninteresting over time, with certain cutscenes and missions feeling tedious. Overall, while the story adds depth to the gameplay, its execution varies, leading to mixed opinions on its effectiveness and engagement.
- “Described as an 'epic story of evolution, technology, humanity, and dinosaurs,' the game lives up to its billing.”
- “For a fictional premise, it certainly has a well-thought-out storyline.”
- “Cell to Singularity is a captivating clicker game that takes players on an epic journey through the story of evolution, technology, and humanity.”
- “The story just didn't deliver on the promise of cool relevance to the real world.”
- “The main story does slow down in progress once you reach the Martian factory, and from there on, it slows down even harder.”
- “Once the initial phases of the game are over, there's very little you can do to add to the 'story of evolution' other than wait for enough ideas to progress and that's just a brief click and back to waiting for ages.”
grinding
149 mentions
1 % positive mentions
9 % neutral mentions
90 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate that the game features significant grinding, often described as tedious and time-consuming, with many players feeling it requires excessive effort to progress. While some enjoy the grind as part of the idle game experience, others find it frustrating and repetitive, particularly in the later stages. Overall, the grinding aspect is a polarizing feature, with some players appreciating the challenge while others feel it detracts from the enjoyment of the game.
- “Progression was decent with a bit of clicking work, but not too tedious.”
- “Incredibly tedious, felt like grinding in an MMO, but with no tangible reward at the end.”
- “Overall, the game is...grindy, annoying, and easy to lose sight of the actual fun sections of it after the first hundred hours of letting it run overnight.”
- “The last few in-game achievements are tedious beyond belief, and my strategy of checking in every couple of weeks is no longer cutting it.”
humor
57 mentions
96 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
4 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised, with players enjoying its quirky and dark comedic elements, such as funny character designs and amusing in-game facts. Many reviews highlight the game's ability to blend education with humor, making the evolutionary journey entertaining and engaging. Overall, the humor adds a lighthearted touch that enhances the gameplay experience, despite some minor criticisms regarding repetitiveness and technical issues.
- “It's like Spore met Civilization, but with a twist of dark humor; a quirky, evolutionary journey worth every gigabyte.”
- “From funny jokes inside the descriptions to breaking the fourth wall, Cell to Singularity will capture your interest whether you're just a beginner to video games or a skilled veteran.”
- “There are a lot of funny facts that you can learn through playing this game.”
- “You're not funny!”
- “So bad, it's actually funny.”
stability
22 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is a significant concern, with numerous users reporting frequent bugs, crashes, and glitches that disrupt gameplay. While some players have noted improvements over time, many still experience issues such as freezing, UI problems, and loss of progress, particularly during updates and events. Overall, the game is considered too unstable for a smooth experience, especially in its current early access state.
- “This game is a buggy mess.”
- “My big gripe isn't grind related at all; rather, it's the buggy nature of the game. I can run the game for hours overnight and come back the next day and everything is fine, but every time I upgrade the universe in the beyond, the game locks up and I have to restart the application.”
- “The developers keep updating the game without even checking what the new update does, resulting in the game constantly having glitches.”
replayability
17 mentions
41 % positive mentions
41 % neutral mentions
18 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its high replayability, with many users highlighting features like frequent resets that allow progress to carry over, multiple unlockable simulations, and engaging content that encourages repeated play. Players appreciate the ability to restart and build upon previous experiences, making it a game that keeps them coming back. Overall, it offers a rich and rewarding experience that enhances its replay value.
- “The frequent resets, which allow players to carry over their progress to new worlds, add significant replay value.”
- “Unlike other idle games, it has a very high replay value and interesting style.”
- “I love being able to restart the primary simulation (after you've reached the singularity) & just keep building, but the other sims are required to unlock, so there's lots of replay value turned into continued play value.”
- “The mesosic valley garden is replayable 10 times, faster and faster after every reboot!”
- “The game was a good idea; then it added dinosaurs and is now a great experience where I have now gotten months of replayability out of this from the free content.”
optimization
10 mentions
60 % positive mentions
10 % neutral mentions
30 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization is generally praised for its smooth performance and excellent design, with many users noting that it runs beautifully. However, some players have experienced performance issues on Steam, which can impact gameplay progression and in-game earnings. Despite these concerns, the majority find the game enjoyable and well-optimized for daily play.
- “The design is excellent, performance-wise everything feels so smooth, love the classic music in the background.”
- “So no concerns on the performance end of things.”
- “It runs smoothly and looks absolutely beautiful.”
- “If you have performance dips, it will lower your income - ridiculous.”
- “When I say slowdown, I am referring to the pace of progression, not performance.”
- “Currently waiting for classes to start back up, and I've single-handedly brought life to its peak performance through clicking my mouse tens of thousands of times!”
atmosphere
8 mentions
38 % positive mentions
25 % neutral mentions
38 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is praised for its well-polished visuals and scientifically accurate universe, creating a diorama-like experience that feels immersive and fulfilling. However, some users noted a lack of dynamic elements, such as animations and a varied soundtrack, which detracted from the overall atmospheric experience. Despite these critiques, the game successfully maintains a strong scientific ambiance that resonates with players.
- “Well-polished scientifically accurate universe-upgrader game with a diorama-like atmosphere.”
- “The visuals are great, the atmosphere is great, the features are great, the advancement speed and difficulty is in that Goldilocks zone, the neatness of everything is great, and so much more is amazing!”
- “Surprisingly fulfilling, doesn't abruptly end like Spore did, and has a great science atmosphere.”
- “It says Venus is a hot planet because of the atmosphere, but there's no evidence to support it.”
- “If it had more animations showing how planet Earth developed its atmosphere and the changes it underwent, it would have been better.”
- “- Outdated theory as a basis for style and atmosphere.”
emotional
5 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Players report strong emotional responses to the game, with some expressing unexpected feelings of sadness and joy, particularly due to the charming graphics and characters. The experience of creating a personal universe resonates deeply, leading to a profound connection that surpasses typical expectations for a clicker game.
- “I cried.”
- “I wasn't expecting to have very deep emotional feelings while playing it.”
- “Even if the graphics aren't the very best, it made me feel like I was making my own universe, and I love games that are like that.”