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City Island 3 - Sim Builder is a single player management game. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

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72%

Audience ScoreBased on 980 reviews

graphics52 positive mentions

monetization102 negative mentions

The game allows for creativity in building and managing your own city, providing a fun and engaging experience.
Players appreciate the offline mode, which allows them to enjoy the game without needing an internet connection.
The graphics and overall design of the game are praised for being visually appealing and enjoyable.

Many players report issues with the game crashing or freezing, especially after reaching higher levels.
The cost of buildings and land expansions is considered too high, making it difficult for players to progress without spending real money.
There are frequent ads that interrupt gameplay, which can be frustrating for players trying to enjoy the game.

monetization
109 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
5%
1%
94%
The monetization strategy of the game heavily relies on ads, which players find intrusive and disruptive to gameplay, often leading to frustration. While some users appreciate the opportunity to earn in-game currency by watching ads, many report issues with ad rewards not being delivered and excessive pop-up ads that interrupt their experience. Overall, the balance between ad frequency and gameplay enjoyment remains a significant concern among players, with calls for more options to reduce or eliminate ads.
- “The best game I ever played, and it's ad-free, meaning no ads are going to disturb you while playing this game.”
- “I especially like the fact there are no ads that disturb you whilst playing the game.”
- “Good graphics, no ads.”
- “I still find it pretty slow, as most of the buildings, commercial or otherwise, need a lot of gold after some time, which you get mostly through ads.”
- “So you're forced to watch ads to get gold or you have to fork over real money to get gold.”
- “The pop-up ads are ridiculous, so many so often, you can't play the game.”
graphics
66 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
79%
15%
6%
Overall, the graphics of the game receive positive feedback, with many users praising their quality, aesthetic appeal, and suitability for gameplay. While some players note minor glitches and a desire for more realistic or 3D options, the majority find the visuals engaging and well-executed, contributing to an enjoyable gaming experience. However, a few reviews express disappointment with the graphics, indicating a mixed reception among users.
- “The graphics are great and I really love the wild horses in the areas I haven't developed yet.”
- “I love this game, great graphics, easy to earn dollars and gold, easy to play.”
- “Beautiful game with nice graphics.”
- “Another pay to play with mediocre/low graphics.”
- “Average game... graphics are quite bad.”
- “Also, very bad graphics.”
stability
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with frequent reports of freezing, crashes, and glitches that disrupt gameplay. Many players experience issues with ads causing the game to close unexpectedly, loss of progress, and failed transactions. Overall, while the game has appealing graphics, its stability problems detract from the overall experience.
- “Enjoyable but buggy and crashes; I have played for months but find that the ads no longer play properly and cause the game to close constantly.”
- “It freezes every time an ad comes.”
- “It is great but my problem is that it freezes a lot, especially from level 22 to 24.”
story
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
54%
23%
The game's story elements are appreciated by players, but many express frustration over the high costs associated with acquiring plots of land, which detracts from the overall experience. While the daily quests and rewards are seen as enjoyable, players feel that the game could benefit from a more engaging story mode and additional online features to enhance social interaction. Overall, the narrative aspect is present but overshadowed by gameplay mechanics that require significant monetary investment.
- “The rewarding system from daily quests and awards is great.”
- “And enjoy some story elements.”
- “It's a fun game to kill time, but realistically most missions or daily quests are impossible to pass unless spending actual money. Getting gold bars takes a huge amount of time, and the costs to unlock sections on other islands are ridiculous.”
- “Hi Sparking Studio, you should not add quest programs; they make the game so boring. You should add some reality to this game and remove quests from it. Adding online functions to talk with friends worldwide would make your game more popular.”
- “But it needs a story mode.”
music
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
30%
30%
The music in the game is generally well-received, with many players appreciating the calming soundtrack and its fitting nature for the gameplay. However, some users noted issues with the music settings, requiring a game restart to toggle sound on and off. Overall, the soundtrack is highlighted as a standout feature, complementing the game's beautiful graphics.
- “Love the soundtrack though!!”
- “I'm really enjoying playing this building game; the music is calming, the graphics are beautiful, and there are no stressing ads.”
- “The most attractive thing is the soundtrack.”
- “The only problem is when you turn off the music or sound effects and want to turn it back on, you need to exit and reopen the game for it to be heard.”
- “Had been playing this game for quite some time, and when I reached the 10th island, Freaky Floors, I had to keep on downloading the island music/theme.”
- “The art style is decent, the music is pretty well... I'm not a big fan of it, but it's still fitting.”
gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
71%
29%
The gameplay is generally well-received, with players enjoying the fun mechanics and immersive environments. However, frustrations arise from frequent ads interrupting the experience and a diminishing reward system that makes progression feel increasingly challenging. Overall, while the controls and graphics are praised, the balance of rewards and ad interruptions detracts from the overall enjoyment.
- “Good gameplay, fun game, cool places to build.”
- “For true immersion in an experience of gameplay, good graphics and excellent controls (like moving buildings easily) are essential to avoid frustration.”
- “Overall, I do enjoy this game very much. The graphics are good, the gameplay is great, and it's not glitching or anything. My only qualm is that at first, they hook you up with big payouts for completing goals, but then the payouts decrease while the cost of land increases.”
- “Will frequently run ads in the middle of gameplay, every 10-15 minutes, that locks you out of the game.”
- “Gameplay is mediocre at the start, but after only 30 minutes, I have encountered about 6 forced ads.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find "City Island 3" to be a humorous and enjoyable experience, often laughing at the challenges of building a city. The game's blend of fun and difficulty creates an engaging atmosphere, though some users express frustration over the costs and mechanics related to earning in-game currency.
- “I've been laughing so hard.”
- “It was so funny and hard to build a city, roads, and houses. It was an amazing experience, and it made me think about how I can build this house.”
- “City Island 3... it's a wonderful, funny, challenging, and fantastic game.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, often involving long waits for resources to accumulate, which can detract from the overall enjoyment.
- “Waiting for currency to grow is tedious.”
- “The grinding feels endless and repetitive.”
- “Leveling up requires an excessive amount of time and effort.”

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City Island 3 - Sim Builder is a management game.

City Island 3 - Sim Builder is available on Phone and Tablet.

City Island 3 - Sim Builder was developed by Sparkling Society - Build Town City Building Games.

City Island 3 - Sim Builder has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its monetization.

City Island 3 - Sim Builder is a single player game.

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