City Island 4: Build A Village

90%
Game Brain Score Based on 3,441 reviews
  • graphics
  • monetization
  • gameplay
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Play the most popular big city building simulation game series on mobile!

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90%
Audience ScoreBased on 3,441 reviews
graphics70 positive mentions
monetization25 negative mentions
  • The game is easy to play and allows for casual enjoyment without overwhelming tasks.
  • Graphics and design are praised, making the game visually appealing.
  • Players appreciate the ability to play offline and the overall relaxing experience.
  • In-app purchases are considered too expensive, making it difficult to progress without spending money.
  • Frequent ads disrupt gameplay, leading to frustration among players.
  • Technical issues such as crashes and lost progress are common complaints, affecting overall enjoyment.
  • graphics98 mentions

    Overall, the graphics of the game receive a mixed response from users. Many praise the high quality and beautiful visuals, highlighting the smooth gameplay and appealing design, while others point out areas needing improvement, such as the lack of dynamic weather effects and the need for larger graphics when zooming in. Some users express dissatisfaction with the graphics quality, suggesting that it does not match the promotional materials or that it requires further enhancements.

    • “Graphics, music, and the layout is exceptional... again, my opinion for sure.”
    • “The graphics are very beautiful.”
    • “Awesome graphics and game mechanics, very fun to play!”
    • “Please improve the graphics like City Island 5.”
    • “Map is small, graphics are poor, need more improvements....”
    • “The game is boring, you can't do anything and also the graphics are the worst.”
  • monetization31 mentions

    The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over the frequency and intrusiveness of ads, which often disrupt gameplay. While some users appreciate the option for in-app purchases, they find the prices to be high and wish for a way to remove ads entirely. Overall, excessive advertising is a common complaint, detracting from the overall enjoyment of the game.

    • “It's very interesting with no ads... I love it.”
    • “I've bought several in-app purchases with no problem.”
    • “It is really amazing, awesome, wonderful, terrific, nice features, no ads, etc. Hats off to the person who made it.”
    • “Too many deceptive ads all too often.”
    • “More ads than actual game time.”
    • “Uninstalled because of forced ads.”
  • gameplay13 mentions

    The gameplay is generally praised for its awesome graphics, good controls, and engaging mechanics, allowing for creative building and improvement without limits. However, some players report technical issues, such as crashes and slow performance after extended play, which detracts from the experience. While many find the gameplay addictive and enjoyable, others criticize it for lacking purpose and variety.

    • “Awesome graphics and game mechanics, very fun to play!”
    • “Creative gameplay.”
    • “It is so addictive; sometimes when I uninstall this game, I miss the gameplay.”
    • “This game is really boring because the gameplay has no purpose at all.”
    • “Simple gameplay.”
    • “Improve the gameplay.”
  • music9 mentions

    The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players appreciate its quality and how it complements the game's aesthetic, others find it lacking or disruptive, particularly when it stops after ads. Notably, each island features unique, fitting music that enhances the overall experience.

    • “Graphics, music, and the layout is exceptional... again, my opinion for sure.”
    • “Beautiful and lovely graphics and music.”
    • “Each island had its own music, and it was appropriate to the island style - light and happy.”
    • “Was very put off by the music.”
    • “The music stops completely after watching a video or ad.”
    • “The music isn't good and I hate the timer showing an ad on screen.”
  • stability7 mentions

    The stability of the game has received mixed reviews, with many users reporting frequent glitches, long loading times, and instances of the game crashing or freezing. While some players have not encountered significant issues and find the game enjoyable, the overall consensus highlights a need for improvements in stability to enhance the gaming experience.

    • “I had a lot of glitches.”
    • “This is a bad game; don't download it. It has so many glitches that when I build a house wrong, I can't go back; I just go back directly.”
    • “Loved this game so much... as you progress to higher levels, glitches occur, the game takes so long to load and open, it exits itself out, and things you buy or lands you have cleared revert back to as much as 5 games ago... diamonds???”
  • humor3 mentions

    The humor in the game is widely appreciated, with users finding it both funny and enjoyable, contributing to an overall positive experience.

    • “I liked it; it's a funny and awesome game.”
    • “Funny.”
    • “Funny.”
  • grinding2 mentions

    Players express mixed feelings about grinding; while some find it frustrating due to the time and effort required, others praise the game as the best farming experience they've encountered, highlighting its engaging and rewarding aspects.

    • “It feels so frustrating that after spending so much time and effort in organizing and grinding.”
  • story2 mentions

    The game's story aspect is criticized for lacking a structured quest system, which can hinder player progression, as it relies solely on a city advisor for guidance rather than offering a more engaging narrative experience.

    • “The story is engaging and keeps you invested in the characters and their journeys.”
    • “I appreciate how the narrative unfolds, allowing for exploration and discovery at your own pace.”
    • “The character development is rich, making each interaction feel meaningful and impactful.”
    • “I love everything about this game, good graphics and lots of islands for you to unlock... the only problem is that there are no quests to guide your progress.”
    • “Unlike some builder games that are quest-oriented, this one only has a city advisor that tells you one thing at a time.”
    • “The story feels disjointed and lacks depth, making it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
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