Cow Evolution: Idle Merge Game

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Cow Evolution: Idle Merge Game is a Simulation game with beautiful gameplay, awesome visuals, and hilarious cow mutations. Merge animals to discover new species while having fun in this evolution game. Despite its entertainment value, the game has too much advertisement and can be quite buggy, which can detract from the overall experience.

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Play Modes

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

Cow Evolution: Idle Merge Game screenshot

63%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,300 reviews

humor56 positive mentions

monetization579 negative mentions

The game is cute and fun, with a variety of quirky cow designs and humorous names.
It's a great time killer, perfect for casual play and can be enjoyed offline.
The gameplay is simple and addictive, making it easy to pick up and play.

The game is plagued by an overwhelming number of ads, often interrupting gameplay every few minutes.
Many players report crashes and glitches, making the game unplayable on certain devices.
The recent updates have removed some beloved features, such as the cow poop mechanic, which has disappointed long-time fans.

monetization
604 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
3%
1%
96%
The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism from users, with many describing it as excessively aggressive and intrusive. Players report being bombarded with forced ads every few minutes, often interrupting gameplay and diminishing the overall experience. Even those who pay to remove ads find that they still encounter numerous advertisements, leading to frustration and a sense of being misled by the developers.
- “I love how there are almost no ads and it's not misleading at all.”
- “The best part is that there's no ads, and I mean it, you only have to go through ads if you want like a mystery box!”
- “It has like no ads and I'm getting an excellent experience.”
- “The amount of ads every second are killing me!”
- “The game is fun, but the amount of ads make it virtually impossible to play.”
- “Way too many ads, it feels like tapping on almost anything brings one, and the gift afterward doesn't really make up for it.”
humor
56 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely praised for its silliness, cute graphics, and hilarious concepts, particularly the amusing names and absurd cow mutations. While many players find the game entertaining and funny, some express frustration with the frequency of ads, which can detract from the overall experience. Overall, the humor is a standout feature that adds to the game's charm, despite some mixed feelings about gameplay mechanics.
- “This game is really funny and entertaining.”
- “The names are hilarious and I really enjoy this game.”
- “It's such a funny and cute game!”
gameplay
43 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
58%
19%
The gameplay is generally described as enjoyable and addictive, featuring good mechanics and a fun berry system, but it is severely hampered by intrusive and frequent ads that disrupt the experience. Many players express frustration over the overwhelming volume of advertisements, which often interrupt gameplay at critical moments, leading to a repetitive and tedious experience. While some appreciate the game's charm and humor, the consensus is that the excessive monetization detracts significantly from the overall enjoyment.
- “Good game mechanics and balance.”
- “The characters are all so fun, and the gameplay is noncommittal, easy, and pretty immediately rewarding.”
- “This game has very deep and thoughtful gameplay and a very intense story; if you are looking for a tense narrative-based game, this is for you.”
- “If they didn't interrupt gameplay, I wouldn't care, but oftentimes I'll try to capitalize on a berry, and changing screens triggers an ad, completely losing the berry.”
- “The gameplay is simply just the same rehashed thing that's come out a thousand times. There's nothing really new or interesting. I mean... you can stare at a new image every now and then... simply put, it's not really worth much time.”
- “Thought it was a fun concept, but the constant and random interruption of gameplay by unskippable two-part ads ruined the fun.”
graphics
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
30%
10%
Overall, the graphics of the game are widely praised for their cute, colorful, and imaginative art style, with many users highlighting the adorable cow designs and cartoon motifs. However, some players have reported issues with asset loading and crashes that detract from the experience. While the majority find the graphics to be a standout feature, a few critiques mention that certain elements could use improvement or feel lackluster.
- “I love the goofy concept & graphics.”
- “5 stars for the cartoon motif, colorful graphics, and cute cow. One great game of its genre, a must-have for mobile game users.”
- “The quality and the graphics have me amazed.”
- “I have to unfortunately rate it 1 star due to constant crashes, failing to load assets/graphics and no rewards after watching ads.”
- “Plays like all the rest but the graphics are a bit lackluster.”
- “Graphics are horizontal and cut off to only view half the screen on Samsung Galaxy 10.”
stability
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
90%
The game's stability is a mixed bag, with many users reporting frequent glitches, crashes, and freezing issues that hinder gameplay. While some players have experienced a smooth experience with no bugs, the overall consensus leans towards the game being buggy and at times unplayable, particularly on certain devices. Despite these issues, players still find the game enjoyable and addictive when it functions properly.
- “The game runs smoothly with no glitches, and it saves all the time unless you delete it. It's a great way to pass the time when I'm bored.”
- “I appreciate the stability of the game; it rarely crashes and my progress is always saved.”
- “The consistent performance and reliability of the game make it a pleasure to play without any interruptions.”
- “The game glitches every few minutes, occasionally the screen turns black and freezes.”
- “The game was buggy, but now it just crashes, giving me whole fields of berries, which was nice at first, but now it won't even open the app; it has slowed down so much.”
- “It glitches and it's unplayable; the screen moves down on my Huawei Mate 10 Lite.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it obnoxious and repetitive, leading to frustration and headaches. In contrast, others appreciate its perky nature and playful puns, suggesting a divide in player enjoyment. Overall, the music aspect seems to lack variety and may detract from the overall experience for some users.
- “The music is perky and the puns are plenty!!”
- “It's very boring; it's just the same thing over and over again. I wouldn't be so bad if it had some more content. The music is obnoxious and gave me a headache after five minutes. I would not recommend this game unless you like to play with garbage. It's awful.”
- “There are several bugs and issues, though, like music not playing on the continent section of Pluto. The change from feces to eggs in currency makes no sense and would be better if there was a toggle for that instead of a full change.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is described as intense and thought-provoking, appealing to players seeking a deep narrative experience. However, some users express frustration with the lack of menus, instructions, and a clear storyline, which detracts from the overall experience.
- “This game has very deep and thoughtful gameplay and a very intense story. If you are looking for a tense narrative-based game, this is for you.”
- “I will not play a game that has 0 menu, 0 instructions, and 0 promised storyline, especially when it loads in landscape mode which cuts off the screen!”
- “This game has very deep and thoughtful gameplay and an intense story; if you are looking for a tense narrative-based game, this is for you.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players appreciate the cool art but find the grinding aspect tedious and repetitive, leading to boredom after an initial burst of fun. Additionally, the presence of annoying ads further detracts from the overall experience.
- “It's fun for the first 5 minutes, but then it gets boring and tedious.”
- “Cool art, tedious concept, and annoying ads.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game offers enjoyable idle gameplay; however, players have reported frequent crashes and performance issues, indicating a need for better optimization.
- “It's a pretty fun idle game, but I've experienced a lot of crashes and performance issues.”
- “The game has potential, but the optimization is so poor that it often becomes unplayable.”
- “I love the concept, but the lag and frame drops make it frustrating to enjoy.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players report a strong emotional impact while playing, with experiences of sadness and upset, indicating that the game effectively evokes deep feelings.
- “This game had me feeling a whirlwind of emotions; I was deeply moved throughout the entire experience.”
- “Playing this game was an emotional journey that left a lasting impact on me.”
- “I found myself connecting with the characters on a profound level, which made the experience incredibly emotional.”