Craft Island - Woody Forest | Game Brain

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Craft Island - Woody Forest is a single-player action game that allows you to build and customize your own wooden town in a buggy and often frustrating experience. The game encourages grinding and features annoying ads that detract from the overall enjoyment. Despite these issues, the game offers an intriguing premise of reshaping the woody forest, which may appeal to some fans of the crafting genre.

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Play Modes

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

34%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,140 reviews

gameplay15 positive mentions

monetization1.1k negative mentions

The game has a fun premise and is enjoyable for short bursts.
Graphics are decent and the gameplay is simple and relaxing.
The game has potential for future updates and expansions.

There are excessive ads, with interruptions every few seconds, making the game nearly unplayable.
Even when declining ad offers, players are still forced to watch ads.
The game is very short, with only a few levels available, leading to quick completion.

monetization
1,201 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
4%
95%
The monetization strategy of this game has been heavily criticized for its excessive and intrusive ad placements. Players report being bombarded with ads every few seconds, often even when opting out of watching them for bonuses, leading to a frustrating experience where gameplay is significantly overshadowed by advertisements. Many users express dissatisfaction with the temporary nature of ad removal purchases, feeling that the game prioritizes ad revenue over player enjoyment, making it nearly unplayable for those who do not wish to engage with the constant stream of ads.
- “No ads, ever.”
- “So, once I paid for no ads, this game was a lot of fun.”
- “The $0.99 bundle is a good deal for 6 hours of no ads and a gold axe.”
- “Right from the start a better axe dropped, which you can use for 1 minute if you watch an ad... I clicked on 'no thanks' and it still gave me an ad without the axe... total rip off... it's okay if the devs want to make some money with it, but when I click on 'no' and still get advertisements, it's a game that I won't support.”
- “This game is rendered unplayable for me because it shoves as many ads as possible into your face from minute to minute.”
- “I played for 5 minutes and at least 10 ads played, half of which I said no to.”
gameplay
85 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
18%
74%
8%
The gameplay is generally described as decent and enjoyable, featuring simple mechanics and a fun premise; however, it is severely hampered by an overwhelming number of intrusive ads that disrupt the experience. Players report spending more time watching ads than actually engaging with the game, leading to frustration and a lack of immersion. Many users express that the frequent interruptions make the game feel more like an ad-watching simulator than a cohesive gaming experience.
- “However, the premise, mechanics, and gameplay are solid and fun.”
- “Pros: the gameplay and animation is quite entertaining.”
- “Nice gameplay, simple controls, nice exploration mechanics.”
- “The amount of ads is irritating to the point where gameplay is basically non-existent, and I've played through all the levels and am currently on world 10.”
- “I was basically spending half the gameplay waiting for ads to end.”
- “The constant barrage of forced ads combined with the slowed gameplay due to trying to avoid the areas where these appear is very unappealing.”
graphics
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
55%
15%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the simple and bright art style, while others criticize the choppy quality and pixelated visuals. Many users express a desire for options to lower graphics settings to reduce lag on less powerful devices. Overall, while the graphics are deemed decent by some, they are often described as lacking polish and contributing to gameplay issues.
- “Pros: graphics are good, and it's a great time killer.”
- “But I honestly loved the simple graphics.”
- “The game was perfect, ads were beautiful, graphics were great and everything about it was just amazing.”
- “It would be one thing if the graphics were at least high-end, but this is tantamount to stick figure art trying to pass off as the Mona Lisa.”
- “This is a fun game, I like the idea but the graphic quality is bad.”
- “I can't believe it; all they want is your money and your personal information. It's glitching my phone, the game's graphics are like one big pixel, and the game is glitchy and freezes.”
stability
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The stability of the game is heavily criticized, with users reporting frequent crashes, freezes, and glitches that disrupt gameplay. Many players experience issues with the app not starting, random closures, and excessive ad interruptions, leading to frustration and loss of progress. Overall, the game is described as a "buggy mess," significantly impacting the user experience.
- “Literally the next time I go to open the app, it opens its request for me to pay a monthly subscription fee for extra perks, and then freezes and crashes, and won't go past this screen now.”
- “Played hell out of this game in a couple of days, had purchased remove ads early on, got towards the end of world 6, it glitches and I can't buy or build the final squares to the ship and a few others, so couldn't go any further, had to uninstall and lost everything.”
- “Game glitches and closes every 5-10 minutes; otherwise, it would have been a higher rating.”
grinding
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players appreciate the unique grinding mechanics and variety across different islands, highlighting the developers' passion for the game. However, many find the frequent ads frustrating and intrusive, detracting from the overall experience, while some describe the gameplay as tedious and reminiscent of generic idle games.
- “Gameplay is decent, but you're lucky if you can exit the minute-long ads, since they often have another pop up (and another sometimes), making it tedious and annoying.”
- “The ads are tedious after a while and I don't like how your character gravitates to the axe upgrades regardless of where you try to move.”
- “The game itself is tedious, beyond boring.”
optimization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
33%
50%
The game's optimization is criticized for being heavily impacted by intrusive ads, which detract from the overall enjoyment and negatively affect battery performance. While there have been some balancing and performance improvements, players still report significant lag, especially on older devices, indicating a need for further optimization. **Performance Rating:** 3/10 **Entertainment Rating:** 7/10
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story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The story aspect of the game is criticized for lacking depth and engagement, with users expressing a desire for more content, such as quests and meaningful NPC interactions. The focus on monetization through ads detracts from the overall experience, leading to frustration among players who feel the game does not justify its subscription model.
- “Clearly designed to push users into purchasing subscriptions to play without ads. I'm definitely not going to pay once to remove the ads for this game, let alone $99/year. Maybe if it was a VR-enabled game with a storyline, actual NPC interaction (not faceless auto-sell storefronts), and multiplayer... and even then, I would have to consider all the other great games I could play for $100 a year.”
- “Please add quests or more content.”
- “What an insult to have the developer sob story me with 'ads are how we make money, pay for no ads.' Boo-hoo.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
100%
The music aspect of the game has received negative feedback, with users noting a lack of music that contributes to a boring experience. While some sound effects are present, the absence of engaging music and frequent crashes detract significantly from the overall enjoyment.
- “The sound effects and music really enhance the overall experience.”
- “I love how the music plays in the background, creating an immersive atmosphere.”
- “The game sucked; there's no music in it, which makes it incredibly boring.”
- “Sound effects and music would be a plus.”
- “When I turn on the sound, I only hear my phone vibrating when the ads pop up; I can barely hear the music and sounds.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users express frustration with the game's heavy reliance on ads, which detracts from the overall enjoyment and emotional engagement. The technical issues, such as lag and freezing, further exacerbate feelings of disappointment, leading to a perception that the developers prioritize profit over player experience.
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users generally find the game lacks replayability, with some noting that removing ads through a paid option enhances the overall experience but does not significantly increase the incentive to replay.
- “There's no replayability.”
- “Paid to remove ads, which definitely made the game much more playable.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is perceived as lacking authenticity, with some users pointing out that many positive reviews appear to be fabricated, which undermines the overall comedic value.