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"Craftheim - Lumberjack Island" is a Simulation game that offers good gameplay and pretty visuals. The game involves chopping trees and collecting wood to build a farm on islands, providing an idle, lumberjack experience. However, the game is very grinding and is disturbed by ads, which may be a drawback for some players. Overall, the game stays true to its description, providing a virtual lumberjack experience on islands.

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Play Modes

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

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73%

Audience ScoreBased on 4,079 reviews

gameplay13 positive mentions

monetization740 negative mentions

The game is fun and a good time killer when you're bored.
The developers are actively improving the game, which shows potential.
Gameplay is smooth and enjoyable when ads are not present.

Excessive ads make the game nearly unplayable, with interruptions every few seconds.
After reaching house level 6, players are unable to progress further, as there are no new islands or upgrades available.
The shop to sell wood often disappears, preventing players from earning coins and progressing in the game.

monetization
766 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
3%
97%
The monetization strategy of the game has been heavily criticized for its excessive and intrusive ad placements, with many players reporting that ads appear every 10 to 30 seconds, significantly disrupting gameplay. While some users acknowledge the necessity of ads in free games, the overwhelming frequency and mandatory nature of these ads have led to a negative experience, prompting suggestions to reduce their occurrence or offer a more effective ad removal option. Overall, the game's potential is overshadowed by its aggressive monetization tactics, which many players perceive as a cash grab rather than a balanced approach to free-to-play gaming.
- “Super easy to build with the wood and fun at the same time if you want a game with no ads this is the game to get😊😊”
- “It's good game and when data is off there is no ads but it's not finished why?”
- “Well I think it's nice because when I'm offline I can play it with no ads, isn't that easy?”
- “The game is incomplete, repetitive, with very little sense of progression, and filled to the brim with ads that are unavoidable and pop up every 30 seconds.”
- “I understand developers get money for ad time, but there is a line between too many ads and just enough to deal with, and the developers have crossed that line.”
- “This game is basically unplayable due to the pop-up ads that you can't skip past.”
gameplay
41 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
32%
56%
12%
The gameplay is generally described as fun and smooth, with simple mechanics that have potential for enjoyment. However, the overwhelming presence of ads—often interrupting gameplay every minute—significantly detracts from the experience, leading to frustration and a sense that players spend more time watching ads than actually playing. Many users express that the game could be enjoyable if not for the excessive ad interruptions, which ultimately hampers the overall gameplay experience.
- “The gameplay is simple and sweet, and could be amazing if the ads weren't so drastically high.”
- “Gameplay is fun and might make a good time burner but you get an ad every 2 minutes.”
- “Perfect gameplay, great game.”
- “It'd be good if there were only ads when you're trying to upgrade stuff or doubling rewards, but even if you choose not to do those because you're getting tired of ads, there's a mandatory 30-second ad like every minute of gameplay. Unless you buy the no-ad option for 5 bucks, 50% of this gameplay is just watching ads; it's horrendous.”
- “I understand they have to make money, so I'm more than happy when games find fun ways to add ads to their game, like in boosters, but this gets to the point where you have more ads than gameplay.”
- “The gameplay is decent, and I don't mind the progression system if it weren't for the fact that I was spending just as much time playing the game as I spent watching ads!”
graphics
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
64%
9%
27%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising them as "awesome" and "beautiful," while others criticize them for being "low" and "laggy." Performance issues, particularly at higher levels, lead to significant frame rate drops, detracting from the overall experience. Despite the visual appeal noted by some, technical problems and excessive ads overshadow the graphics quality for many users.
- “Great concept, great graphics.”
- “I like the graphics of this game.”
- “So beautiful graphics.”
- “Game was alright until I reached level 4 where the game turns choppy, running at like 5-10fps. It won't cut trees unless you stand there for like 10 seconds. Cleared cache, restarted phone, uninstalled and reinstalled, but it happens at the same point. I run a lot more higher graphic games fine at 60fps smoothly, so this is just a broken game.”
- “Very bad graphics and very laggy.”
- “This is a very low graphics game.”
grinding
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players have mixed feelings about the grinding aspect of the game; while some find it tedious and frustrating, leading to uninstallation, others enjoy the grind for upgrades and building, appreciating it as a core element of gameplay. However, the presence of ads and a level cap have been noted as significant drawbacks. Overall, the experience of grinding varies greatly among users, with some embracing it and others finding it a chore.
- “The game is barely even standing on its own with the weird control method and grinding ramp, but the ads just make it barely even playable.”
- “It is a tedious irritation, so I gave up and uninstalled.”
- “Then look no further than this... tediousness.”
humor
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely appreciated, with many users finding it genuinely funny and enjoyable. Comments suggest that the humor adds a lighthearted and entertaining element to the gameplay, making it a fun experience overall.
- “Is this just a funny gag that has been pulled to see what they can get away with?”
- “This is a nice game and funny.”
- “It's fun and funny! 😄”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The game lacks any sound or music, which many users find strange and disappointing. Players have expressed a strong desire for the inclusion of audio elements, as the absence of music significantly detracts from the overall experience. Additionally, the presence of intrusive ads has further frustrated users.
- “So there's no sound or music in the game, which is really strange. Also, ads would pop up just from going to a wood collector shack to upgrade, happening without even using the free upgrade option.”
- “Moreover, there is no sound or music.”
- “Please add music and sound; there is no sound or music. 😞😞 Also, please remove the ads.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, including frequent bugs, glitches, and freezing, particularly during ads and when not played in one session. While some users find the game enjoyable, the prevalence of these technical problems detracts from the overall experience.
- “Be prepared for bugs and glitches if you don't play it all the way through in one go.”
- “I click on adopt and it freezes.”
- “It's a good game, but there are many ads, and lag and glitches are present. Please fix it.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The game has limited replayability, as players find it becomes bland after a while due to a lack of content and unclear upgrade paths. While it offers initial fun, the experience diminishes over time, and excessive ads further detract from its playability.
- “This game, after a while, has a bland replay value since there's not much to do; you don't know how many upgrade levels there are, etc.”
- “The game would be better and more playable with a lot fewer ads.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
50%
The optimization of the game is highly inconsistent, with some users reporting poor performance characterized by low frame rates, intrusive ads, and sound issues, while others experience outstanding performance. This disparity suggests that optimization may vary significantly across different systems or setups.
- “The optimization in this game is outstanding, providing a seamless experience.”
- “I am impressed by how well the game runs; the optimization is top-notch.”
- “The performance optimization has made a significant difference in gameplay fluidity.”
- “Poorly optimized, runs at low FPS, is stuffed with random ads, doesn't have sound despite having an option to turn it on/off, and is just unfun to play.”
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users have reported issues with the story aspect, noting that it was missing from the initial download and could not be located.
- “The story feels disjointed and lacks coherence, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “I found the characters to be one-dimensional and their motivations unclear.”
- “The plot twists were predictable and failed to deliver any real surprises.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users express frustration with the app, noting that intrusive ads detract from the emotional experience, making it difficult to engage with the content meaningfully.