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Cycle Idle RPG

68%Game Brain Score
gameplay, humor
grinding, story
68% User Score Based on 284 reviews

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"Cycle Idle RPG" is an RPG where your character battles automatically, even when you're offline. Gain levels, craft equipment, and optimize your build to defeat stronger enemies and unlock new subsystems, such as growing a garden of helpful plants or creating a powerful deck in a card-based minigame. The game offers a variety of ways to strengthen your character, making it an engaging and dynamic idle experience.

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68%
Audience ScoreBased on 284 reviews
gameplay28 positive mentions
grinding26 negative mentions
  • Nice idle game that has enough systems to be entertaining without being overwhelming.
  • Rare example of an idle game that's actually idle, yet still has a decent amount of complexity and an enjoyable gameplay loop.
  • Fun game that starts out relatively quick and then slows down, making it a great second monitor/background game.
  • The game requires AFK farming within the first 15 minutes of gameplay, reaching a 'progress wall' too early.
  • Lacks depth and interesting gameplay, with a slow progression that can feel unrewarding.
  • The card game mechanic is frustrating and detracts from the overall experience.
  • gameplay
    82 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of this idle game is characterized by a blend of complexity and simplicity, allowing for enjoyable mechanics that encourage players to check in regularly. While it features interesting systems and a decent progression loop, many players feel that the gameplay lacks depth and cohesion, with some mechanics feeling disconnected. Overall, it serves as a solid idle experience, though it may not stand out among other titles in the genre due to its limited character progression and reliance on familiar idle game tropes.

    • “Rare example of an idle game that's actually idle, yet still has a decent amount of complexity and an enjoyable gameplay loop.”
    • “Fun idle game to check in on a few times a day; it has a few active mechanics that give you something to do when you check in other than just moving your character to a new spot to farm a different monster.”
    • “Overall, the mechanics for an idler are fun and unique, the progression is satisfying, and the dev is attentive and receptive to feedback.”
    • “The game requires AFK farming within the first 15 minutes of gameplay.”
    • “There’s not much in terms of character progression, and the new items and weapons don’t really change the gameplay.”
    • “Individual gameplay aspects are so disconnected from each other that you could argue that they aren't a part of the same game.”
  • grinding
    26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be significant, with afk farming required early on and a slow content unlocking curve that necessitates repeated grinding. While some enjoy the strategic elements and bonuses that come from grinding, many feel it becomes excessively grindy over time, detracting from the overall experience. However, the ability to progress offline without limits is seen as a redeeming feature.

    • “The game requires AFK farming within the first 15 minutes of gameplay.”
    • “Great start overall, but it gets obnoxiously grindy for no reason after a while.”
    • “The game does have a slow content unlocking curve, necessitating grinding areas to unlock new content and areas, but that's par for the course for idlers.”
  • story
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is described as nominal and somewhat interesting, resembling a choose-your-own-adventure format, but many players feel it is not significant to the overall experience. While some appreciate the unique elements like the side card game and roguelite mechanics, the narrative itself seems to be overshadowed by other gameplay aspects. Overall, the story is present but not a focal point for most players.

    • “It has a nominal story, which is interesting, in a choose-your-own-adventure kind of way, and the roguelite elements are pretty cool, with the rebirth mechanic.”
    • “There supposedly is a story, but it matters not.”
    • “The art is pretty neat; apparently there's a story, but I couldn't tell you.”
    • “The game has something of a story, which is unusual.”
  • monetization
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization in the game features numerous microtransactions, which players can largely ignore or earn through gameplay, making it feel less intrusive. However, some reviewers criticize the game as a cash grab with minimal content, suggesting that the abundance of microtransactions detracts from the overall experience compared to other similar titles.

    • “The game is fun as is without spending anything, so I can't really complain about there being in-game purchases since they can be ignored or earned by playing normally.”
    • “It has microtransactions, sure, but right now I don't feel the urge nor the need to pay for boosts.”
    • “There are plenty of other idle/incremental games with more compelling gameplay and fewer, less-intrusive microtransactions.”
    • “There's also very little game to get through, yet loads of microtransactions to help you get through it faster.”
    • “Garbage cash grab game, apparently made in 1990 and optimized worse than Ark: Survival Evolved.”
  • graphics
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics in the game have been criticized for lacking cohesiveness, with a jarring mix of vector art and pixelated elements that detracts from the overall experience. Many users feel that the visuals appear to be poorly executed and lack the effort expected in a modern game. Overall, the aesthetic choices have left players disappointed.

    • “There is barely any cohesiveness in art style, waffling between vectored wow ability icons and pixelated, zoomed in monsters.”
    • “Ugly graphics.”
    • “I am not sure what the purpose is, but after putting in some time, it just feels like they put a little effort into the graphics of a game that isn't actually much of an idle game.”
  • optimization
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's optimization is widely criticized, with users describing it as poorly executed and reminiscent of outdated titles from the 1990s. Some reviewers note that it feels like a cash grab, while others mention it is an idle game that attempts to focus on optimization but ultimately falls short.

    • “Optimization focused idle game”
    • “Garbage cash grab game, apparently made in 1990 and optimized worse than Ark: Survival Evolved.”
    • “It is decent but also either optimized with bare feet or malicious.”
    • “Optimization focused idle game.”
  • humor
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is highlighted by its quirky premise, where players can humorously engage with squid monsters while gaining knowledge, creating a lighthearted and entertaining experience.

    • “This game is hilarious! You can attack squid monsters and gain knowledge in the most unexpected ways!”
    • “The humor in this game is top-notch, making every encounter with the squid monsters a laugh-out-loud experience!”
    • “I love how the game combines humor with gameplay; attacking squid monsters while learning is just pure fun!”
  • music
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game features no music or sound effects, leading to a silent experience that may detract from overall immersion and engagement.

    • “No music or game sound whatsoever.”
    • “No music or game sound whatsoever.”
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50h Median play time
38h Average play time
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