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DESERTOPIA

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66%Game Brain Score
graphics, music
monetization, gameplay
66% User Score Based on 213 reviews

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DESERTOPIA is a single player casual simulation game. It was developed by Gamtropy Co., Ltd. and was released on November 16, 2017. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Desertopia is a soothing idle simulator where you cultivate a deserted island into a thriving habitat, cleaning up trash and making decisions about human activities. This game encourages players to appreciate the environment and understand the impact of human actions on ecosystems, with a focus on conservation and sustainability."

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66%
Audience ScoreBased on 213 reviews
graphics10 positive mentions
monetization23 negative mentions
  • The game features beautiful and cute illustrations, creating a relaxing atmosphere.
  • Players can unlock everything without spending real money, making it accessible.
  • The game has a unique concept that promotes ecological awareness and environmental care.
  • The gameplay is heavily reliant on watching ads and microtransactions, which can be frustrating.
  • Lack of clear instructions and tutorials makes it difficult for players to understand how to progress.
  • The game balance is off, with issues like pollution being permanent and limited ways to manage resources.
  • monetization
    25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization strategy of the game is heavily criticized for its reliance on ads, with players reporting that they spend more time watching advertisements than actually playing. Many reviews highlight the game's cute design and potential but lament that the constant need to watch ads or make microtransactions severely hampers the gameplay experience. Overall, the game is perceived as overly focused on generating revenue through ads, making it frustrating for players who seek a more engaging experience.

    • “The game is extremely cute, but heavily geared towards microtransactions.”
    • “This is such a beautifully drawn game and has so much potential, but it's impossible to play without constantly turning to ads for doing anything at all.”
    • “It's mostly just watching ads and giving the dev money so you can keep playing their crappy game.”
  • graphics
    18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players praising the relaxing and cute art style, vibrant colors, and overall visual appeal. However, some users find the graphics to be mediocre or "meh," noting issues like laggy controls and a lack of engaging content. Overall, while the visuals are often described as lovely and soothing, opinions vary on their impact on gameplay enjoyment.

    • “The graphics are gorgeous, the controls are simple, but the gameplay is complex and interesting.”
    • “Very pleasing graphics, adorable animals, overall just a lovely, soothing game.”
    • “I loved how cute and simple the graphics are in this game, it's not a game to sit and play for hours on end but it's so much fun to check up on during the day!”
    • “Forgivable if the graphics were outstanding but they are mediocre.”
    • “The graphics are 'meh', the controls are laggy, it really doesn't make sense how you achieve anything.”
    • “The graphics are clean but it's very boring, there's nothing much to do.”
  • gameplay
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players appreciate the game's beautiful graphics and simple controls, but many find the gameplay to be overly complex and limited, leading to a grindy experience. While the concept is intriguing, the mechanics are seen as needing improvement to enhance overall enjoyment. Some users express a desire for a more accessible version that reduces reliance on in-game purchases.

    • “The graphics are gorgeous, the controls are simple, but the gameplay is complex and interesting.”
    • “I don't know the mechanics, but I love how cute they are.”
    • “There are only two ways of controlling the gameplay: rain or sunshine, very simple.”
    • “I understand the point they're trying to make with pollution being permanent, but it's a bad gameplay decision.”
    • “I've tried to get into this game many different times because I love the concept, but the game mechanics aren't where they need to be to make this game amazing.”
    • “Pure grind after 5 minutes of gameplay.”
  • music
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is widely praised for its soothing and nostalgic qualities, enhancing the overall atmosphere and experience. Players appreciate how it complements the game's visuals and activities, contributing to a beautiful and enjoyable gameplay environment. Despite some technical issues, the music remains a highlight for many users.

    • “The music is soothing and fits the atmosphere of the game, and watching the island change is also very soothing.”
    • “This game is so beautiful! I love the music, the art, and the concept of the game!”
    • “Awesome game! The music is nostalgic for no real reason, and it's super fun to play!”
    • “When I open the app, it just goes onto a black screen and plays music that would usually be playing as the game goes on.”
    • “Rating 2 stars and not 1 star because the graphics and music are cute.”
  • story
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story aspect of the game is criticized for being largely unfulfilling, with many missions revolving around watching ads rather than engaging gameplay. While the illustrations are praised for their storybook quality, players express frustration over incomplete missions and a lack of meaningful interaction with the game's environment and animal characters.

    • “First of all, I loved the beautiful storybook-like illustration in this game.”
    • “Some of the missions cannot be completed because the game isn't updated.”
    • “Its mostly just watching ads, even the missions are just watch ads.”
    • “There are some side missions (if that...) that can cause the environment of an animal to be unsuitable, but I can't do anything to save the animal!”
  • atmosphere
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is characterized by soothing music that complements the serene visuals of the changing island, creating a calming and immersive experience for players.

    • “The music is soothing and fits the atmosphere of the game, and watching the island change is also very calming.”
    • “The immersive sound design truly enhances the overall atmosphere, making every moment feel alive.”
    • “The vibrant visuals combined with the ambient sounds create a captivating atmosphere that draws you in.”
  • grinding
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be cute but ultimately tedious, suggesting that while the aesthetic may be appealing, the repetitive nature of the tasks can become tiresome.

    • “It's really cute but very tedious.”
    • “The grinding feels endless and repetitive.”
    • “I find myself doing the same tasks over and over without any real reward.”
  • stability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users report significant stability issues, with the game frequently failing to open, crashing immediately, or causing prolonged freezes on devices.

    • “Doesn't open; either crashes straight away or freezes my phone for 10 minutes straight.”
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DESERTOPIA is a casual simulation game.

DESERTOPIA is available on Phone, iPad, iPhone, Tablet and others.

DESERTOPIA was released on November 16, 2017.

DESERTOPIA was developed by Gamtropy Co., Ltd..

DESERTOPIA has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its monetization.

DESERTOPIA is a single player game.

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