Designer City: Empire Edition

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Designer City: Empire Edition is a single player casual management game. It received very positive reviews from players.

Designer City: Empire Edition is a single-player simulation game where you design and build thriving cities across different civilizations. Featuring excellent visuals, it offers an engaging offline empire-building experience. Shape your city’s growth and manage resources to create a lasting empire through strategic planning and creativity.

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92%

Audience ScoreBased on 906 reviews

graphics24 positive mentions

monetization19 negative mentions

The game offers complete freedom to build and set your own goals, focusing on economy rather than military.
It has a relaxing gameplay experience with no forced ads or pay-to-win mechanics, allowing players to enjoy at their own pace.
The graphics are appealing, and the game provides a variety of design options, making it enjoyable for city-building enthusiasts.

There are issues with game balance, particularly with money earning and resource management, which can lead to frustration.
Some players have reported bugs, such as disappearing buildings and lag, which detracts from the overall experience.
The game lacks certain features, such as a fast-forward button and more diverse building options, which could enhance gameplay.

graphics
38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
63%
29%
8%
Overall, the graphics of the game receive a positive reception, with many users praising their quality and aesthetic appeal, describing them as "gorgeous" and "fantastic." However, some players noted issues with optimization, leading to lag even at lower settings, and a few expressed disappointment with certain graphical inconsistencies. Despite these critiques, the visuals are generally considered a strong point of the game, contributing to an enjoyable gaming experience.
- “The price of buildings are very reasonable and the graphics weather changes and also the day and night feature is awesome and very realistic.”
- “Fantastic game, gorgeous graphics, a real joy to play.”
- “The graphics are perfect, the music and everything is very nice and give you the feeling of relaxation!”
- “Game - the game itself was not optimized, that's why it is still a bit laggy even if it is in low graphic settings.”
- “In this game of Designer City: Empire, I have had only twice so far where the game graphics change color from green grass and also the locked land to a grey oil color that causes me to go out of the game and re-login to get the colors back like they should be.”
- “Lolers, I uninstalled this game as soon as I saw what the graphics look like - trash!”
monetization
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
28%
6%
66%
The monetization model of the game is largely praised for its lack of intrusive ads and the absence of mandatory in-app purchases, allowing players to enjoy a relaxed gaming experience without pressure. Users appreciate the option to watch ads voluntarily for rewards, highlighting that the game remains enjoyable and free from annoying pop-ups or forced spending. Overall, it is seen as a refreshing change in mobile gaming, providing a solid experience without the typical monetization pitfalls.
- “No ads unless you ask for something in return, and totally unnecessary to play.”
- “You don't need to spend any money on in-app purchases.”
- “Happy to find an actual free-to-play game with no ads, only optional ads.”
- “Unlike City Island, where you spend more time watching ads than city-building.”
- “Too many ads!”
- “Gets very boring and ads are way too long.”
gameplay
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
30%
30%
The gameplay is generally praised for its balance, easy controls, and engaging mechanics, contributing to an enjoyable experience. However, some players feel that the late unlocking of key buildings detracts from the early game experience, and there are suggestions for additional content and updates to enhance gameplay further. Overall, while performance issues were noted by some, the game is considered fun and rewarding for those who grasp its mechanics.
- “I absolutely loved everything, from the controls, the mechanics, and the graphics.”
- “Easy controls and fantastic gameplay.”
- “Great gameplay and monetization model, but the performance is slow on my Honor 7x.”
- “Should be updated regularly to add some new game mechanics, then to just renew the features already implemented.”
- “In comparison with Space City, this one is a little slower in build-up but overall it's equal in gameplay.”
- “Nice game if you're smart enough to understand the mechanics of this game.”
music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
43%
The music in the game is widely praised for its calming and relaxing qualities, enhancing the overall experience. Players appreciate the soothing background tracks and express a desire for additional music options, such as themes inspired by ancient emperors or battle music, to further enrich the atmosphere.
- “It's easy, fun, interesting...the background music is very calming and relaxing.”
- “This game is amazing, the graphics are perfect, the music and everything is very nice and gives you the feeling of relaxation!”
- “Great game, love the colors, and with the music it's actually relaxing.”
- “Please add new music, like ancient emperors theme music.”
- “Please add new music, like ancient battle music.”
- “The music is actually relaxing.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The game's story aspect is noted for its lack of fixed quests and timers, allowing for a relaxing gameplay experience. However, some players express a desire for a more structured storyline or objectives to enhance engagement and provide direction. Overall, while the absence of a traditional narrative is appreciated for its freedom, it leaves some players wanting more in terms of story depth.
- “Love the fact that you don't have to wait a certain amount of time to build, but I wish there was a storyline to this so you had objectives to complete.”
- “Another designer city episode with a different plot makes the city builder hard to put down.”
- “No fixed quests or timers.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, users report a generally stable experience with some initial glitches, but these issues appear to diminish as players become more familiar with the game.
- “I've only just started, but it seems fun so far. I had a few glitches at the beginning, but I am getting the hang of it now.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it hard to enjoy the experience.”
- “I encountered several bugs that disrupted my gameplay, which is really disappointing.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from poor optimization, resulting in laggy performance even at low graphic settings, particularly noted on devices like the Honor 7X. While the gameplay and monetization model are praised, the overall performance remains a significant drawback.
- “The game itself was not optimized, which is why it is still a bit laggy even on low graphic settings.”
- “Great gameplay and monetization model, but the performance is slow on my Honor 7X.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users express a desire for a farming or food forest theme, indicating that grinding in the game may involve repetitive tasks related to resource gathering and cultivation. This suggests that players are looking for engaging and rewarding mechanics within the grinding experience.

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Designer City: Empire Edition is a casual management game.

Designer City: Empire Edition is available on Phone and Tablet.

Designer City: Empire Edition was developed by SGS - City Building Games.

Designer City: Empire Edition has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its monetization.

Designer City: Empire Edition is a single player game.

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