Earth Editor

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Earth Editor is a single player simulation game. It was developed by DAN-BALL and was released on September 18, 2015. It received positive reviews from players.

"Earth Editor" is a simulation game for iOS where players create their own version of Earth using a variety of dots, including sand, water, seeds, and lava, within a field of gravity. With creative freedom, players can combine and place the dots to form their own unique worlds. The game is the 21st release from the Web game site 'DAN-BALL', offering a fun and engaging sandbox experience for all ages.

Genres & Tags

Simulation

Play Modes

Single-Player

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83%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,993 reviews

gameplay9 positive mentions

monetization30 negative mentions

The game allows for creative freedom in building and destroying planets, making it a fun and engaging experience.
The interactions between elements are visually interesting and can lead to satisfying reactions.
It's a relaxing game that can be played offline, making it a great time killer.

The game suffers from a lack of variety in elements and interactions, leading to repetitive gameplay.
There are intrusive ads that can disrupt the experience and cover important parts of the screen.
The game has a limit on the number of particles that can be placed, which can hinder creativity and gameplay.

monetization
35 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
11%
3%
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The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed feedback from users. While some appreciate the low cost and minimal ad presence, many express frustration over intrusive and frequent ads that disrupt gameplay. Several players have requested options to remove ads permanently or suggested in-app purchases for additional content, indicating a desire for a more balanced monetization approach.
- “I like this game just when I don't use Wi-Fi, so no ads pop up to annoy me.”
- “This is more realistic because it works and there are no ads. ”
- “Could you add an in-app purchase for more elements like explosive materials and improve more dots?”
- “Aggressively serves ads now, just like the rest of this developer's games... what a shame, it used to be very friendly with the ads.”
- “No way to get rid of ads which take you out of the experience.”
- “A fun game to play with, but then the ads appear right under your finger, covering up part of the playing field.”
gameplay
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
64%
22%
14%
Overall, the gameplay is praised for its entertaining mechanics and fluidity, with some users highlighting its creative potential and enjoyable experience. However, many reviews point out significant drawbacks, including a lack of variety in elements, repetitive gameplay, and intrusive ads, which detract from the overall enjoyment. While some players find it one of the best in terms of gameplay, others feel it needs more depth and content to maintain long-term interest.
- “The gameplay is fantastic; you can do pretty much everything. However, there are two problems: there aren't enough items you can spawn, and the ads can be intrusive. If this game is updated with more content and fewer ads, it would be even better.”
- “This is a fun game, and it has cool mechanics.”
- “I really love the mechanics of this game; it's one of the more fluid particle simulators I've seen.”
- “It's fair for effort, but the lack of gameplay, lack of physics principles, and the lack of creative variability does not really make the app worth using.”
- “It keeps on crashing about 1 minute of gameplay.”
graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
58%
17%
25%
Overall, the graphics in the game receive a mixed but generally positive reception, with many users praising the 4K visuals and art style, while some note limitations and areas for improvement. The physics are also highlighted as a strong point, contributing to the game's appeal. Despite occasional graphical issues, players find the visuals enjoyable and fitting for the sandbox concept.
- “Is amazing as 4K graphics, amazing story, and likable characters.”
- “I like the physics and art style of it.”
- “It is fun to play around with and has good graphics.”
- “But you may have problems with the graphics sometimes.”
- “It's a great concept for a sandbox game with limited graphics.”
- “Okay, awesome physics, but you should work on the graphic design.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
34%
33%
The game's story has received mixed reviews, with some players praising its engaging narrative and likable characters, while others criticize the story mode as lacking depth and direction. Suggestions for improvement include adding missions and expanding the storyline to enhance the overall experience.
- “Is amazing as 4K graphics, amazing story, and likable characters.”
- “Really good story out of it.”
- “The story mode in this game was horrid.”
- “Is there a story mode?”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The stability of the game is a significant concern, with users reporting frequent freezes, particularly when interacting with ice elements, necessitating complete app restarts. While the overall gameplay is enjoyable, these bugs detract from the experience and highlight the need for improvements in stability.
- “Would give 5 stars but it freezes when I place ice and I have to restart the app completely.”
- “It freezes at some random points; otherwise, it is good.”
- “Buggy.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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Users express a desire for a more immersive atmosphere in the game, suggesting the addition of elements like gases, dirt, and a magnetic field to enhance realism. They feel that the current lack of atmospheric features detracts from the overall experience, particularly in space settings.
- “The atmosphere is incredibly immersive, making you feel like you're truly part of this world.”
- “The environmental details create a rich atmosphere that enhances the overall gameplay experience.”
- “The atmospheric effects are stunning, adding depth and realism to the game.”
- “There is no atmosphere and oxygen in space, and if you want fire, you need oxygen like on Earth.”
- “I think that there should be gases for the atmosphere.”
- “Can you add more elements? It's so hard to make a planet. Can you add things like dirt, atmosphere, magnetic field, oxygen, and more? That would be fun.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the game to be humorous, often noting its funny content despite a lack of coherent sense. However, some users mention that the presence of excessive ads can detract from the experience. Overall, the humor is a standout feature that contributes to the game's appeal.
- “Took quite long to download, but it's a funny game, even if it makes no sense.”
- “I love this game so much; it is so funny.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
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The game's replayability is mixed; some users find it lacking due to limited elements, while others enjoy it and consider it to have good replay value despite some annoyance from ads. Enhancements like adding acceleration and gravity could potentially improve its playability.
- “Absolutely loved it! Had a great time with it; it has pretty good replay value, and while the ads are a little bit annoying, they're not as bad as I've seen in other games.”
- “It's like Powder Game but with fewer elements and zero replayability.”
- “If all particles had acceleration and gravity, I think the game would be much more playable.”
- “Absolutely loved it, had a great time with it, but the replay value is lacking.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization is lacking, with users noting that it feels bare bones and underdeveloped, leading to poor performance and a lack of engaging features. Overall, there is potential, but significant improvements are needed for a better experience.
- “There is definitely potential; this game is bare bones, though it just needs more features and optimization.”
- “There is definitely potential; this game is bare bones, though. It just needs more features and optimization.”
- “Wasn't what I expected: poor performance and boring.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players report that the game has a positive emotional impact, often leaving them feeling uplifted and better after playing.
- “Whenever I played it, it made me feel better.”