Egg Surprice

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Egg Surprice is a multiplayer casual simulation game. It was developed by SQRT Games and was released on June 20, 2024. It received neutral reviews from players.

A fun clicker with economic simulation in the penguin kingdom. Obtain rare collections, venture into dangerous dungeons, and build your own civilization!

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56%

Audience ScoreBased on 216 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

graphics2 negative mentions

Casual, click-and-collect gameplay with cute egg characters and cheerful sounds.
Includes a small set of achievements that provide clear targets for players.
Visually pleasing graphics, making it a light and enjoyable experience.

Core mechanics are minimal and repetitive, lacking meaningful gameplay.
The game is plagued with bugs and issues, including broken achievements and crashes.
Heavily criticized for being a cash grab with a toxic cash shop and potential malware.

gameplay
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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56%
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The gameplay is primarily casual and revolves around click-and-collect mechanics, featuring minimal and repetitive interactions with cute egg characters. While some players find it surprisingly addictive, the overall experience lacks depth, progression systems, and engaging mechanics compared to similar titles in the genre. Many reviews suggest that the game is visually appealing but ultimately falls short in delivering a compelling gameplay experience.
- “ Casual, click-and-collect gameplay where you interact with cute egg characters and collect bonuses.”
- “Penguin Kingdom Clicker is a surprisingly addictive mix of idle gameplay and economic strategy.”
- “"Unboxing joy meets addictive gameplay, surpasses similar titles."”
- “No actual gameplay.”
- “Core mechanics are minimal and repetitive, focused mainly on collecting and simple interactions.”
- “There's no gameplay or progression.”
story
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story features a light narrative that enhances player engagement through regular events, while some reviews highlight its complexity with numerous plot twists. However, there are also mentions of a lack of a substantial storyline in certain aspects. Overall, the story is described as both fascinating and entertaining, with a mix of lightheartedness and depth.
- “Regular events and a light storyline add extra motivation to keep playing, and built-in cheat protection keeps everything fair.”
- “Fascinating story.”
- “☐ no story”
- “Stuffed with more plot twists than a daytime soap opera and graphics so shiny, I thought I needed sunglasses!”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are characterized by a blend of simple, cheerful visuals that create a light and enjoyable atmosphere, while also featuring strikingly shiny and impressive elements that leave a lasting impact. Overall, the visuals contribute significantly to the game's engaging experience.
- “Simple visuals and cheerful sounds make the experience light and enjoyable.”
- “Egg surprise left me shell-shocked with its cracking graphics.”
- “Stuffed with more plot twists than a daytime soap opera and graphics so shiny, I thought I needed sunglasses!”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players note that while the game includes grinding alongside crafting and lore, the experience can be frustrating due to low drop rates and unproductive farming mechanics. Many feel that the grinding becomes tedious and ultimately pointless, especially after a recent patch that further reduced the effectiveness of farming efforts.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “Just before I wrote this review, a new patch came out that made drop rates for the only thing you can actually do, farming, incredibly low.”
- “Oh, and when you finally do start a farm, it's a big wait and basically never drops anything useful, making all of the grinding completely pointless.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is characterized by lighthearted and whimsical elements, particularly through playful references to eggs, such as Ollie's yolk-filled laughter. While it may appeal more to beginners, the comedic tone adds a charming layer to the overall experience.
- “Ollie’s yolk-filled laughter echoed in the kitchen, proving that even eggs have a cracking sense of humor.”
- “It's just funny, I guess.”
- “So funny...”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy of the game is heavily criticized for being exploitative, featuring excessive ads and unfinished content, alongside a constant push for additional paid DLCs. Players feel that the game prioritizes profit over quality, with some updates perceived as blatant cash grabs.
- “The monetization scheme is well-balanced, allowing players to enjoy the game without feeling pressured to spend money.”
- “I appreciate that the game offers cosmetic items for purchase, but they don't affect gameplay, keeping it fair for everyone.”
- “The developers have implemented a fair monetization model that rewards players for their time and effort rather than just their wallets.”
- “This game is filled with unfinished, impossible to access content and ads for an endlessly growing list of new games that don't even come out before they add another advertisement to the screen.”
- “Updates and further item DLCs show the monetization scheme, because one can never do enough.”
- “They also brought a DLC to avoid clicking anymore; it's a super cash grab scheme. 10/10 for the scheme, but the game is 0/10.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game has been reported as unstable, with users experiencing frequent bugs that detract from the overall gameplay experience.
- “The game is incredibly buggy.”
- “I experienced frequent crashes and glitches.”
- “Stability issues make it nearly unplayable at times.”