Emoji Craft
- June 22, 2018
- Green Panda Games
- 1h median play time
Emoji Craft is a Simulation game that allows you to create your own emoji factory and unlock a variety of emojis. With delightful visuals and good music, the game provides a fun and entertaining experience. However, the experience is occasionally disturbed by ads, and the game's humor is very apparent throughout. Your goal is to get rich by creating and managing your emoji factory.
Reviews
- monetization344 mentions
- 4 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 96 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism from users, with many expressing frustration over the excessive number of ads that interrupt gameplay. Players report being forced to watch ads for progression, even after purchasing ad-free options, leading to a perception of the game as a "cash grab." While some users find the game enjoyable, the overwhelming presence of ads has resulted in a negative experience for many, prompting suggestions for a reduction in ad frequency or more reasonable subscription costs.
“I think this game is the best because it gives me no ads unless I want an ad.”
“I love it, tip: use airplane mode for no ads.”
“Wow, next to no ads and just wow.”
“The part of the game I played was good, typical idle/clicker, but I just can't get past the amount of ads for such a simple game.”
“This entire 'game' is 5% game and 95% ads.”
“I spent more time watching ads than playing the actual game.”
- humor119 mentions
- 98 % positive mentions
- -1 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised, with players finding it both funny and quirky, particularly in the creative transformations of emojis and characters, such as cows turning into burgers. Many reviews highlight the game's ability to provide lighthearted entertainment and laughter, making it a fun way to pass the time. However, some users express a desire for updates to enhance gameplay and maintain the humor throughout.
“I think that this game is amazing. It's so relaxing and funny at some levels; for example, the poop emoji turns into chocolate. I love this game!”
“I play this game all day. It makes me laugh because a cow goes into a cheeseburger, and it's funny because the tomatoes go into a pizza. I like pizza!”
“It's a really fun and humorous version of Adventure Capitalist.”
“Sorry, I'm not funny.”
“Sorry, I'm not funny.”
“Sorry, I'm not funny.”
- graphics40 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 18 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising them as "great" and "insane," while others criticize them as "bad" or in need of improvement. Many users appreciate the visual experience, noting it enhances the addictive gameplay, but there are consistent calls for upgrades and better settings options. Overall, the graphics are seen as a strong point by some, but a significant number of players feel they require further development.
“The graphics are insane...!”
“Very good game with amazing graphics”
“Great graphics and addicting”
“It's not really fun, and the graphics aren't the best.”
“But the graphics need to be worked on.”
“I hate you, ads suck; your graphics are the worst.”
- gameplay23 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally described as fun and smooth, with enjoyable mechanics and controls that stand out compared to other games. However, many users express frustration over the excessive number of ads, which detracts from the overall experience and can lead to crashes, particularly during heavier gameplay. While some players appreciate the offline earnings and find the graphics amusing, the balance between gameplay and ad interruptions remains a significant concern.
“This game is actually really fun, and the gameplay is very smooth.”
“I really really really love the gameplay and the controls; they're so much better than any other game 😍”
“Good gameplay, fun game, funny graphics.”
“It's an ever so slight rework of other incremental games, with no new mechanics to get overly excited about.”
“Didn't get past level 2, the game keeps crashing and cannot handle heavy gameplay.”
“Overall terrible game, too many ads, mechanics are just bad, and it keeps crashing.”
- music22 mentions
- 59 % positive mentions
- 27 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The game's music aspect is largely criticized for its absence, with many players expressing a desire for background music or sound effects to enhance the experience. While some find the game enjoyable despite the silence, the consensus is that adding music would significantly improve engagement and reduce boredom. Overall, players appreciate the gameplay but feel that incorporating music is essential for a more immersive experience.
“I would listen to songs while playing it.”
“It is fun to make lots of money and like the song says, level up.”
“Add some music and it would be great.”
“No music and secondary buttons are bugged with constant ads.”
“Needs background music or sound effects.”
“Too good but please add music; it's boring silently...”
- stability6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The stability of the game is a mixed bag, with some users experiencing significant issues such as restarts from high levels, frequent ads, lag, and occasional freezes. However, a few players report a glitch-free experience, indicating that stability may vary widely among users. Overall, the presence of bugs and performance issues detracts from the game's enjoyment for many.
“I love this app; it has no glitches.”
“I love this app; it has no glitches.”
“It's great helps pass the time, but the only problem I have is that it restarted me all the way back to level 1 when I was on level 65. This is the second time; I'm sadly about to uninstall if it happens again. I can't rate it with 5 stars if there are glitches.”
“Honestly, this game has a lot of ads and glitches. When you first log in, the game lags so much. I hate this game and it's not helpful at all.”
“Good game, just very laggy and occasionally freezes.”
- grinding4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious and frustrating, particularly when it comes to accumulating resources for upgrades. The repetitive nature of scrolling and swiping to farm money detracts from the overall enjoyment, making the process feel overly time-consuming and unenjoyable for a mobile game.
“It's so tedious and annoying scrolling up and swiping and down and swiping.”
“It's a good game, but the nine times you have to upgrade to get to gold 3 stars takes a long time. I don't usually mind, but it's too tedious for a mobile game.”
“Ugh, grindy and not fun.”
- story2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's story is described as enjoyable and humorous, but players feel that it lacks pace and depth, particularly in terms of quests and progression. Many hope for future updates to enhance the narrative experience and overall fun.
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users have noted significant issues with optimization, particularly at higher levels, which has led some to consider uninstalling the game.
“The only thing that makes me uninstall this is the lack of optimization in the higher levels.”