Factoid

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Factoid is a single player simulation game. It received positive reviews from players.

Learn facts and boost your IQ in this idle incremental game!

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86%

Audience ScoreBased on 236 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

monetization19 negative mentions

Enjoyable and relaxing idle game with simple mechanics, making it easy to play casually or in short sessions.
Interesting trivia and factoids throughout the game add an educational and entertaining layer.
No forced ads and respectful ad usage; ads are optional and do not interrupt gameplay.

Game suffers from bugs including crashing, multiplier resetting, and ads for bonuses frequently not working or not granting rewards.
Soft lock and progression issues occur at high levels with numbers showing as NaN or INF, making the game unplayable beyond a point.
Some spelling errors and vague or poorly worded facts reduce credibility; lack of features like swipe navigation, better UI indicators, and ability to report typos are noted.

monetization
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
86%
The game features optional, non-intrusive ads with no forced interruptions or in-app purchases, maintaining a fair and enjoyable experience. However, some users reported issues with ad-related bonuses not functioning correctly and expressed a desire for a paid option to remove ads or extend bonus durations. Overall, the monetization approach is praised for its simplicity and lack of aggressive tactics.
- “No in-app purchases, similar to Spark.”
- “This is an idle game with no fluff, no in-app purchases, and no way for you to feel like you're not progressing because you don't have money.”
- “No ads are ever forced on you.”
- “Very addicting and fun but I wish you didn't have to watch 12 ads just to get a multiplier.”
- “My only real gripe is the pop-up prompts remove the option to double with ads sometimes.”
- “The new update won't let me watch ads anymore.”
story
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
34%
33%
The story is generally well-received for its interesting and straightforward narrative, adding depth to the idle/incremental gameplay. However, unlocking new story content can be slow and repetitive, with some users wishing for easier access to previously unlocked storylines.
- “It has similar gameplay but is polished up, with more of a storyline.”
- “Nice straight-forward idle/incremental game with fun visuals and a neat storyline.”
- “I like all the interesting bits that pop up, I really loved Spark and I really like the basis behind the story on this one too.”
- “It's very difficult, after a few days, to unlock new story content, which is the same problem I had with your other game (Spark?).”
- “I end up repeating the same story points and waiting to get to prestige multiple times.”
- “I clicked 'watch ad' and the in-game story prompt popped up instead of the ad.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The gameplay is polished and engaging, featuring improved storyline and mechanics similar to the previous game. While generally smooth and enjoyable, minor issues like typos, ambiguous leveling mechanics, and control preferences slightly impact the experience. Overall, it's a quality incremental game with a good pace, highly recommended for idle game fans.
- “Quality incremental game with a good pace and interesting mechanics!”
- “Game works great mechanically, just a few typos or poorly worded text fields.”
- “There are a few points to improve upon: some typos in the facts listed break continuity, ambiguity in leveling mechanics, and nerfed controls. I also miss the option to 'scroll' to different screens as opposed to key selection requirements.”
- “The same mechanics as the previous game.”
- “It has similar gameplay but is polished up, with more of a storyline.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
60%
The music aspect is generally noted as lacking or absent, with some users suggesting the addition of a sci-fi themed, royalty-free background soundtrack to enhance the atmosphere. Others prefer playing their own music, such as lo-fi hip hop, while engaging with the game.
- “Came from Spark, and both games with the simplistic design allow me to put on my own music (lofi hip hop or similar recommended) and spend a few minutes watching numbers rise.”
- “If I could add one thing to the game it would be a nice royalty-free music background that was sci-fi themed.”
- “No music, no sound, nothing.”
- “Also, no music makes it dull.”
- “Came from spark, and both games with the simplistic design allow me to put on my own music (lofi hip hop or similar recommended) and spend a few minutes watching numbers rise.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics are an improvement over the previous game, offering fun and straightforward visuals that complement the storyline well. While generally well-received, some users find the visuals slightly less readable than the original.
- “Just like your first game Spark (which I finished a few years ago), but with better graphics.”
- “Nice straightforward idle/incremental game with fun visuals and a neat storyline.”
- “I love this as much as Spark, though Spark's graphics are a bit more readable.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is subtle and lighthearted, similar to the original Spark, providing a small but enjoyable touch that adds charm without being overly prominent.
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The feedback on grinding is unclear and somewhat ambiguous, with the user expressing frustration but not providing specific details about the grinding experience.