FarmVille 2: Tropic Escape

55%
Game Brain Score Based on 1,340 reviews
  • stability
  • graphics
  • story
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FarmVille 2: Tropic Escape is a single-player simulation game with an intriguing story and fabulous gameplay, set on a tropical island getaway. As the player, you build and manage a beachside inn, farm exotic crops, craft unique goods, and complete story-based quests to explore uncharted areas. However, be prepared for lots of grinding and potential bugs that may impact your gaming experience.

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55%
Audience ScoreBased on 1,340 reviews
graphics45 positive mentions
stability173 negative mentions
  • The game is fun and engaging with a variety of tasks and events to keep players entertained.
  • Graphics are colorful and appealing, enhancing the overall gaming experience.
  • The game allows for social interaction through clubs, making it enjoyable to play with friends.
  • The game frequently crashes or freezes, especially during updates or events, causing frustration for players.
  • Players often experience issues with connectivity, being told they are offline even when they have a stable internet connection.
  • The game has a tendency to reset progress or not sync properly, leading to lost achievements and items.
  • stability174 mentions

    The game's stability is heavily criticized, with users reporting frequent freezing, glitches, and crashes that significantly hinder gameplay. Many players experience issues such as lost items, inability to progress past certain levels, and the need to repeatedly uninstall and reinstall the app. Despite some enjoyment of the game, the overwhelming number of technical problems has led to frustration and dissatisfaction among the player base.

    • “Every time I get on to play, it freezes or it just goes blank.”
    • “The game constantly freezes up and glitches out.”
    • “I've been playing this game for 5 years, since the 11/18 update the game constantly freezes, closes itself, the game is unplayable, I haven't been able to do anything in it and it is very frustrating.”
  • graphics69 mentions

    Overall, the graphics of the game receive high praise for their smoothness, vibrancy, and creativity, contributing to an engaging gameplay experience. However, some users have reported issues with pixelation and glitches, particularly after recent updates, which detracts from the overall visual quality. Despite these concerns, many players appreciate the colorful and appealing design, making it a standout feature of the game.

    • “I've played this game for 5 years and always appreciated the smooth graphics.”
    • “The vibrant tropical setting with decent graphics is absolutely breathtaking.”
    • “The ideas are fresh, the graphics are amazing and color-rich, and the sound effects are superb.”
    • “But now the graphics are suddenly very pixelated.”
    • “Zynga is way behind in graphics and ideas that other companies have; they seem to be stuck back in the 90's.”
    • “However, with the recent update, the graphics of the game are not good; everything is pixelized and the graphics are awful.”
  • story64 mentions

    The game's storylines and quests are generally praised for their fun and engaging nature, with many players enjoying the variety of missions and character interactions. However, frustrations arise from technical issues, such as glitches and inventory management problems, which detract from the overall experience. While some players find the overarching narrative lacking depth, others appreciate the blend of gameplay elements and the frequent updates that introduce new activities.

    • “The storyline of the game is fantastic.”
    • “I love the objectives and their storylines, and I like how often they do events.”
    • “It's a fun game and the storyline is enjoyable otherwise.”
    • “The storyline is boring and just was blah, blah, blah.”
    • “Frustrating game mechanics ruining a great concept and story.”
    • “Some interesting activities but between short times to complete multiple competing missions, constant glitches, and everything having to be bought, it's stupid to engage.”
  • monetization25 mentions

    The monetization strategy of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the optional ads that offer rewards, while others express frustration over frequent in-app advertisements and issues with in-app purchases. Many users feel that while real money purchases are not mandatory for progression, the game can become slow and tedious without them, leading to a sense of dissatisfaction. Overall, the balance between ads and in-app purchases seems to be a point of contention, with some players enjoying the experience while others find it frustrating.

    • “Fun game to play, and I have several in-app purchases.”
    • “No lagging and best of all...no ads.”
    • “There's no ads which are annoying!”
    • “It takes a lot to get to that level, especially when you really can't afford to make in-game purchases.”
    • “It keeps showing in-app ads every 15 seconds now while I'm trying to collect the daily bonus!”
    • “This game is a money pit, forced updates, snail pace gameplay... task set around advertisements... storage capacity update ridiculously expensive... lost interest after a short while.”
  • grinding18 mentions

    Players generally enjoy the farming and order-filling aspects of the game, appreciating its competitive nature and engaging graphics. However, many express frustration with the grinding nature of the game, particularly due to tightly controlled reward systems that hinder progress and lead to storage issues. Overall, while the game offers enjoyable features, the grinding experience can detract from its appeal.

    • “Unfortunately, the algorithm that controls the randomness of reward spins is so tightly controlled that they are useless for getting what you need to continue the game, and the lesser bonus prizes cause the very limited storage to overfill, which brings the game to a grinding halt!”
    • “This game is tedious and annoying.”
    • “In the new update, I try to go back to just farming and stuff.”
  • music13 mentions

    The music in the game is generally well-received, with many players finding it relaxing and pleasant, particularly the sound effects related to nature. However, a significant drawback is that the game does not allow players to listen to their own music or audiobooks while playing, which has frustrated users, especially after a recent update that further restricted audio options. Overall, while the in-game music is appreciated, the inability to mix it with personal audio experiences has led to disappointment among players.

    • “😍 The music and the sound effects are very relaxing and very pleasant to the ears, mainly the sound of the seas.”
    • “I like the music, graphics, and the overall gameplay.”
    • “There aren't too many ads, the music isn't annoying, and the little quests are enjoyable.”
    • “It is good so far, but it won't allow you to listen to music or audiobooks while in the game.”
    • “Even if you turn off the music and game sounds, this is really disappointing as I do both.”
    • “Since the update, the game cuts off other media like picture-in-picture and even music & audio like Audible.”
  • gameplay11 mentions

    The gameplay experience is marred by significant delays, frequent freezing, and connectivity issues, leading to frustration among players. While some users appreciate the overall concept and graphics, many report bugs and poor customer support, which detracts from the enjoyment of the game. Despite these challenges, there are moments of smooth gameplay, indicating potential that is often overshadowed by technical problems.

    • “It's a nice gameplay with a few bugs.”
    • “Mostly though great gameplay.”
    • “Fun game with decent graphics and gameplay.”
    • “The gameplay is seriously delayed.”
    • “I get all 'live' notifications, complete all updates on my regular data, but when I click to play, it loads up to 23% then continues to 100% only to read, 'you're offline....' This has really limited my gameplay since I can only play when connected to Wi-Fi.”
    • “Frustrating game mechanics ruining a great concept and story.”
  • emotional3 mentions

    Users express significant emotional distress due to technical issues with the game, including lost progress and frustration from being unable to access their accounts. The inability to load the game has led to feelings of heartbreak and disappointment, particularly when missing out on events and experiences.

    • “Game not loading since 2 days ago, won't go beyond downloading file 1. I tried uninstalling and reinstalling, tried different devices, and missed my cruise. It's heartbreaking that I am only able to access my game today after waiting for a month.”
  • optimization2 mentions

    Many users express a desire for improved graphic optimization in future updates, noting that the current pixelation detracts from the overall experience. They believe that smoother performance could significantly enhance the game's appeal.

    • “I hope graphic optimization is acquired in the next update because some of the visuals are pixelated.”
    • “If it would run smoothly, it would be a great game.”
    • “I hope graphic optimization is achieved in the next update because some of the visuals are pixelated.”
    • “The game runs poorly on my system, and I really wish they would focus on optimization in future patches.”
    • “There are frequent frame drops and stuttering, which makes the gameplay experience frustrating.”
  • humor2 mentions

    Players find the humor in the game to be enjoyable and entertaining, highlighting its funny events and tournaments. However, some express frustration with certain aspects, such as the top resort tournament, which detracts from their overall experience despite the game's comedic elements.

    • “Funny!”
    • “This game has very nice events and the ship tournament is also awesome. I find it very funny, even though I have some frustrations with the top resort tournament. It's a great work by the game developers!”
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