FarmVille 2: Tropic Escape
- August 24, 2016
- Zynga
- 24h median play time
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.
Reviews
- stability572 mentions
- 1 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 99 % negative mentions
The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with frequent reports of freezing, crashing, and various technical glitches that hinder gameplay. Many players express frustration over losing progress and rewards due to these issues, despite attempts at troubleshooting and reinstalling the app. Overall, the game's stability is perceived as poor, with ongoing glitches making it nearly unplayable for some users.
“I have the Razer Phone 2: no lag, no glitches, no slow speeds.”
“No glitches.”
“No glitches yet!”
“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.”
“I cannot play the game at all because it freezes after I move the second item over and it won't let me close it out so I have to give up and stop playing.”
“The game constantly freezes up and glitches out.”
- graphics326 mentions
- 73 % positive mentions
- 26 % neutral mentions
- 2 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are widely praised for their vibrant colors, smooth animations, and overall quality, with many users describing them as beautiful and engaging. However, some players have reported issues such as pixelation and lag, particularly after updates, which detracts from the experience. Overall, while the graphics are a highlight for many, there are calls for optimization and improvements to address the occasional glitches.
“The graphics are great!”
“The graphics are colorful.”
“The graphics are out of this world and the characters are so real and likeable.”
“I hope graphic optimization is acquired at the next update because some of the things are 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.”
- story201 mentions
- 22 % positive mentions
- 75 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally perceived as engaging, with players appreciating the various quests and character interactions, particularly the humorous character Chloe. However, many users express frustration with technical issues, such as freezing during quests and glitches that hinder progress, which detracts from the overall experience. While the storyline has potential, players feel overwhelmed by the sheer number of quests and events, often leading to a sense of monotony and dissatisfaction with the pacing and rewards.
“The story line of the games is fantastic.”
“I love the graphics and the story.”
“The simple storyline is engaging, and the rewards system is fair without sucking up a lot of my time.”
“No real story I can see, beyond trying to expand the island and improve the resort.”
“The storyline is boring and just was blah, blah, blah.”
“Frustrating game mechanics ruining a great concept and story.”
- grinding93 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players express frustration with the grinding aspect of the game, citing issues with tightly controlled reward systems that hinder progress and lead to tedious gameplay. While some appreciate the competitive elements and graphics, many find the advancement process to be overly repetitive and lacking in excitement, making it feel more like a chore than an enjoyable experience. Overall, the grinding mechanics detract from the game's potential, with calls for improvements and more engaging content.
“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!”
“The game is grindy and pointless; the NPCs are exactly the same. I once saw three of the same character in the same place at the same time.”
“Since I do mind, I'm finding advancement tedious and not worth the stress.”
- monetization85 mentions
- 15 % positive mentions
- 21 % neutral mentions
- 64 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the option to watch ads for rewards and the absence of intrusive ads during gameplay. However, many users express frustration over frequent in-app purchases, high costs for premium currency, and technical issues related to ads and purchases, leading to a perception of the game as a "money pit." Overall, while some players find the monetization model fair and optional, others feel it detracts from the overall experience.
“Fun game to play, and I have several in-app purchases.”
“Very fun and doesn't require in-game purchases to have fun.”
“The game is free to play; however, in-app purchases are available for additional content and premium currency.”
“It keeps showing in-app ads every 15 seconds now while I'm trying to collect the daily bonus!”
“It's really frustrating after I've done an in-app purchase and can no longer access the game.”
“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.”
- gameplay38 mentions
- 53 % positive mentions
- 39 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
Gameplay reviews are mixed, with many players enjoying the addictive and enjoyable mechanics, crisp graphics, and clear instructions. However, significant issues such as frequent app freezes, connectivity problems, and lost progress due to accidental clicks have led to frustration among users. Overall, while the core gameplay is praised, technical bugs and gameplay interruptions detract from the experience.
“I have been playing this game about 2 years, the graphics are crisp and gameplay smooth, highly addictive game.”
“The gameplay is simple and enjoyable for everybody.”
“Addictive gameplay great fun.”
“Frustrating game mechanics ruining a great concept and story.”
“Poor gameplay, app freezes causing multiple restarts to get it going again, events come too close together, and can't earn enough diamonds within the game to make a difference while playing.”
“Was getting annoyed with all the extra challenges (could you make them so you can opt out and they disappear out of your gameplay and leave you alone?) so I took a little break and I come back to find all of my months and months of progress gone.”
- music36 mentions
- 31 % positive mentions
- 61 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally praised for being relaxing and pleasant, enhancing the overall experience with calming sound effects, particularly those reminiscent of the sea. However, some users express frustration with the inability to turn off the music or listen to other audio while playing, especially after recent updates. Overall, while the music contributes positively to the game's atmosphere, technical issues regarding audio control have been a point of contention for some players.
“😍 The music and the sound effects are very relaxing and very pleasant to the ears, mainly the sound of the seas.”
“I enjoy the beauty and music; I feel like I have escaped to an island vacation.”
“The music, sun, food, makes me feel calm and at peace.”
“The links you sent me.... won't open...5 full minutes of music/noise..to get stuck on the main screen picture...a dude and a chicken.. redundant!!”
“Ditch love boat music, ugh!”
“It is good so far but it won't allow you to listen to music or audiobooks while in the game.”
- humor23 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely praised, with players enjoying its funny stories, cute characters, and lighthearted gameplay that provides a fun distraction. Many reviews highlight the game's ability to entertain and amuse, although some users express frustration with certain game mechanics that detract from the overall experience. Overall, the humor is a significant draw for players, contributing to their enjoyment of the game.
“Great graphics, cute characters, and funny stories as you go along exploring and building your island paradise.”
“Easy, fun, and lots of good humor.”
“Fun and hilarious 😂😂 strategy playing with fun and games 😆”
- optimization8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
Overall, players express significant concerns regarding the game's optimization, citing issues such as lag, freezing, and pixelated graphics, particularly on devices like the S10. Many hope for future updates to address these performance problems, as they believe the game has great potential if it runs smoothly.
“If it would run smoothly, it would be a great game.”
“I hope graphic optimization is acquired at the next update because some of the graphics are pixelated.”
“Since the latest updates, the game performance keeps lagging and freezing.”
“Not optimized for my S10. If you have an S10, I would not recommend this game just because it is not optimized. Otherwise, it is a great game.”
“Why can't this game have craft cancel? It's making my performance worse. Can you update this game for a craft cancel?”
- emotional7 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players express a deep emotional connection to the game, experiencing frustration and heartbreak due to technical issues that prevent them from accessing their hard-earned progress and missing out on events. Despite these challenges, there remains a sense of hope and appreciation for the game's enjoyable aspects once they regain access.
“Game not loading since 2 days ago, won't go beyond downloading file 1 .... tried uninstall and reinstall, tried different devices, won't load beyond file 1, missed my cruise and 2 days more new event starting.... heart breaking I am able to access my game today after waiting for a month.”
“Well, I have just returned to your game app today Zynga and look forward to your new game app activities. My feelings have not changed about how good wholesome fun you guys have created.”
- atmosphere4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its exceptional beauty and fun, creating an engaging environment that enhances the overall experience. Users also appreciate the positive group dynamics within the atmosphere, contributing to a vibrant and enjoyable setting.
“Exceptionally beautiful atmosphere!!”
“It has such a fun atmosphere to it!!”
“Nice group atmospheres”
“The atmosphere feels flat and uninspired, lacking the depth needed to immerse players.”
“Despite the game's potential, the atmosphere is dull and fails to evoke any real emotion.”
“The environments are lifeless, making it hard to feel connected to the game's world.”