From Zero to Hero: Idle Life

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From Zero to Hero: Idle Life is a single player casual simulation game. It received neutral reviews from players.

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Audience ScoreBased on 660 reviews

gameplay7 positive mentions

monetization349 negative mentions

The game has a fun and engaging concept, allowing players to experience life simulation.
The art style and character aging mechanic are appreciated by players.
The game can be addictive and provides a decent challenge for players.

The game is heavily ad-driven, requiring players to watch numerous ads to progress.
Players often find themselves in a financial deficit, as expenses exceed income, making it frustrating to advance.
There are numerous bugs and glitches that disrupt gameplay, such as crashing and unresponsive features.

monetization
377 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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93%
The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism from users, who report an overwhelming presence of ads that often disrupt gameplay and require players to watch numerous ads to progress. Many feel that the game is designed to push players towards in-app purchases, labeling it as a "pay-to-win" model where real money is needed to avoid constant ad interruptions and to keep up with escalating in-game expenses. Overall, the excessive reliance on ads and costly in-app purchases has led to a frustrating experience for many players, detracting from the enjoyment of the game.
- “It's a great game, but there needs to be an option to pay for 'no ads, instant rewards.' These ads are ridiculous!”
- “Yeah, I know you guys need to make money, but make it smartly by adding in-game purchases effectively, not to interrupt gameplay to this extent.”
- “Good time sink if you have nothing to do, but unless you do in-app purchases, chances of you getting the end goal and becoming president are almost zero.”
- “You will spend more time watching ads than playing this game.”
- “The game is really just a watch ads app that fronts as a game.”
- “In the end, you are forced to either watch ads, waste your time on minigames with really bad mechanics, or just put real money in, which kills this game's genre.”
gameplay
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
28%
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Gameplay reviews highlight a mix of frustration and mild enjoyment, with many players criticizing the excessive ads and lack of engaging mechanics. While some appreciate the strategic elements and text-based gameplay, others find it repetitive and boring, often feeling forced into a pay-to-win model. Overall, the gameplay is seen as mediocre, with a few interesting mechanics overshadowed by poor execution and monetization strategies.
- “The game mechanics are interesting; stock trading is my favorite, and it's close to reality as well.”
- “Great gameplay and very well thought out.”
- “So far it's pretty cool... and it's kind of strategic, which I like, as well as the mechanic to upgrade.”
- “In the end, you are forced to either watch ads, waste your time on minigames with really bad mechanics, or just put real money in, which kills this game's genre.”
- “It's a boring clicker-ish game with zero gameplay, and the mechanics are annoying at best.”
- “Very linear gameplay with artificial limiting requirements.”
graphics
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the art style and character aging feature, while others criticize the overall quality as subpar or reminiscent of older games. Frequent advertisements detract from the visual experience for many, and while some find the graphics charming, others label them as disappointing or unrealistic. Overall, the consensus suggests that while the graphics have potential, they need significant improvement to match the gameplay experience.
- “I liked the art style, especially the idea of my character actually looking older over time.”
- “Great game concept, graphics, and overall feel.”
- “Nice graphics and addictive play, but frustrating.”
- “Almost identical to idle guy, just worse graphics.”
- “For real though, a cheap knockoff of a similarly infuriating game, but with shittier graphics.”
- “The graphics aren't great, or good either.”
story
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
37%
47%
16%
The game's story is generally well-received, with many players enjoying its engaging and realistic narrative that hooks them in. However, criticisms arise regarding its linearity and lack of player choice, as well as issues with ads impacting the storytelling experience. Overall, while the storyline is appreciated, players express a desire for more depth and freedom in how the story unfolds.
- “I completed the 'idle guy' story, and I fell in love.”
- “Such a great storyline, the game gets you hooked all the way and it's really realistic.”
- “Fun game, interesting storylines!”
- “There's no choices given in the game, no freedom to do things your way, no story, nothing.”
- “Only downside is that the story is very linear.”
- “Only issue is where the story goes, it feels irrelevant to what you're doing.”
stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The stability of the game has received mixed reviews, with some users reporting no issues while others experience frequent glitches, freezes, and crashes across multiple devices. Common problems include unresponsive buttons and erratic screen behavior when accessing certain features. Overall, while the game is enjoyable, many players hope for improvements to address these stability concerns.
- “Either freezes or completely closes on all 3 different devices.”
- “Also, the glitches need to be fixed; flashing buttons when you click on something don't always work.”
- “There are a few glitches, like when you press on achievements, the screen starts going insane.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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While the concept of character development is appreciated, reviewers feel that it requires significant improvement, particularly in providing players with greater freedom to shape their characters.
- “The character development is incredibly rich, allowing players to shape their heroes in unique ways.”
- “I love how the game offers multiple paths for character growth, making each playthrough feel fresh and engaging.”
- “The depth of character backstories and the choices you make truly impact the development, creating a more immersive experience.”
- “The character development feels very limited, lacking the depth and freedom I was hoping for.”
- “While the concept is interesting, the execution of character development is shallow and needs significant improvement.”
- “There are good ideas here, but the character development requires much more work to allow for meaningful choices.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be somewhat tedious and boring, with some expressing hope for future updates that could enhance the experience. The long wait times for job advancements, tied to specific ages, contribute to the frustration of the grinding process.
- “Grindy, boring.”
- “Here I am just grinding away jobs and everything, and for the next one, you have to wait 5 years since you can only get the job at a specific age, and you don't have another option to advance.”
- “It gets a tad tedious after a while, but I actually really hope they expand on it because it could really be something special if they keep updating and adding more.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game offers good replayability, with players appreciating the ability to progress without needing specific in-game relationships. However, some feel that it lacks the depth and variety found in more graphically intensive games that typically offer higher replay value.
- “The replay value is still good, as I can progress without needing a partner or kids.”
- “I've seen few games with in-app purchases over $100, but those games had much more replay value than this one.”
- “I've only seen a few games with in-app purchases over $100, but those games were hugely graphic-intensive with much more replay value than this one.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized by its quirky elements and amusing in-app purchases, making it a lighthearted and entertaining experience for players. Overall, it serves as a fun time-waster with a comedic touch.
- “Fun little time waster; it's quirky and funny too.”
- “The in-app purchases are funny to me.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is noted as a standout feature, with many players appreciating its quality and contribution to the overall experience, despite criticisms of other game elements. However, some users feel that the game's other qualities do not match the high praise for its soundtrack.
- “The soundtrack is well made and adds a lot to the overall experience of the game.”
- “95% of the time I'm actually eating, cooking, nodding off, listening to music.”
- “The rating on Google Play must be messed up; this game has no qualities except a well-made art style and soundtrack.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express frustration with the emotional pacing of the game, noting that the rapid decline in the character's happiness feels unrealistic and detracts from the experience. The desire for meaningful connections, such as a partner, is seen as overly gamified, and interactions with the community can feel patronizing, further diminishing the emotional engagement.
- “The interface is good, but the time runs too fast, and the rate at which the character becomes unhappy and likely dies feels unreal. It made me feel like I was losing my progress. The character's desire for companionship shouldn't be a level-up mechanic, and the speed of his happiness dwindling should be addressed.”

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From Zero to Hero: Idle Life is a casual simulation game.

From Zero to Hero: Idle Life is available on Phone, Tablet, Android and Mobile Platform.

On average players spend around 11 hours playing From Zero to Hero: Idle Life.

From Zero to Hero: Idle Life was developed by Heatherglade Publishing.

From Zero to Hero: Idle Life has received neutral reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its monetization.

From Zero to Hero: Idle Life is a single player game.

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