Futurama: Worlds of Tomorrow

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Futurama: Worlds of Tomorrow is a strategy game that offers a good plot, humor, and outstanding visuals from the beloved TV show. While it has engaging gameplay and is full of references that fans will enjoy, it is very grindy, features intrusive ads, and has several bugs. In this game, you can build, battle, and experience a new space story in the Futurama universe.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

68%

Audience ScoreBased on 9,974 reviews

story126 positive mentions

stability383 negative mentions

story
772 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
16%
78%
6%
The game's story is generally well-received, capturing the humor and essence of the original *Futurama* series, with engaging missions and character interactions. However, many players express frustration over the pacing and progression, citing overly long mission times, high costs for upgrades, and a reliance on in-game purchases that hinder the ability to advance the storyline without spending real money. Additionally, glitches and bugs often disrupt gameplay, making it difficult to complete quests and fully enjoy the narrative experience.
- “The storylines are hilarious, just like the TV show itself.”
- “The game itself is fun, the storyline is funny and in the spirit of the show.”
- “Great stories with that classic Futurama feel, they do a great job having a new story almost every week, especially around the holidays.”
- “The writing and story sucks.”
- “It's impossible to complete the event quests through grinding alone, you can only get anywhere further than the first couple by spending real cash on the in-game currency.”
- “The graphics are well done but it just feels like the story was built around the monetization strategy instead of the other way around.”
stability
388 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
1%
1%
99%
The game's stability is severely compromised, with numerous users reporting frequent freezes, crashes, and glitches that render it nearly unplayable. Many players experience the app freezing shortly after launch or during gameplay, particularly after updates or events, leading to frustration and loss of progress. While some users have had brief periods without issues, the overwhelming consensus is that the game is plagued by persistent stability problems that need urgent attention from the developers.
- “I only downloaded this yesterday, but so far no glitches.”
- “Hi, I'd like to thank TinyCo for fixing the bugs and errors in Futurama and Family Guy. Both games run great, thanks a bunch!”
- “Works great, no glitches; it never freezes up or stops at all.”
- “This game is riddled with bugs; at times it is unplayable. It lags much of the time, the buildings and characters do not appear, and the game freezes after loading.”
- “The game freezes every time I open it. I can't even play and I'm missing out on things I want.”
- “After the last update, the game freezes immediately after loading. I can't do anything before it freezes completely.”
humor
187 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
99%
2%
The humor in the game is widely praised for its fidelity to the original TV show, featuring hilarious storylines, witty dialogue, and beloved characters that fans adore. Many players find the comedic elements engaging and entertaining, although some express frustration with the game's grind and microtransaction model, which can detract from the overall enjoyment. Overall, the humor is a standout aspect, capturing the essence of the show and providing plenty of laughs throughout gameplay.
- “The game itself is fun, the storyline is funny and in the spirit of the show.”
- “Funny dialogue, all your favorite characters, and it perfectly captures the essence of the show.”
- “Amazing game love how it has the humor from the show.”
- “I love Futurama, but the way they try to squeeze jokes in between events feels forced and not funny.”
- “The humor in this game falls flat; it often feels like it's trying too hard to be funny without any real punchlines.”
- “I expected a lot more laughs, but the jokes are stale and lack originality.”
monetization
168 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
7%
29%
64%
The monetization strategy of the game has been widely criticized as a blatant cash grab, with many players feeling pressured to make in-app purchases to progress. Users report aggressive microtransactions, high prices for items, and a frustrating reliance on ads, which often do not yield sufficient rewards. Overall, the game's design appears to prioritize revenue generation over player experience, leading to significant dissatisfaction among fans.
- “In-app purchases are reasonably priced.”
- “There are in-app purchases, but if you're patient, you can do everything in the game.”
- “It's a great representation of Futurama, but there's just too many in-game purchases.”
- “This is a major cash grab game.”
- “Moves at a snail's pace and is obviously a game made deliberately frustrating to induce in-game purchases.”
- “The microtransactions feel like the main point of the game; everything seems to cost pizza in one form or another. It just feels like a cash grab, and as I love Futurama, it makes me really sad.”
gameplay
161 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
32%
53%
15%
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it slow, repetitive, and heavily reliant on microtransactions to progress. While some appreciate the humor and graphics, others criticize the shallow mechanics and tedious wait times, leading to a frustrating experience overall. Despite its potential, the gameplay often feels like a grind, detracting from the enjoyment of the Futurama franchise.
- “I am enjoying the gameplay and the on-point dialogue.”
- “Love the gameplay as much as I love the show!”
- “The story is fun, gameplay is addictive and also well thought out, but it seems that with recent updates it's becoming more of a chore.”
- “Gameplay-wise, the combat is almost non-existent, and the city building needs a lot of work (for example: buildings are set up to only face two directions, which sometimes makes them hard to tap, and roads don't match).”
- “The gameplay is tedious in the extreme.”
- “The gameplay is focused on forcing the user into paying.”
graphics
150 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
72%
26%
2%
The graphics in the game receive widespread praise for their quality, vibrant animations, and faithful representation of the Futurama aesthetic, with many users highlighting the enjoyable retro and 8-bit battle sequences. However, some players report occasional glitches and performance issues, particularly during combat scenes, suggesting that while the visuals are generally impressive, there is room for improvement in certain areas. Overall, the graphics contribute significantly to the game's appeal, enhancing the fun and humor that fans of the show appreciate.
- “Graphics are spot on and the eight-bit battle sequence is great.”
- “The graphics are amazing, the storyline is on point with the TV show, and so is the humor.”
- “Great graphics, sounds, etc. That being said, so many things seem to require pizza (the in-game currency), and quite a bit of pizza is required to buy anything.”
- “Graphics are okay, and it's legit Futurama, but it's a bit underwhelming.”
- “Crashing permanently, enormous graphics bugs... I'm really disappointed.”
- “The graphics overlap so you're constantly clicking on the wrong thing, and it pops in and out of builder mode constantly.”
grinding
101 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
1%
99%
The reviews indicate that the grinding aspect of the game is overwhelmingly viewed as tedious and frustrating, with many players expressing that it detracts significantly from the overall enjoyment. Players report excessive time requirements to progress, often leading to a pay-to-win scenario where real money is needed to bypass the grind. While the game starts off fun, it quickly becomes a repetitive chore, with many feeling that the lack of new content exacerbates the grinding experience.
- “This game is a lot of fun for the first several districts, but later there's an absurd difficulty spike that makes it nearly impossible to progress without weeks worth of grinding.”
- “The new combat and leveling up update made it worse; it does nothing interesting except it makes leveling up longer, less fun, and it requires far more grinding, without a real reason.”
- “The unlock system is tedious and boring; it takes forever to get enough money to actually do things.”
music
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
50%
25%
The music in the game is generally well-received, with players praising the catchy theme song and its nostalgic connection to the original show. However, there are notable technical issues, such as the music not looping properly and continuing to play even after exiting the app, which detracts from the overall experience. Despite these flaws, many users find the soundtrack enjoyable and fitting for the game's aesthetic.
- “Second, I could jam to the theme song all day, man!!!”
- “The music alone gets 5 stars.”
- “Surprisingly good and varied gameplay; an aesthetic you know and love; simple controls on top of an amazing soundtrack.”
- “Also, the theme music on the map doesn't loop, which makes everything way too quiet once it ends.”
- “App constantly freezes as soon as it loads, but the music plays long after you've clicked off of the app.”
- “Same developers as the Family Guy game, which started recycling content within a year, and just like that app, it keeps running in the background when you close the game (game music plays when I am back to my home screen), so don't expect fixes since that bug has existed for years.”
optimization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
50%
The optimization of the game is inconsistent, with some users experiencing smooth performance and enjoyable gameplay, while others face significant issues such as crashes and slow performance, particularly on certain devices like the Samsung Galaxy S10+. Overall, the game's optimization appears to require further improvement to ensure a stable experience across all platforms.
- “Addictive, fun, and good performance.”
- “Game looks great, runs smoothly, and is funny.”
- “I give it one star because I cannot even open the game on my Samsung Galaxy S10+ because it says the game is not optimized for the display size, and the game will behave differently, which means it just force closes every time.”
- “The performance of this game on Android leaves a lot to be desired.”
- “Runs slowly, freezes, using too much RAM.”
emotional
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express a strong emotional connection to the game, particularly due to their love for Futurama, which amplifies their disappointment when technical issues arise. The nostalgia tied to the franchise evokes feelings of heartbreak and longing, as fans cherish the opportunity to interact with beloved characters despite the game's shortcomings.
- “I am emotionally attached to this game.”
- “As a Futurama fan, this was heartbreaking.”
- “I have always carried a deep love for Futurama, so for me watching the last episode ever was tragic and heartbreaking. Now it seems that they have brought it back into my life and even made it to where I can interact with characters in all sorts of ways.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
75%
Players find the game's replayability lacking due to its limited interactivity and cumbersome character unlocking process, which can lead to frustration and a decline in enjoyment over time. While initial gameplay may be engaging, the repetitive nature of missions and the difficulty in accessing new content diminish long-term appeal. Many users express hope for future updates to enhance playability and increase replay value.
- “You have to first find where they are hidden, then free that place with your precious land tokens, then put existing characters to work to find things for the new character, and finally unlock the new one, only to follow another storyline and missions just to make the character useful so they are playable.”
- “Hopefully some changes are made to this game so it's more playable and becomes a 5-star game.”
- “I'm looking forward to new, more exciting, and more playable features in the future.”
- “Battles have limited interactivity and limited replayability.”
- “I had fun the first two weeks but then couldn't unlock anything new and I've grown to despise this game. I'm looking forward to new, more exciting, and more playable features in the future, but for now I'm pretty much done with this game.”
- “You first have to find where they are hidden, then free that place with your precious land tokens, then put existing characters to work to find things for the new character, and finally unlock the new one, only to have to follow another storyline and missions just to make the character useful so they are playable.”