Girls' Connect: Idle RPG

About

"Girls' Connect: Idle RPG" is a free-to-play mobile JRPG that combines idle gameplay with anime-style graphics and fantasy elements. Players collect and upgrade a team of heroines, each with unique abilities and storylines, to progress through dungeons and defeat powerful bosses. The game features idle progression, strategic battles, and gacha-style hero summons, making it a mix of RPG and simulation elements for players to enjoy.

Genres & Tags

Role Playing

Play Modes

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

56%

Audience ScoreBased on 940 reviews

graphics67 positive mentions

monetization258 negative mentions

The game features interesting graphics and character designs.
Generous rewards and gift codes are available for players.
Gameplay is simple and easy to understand, making it accessible for new players.

The game heavily relies on false advertising, promising rewards that are not delivered.
Progression can be slow and is often gated by level requirements, making it frustrating for players.
There are frequent connectivity issues, causing players to be unable to log in or play.

monetization
264 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
1%
1%
98%
The monetization aspect of the game has been heavily criticized for its misleading advertisements, which promise unrealistic rewards such as "1 million diamonds" and "200 free summons" that are not delivered in-game. Many players feel deceived by the ads, describing them as blatant lies and clickbait designed to lure users into downloading the game, while also noting that the game is heavily focused on encouraging in-game purchases. Despite the game's enjoyable mechanics, the pervasive and deceptive advertising practices have left a negative impression on the player community.
- “Monetization is absolutely everywhere and constantly in your face, which is annoying, but it's not required to play, which is nice.”
- “This game has no ads, and if it's your first time playing, like me, you can use the codes and redeem a lot of overpowered items and get ahead of the game instantly!”
- “Game is amazing, great characters, good storyline, and graphics, and gives a lot of rewards and is pretty easy to grind.”
- “The ads are misleading on a level I legitimately have not seen before.”
- “The game is nice, but all the ads regarding the game are a scam, 100 free draws, 1 million gems, high grade equipment, level 13 VIP, etc., none of that is given to the players at all.”
- “The promise of 1 million gems is a scam just to make you download this game; maybe the intention was only to boost the download count, the game itself is pretty darn money-oriented, not worth it, the ads were a scam after all.”
graphics
118 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
36%
8%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players appreciating the art style and character designs, while others find them average or outdated. Some highlight the smoothness and visual appeal, particularly in character illustrations, but note inconsistencies in animation quality and gameplay visuals. Overall, while the graphics are generally considered decent, there are calls for improvements to enhance the overall experience.
- “The graphics are absolutely amazing, too.”
- “The graphics of this game are very good, and the gameplay is surprisingly engaging.”
- “I haven't found any issues yet, but I have found great story, absolutely fantastic graphics, lovable characters, and a bunch of other amazing things.”
- “Game play sucks, ad video misleading graphics and gameplay are not the same as ad videos do not install.”
- “The graphics are like they're done in early 2000's, the gameplay is extremely slow..even on 2× mode.”
- “The graphics is mediocre, and the promised reward is not what I got.”
gameplay
100 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
37%
57%
6%
The gameplay of the game is generally described as simple and casual, with many players noting its idle mechanics and gacha elements. While some appreciate the ease of progression and character design, others criticize the heavy pay-to-win aspects, repetitive tasks, and lack of depth, leading to a mixed reception overall. The graphics and art direction receive praise, but many feel the gameplay lacks innovation and can become tedious over time.
- “Gameplay is nice.”
- “The gameplay is smooth and not too complicated.”
- “I love how the gameplay is and the characters and how easy it can be to play.”
- “Sure, it's got plenty of ways to bog down gameplay and make it seem like a daily chore rather than a fun break, but if you could make promotions a little more frustrating and make the game a little more pay-to-play overall, I'd have a reason to quit outright.”
- “The gameplay is just a rip-off of another game, the graphics/art are just garbage, not worth spending money.”
- “Gameplay is very templated, nothing new when compared to other gacha games which bombard you with micro-transactions.”
story
72 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
49%
7%
The game's story has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it mediocre and lacking depth, often feeling disconnected from the characters and plot. Progression is frequently hindered by level locks, leading to frustration and a sense of boredom as players wait to advance. While some appreciate the art and potential for a compelling narrative, the overall execution leaves much to be desired, with many players expressing a desire for a more engaging and fleshed-out storyline.
- “The story is good too.”
- “Good game, easy to learn and play, unique and interesting story and characters, login rewards, friend rewards, easy to follow tutorial at start.”
- “Great graphics and storyline.”
- “They've also tied the main story levels to character level, stalling progress and making it quite boring.”
- “The game style is very different from the ads and there was no story at all.”
- “The story is not that inspiring; the game just makes me play and makes me not want to read the lore at all.”
character development
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
48%
39%
13%
Character development in the game has received mixed reviews, with many players finding the character designs to be cute but often generic and reminiscent of other titles in the genre. While some appreciate the aesthetic and animations, others criticize the lack of depth in character progression and the pay-to-win mechanics that hinder advancement without spending money. Overall, the character designs are visually appealing but fail to offer significant innovation or depth in gameplay.
- “The character designs are cute, and you also have other modes you can play such as arena, element tower, daily dungeons, etc.”
- “It's an interesting story with awesome future/fantasy character design.”
- “Real easy controls and great character designs.”
- “If you're looking for in-depth combat and character development, this isn't it.”
- “Character designs are generic, and you can tell early on it is going to be paywalled to all get out.”
- “Liked the character design, but way too pay to win; without paying, progression is slow, whales dominate, and the devs don't even hide their greed, trying to convince players to pay with every update.”
music
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
67%
17%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its upbeat and relaxing qualities, while others criticize it for being jarring or of low quality. Several users noted issues with the game lowering the volume of external music and suggested that the battle music could be more varied to enhance the experience. Overall, while the soundtrack has its fans, many feel it lacks optimization and uniqueness.
- “Music is pretty nice though.”
- “Good idle game with nice characters, music, and art.”
- “It is relaxing with music!”
- “The music quality could be improved.”
- “Voice character is best, but the game music and effects are not that good.”
- “This game is also an almost exact rip of mobile legacy: adventure, except its graphics are poor and its music is worse.”
grinding
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The reviews on grinding in the game are mixed; while some players find it tedious and time-consuming, leading to a pay-to-win scenario, others enjoy the grind for character development and rewards. Early gameplay is accessible without heavy grinding, but many express frustration over the slow progression and potential data loss after extensive grinding. Overall, the experience varies significantly among players, with some appreciating the grind and others feeling it detracts from the enjoyment.
- “You'll be grinding levels to unlock a new stage every so often unless you pay to win basically.”
- “It's like grinding forever and getting nowhere.”
- “Not worth your time grinding and such.”
stability
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is frequently criticized, with users reporting numerous bugs and glitches, including freezing during gameplay and issues with notifications. While some players acknowledge that these problems may be typical for a new game, they express frustration over the impact on their experience, particularly with false advertising related to gift codes. Overall, the stability issues detract from an otherwise enjoyable game, leading to mixed reviews.
- “Going to the top-up page just to clear the notification bubbles freezes the game.”
- “Overall buggy, support team gives generic responses.”
- “Lots of bugs in campaign where the screen freezes after entering battle.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
50%
The game's optimization is generally praised, as it runs smoothly even on older devices, providing a decent gameplay experience without ads. However, the music is criticized for being jarring, and there are concerns about the presence of pay-to-win equipment, which some players find excessive. Overall, the game offers a complex yet accessible experience, with minimal impact from paid options.
- “After around two years of playing this casually, I can definitively say that you will be hard-pressed to find any other Android-compatible lewd idle game that compares. It runs smoothly even on an older phone, and the gameplay is vast and complex if you want it to be, or sweet and simple if that's your thing. There are zero ads, it is completely free to play, and to be honest, the paid options are overpriced and don't speed things up much at all, so that's no concern.”
- “The optimization in this game is impressive; it runs flawlessly on my low-end device without any lag, allowing me to enjoy the gameplay without interruptions.”
- “I love how well-optimized this game is! Even during intense gameplay sessions, I never experience any slowdowns or crashes, which is a huge plus for me.”
- “Gameplay is decent, but the music is poorly optimized and jarring, along with the presence of many pay-to-win equipment.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is noted to be enjoyable and adds to the fun, making it a relaxing experience. However, players find the misleading ads to be more frustrating than funny, detracting from the overall comedic aspect.
- “It's a fun game to play and chill, but the ads are so misleading it's not even funny.”
- “It's good, it's like AFK Arena, but there's something quite funny I noticed, you know?”