Gold & Goblins: Idle Merger

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Gold & Goblins: Idle Merger is a Simulation game that offers hilarious and addictive gameplay. Players merge goblins and upgrade their goldmine for idle gold mining while enjoying the masterful music and awesome visuals. Despite some bugs and annoying ads, the game provides a fun and engaging experience for fans of the genre. The goal: merge goblins, dig deeper, and make more gold!

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Play Modes

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

61%

Audience ScoreBased on 9,999 reviews

gameplay87 positive mentions

monetization2.7k negative mentions

Fun and addictive gameplay with cute graphics.
No forced ads; players can choose to watch ads for bonuses.
Events provide additional challenges and rewards.

Misleading advertisements that do not reflect actual gameplay.
Progression becomes slow and tedious, especially after level 10.
High costs for upgrades and goblins lead to a pay-to-win experience.

monetization
2,886 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
4%
1%
95%
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over the excessive number of ads, which often disrupt gameplay and can lead to crashes. While some users appreciate the option to watch ads for bonuses and the ability to pay a one-time fee to remove ads entirely, others feel that the high cost of ad removal ($15) is excessive and that the game heavily relies on ads to progress. Additionally, many players have criticized the misleading nature of the ads, which do not accurately represent the actual gameplay, leading to disappointment and a sense of being misled. Overall, while the game offers a fun experience, the monetization strategy through ads has been a significant point of contention among players.
- “I do like how the game actually fully 100% removes all ads if you pay for no ads.”
- “Purchasing for no-ads literally gives you no ads.”
- “This game is definitely worth the money for no ads.”
- “The game is nothing like the ads that game looked great and this one isn't as good but still ok.”
- “The ads for this game are grossly misleading.”
- “The game is not even remotely like on the ads.”
gameplay
424 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
69%
11%
The gameplay of this game has been widely criticized for being unbalanced, repetitive, and not matching the engaging mechanics shown in advertisements. Many players express frustration over the slow progression and excessive reliance on ads, which detracts from the overall experience. While some appreciate the graphics and idle mechanics, the consensus is that the actual gameplay fails to deliver the excitement promised in the ads, leading to disappointment and a sense of being misled.
- “One of the best idle games of the genre and addictive with fresh unique gameplay.”
- “Graphics are amazing and gameplay is smooth.”
- “The gameplay is non-existent so there's not much to keep you playing.”
- “Gameplay is nothing like they display in the ads, which is a shame because the ads actually looked enjoyable.”
- “The actual gameplay is nothing like what's shown in the ads, and honestly is lackluster at best.”
- “The gameplay is not as advertised, and within the game, there are too many ads, and progression is too slow to make the game playable.”
graphics
266 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
70%
27%
3%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their quality, charm, and vibrant colors, with many users noting the cute art style and smooth animations. However, some players feel that while the visuals are appealing, they do not compensate for repetitive gameplay and misleading advertisements. Overall, the graphics are considered a strong point, contributing positively to the game's appeal despite criticisms of its mechanics and monetization strategies.
- “The graphics are beautiful, the idea is good, and at the beginning, the core gameplay loop is fun.”
- “Love the graphics, the merging, mining, goblins, everything!”
- “Graphics are amazing and gameplay is smooth.”
- “Stay away...far away from the basic graphics and nonexistent gameplay.”
- “The graphics are awful.”
- “Slow, boring, basic graphics and the game is absolutely nothing like the ad.”
grinding
124 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
2%
2%
96%
The reviews highlight that the game is predominantly characterized by tedious and repetitive grinding mechanics, often leading to frustration among players. Many users express that the gameplay becomes increasingly slow and requires significant time investment, with some suggesting that it leans heavily on monetization strategies to progress. While some players find enjoyment in the grind, the overall sentiment leans towards it being a time-consuming experience that can quickly become boring.
- “Not too grindy.”
- “Its great fun and make sure you love an advert and ignore their advert on other games, there is no farming mini game inside this mini advert game.”
- “There is no grinding machine.”
- “Clicking through endless chests is so tedious, and the cards mean nothing to me.”
- “The game itself is quite tedious and repetitive.”
- “It gets very tedious every time you start merging the goblins from scratch!”
stability
77 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
4%
4%
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The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with frequent reports of freezing, crashing, and glitches, particularly related to advertisements. Many players experience interruptions that lead to lost progress and rewards, making the game frustrating to play. While some users report minimal issues, the overall consensus highlights a need for substantial improvements in stability and support.
- “So far no glitches or hiccups, so 5 stars from me.”
- “I have had no glitches and the developers regularly add new content.”
- “Golden Goblins is a fun and addictive game; I never have any problems with it, no glitches, everything runs smoothly.”
- “It's already buggy, so I'd be careful using any actual money because you might just lose it.”
- “Version 1.21 is bug-ridden and unstable.”
- “The game freezes and crashes when you have to watch a video to claim rewards.”
music
41 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
32%
61%
7%
The music in the game is generally described as relaxing and enjoyable, enhancing the overall gaming experience with its whimsical and soothing qualities. However, many users express frustration over the inability to mute the music or sound effects, which often play despite being turned off, disrupting their ability to listen to their own music. Additionally, there are concerns about the originality of the soundtrack, with several players noting that it appears to be copied from other games.
- “Extremely relaxing music, calm and whimsical even.”
- “Funny graphics, great playing experience, nice characters, pleasant music - that's what I like about this ore mining game.”
- “Love the game and the graphics and the music; it's super easy to play and loads of fun.”
- “The music also cannot be shut off...it just gets more quiet when you try.”
- “Sound effects and music are set to off but still audible.”
- “This game is using copyright music; the music is stolen from a game called Viva Piñata.”
story
39 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
62%
15%
The game's story aspect is largely criticized for its lack of depth and engagement, with many users noting that it features minimal to no plot, making it feel repetitive and unfulfilling. While some appreciate the charming characters and mini quests, the absence of a compelling narrative or significant progression detracts from the overall experience, leading to frustration over the game's reliance on pay-to-play mechanics. Overall, players express a desire for a more developed storyline and meaningful quests to enhance their engagement.
- “Where most games do their best to be something else – to tell a story like a novel, to impress with cinematic techniques like a film – Demon's Souls is pure game, a complete and darkly fascinating vision that makes no concessions to the modern conception of how games should be.”
- “Visuals are good, gameplay is good, story is good; enjoyable game, I think it deserves a five-star rating.”
- “Highly addictive and supremely satisfying gameplay and whimsical storyline.”
- “Events are just the main game with a theme but no story.”
- “There's no story.”
- “Hardly can be considered a 'game.' There are no stakes to overcome, no skill set to learn, no deadlines to meet, no puzzles to figure out, no characters or city to build, no plot to discover.”
humor
27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
96%
4%
The humor in the game is described as a mix of amusing graphics and ironic situations, particularly involving the goblins and the absurdity of the game's mechanics. While some players find the humor entertaining, others criticize it for being overshadowed by the game's repetitive and tedious nature, with many noting that the ads are misleading and contribute to a frustrating experience. Overall, the humor is seen as a redeeming quality, but it does not compensate for the game's shortcomings.
- “The math they use in this game is hilarious.”
- “Funny 'we had no intention to lie to you' is pretty ironic considering that it's another obvious lie.”
- “Hilariously pricey 'no ads' amount for an idle game that doesn't know what the word 'idle' means.”
- “This is utterly disgusting and unfunny.”
optimization
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
53%
27%
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Overall, the game's optimization is mixed; while some players report smooth performance and good mechanics, others experience significant issues such as freezing and crashes, particularly during upgrades. The presence of ads can enhance performance for some users, but others find the game poorly optimized, especially on certain devices. Despite these concerns, many appreciate the graphics and gameplay experience when the game runs well.
- “Strategy game for optimal performance with cute little green guys and bonus games to boost performance.”
- “It runs smoothly, the ads aren't intrusive and the in-app prices are reasonable.”
- “This game is a solid idle game, the game runs smoothly and doesn't crash like a lot of games I've been trying out lately.”
- “It's fun, but the game feels really poorly optimized.”
- “Absolute trash, keeps freezing and getting shut down at every upgrade, waste of time, poorly optimized, tried on S10+, S20 and P40 Pro.”
- “Drains battery, needs CPU or GPU optimization work.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The game offers moderate replayability, serving as a decent time killer for casual play, but some users find it slow and lacking depth. However, others strongly criticize it as a cash grab with minimal incentive to revisit.
- “The events are more playable, making it enjoyable to revisit.”
- “It gets a bit slow, but the events are more playable.”
- “It's a great time killer and a good, 'oh let's go see where I left off' replayable type.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviews indicate disappointment in the character development, with users feeling that the potential of well-crafted art and character design is not fully realized in the game's narrative or growth.
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players appreciate the dynamic atmosphere created by seasonal holiday events, which enhance the overall gaming experience by introducing fresh elements and themes.
- “I'm a big fan of the holiday events that change up the atmosphere of the game.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users have reported technical issues, such as crashes and unresponsive touch controls, which detracted from their emotional engagement with the game. These frustrations may hinder players' ability to connect with the game's narrative or experience its intended emotional impact.