Goldrush: Westward Settlers!
Get on Play Store"Goldrush: Westward Settlers!" is a simulation game that boasts an exciting gold rush adventure, where players manage their own mine and settle in the wild west. However, the game is riddled with bugs and is overrun with advertisements. The game invites players to jump into the wagon in Island Bay mine and discover the thrilling story of the gold rush.
Phone
Android
Mobile Platform
Tablet
Reviews
- The game is fun and addictive, providing a great way to pass the time.
- Graphics are appealing and the gameplay is engaging, with a whimsical feel.
- The game offers a variety of tasks and challenges that keep players entertained.
- Players often struggle to obtain enough pickaxes, which are essential for progressing in the game.
- There are frequent technical issues, including crashes and loading problems, which hinder gameplay.
- The game increasingly pushes players to spend real money to advance, making it frustrating for those who prefer to play for free.
- story95 mentions
- 18 % positive mentions
- 79 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally well-received, with players appreciating its cute and engaging plot, as well as the graphics that complement the narrative. However, many users express frustration with the overwhelming number of quests and the difficulty in completing them due to a lack of necessary resources, particularly pickaxes, which hampers their ability to progress in the story. Overall, while the storyline is enjoyable, the quest mechanics detract from the experience for many players.
“The story plot is mesmerizing.”
“I love the graphics and the storyline.”
“It's a neat game and has a cool story.”
“Quests come and go so quickly and some of us have real lives and can't spend 24 hours per day on a game, so please extend quest times as I hate having unfinished quests which I can't complete or get rid of.”
“It's really unfair to have so many quests deal with pickaxes and then make them so hard to get.”
“Not only do you have way too many quests going on at one time, you don't have enough pickaxes to do anything unless you're willing to put forth a lot of money.”
- monetization70 mentions
- 7 % positive mentions
- 4 % neutral mentions
- 89 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism from users, primarily due to an overwhelming number of ads that disrupt gameplay, with some players reporting multiple ads in succession and frequent prompts to make in-app purchases to alleviate the ad burden. While some players appreciate the option to earn rewards through ads, the general sentiment is that the excessive advertising detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game, leading to frustration and uninstalls. Many users feel that the developers have prioritized ad revenue over player experience, resulting in a negative impact on the game's success.
“Awesome in-game purchases should have a loyalty club for those who spend.”
“Great game, no ads.”
“No ads, fun to play, no crazy waiting.”
“Today I was shown 4 ads in a row without once being able to see the game itself - just one ad after another until I quit the game.”
“Fun game for a little while until it bombards you with ads like no other game has before.”
“It would be fun if you didn't have to watch 58 minutes of advertisements to play for 2 minutes.”
- graphics62 mentions
- 76 % positive mentions
- 19 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive a mixed response from users, with many praising the art style and overall visual quality as "awesome" and "great." However, there are significant complaints about bugs causing graphical issues, with some players experiencing problems where graphics fail to display properly. Overall, while the graphics are generally well-received, technical issues detract from the experience for some users.
“I love the graphics and the storyline.”
“Awesome graphics, never gets boring.”
“Good graphics, fun quests, and the perfect mobile challenge without being too complicated.”
“The game is super buggy and the graphics don't show up.”
“Graphics are messed up royally and support stated they do not know if they will be fixed.”
“The game isn't showing the graphics properly.”
- stability30 mentions
- 10 % positive mentions
- 7 % neutral mentions
- 83 % negative mentions
The stability of the game has received mixed reviews, with many users reporting frequent glitches, such as missing buildings, freezing during gameplay, and issues with graphics. While some players have experienced no problems and enjoy the game, the overall sentiment indicates that the game is plagued by bugs that hinder progress and enjoyment. Users express a desire for improvements in stability before they feel comfortable investing money into the game.
“No glitches.”
“Addictive gameplay with no glitches.”
“No complaints at all; no glitches or anything.”
“I just downloaded and unfortunately it's full of glitches, such as buildings not appearing, just a black spot where they are supposed to be. I will download again soon and hope they have fixed it, but I can't do very much without spending real money. I would like to see it work properly and not be so greedy right from the beginning to buy pickaxes. Please make the game worthwhile for spending money first, not making you give personal information and money for pictures in the first days of playing.”
“The game is super buggy and the graphics don't show up.”
“When visiting Ruby's to gather gifts, it freezes up and will not allow gifts to be gathered.”
- gameplay9 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 22 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
Overall, the gameplay is well-received for its enjoyable mechanics and appealing art style, with many players appreciating its accessibility and smooth performance. However, some users suggest improvements, such as increasing resource availability to enhance replayability, while others note a lack of compelling content to encourage continued play.
“Liked the gameplay and art style very much.”
“Cute little western, nice gameplay and easy to pick up.”
“Great fun enjoyable gameplay, plenty of pickaxes to expand without having to pay. Good job devs, keep up the good work.”
“Not much free gameplay and nothing that makes you want to come back and play.”
- music7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The music in the game received mixed reviews; while some players found it fitting and enjoyable, others criticized the repetitive looping and lack of an option to turn it off, leading to frustration. Overall, the music enhances the game's atmosphere but can become annoying due to its repetitiveness.
“Well, it's addictive; the music fits the storyline.”
“The music in the game was awesome.”
“Music and graphics are great.”
“The music looping was jarring and did not loop well.”
“I could have looked past it if I was able to shut the music off, but I didn't see a menu to turn it off, so it became really annoying and I uninstalled it.”
“Great game, lots to do; the only thing that is bad is the music keeps on repeating the same music, which drives you crazy.”
- humor6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Overall, users find the humor in the game to be a mix of funny and cute, with some appreciating the unintentional humor. However, there are criticisms regarding the phony cowboy/wild west dialogue, which some feel detracts from the overall comedic experience and reflects poorly on the designers.
“Funny and cute.”
“I love the unintentional humor.”
“Funny”
- grinding3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the absence of resource invasion in the game, favoring a focus on farming and mining for personal gain. However, many express frustration with the slow pace of progress, as numerous tasks can take over three hours to complete, leading to a significant grinding experience.
“Constantly brings the game to a grinding halt because multiple tasks take over 3 hours to complete.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users report that the game effectively evokes strong emotions, leaving them with a profound sense of connection and impact.
“It made me feel deeply connected to the characters and their struggles.”
“The story evoked a range of emotions that stayed with me long after I finished playing.”
“I was genuinely moved by the heartfelt moments throughout the game.”
