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, keeping players interested.
- The game offers a variety of tasks and challenges, making it enjoyable for players.
- Pickaxes are hard to come by, making it difficult to progress without spending real money.
- The game frequently crashes or has loading issues, frustrating players.
- Many players report that they do not receive rewards for completing offers or tasks, leading to dissatisfaction.
- story141 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 77 % neutral mentions
- 2 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally well-received, with many players finding it cute and engaging, complemented by appealing graphics and music. However, frustrations arise from the overwhelming number of quests and the reliance on pickaxes, which are often difficult to obtain, leading to incomplete missions and a sense of being stuck. Overall, while the narrative aspect is enjoyable, the quest mechanics detract from the experience for many players.
“The story plot is mesmerizing.”
“I love the graphics and the story line.”
“Loved the story narration and the characters.”
“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.”
“There are way too many quests to do so you can never finish them and the quests expire, leaving you with half-finished buildings around your land that you cannot delete.”
“Several times I was doing missions for characters that didn't exist yet or out of order (i.e. 'build Norma a swing' or 'help Norma pull off a prank' except I haven't even found her yet!) also had several 'expired' missions even though I never saw them to begin with.”
- monetization87 mentions
- 7 % positive mentions
- 9 % neutral mentions
- 84 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism from users, who report an overwhelming number of ads that disrupt gameplay, often forcing them to quit the game. Many players feel that the frequent ads, which can appear in rapid succession, create a frustrating experience and push them towards in-app purchases to alleviate the annoyance. Overall, the excessive reliance on ads and in-game purchases has led to a negative perception, with many users expressing their intent to uninstall the game due to these issues.
“Awesome in-game purchases should have a loyalty club for those who spend.”
“Great game, no ads.”
“Here's a hint to game creators: make a game that can be played for free, but the experience would be enhanced/made easier by making in-game purchases.”
“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.”
“This could be a great game but the developers got too greedy and don't know how to use advertising to make money.”
- graphics86 mentions
- 72 % positive mentions
- 24 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics of the game receive a mixed reception from users. Many praise the visuals as "awesome," "great," and "cute," highlighting the art style and character design, while others report significant issues such as bugs, improper rendering, and a lack of clarity. Despite some complaints about gameplay mechanics tied to graphics, the general consensus leans towards a positive view of the game's visual appeal.
“I love the graphics and the storyline.”
“Awesome graphics and great quests.”
“Great graphics, fun tasks to do and likeable characters.”
“The 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.”
“Graphics are terrible (like the way the people move and the way they actually look).”
- stability36 mentions
- 8 % positive mentions
- 8 % neutral mentions
- 83 % negative mentions
The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with many reporting frequent glitches, freezing issues, and missing graphics, such as buildings appearing as black blocks. While some players have experienced smooth gameplay without issues, the overall sentiment leans towards frustration due to the game's bugs and performance problems, which detract from the enjoyment and progression. Users express a desire for improvements and better maintenance to enhance the gaming experience.
“No glitches, easy to understand.”
“Fun game, no glitches and quite generous with bonuses.”
“So far no problems and everything runs great.”
“The game is super buggy and the graphics don't show up.”
“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 hope they have fixed it soon, and 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.”
“It freezes when I am at Ruby's and won't let me click on anything.”
- gameplay14 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 21 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
Overall, the gameplay is generally well-received, with players appreciating the art style, smooth mechanics, and enjoyable experience. However, some users noted issues such as slow progression, limited free gameplay, and a reliance on microtransactions for resources, which detracts from long-term engagement. While many find it fun and easy to pick up, others criticize it for lacking originality and logical game mechanics.
“Great fun enjoyable gameplay, plenty of pickaxes to expand without having to pay. Good job devs, keep up the good work!”
“Loaded quickly and gameplay is smooth.”
“I love the graphics and the gameplay!”
“Not much free gameplay and nothing that makes you want to come back and play.”
“Game in itself is okay, but the gameplay is kind of slow. Pickaxes are hard to come by without spending real money, and my coins seem to keep diminishing without me using them.”
“This is just a glorified Farmville clone like all of the other games from this company, and the game mechanics don't even make logical sense.”
- music9 mentions
- 56 % positive mentions
- 11 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The music in the game received mixed reviews; while some players found it fitting and enjoyable, others criticized the repetitive looping, which became annoying over time. A few users expressed frustration at the lack of an option to turn off the music, leading to a negative impact on their overall experience. Overall, the music was appreciated by some for its alignment with the game's theme, but the repetitive nature detracted from enjoyment for others.
“Well, it's addictive; the music fits the storyline.”
“Music and graphics are great.”
“It has great music and sounds.”
“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.”
- humor8 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is generally well-received, with many users finding it funny and cute, particularly appreciating the unintentional humor. However, some criticism is directed at the phony cowboy/wild west dialogue, which detracts from the overall comedic experience for certain players.
“Funny and cute.”
“I love the unintentional humor.”
“Very funny.”
- grinding5 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 find the grinding aspect tedious, as tasks can take over three hours to complete, leading to a frustrating halt in gameplay progression and a lack of clear objectives.
“Constantly brings the game to a grinding halt because multiple tasks take over 3 hours to complete.”
“Really tedious; I don't know what the goal is.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users find the game to evoke strong emotional responses, describing it as wholesome entertainment that resonates deeply with players.
“It made me feel deeply connected to the characters.”
“The story evoked a range of emotions that stayed with me long after playing.”
“I found myself genuinely moved by the heartfelt moments in the game.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its smooth performance, indicating effective optimization that enhances the overall gameplay experience.
“It runs smoothly.”
“The optimization is impressive, making gameplay seamless.”
“I love how well-optimized the game is; it never lags.”
