Gun Idle
- August 4, 2018
- Green Panda Games
- 2h median play time
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Get on Apple Store"Gun Idle" is a simulation game that boasts good mechanics and masterful graphics, but can be very grinding with annoying ads. Its humor and "Shoot for Cash!!" premise may appeal to some, but its buggy gameplay may be a deterrent. Overall, it's a game that has potential but could benefit from some polishing.
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Reviews
- The game is fun and addictive, providing a satisfying experience with various guns to unlock.
- It allows for offline earnings, making it enjoyable to check back and see progress.
- The graphics and animations are appealing, enhancing the overall gameplay experience.
- The game is plagued by an excessive number of ads, often forcing players to watch them for upgrades and rewards.
- Many players experience frustrating bugs, including losing all progress and being reset to level one.
- The gameplay becomes tedious and repetitive after reaching higher levels, with little incentive to continue.
- monetization506 mentions
- 7 % positive mentions
- 1 % neutral mentions
- 92 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has been widely criticized for its excessive and intrusive ad placements, with many players reporting that they are forced to watch ads for nearly every action, including leveling up and using power-ups. Despite the option to pay for ad removal, numerous users have noted that ads persist even after purchasing this feature, leading to frustration and claims of exploitation. While some players acknowledge the need for ads in free games, the overwhelming frequency and nature of the ads have significantly detracted from the overall gameplay experience.
“For monetization, you have optional boosts that show up from time to time on the screen, as well as 3x multipliers for things like idle earnings and leveling up.”
“At least at this point it doesn't have microtransactions, so that's a plus.”
“Great, there are no ads unless you do the reward ads, and you can level up very quickly.”
“The game is an amazing concept but after a bit of playing I noticed there are zero ads for the game, it won't let me upgrade my weapons at all.”
“I paid to remove ads yet I still need to watch all ads.”
“This game is a cash grab nothing else.”
- gameplay36 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 53 % neutral mentions
- 22 % negative mentions
The gameplay of this game is largely criticized for being simplistic and repetitive, with many users noting that it consists mainly of watching ads rather than engaging in meaningful interactions. While some find it easy to pick up and somewhat addictive, the overwhelming presence of ads and lack of depth in mechanics detracts significantly from the overall experience. Overall, players express disappointment in the balance between gameplay and advertisements, often feeling that the game lacks entertainment value and meaningful content.
“The gameplay gets you hooked even though it's kind of bland.”
“Overall, the gameplay is nice.”
“Great gameplay and great graphics and controls; I will never get bored again!”
“Barely any controls (all you do is just tap guns), no gameplay at all, and the graphics are bad.”
“Everything around this game revolves around ads, gameplay is pretty boring and repetitive.”
“Bad game with an abundance of ads and very boring, tedious gameplay mechanics, even for an idle game.”
- graphics18 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 28 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the art style and smooth visuals, while others criticize them as simplistic or reminiscent of lazy pre-rendered assets. Overall, many users find the graphics decent or good for an idle game, though there are calls for improvement in certain areas. Despite the varied opinions, the game's visual appeal contributes positively to the overall experience for many players.
“Great game! Love it; it has the best graphics for an idle game I've ever played, but it could be a little bit better.”
“I love the different guns, and the graphics are so smooth; it's amazing.”
“It's a very fun game; the art style and concept are great, and there are not too many ads.”
“The visuals seem like lazy pre-rendered assets.”
“Simplistic graphics.”
“Game seems okay, graphics need work.”
- stability15 mentions
- 7 % positive mentions
- 7 % neutral mentions
- 87 % negative mentions
The stability of the game is a mixed bag, with many users reporting frequent freezes, especially during relogs and ad interactions, which often necessitate restarting the app. While some players have noted improvements and a lack of significant glitches, others continue to experience persistent issues that disrupt gameplay, particularly at higher levels. Overall, while the game is enjoyable, its stability problems need urgent attention to enhance the user experience.
“I love this game! It stopped crashing, has no bugs, and no glitches. I unlocked the very last level—it's like spoiling the endgame! Thank you for a good game and thanks for the fixes. By the way, when are you going to add more guns? Please add more guns, thanks!”
“It's good! It takes 6 seconds to load, has no glitches, but I have to watch ads to get a boost.”
“When you relog, the game freezes and you can't tap anything.”
“The game is riddled with ads, and being away from it for a few hours results in a progress reset because this game is a buggy mess.”
“Every time I try to come back to the game, it won't even let me do 3x when I want to collect more money. It freezes a lot; it's like 3 or 4 times I have to close the app before it can even play. Needs fixing ASAP.”
- grinding7 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and overly reliant on ad-watching, which detracts from the overall enjoyment. While the game is addictive, the frequent interruptions from ads and the necessity to watch them to progress can make the experience feel monotonous and frustrating. Many users express a desire for a more streamlined approach to grinding that minimizes ad interference.
“This game was enjoyable but soon became tedious due to the overload of ads. You have to watch ads to prestige every gun, and sometimes it will just randomly force you to watch an ad.”
“Bad game with an abundance of ads and very boring, tedious gameplay mechanics, even for an idle game.”
“Barebones, grindy ad-watching machine.”
- music6 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate a strong desire for improved audio elements in the game, with multiple users expressing disappointment over the lack of background music and sound effects. Many feel that the absence of these features detracts from the overall enjoyment, suggesting that the addition of music and sounds could significantly enhance the gaming experience.
“This game would be fun if there was some music or sounds.”
“It's a really great game, but one issue is that there's no sound effects or music. If you add those things, I'll rate it better.”
“But please add mini games and sound effects/music.”
“The game could use sounds, like some background music, and maybe a few gun noises.”
“It's a really great game, but one issue is that there's no sound effects or music. If you add those things, I'll rate it better.”
“Really boring; there's no music of any sort to listen to or even sound at all, just your phone vibrating. There really needs to be sounds of something at least.”
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely appreciated, with players finding elements like the nail gun particularly hilarious. While some criticize the game's monetization strategies, many still enjoy the comedic aspects, contributing to a positive overall reception. Overall, the humor adds a fun layer to the gameplay experience, making it a standout feature for many users.
“I love this game! I play it every day. I really believe this should be on PS4; I would pay anything for it, to be honest. The ads are annoying, but everything else is so funny, like the nail gun—hilarious! 100 out of 100.”
“Best idle game ever, and there are some funny guns in there, so 5 stars.”
“I love this game! It has basically no ads—I'm not lying about this—and it's just the best game I've ever played. I love it, and I hope you guys do too. It's a really funny game!”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is perceived as lacking depth and engagement, with users noting a deficiency in upgrades and missions, leading to a sense of boredom. Suggestions for improvement include the addition of mini-games and more varied missions to enhance the overall experience.
“No real upgrades, missions, or anything to keep the story engaging.”
“The story is good but boring; it needs more variety, like adding mini-games or missions to enhance the experience.”
“The narrative lacks depth and fails to provide meaningful progression.”
