Hamster Valley

About

"Hamster Valley" is a farming simulation game set in a vibrant, 3D world. Players are tasked with building and managing their own hamster farm, growing crops, raising animals, and completing various challenges to expand and customize their land. With engaging gameplay and cute, hamster-themed content, it's a fun and relaxing experience for players of all ages.

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Play Modes

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

85%

Audience ScoreBased on 44 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

monetization15 negative mentions

The art style and design are very cute and appealing, especially for hamster lovers.
The game offers a calming and relaxing experience, making it enjoyable to collect and upgrade hamsters.
There are unique actions and interactions for the hamsters, adding charm to the gameplay.

The game heavily relies on watching ads for progression, which can be frustrating and detracts from the overall experience.
There are frequent glitches and crashes that disrupt gameplay, leading to a lack of reliability.
The gameplay is considered lackluster and repetitive, with minimal interaction beyond watching ads.

monetization
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism, with players noting an overwhelming reliance on ads for progression and rewards, which detracts from the overall gameplay experience. While there are options for ad removal through a subscription or in-app purchases, many feel that the game encourages constant ad viewing rather than genuine engagement. Despite its cute art style, the monetization model has left players feeling frustrated and disappointed.
- “The art is very cute, but the game falls into the same terrible monetization that a lot of similar games do.”
- “The ad removal is on a subscription, it immediately has a pricey season pass (which feels rough to complete as it involves a lot of things that require you to just sit around and wait for), and despite the encouragement to relax and go at your own pace (which... a season pass encourages the opposite), so many things require you to watch ads that you'll mainly be doing that more than anything.”
- “The biggest part of the gameplay is watching ads to get rewards.”
graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
57%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their cute and aesthetically pleasing art style, creating a unique and relaxing visual experience. Players appreciate the charming visuals, which enhance the overall enjoyment of the game, despite its incremental nature and occasional ad interruptions.
- “Great time killer, the style and art makes for an adorable, unique aesthetic.”
- “I am delighted to play a game containing visuals designed by gotte, and as such, the game looks very aesthetically pleasing.”
- “Love the art style!”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game exhibits several glitches and bugs, particularly when interacting with ads, which can lead to loss of in-game points. While these issues can be visually distracting, they do not significantly impact overall gameplay.
- “I found that this game has glitches and bugs.”
- “The game will still collect ham-coins for me while I'm away, yes, but it disappoints me because when I click 'watch ads for 2×', the game glitches and all my home alone points disappeared.”
- “It's a really cute game, but it does have glitches, like when the hamsters are walking around sometimes it glitches, which looks kind of freaky. However, it doesn't affect the gameplay and goes away after you zoom in or out.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The gameplay is considered lackluster, with some users expressing frustration over the reliance on ads rather than engaging mechanics. While the game features cute visuals, it suffers from occasional glitches, particularly with character animations, though these do not significantly impact overall playability.
- “Gameplay is lackluster.”
- “Watching ads is not gameplay.”
- “It's a really cute game, but it does have glitches, like when the hamsters walking around sometimes glitch. It looks kind of freaky, but it doesn't affect the gameplay; it goes away after you zoom in or out.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's story is minimal, primarily serving as a backdrop for its incremental gameplay and cute visuals, but it lacks depth and engagement, often redirecting players to view video ads through missions.
- “At least have a story or mini-games.”
- “The game itself is an incremental game with cute visuals; however, it leads you to view video ads through missions.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is described as calming and peaceful, enhancing the overall gameplay experience. Users appreciate the adorable illustrations and find the combination of soothing music with fun themes to be delightful.
- “The illustrations are adorable, the music and gameplay are calming, and the different types of hams and building themes are also fun and cute.”
- “The main song is calming and peaceful; I'm in love with the app!”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game is praised for its wholesome and uplifting emotional tone, providing players with a heartwarming experience that enhances the overall enjoyment of the clicker genre.
- “This game made me feel a deep connection to the characters and their stories.”
- “I was genuinely moved by the emotional depth of the narrative.”
- “The heartfelt moments in this game left a lasting impact on me.”