Hotel Empire Tycoon－Idle Game
Get on Play Store"Hotel Empire Tycoon - Idle Game" is a simulation game that allows players to create a business empire from scratch and become a hotel tycoon. The game boasts good storytelling, engaging gameplay, and impressive visuals and soundtrack. However, it features a lot of grinding, disturbing ads, and some bugs that may hinder the overall experience.
Phone
Android
Mobile Platform
Tablet
Reviews
- Fun and addictive gameplay with a cute art style.
- No forced ads; players can choose to watch ads for bonuses.
- Engaging mechanics that require strategic thinking for upgrades.
- Progression is heavily reliant on watching ads, making it tedious.
- Money from completed hotels cannot be transferred to new hotels, leading to wasted earnings.
- Frequent bugs and glitches, especially with ad rewards and guest occupancy.
- monetization3,388 mentions
- 4 % positive mentions
- 3 % neutral mentions
- 93 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players noting that while ads are optional, they are often necessary for significant progress. Users appreciate the ability to watch ads for rewards, but express frustration over frequent glitches that prevent rewards from being credited, as well as the high cost of in-app purchases to remove ads. Overall, while the game offers a fun experience, the reliance on ads for income and upgrades can detract from gameplay enjoyment.
“It's quite polished and there are no ads other than when getting optional benefits.”
“I did buy no ads and it's worked so far.”
“The no ads feature is perfect and offers a non-stop playing experience that is really enjoyable.”
“It's almost impossible to get the amount of money you need to build things without watching ads.”
“You have to watch a ton of ads to get enough money; otherwise, it's a very nice game.”
“The game is very ad-driven unless you pay $10.99 to get rid of ads.”
- graphics385 mentions
- 68 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 2 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received a mixed response from users, with many praising the cute, colorful, and detailed art style that enhances the overall gameplay experience. However, some players expressed disappointment with certain aspects, such as repetitive designs in specific hotel themes and occasional graphical glitches. Overall, while the graphics are generally considered good and enjoyable, there are calls for improvements and updates to enhance realism and detail.
“The graphics are amazing, the controls are easy, and best of all, it's a game that takes some work.”
“This is the first hotel tycoon game I've seen with such unique graphics.”
“The graphics are very aesthetically pleasing, the music is relaxing, and the gameplay is very enjoyable.”
“The graphics could be a lot better.”
“However, the graphics should be more detailed and more realistic.”
“The game is cool but the graphics are pretty bad.”
- gameplay268 mentions
- 46 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game is generally described as enjoyable and engaging, with appealing graphics and mechanics that provide a casual experience. However, many players express frustration over the excessive reliance on ads, which disrupts the flow and progression, making it feel slow and tedious without spending money. While some appreciate the strategic elements and depth, the overall sentiment suggests that improvements are needed to balance ad frequency and gameplay pacing.
“I love this game, the gameplay is super fun and allows me to relax when I am tense.”
“The gameplay is enjoyable enough but it's impossible to progress without constantly watching 40-second adverts for extra cash.”
“Great gameplay overall and, but when you get to 50 power, you're forced to build a bar and also there are some who take pride in figuring out the game their way instead of the tutorial.”
“Firstly, the amount of ads is ridiculous, 80% of my time is spent watching them, so gameplay is limited.”
“I didn't like the extremely slow gameplay that requires you to keep watching adverts to speed up profits.”
“This game revolves around watching ads (not an issue for me) to speed up gameplay or you buy managers for real money to avoid ads but keep the same rewards.”
- stability215 mentions
- 1 % positive mentions
- 1 % neutral mentions
- 98 % negative mentions
The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with frequent reports of freezing and glitches, particularly when interacting with ads or upgrading features. Many players experience unresponsive screens, loss of rewards, and the need to restart the app, which detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game. While some minor visual glitches are noted, the overwhelming sentiment is that the game is plagued by bugs that hinder gameplay and progression.
“I've been getting my rewards from videos, no glitches.”
“There's no glitches yet so it's worth playing.”
“I have no glitches at all and it is a really fun game!”
“Now, nine times out of ten, it conveniently freezes at the end of the ad, and then clicks out without giving me coins - or it freezes and I end up having to restart the app.”
“I'm experiencing a lot of freezes whenever I watch a video for some cash or 2x profit, which results in not getting the bonus at all.”
“The game is good; however, I'm experiencing freezes on the ads.”
- story117 mentions
- 12 % positive mentions
- 85 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally considered minimal, with many players expressing a desire for a more developed narrative and additional missions to enhance gameplay. While the graphics and overall concept are praised, the lack of engaging story elements and the repetitive nature of quests detract from the experience, leading to frustration when players complete missions without receiving rewards or when new hotels lack missions altogether. Overall, players hope for updates that would introduce more story content and mission variety to keep the gameplay fresh and engaging.
“Amazing storyline; just one thing it requires is a few updates which can give us more access to the services that can be provided to the customers.”
“Great gameplay with an interesting plot line.”
“It is a great game with a nice user interface, graphics, and story.”
“The game was good but there is no other way to get gems rather than complete the mission and buy it from the developer.”
“Was really enjoying this game but I made a mistake and spent some of my gems on the 2nd hotel and can't get 5 stars in either hotel so I'm stuck until either pay for some gems or an update comes out that gives more quests or anything.”
“I hope the people who made this are ashamed of how this game works, and will one day make a game with actual story and passion.”
- grinding57 mentions
- 5 % positive mentions
- -4 % neutral mentions
- 98 % negative mentions
Overall, players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and slow, often requiring excessive clicking and ad-watching to progress. Many users express a desire for features like an "upgrade all" button to streamline the process, as the current system can feel repetitive and frustrating. While some enjoy the game as a casual time-killer, the consensus is that the grinding can detract from the overall experience, especially without spending money.
“A fun experience and not too grindy, which is a positive. However, the quests/goals stopped working. Not a big problem though; the game needs content as I maxed out my hotel.”
“The grinding in this game feels rewarding and engaging, making it a satisfying part of the overall experience.”
“I appreciate how the grinding mechanics are balanced; they encourage exploration and skill development without feeling tedious.”
“The game is very good but I have one problem: the game is very grindy and takes a lot of time to progress.”
“It's just so tedious; it takes too long to get any money and it's boring.”
“Slow and tedious gameplay; you'll see more ads than anything else.”
- music53 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally praised for being relaxing and enjoyable, enhancing the overall gameplay experience. However, some players express frustration with the volume levels, repetitive tracks, and interruptions caused by ads that disrupt their own music. While many appreciate the calming background music, there are calls for more variety and customization to better suit individual preferences.
“The harmonic music is so relaxing and enjoyable at the same time, and the visual effects and special effects are fantastic to see!”
“Its challenging but weirdly calming thanks to the in-game music.”
“The music is lovely, the graphics are great.”
“Playing through the hotel lately, though, I have noticed that the music is pretty loud compared to the sound effects.”
“But the thing for me that really ruined the game is that when I watch your ads on mute, I can't continue playing my music even though it was on mute, which is dumb.”
“Graphics aren't that great and the music is annoying.”
- humor42 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely appreciated, with players finding joy in the quirky animations and funny scenarios, such as guests experiencing embarrassing moments or amusing glitches. Many reviews highlight the comedic details, like characters' exaggerated facial expressions and humorous interactions, which contribute to a lighthearted gaming experience. However, some players note that the frequent ads can detract from the fun, even as they acknowledge the game's overall entertaining and stress-relieving qualities.
“I've just encountered the most hilarious thing in the game: at the blue crystal resort, the housekeeper likes to take a nap on the couch after finishing her duties! Haha 😄 It made my day.”
“Some things, like guests pooping while housekeepers were cleaning the toilet, were hilarious.”
“The animations of the customers fighting are hilarious.”
- optimization16 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is a mixed bag; while some players report smooth performance on certain devices, many others experience significant bugs and performance issues, particularly with larger hotels and during ad interactions. Frequent crashes, pathing problems, and the need for in-game purchases to enhance performance detract from the overall experience, indicating that the game requires substantial optimization and bug fixes to reach its full potential.
“The game is superbly well designed, and runs smoothly on my Samsung Galaxy A12.”
“I love it; it actually feels like you're running an actual hotel and it runs smoothly, and I love it when there's money dancing in the hotel.”
“This is a fun addictive game, it runs smoothly, and there's not a whole bunch of ads.”
“The game has great potential but is in need of some serious optimization.”
“Performance is abysmal on larger hotels.”
“Needs some serious bug fixes and optimization.”
- replayability11 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 18 % neutral mentions
- 55 % negative mentions
Overall, the game has been criticized for its lack of replayability, with many players noting that once they complete the available hotels, there is little incentive to return. Users express disappointment over the limited content and the inability to revisit or enhance previous hotels, suggesting that expansions or additional features could improve replay value. However, a few players mention that the multiple hotels provide some ongoing engagement, albeit not enough to sustain long-term interest.
“This would add more replayability to the game.”
“Money comes in at a reasonable pace and the multiple hotels keeps the replayability going!”
“Or another idea would be an expansion with the first hotel to luxury, for a better replay value when traveling between hotels.”
“I only have one hotel left to go and there's no replay value with prior hotels at all.”
“It lacks content and replayability as you can quickly unlock everything in all hotels.”
“No replay value, once you beat it, it's over.”
- character development1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Character development is noted to be engaging despite the simplistic, Lego-like character design, suggesting that players should not overlook the depth and growth of the characters due to their visual style.
“The character development feels shallow and lacks meaningful progression.”
“I was hoping for more depth in the characters, but they all seem one-dimensional.”
“The choices you make don't seem to impact the characters' growth in any significant way.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 200 % negative mentions
The atmosphere is characterized by a unique blend of prison game objectives set against a backdrop reminiscent of a law firm, creating an intriguing juxtaposition that may leave players feeling uncertain about the overall tone and theme.
“The game has a prison game type of objectives but feels more like a law firm atmosphere, which is confusing and lacks immersion.”
“The atmosphere is inconsistent, making it hard to engage with the game's themes.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users express that the game provides significant emotional support, helping them feel better during challenging times.
“You really make me feel better during this emotional time.”
