Icy Village: Survival Idle

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Icy Village: Survival Idle is a single player management game. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Craft, build, and survive in the ice age

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64%

Audience ScoreBased on 357 reviews

monetization31 negative mentions

The game features fun fights and interesting new characters that enhance the gameplay experience.
The graphics are cute and the gameplay is enjoyable, making it a good idle game.
The game has a decent level of entertainment and is addictive, providing a fun way to pass the time.

The game requires an internet connection and is plagued by frequent ads, which can be very annoying.
Progression becomes tedious and slow, especially in later levels, often requiring in-game purchases to advance.
There are numerous technical issues, including crashes and glitches that hinder gameplay.

monetization
35 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
9%
2%
89%
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing frustration over the frequency and length of ads, which often disrupt gameplay and fail to deliver promised rewards. While some users appreciate the option to watch ads for resources, others feel that the game is overly focused on monetization, with high costs for in-game purchases and a lack of options to permanently remove ads. Overall, the monetization strategy appears to detract from the gaming experience for a significant portion of the player base.
- “Fun game, no ads unless chosen to see, fun events, and tech service was great when I had an issue!”
- “It's sad though as I would have supported a lot of in-game purchases, but when things are this expensive, I don't make any purchases.”
- “There is no option to pay permanently for no ads.”
- “It's sad though as I would have supported a lot in-game purchases, but when things are this expensive, I don't make any purchases.”
- “Cash grab is disappointing, because I did like this game up until this point.. that's the response?”
- “Game is good but wow so money hungry, to remove ads you need to have a monthly subscription, count me out.”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
24%
38%
The gameplay is generally well-received for its engaging idle mechanics and hero combat, complemented by appealing art and events. However, some players express frustration with connectivity issues, a lack of action elements, and intrusive monetization, which detracts from the overall experience. Additionally, the presence of frequent ads is noted as a significant hindrance to gameplay enjoyment.
- “Gameplay is great for an idle game, adding in the hero combat for extra fun.”
- “I enjoy the art style, the gameplay, and the events.”
- “Love this type of gameplay! The fact that my post was responded to not just within a day or two, but in a matter of mere hours, says a lot. Even though I'm bummed that I can't seem to play without having Wi-Fi or data, it speaks volumes.”
- “It's not a 'base builder' when all the gameplay is on rails.”
- “Boring gameplay plus you're constantly being harassed to spend money after the first village.”
- “So many commercials.. it gets in the way of the gameplay.. ”
graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
28%
43%
The graphics are characterized by a cartoonish art style that some users find charming and enjoyable, contributing positively to the overall experience. While the visuals are described as "cheesy" by some, they effectively support the game's world-building and gameplay, making it visually appealing to many players.
- “I enjoy the art style, the gameplay, the events.”
- “Amazing game and nice graphics, thanks!”
- “Exactly like Frozen City, but with cartoon graphics and not really challenging.”
- “The only difference being that it's set in the Stone Age and the graphics are cartoon-grade cheesy.”
- “Cute graphics in this world-building game that guide as well as let you decide what to do.”
stability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game has significant stability issues, with users reporting frequent freezes during transitions, pop-up boxes, and even at the opening scene. Many players have experienced the game getting stuck, necessitating multiple installations to attempt to resolve the problem.
- “Unfortunately, I have been experiencing some glitches.”
- “The game freezes during some transitions and pop-up boxes.”
- “Every time you opt to watch an ad for extra resources, it freezes.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
100%
The story is generally well-received, with players appreciating the engaging storyline and the balance of storyline and daily tasks. However, some users express frustration with the pacing, feeling that the game rushes through missions, detracting from their enjoyment. Additionally, there are concerns about gameplay elements that disrupt immersion, such as the presence of large indicators.
- “I love the storyline, fast upgrades, easy to play.”
- “You have your storyline tasks and daily tasks.”
- “The story feels disjointed and lacks depth, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “The pacing of the story is too fast, leaving little room for character development.”
- “I found the storyline tasks to be repetitive and uninspired, which detracted from the overall experience.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game becomes tedious after the initial levels, suggesting that the repetitive nature of the gameplay may detract from the overall experience as they progress.
- “It gets a bit tedious after the first few levels.”
- “The grinding feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “I found myself doing the same tasks over and over, which quickly became boring.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game has been criticized for being irritating, with some users expressing frustration over the inability to mute it.
- “You can't even silence the irritating music.”