Idle 9 Months
- March 25, 2020
- Green Panda Games
- 6h median play time
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Get on Apple Store"Idle 9 Months" is a Simulation game with good mechanics and hilarious elements, but is held back by its buggy nature, frequent ads, and excessive grinding. The game allows you to create your baby and features fantastic visuals, good music, and a wholesome story. It's a unique and entertaining experience, but players should be prepared for its flaws. The game describes itself as a chance to "Create your Baby!" and does just that, with a variety of options and interactions to explore.
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Reviews
- monetization1,214 mentions
- 9 % positive mentions
- 1 % neutral mentions
- 90 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with players expressing frustration over the excessive number of ads that interrupt gameplay. Many users report that even after purchasing ad-free options, they still encounter ads, leading to feelings of being misled and scammed. The reliance on ads for rewards and progress has made the game feel more like an ad-watching experience than an enjoyable game, with complaints about slow progression and the necessity to watch numerous ads to achieve any meaningful advancement.
“I love how there are no ads and no lags.”
“This game is amazing how to watch the baby grow and there is no ads I believe and you can upgrade so quickly I just love it!”
“I love that they have no ads.”
“You literally can't progress without watching ads; you can't claim rewards without watching ads; it's ridiculous.”
“The amount of ads since I started 5 minutes ago is ridiculous.”
“You spend more time watching ads than any actual gameplay.”
- graphics207 mentions
- 69 % positive mentions
- 28 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics of the game are widely praised for their realism and detail, particularly in depicting fetal development, which many players find visually appealing and educational. However, some users express concerns about the user interface being distracting, occasional glitches, and the need for more variety in the visuals. While the graphics are generally considered a strong point, the gameplay experience is often marred by slow progression and excessive ads.
“The graphics and details are absolutely amazing!”
“The visuals are great - you can see the baby developing, and the journey feels amazing.”
“I love this game, the graphics are amazing it's awesome to watch your own child grow 🥰”
“However, there is no challenge and the graphics are creepy.”
“These graphics make N64 games look like something out of an 8K monitor.”
“Boring, unappealing graphics, and the development of the fetus is not very accurate.”
- stability116 mentions
- 3 % positive mentions
- 3 % neutral mentions
- 95 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with frequent freezing and crashing reported by users. Many players experience interruptions during gameplay, particularly when switching between tasks or watching ads, leading to frustration and loss of progress. While some users have not encountered glitches, the overall consensus indicates that the game requires urgent patches to address these persistent bugs.
“9 months is my favorite game! I love it so much I play every day. If you're new to this game, come download it now; there's no bugs, there's no glitches, it's perfect!”
“Amazing performance, untouchable! There are no glitches; it's a professional app.”
“No glitches, no slowdowns; it works awesome as far as the commands.”
“The game freezes constantly and doesn't save your progress, forcing me to repeat the same actions over and over because of the freezing every 40 seconds.”
“My main issue is that the game freezes all the time, forcing me to restart it constantly.”
“It would be a good game, but it freezes and kicks me out every time I play it.”
- music75 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it calming and fitting, while others describe it as repetitive and obnoxious. Many users express a desire for the option to mute the music while still hearing in-game sounds, particularly related to the baby. Overall, while some appreciate the soundtrack as a relaxing element, others feel it detracts from the gameplay experience.
“Everything about the game is perfect from the gameplay to the music!”
“The music is extremely fitting and the mechanics and gameplay are very interesting so far.”
“I love this game because the music is so great and soft and sweet and calm and the baby is so cute.”
“Change the music, it makes you nauseous when the same thing plays over and over again.”
“Had to turn the sound off though - that music is really obnoxious.”
“The only thing I hate is not being able to turn off the music and unable to hear the baby.”
- gameplay48 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
Gameplay reviews highlight a mix of enjoyment and frustration, with many players appreciating the game's mechanics and music but criticizing its slow pace and excessive ads. While some find the gameplay engaging and educational, others feel it becomes tedious after a certain point, with limited activities available once the baby reaches one year. Overall, the gameplay is seen as needing improvement, particularly in balancing ad frequency and enhancing the overall experience.
“Everything about the game is perfect from the gameplay to the music!”
“The music is extremely fitting and the mechanics and gameplay are very interesting so far.”
“It's fun and has good gameplay but after the baby reaches one year, there's nothing else you can do besides move on to the next one.”
“It crashes constantly and at this point I can't even play it without the game not responding or freezing within 2 minutes of gameplay.”
“Gameplay balancing is way off and needs to be redone.”
“The subject of the game is nice but the gameplay is awful; it's very boring and unreal. Please decrease the times and ads.”
- humor37 mentions
- 97 % positive mentions
- -5 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is widely appreciated, with players finding it both entertaining and quirky, often highlighting glitches and the absurdity of baby development mechanics as sources of laughter. Many reviews mention the game's ability to evoke giggles through its unexpected visuals and poorly worded facts, making it a fun experience for both kids and adults. However, some users also note that the humor can be accompanied by a sense of weirdness or discomfort, adding to the game's unique charm.
“The best thing I have to say about this game is that there is a lot of humor to be found in it, and some aspects of it serve an educational purpose.”
“Me and some friends got really competitive with it to see who could grow their fetus the fastest and we enjoyed making jokes about some of the hilariously poorly worded facts.”
“The baby looks like a gremlin in the photo for the game; it's so funny, like really funny haha 😂”
“Not funny, this app was boring.”
“The jokes fell flat and felt forced.”
“I expected humor, but it was just cringeworthy.”
- emotional32 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is highly impactful, with many users expressing feelings of warmth, nostalgia, and a deep connection to the themes of motherhood and pregnancy. Players report being moved to tears by the educational content and the portrayal of fetal development, often reflecting on their own desires for children or past experiences. However, some users note a lack of interactive features that could enhance emotional engagement, such as the ability to touch or care for the virtual baby.
“I can't lie, at first I was just curious. I thought it was going to be silly, but I started crying when I read all the facts about the babies. If you're still pro-choice after this game, then there's something emotionally wrong.”
“It's amazing watching the development of a human being. It reminds me of when I was pregnant with my child, and it makes me want to cry watching this. I love this.”
“It made me feel like a mother, and made me feel so warm. 💜 I love this!”
- grinding28 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The grinding aspect of the game is widely criticized for being tedious and repetitive, requiring constant button pressing that many players find boring and irritating. While some users appreciate the attachment they develop to their in-game characters, the overall experience is marred by the lengthy and monotonous gameplay, making it less suitable for educational settings. Despite its potential, the grindiness detracts significantly from the enjoyment of the game.
“I'm sorry, I thought the experience was extremely boring and tedious; the directions aren't really good at all.”
“This has to be one of the most tedious and boring games I've ever played.”
“Boring waste of time 😴 it took way too long doing tedious button pushing for my fetus to get to 3 months... I uninstalled.”
- story7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is praised for its educational value and emotional depth, with users appreciating the sweet narratives and relatable experiences. However, some players express a desire for more frequent story updates and find certain elements, like mission claims, cumbersome. Overall, the storytelling is seen as engaging and satisfying, resonating well with players' personal experiences.
“Educational and has a sweet storyline and many options.”
“This app is very satisfying. I love the way it looks and it has a true story behind it.”
“9 months is my favorite because my baby brother just be like that and my mom's coming but when she went to the hospital I started to cry because I miss her so much. I like her so much, but my friend's mom just told me to go to her house. Then when I finished at her house, my dad picked me up, so I had to go to bed and sleep, dreaming about my mom coming back. This is the end of my story about 9 months.”
“You should not have to watch a video in order to claim the missions.”
“I give it two stars because it won't let me uninstall it, and this is a really boring story.”
“9 months is my favorite because my baby brother is just like that, and my mom's coming. But when she went to the hospital, I started to cry because I miss her so much.”
- optimization5 mentions
- 80 % positive mentions
- -40 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization is generally praised for its smooth performance, particularly in the embryo and fetus sections. However, some users note that it feels somewhat weak in certain areas, suggesting room for improvement despite the lack of glitches.
“Amazing performance, untouchable; there are no glitches. It's a professional app.”
“The game is nice and all and seems to run smoothly with the embryo and fetus sections of the game.”
“In terms of optimization, the game seems a little weak.”
“The performance issues make it hard to enjoy the game fully.”
“I encountered frequent frame drops and long loading times, which really detracted from the experience.”
