Idle Armada
- September 23, 2020
- corfe83
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Get on itch.io StoreIn Idle Armada, players build and command a fleet of ships to gather resources from a procedurally generated sea. Upgrade ships, technology, and crew to unlock new areas and become a dominant naval force. Compete with other players on global leaderboards or collaborate in co-op modes for even greater rewards.
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Reviews
- The game offers a unique take on the idle genre with a satisfying progression system that ramps up after a slow start.
- There are no predatory microtransactions, allowing for a fair and enjoyable experience without pay-to-win elements.
- The developer is actively engaged with the community and continues to provide updates, enhancing the game's content and addressing player feedback.
- The early game is extremely slow and tedious, making it difficult for players to stay engaged until automation is unlocked.
- The automatic progression feature is poorly implemented, leading to inefficiencies and lag issues at higher levels.
- Some players have reported game crashes and performance issues, particularly after extensive playtime, which detracts from the overall experience.
- grinding12 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The grinding aspect of the game is characterized by a slow and tedious start, which may deter some players. However, as players progress and unlock automation features, the pace picks up significantly, making the experience more enjoyable and less monotonous. While the initial grind can be off-putting, it ultimately encourages players to return for more once the game gains momentum.
“The early game without automation is just too tedious for my taste, and the lack of automation also dramatically reduces the progress you make during AFK time.”
“Grinding is relatively slow, but just enough to make you keep coming back after a few days.”
“If you don't mind a slow and tedious start that you may have to push through, this game may be worth checking out.”
- monetization8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its lack of predatory microtransactions and pay-to-win DLC, reflecting the developer's commitment to providing a complete experience without additional costs. Players appreciate the long-term value offered through numerous upgrades and unlocks, making the purchase feel worthwhile.
“I love that it doesn't try to get you with in-app purchases, but most of all I enjoy the tons of long-term value in the form of lots and lots of upgrades and unlocks to work towards.”
“Unlike a lot of idle games on Steam, there's absolutely no predatory microtransactions, DLC that give you pay-to-win bonuses, or anything of the sort.”
“You can tell the dev cares about providing a full experience without microtransactions.”
“And the fact that there are no microtransactions makes it well worth the money.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
Gameplay is described as simple yet engaging, featuring two upgrade trees, a prestige tree, and a mix of base and advanced resources. Players find the item farming mechanic interesting, although it transitions to a more idle experience as the game progresses. Notably, the current promotional videos do not accurately represent the current gameplay.
“The gameplay is quite simple, with two upgrade trees and a prestige tree, three base resources, and three advanced ones.”
“Pretty fun so far; farming for items is an interesting active mechanic that becomes idle throughout game progression.”
“The current videos on the Steam page are no longer even the gameplay you will see as it's from the old original game!”
“The gameplay is quite simple, with two upgrade trees, a prestige tree, three base resources, and three advanced ones.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The graphics, inspired by the 90's classic Tyrian, are visually appealing and complement the retro interface effectively. While some users suggest that aesthetics should take a secondary role, the nostalgic design is well-received.
“The graphics, inspired by the 90's classic Tyrian, are very nice to the eye and blend well with the retro interface.”
“The graphics are reminiscent of the 90's classic Tyrian, but they feel outdated and lack modern polish.”
“The visuals are underwhelming and fail to capture the immersive experience expected from a contemporary game.”
“The graphics seem to be stuck in the past, lacking the detail and vibrancy that players have come to expect.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is criticized due to its incomplete and buggy state, which diminishes the value of retaining old saves, leading many users to feel that there is little incentive to continue playing.
“The old saves did get kept, but considering it was incomplete and buggy, there's not much point in playing it.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant optimization issues, leading to frequent freezing and crashing, which detracts from the overall experience. Players express frustration over the excessively long progression, suggesting that the game should be better optimized to prevent these performance problems.
“Progression is incredibly long for a PC game, and it seriously needs to be optimized. The game becomes unplayable due to freezing or crashing, which is unacceptable for an idle game.”
“Progression is incredibly long... I mean incredibly long for a PC game. It also needs to be seriously optimized because it becomes unplayable due to freezing or crashing. An idle game should not be able to crash the PC I have.”
