Idle Army Base: Tycoon Game
- January 17, 2020
- Neon Play
- 4h median play time
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Get on Apple Store"Idle Army Base: Tycoon Game" is a Simulation game with good gameplay, phenomenal graphics, and frequent ads that may hinder the experience. Players build, train, and earn cash & gold to develop their army base, but be prepared for grinding and some bugs. Despite its flaws, the game's humor and addictive nature can make it worthwhile for some players.
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Reviews
- monetization1,734 mentions
- 3 % positive mentions
- 2 % neutral mentions
- 95 % 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 reviews highlight that progress is heavily reliant on watching ads, often leading to more time spent viewing advertisements than actually playing the game. While some players acknowledge the option to pay to remove ads, they feel that the in-game purchases are overpriced and that the overall experience is marred by the aggressive ad strategy employed by the developers.
“Loved the game and paid for no ads and more stars (worth it to me to progress faster).”
“Absolutely love it, and it's worth buying the no ads option, great game, keep up the good work!”
“Game is amazing, no ads, no pop-up ads, they don't keep showing you ads for things in-game and it's fun to play.”
“Constantly pushes you to watch ads, and even basic things like offline earning are locked behind a paywall.”
“The game runs on ads! You literally can't play the game because you're too busy watching ads instead.”
“It's a cash grab designed to squeeze money out of you. You have to watch ads to do anything because if not you have to throw actual money towards it.”
- gameplay145 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 59 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The gameplay is predominantly characterized by slow progression and an overwhelming presence of ads, often leading to frustration among players. While some appreciate the mechanics and graphics, many feel that the game lacks meaningful engagement, with the experience reduced to watching ads rather than active gameplay. Overall, the game is seen as an idle experience that requires significant patience and often feels more like an ad simulator than a traditional game.
“Gameplay is quite simple and straightforward.”
“Minor details could be tweaked for a more immersive experience, but the gameplay is solid.”
“Very addictive and fun little game; the gameplay is very enjoyable.”
“The gameplay is literally just ads.”
“Gameplay consists of watching 1-2 minute ads to earn coins, troops, and buildings.”
“More ads than gameplay.”
- graphics144 mentions
- 62 % positive mentions
- 30 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising them as decent or good for a mobile title, while others criticize them as poor or lacking detail. Many users express a desire for options to lower graphics settings for better performance on slower devices, and there are calls for improvements in animation and overall visual quality. Overall, while the graphics are generally considered satisfactory, there is a consensus that enhancements are needed to elevate the gaming experience.
“This game is the best idle game I've ever played; the graphics are good, it's really good, I'll rate it a 5-star. Keep on working on the game!”
“Great game, great graphics, great everything!”
“I love this game because I love the graphics and the gameplay.”
“Bare-bones Unity game using the same prefab graphics you've seen a million times before.”
“The graphics are god awful, and the gameplay is just like any other idle tycoon game.”
“It's a very bad game ☹️ its graphics are very poor; I recommend not to play this game.”
- stability119 mentions
- 3 % positive mentions
- 3 % neutral mentions
- 94 % negative mentions
The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with frequent reports of glitches, freezing, and lag, particularly during ad playback and troop management. Many players experience issues such as buttons not responding, soldiers getting stuck, and losing progress after crashes, leading to frustration and a desire for urgent fixes. While some users report no glitches, the overwhelming consensus indicates that the game suffers from numerous stability problems that detract from the overall experience.
“There aren't spam ads, no glitches or bugs.”
“No glitches at all and it is worth playing!”
“The game is really smooth; I've had no glitches or problems with this game.”
“It freezes my phone constantly and I've got a powerful phone.”
“Every time I get a good amount of troops, it freezes and I have to close it and open it back up, and every time I open it, there are 0 troops. All that work and time down the drain over and over.”
“Game freezes constantly.”
- story60 mentions
- 10 % positive mentions
- 82 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The game's story aspect is largely criticized for its lack of depth and engagement, with many players noting the absence of a coherent narrative or meaningful missions. Users express frustration over the slow progression and insufficient rewards from quests, which detracts from the overall experience. Suggestions for improvement include adding a storyline, more diverse missions, and better incentives for completing tasks to enhance player engagement.
“Good game with instant graphics ballistics and mechanized weapons, and the background of the gameplay is mobilized greatly influencing the fiction. The background of the plot is fantastic, but the concept seems to be better in the peculiarity and the training sessions, exaggerated with the blend of varied experiences.”
“I love idle games, especially Idle Army. It's fun and amazing, and the mission is to conquer the world.”
“This is the best idle game because I can build our army, conquer the world, and complete missions. I love this game and will request the idle company to make more games like this.”
“Nor is there any storyline to play along.”
“Lacks story to flavor the experience and the available buildings to build at the start is so hard to get built (expensive), making me lose the excitement of growing in the game itself.”
“This game has no story to interest me and has too many ads.”
- grinding36 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate that the game is heavily grind-focused, often leading to a tedious experience for players. Many users express frustration with the excessive need to watch ads and the lack of meaningful progression without significant time investment. While some find enjoyment in the grinding aspect, the overall sentiment leans towards it being overly repetitive and time-consuming.
“The lack of tutorial or basic instruction made me feel like I should be doing more, and it was kind of tedious to tap all over the base to find what things did and how to upgrade.”
“I'm sorry, but I just don't have time to play this game for 4 hours straight to beat some of the world domination countries. I think that's asking a bit too much and is extremely tedious.”
“I've grinded MMO games that were less tedious than this game, and those games actually have substance to them. In this, the grind isn't just 90% of the game; it is the game.”
- music26 mentions
- 15 % positive mentions
- 73 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The music aspect of the game has received largely negative feedback, with many users expressing a desire for more varied and engaging soundtracks and sound effects. Players find the current repetitive music and lack of sound effects to be annoying and detrimental to the overall experience, often describing the game as too quiet and dragging without sufficient audio stimulation. While some users appreciate the existing music, the consensus is that significant improvements are needed to enhance the game's auditory experience.
“I love the music and the game.”
“Fun game, interesting concept, but needs sound. I don't know why you don't even have at least some music in the background; I thought it was broken at first.”
“You should add music to make it more beautiful.”
“The game has little to no music, it is very quiet.”
“Fun game, interesting concept but needs sound. I didn't even realize there was supposed to be music in the background; I thought it was broken at first.”
“Too many ads, and no sound effects apart from one song repeated on loop.”
- humor18 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is a standout feature, with players finding the abundance of ads both excessive and amusing. Many enjoy the comedic elements of soldier training and the quirky visuals, describing the gameplay as hilariously entertaining and often laugh-out-loud funny. Overall, the game is perceived as a lighthearted experience that provides consistent humor throughout.
“Not having all the training areas open and seeing 4-500 troops end up at the end is funny to watch.”
“Also watching the soldiers train is hilarious, like 'well, you did 10 pushups, off to war with you' lol.”
“The game is so funny that every day I play it.”
- optimization14 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is widely criticized, with users reporting significant performance issues, especially on lower-end devices, leading to lag and instability when many characters are present. While some players note smooth performance and enjoyable gameplay, the consensus is that the game requires urgent optimization and bug fixes to enhance overall playability.
“Great performance and a variety of multiple ways to get certain income to level yourselves up.”
“Once you have hundreds walking around your base, the game performance plummets.”
“Poor optimization, too many ads, ads freeze the game on low-end devices, horrible framerates, slow progression, highly unstable. I wouldn't recommend it if you have a device that was made in 2016 or lower. Developers, optimize your game if you want to make money; people actually have to be able to play.”
“Game performance can be improved, because at some point the soldiers on the screen become too much and the game starts lagging very much!”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users express frustration with the emotional experience of the game, citing a lack of tutorials that leads to feelings of confusion and tedium. Additionally, a glitch that allowed for excessive in-game currency collection contributed to a sense of disconnection from the intended gameplay experience.
- replayability2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Users generally find the game enjoyable but note that it lacks significant replay value, with some suggesting that the absence of ads enhances the experience. Overall, while the game is good, it may not offer enough variety or incentives for repeated play.
“This is essentially the same game; I paid £6.99 for no ads, which makes it much more playable.”
“Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to play it again.”
“The lack of variety in gameplay makes replaying feel tedious and uninteresting.”
