Idle Civilization: World Story

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Idle Civilization: World Story is a single player casual simulation game. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Idle Civilization: World Story is a single-player simulation game where you build your society from stone tools to a futuristic classless world. Featuring an intriguing story, perfect gameplay, outstanding graphics, and a spectacular soundtrack, it offers a hilarious yet immersive experience—though it can be occasionally disturbed by ads.

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78%

Audience ScoreBased on 1,420 reviews

gameplay35 positive mentions

monetization190 negative mentions

The watercolor art style is charming and visually appealing.
The game offers a unique perspective on historical materialism and class struggle.
The ads are optional and not intrusive, allowing for a more enjoyable gameplay experience.

The game often forces players into a socialist outcome, limiting meaningful choices.
There are frequent crashes and bugs that disrupt gameplay.
The English translations are inconsistent, leading to confusion during gameplay.

monetization
205 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
5%
2%
93%
The monetization strategy of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players appreciating the optional and non-intrusive nature of the ads, which often reward viewers with in-game currency. However, some users express frustration over the presence of forced ads and longer ad durations, which disrupt gameplay. Overall, while the game offers a low-cost option to remove ads and supports the developer, the balance between ad frequency and player experience remains a point of contention.
- “You'll even get little hearts for watching them and can use them on little things for the game instead of microtransactions.”
- “The idea for support and monetization is also fair and not abusive.”
- “Great game, no ads unless you want to get some extra hearts and even lets you use fast forward for free.”
- “I paid to support this game, get rid of ads, and receive hearts but after I paid the notification said it was 1 of 5 payments and the ads weren't gone nor did I receive the hearts.”
- “Unfortunately, it didn't go through and I ended up paying for it, and yet I still have ads.”
- “I was enjoying the game until there was almost more time watching ads than playing the game.”
gameplay
82 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
52%
5%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many players appreciating its simplicity and enjoyable mechanics, particularly the war elements and unique visuals. However, several users noted issues with limited choices, translation problems, and a lack of depth in gameplay, leading to a feeling of repetitiveness. Overall, while the game shows potential and has a solid foundation, it requires further development to enhance player agency and content variety.
- “Gameplay is amazing and smooth.”
- “I absolutely love the gameplay and how in-depth it is.”
- “The game mechanics are easy to use and very fun!”
- “However, I felt like many of the random events and path diversion points were largely out of a player's choice as to their consequence upon gameplay and their impact.”
- “I deleted it the first time because the mechanics were weird and it wasn't clear how to play.”
- “Good core concept for the game, but the final result in terms of gameplay and user experience are not more than 'ok' and actually poor towards the later stages of the game.”
graphics
54 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
63%
31%
6%
The graphics of the game have received widespread praise for their unique watercolor art style and overall aesthetic appeal, with many users highlighting the beautiful artwork and smooth visuals. While some noted minor bugs and areas for improvement, the distinct art style and engaging presentation contribute significantly to the game's charm and enjoyment. Overall, players appreciate the artistic effort and find the graphics to be a standout feature, enhancing the gaming experience.
- “The game is aesthetically pleasing and the choice-based upgrades make it more interesting.”
- “The graphics are smooth and the artwork is fantastic.”
- “A gorgeous art style paired with intriguing spins on idle mechanics, including meaningful choices, alternative paths, and multiple game modes.”
- “Only I can't see any of the graphics.”
- “Otherwise it's pretty much your classical idle game except for the fact that it has a low quality art style and the translations are horrible.”
- “Despite its crude graphics, the gameplay is an intellectual struggle.”
story
43 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
53%
7%
The game's story is engaging and well-integrated with gameplay, featuring a unique narrative that unfolds as players progress. However, many users express a desire for more depth, alternative story paths, and clearer choices, particularly regarding political systems. While the art and presentation are praised, some players find the grammar and translation issues detract from the overall experience, and there is a call for more varied endings beyond the predominant socialist narrative.
- “I love the vibe of it and it tells a story as you go on.”
- “The watercolor art style was cool, the story was interesting and the progression was balanced enough to keep me engaged until completion.”
- “Great storytelling and plot construction.”
- “Flesh it out with more story and explanations and that'll help a lot (in my opinion).”
- “The branching storylines make it better, but there's really just one singular ending, the socialist one. Can you please make more endings?”
- “My only problem with this game is that I want more development, more story, but mostly more freedom to have my people turn out different for better or worse, but that should be up to me.”
music
33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
52%
39%
9%
The music in the game is widely praised for its quality and soothing nature, enhancing the overall experience for players. However, many users express frustration over the inability to mute or control the music volume effectively, with some reporting bugs that cause the sound settings to reset. Overall, while the music is a highlight, improvements in sound management options are highly requested.
- “Music was the best I have ever heard on a mobile game.”
- “Great game, beautiful art and nice music!”
- “The music is soothing, so I give it 4 stars for not stressing me out.”
- “There is no way to mute the music, at least not in the tutorial - that should be one of the first things a game lets you do.”
- “In addition, the constant music is annoying with no way to turn it off during this.”
- “Looks promising but I can't play it as it blasts loud music as soon as it starts.”
humor
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is widely praised for its clever integration with historical themes, providing a fun and engaging experience that remains entertaining despite some translation issues. Players appreciate the balance of irony and wit, with many finding the jokes to be both funny and informative, although some feel that certain nuances may be lost in translation. Overall, the game's lighthearted approach to history, combined with its aesthetic appeal, contributes to its addictive and enjoyable nature.
- “The touch of humor works very well together with historical information.”
- “It's very fun, very addictive, and although the English translation isn't perfect, it still gets the humor through.”
- “Fun game with a nice balance of history, humor, and irony.”
replayability
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
42%
25%
Overall, the game exhibits a mixed level of replayability. While many players appreciate the decision trees and multiple endings that encourage revisiting the game, some note that certain choices do not significantly impact the late game, limiting overall replay value. Despite this, the game's relatively short playtime and engaging mechanics provide enough incentive for players to return for additional runs.
- “Has some replay value and I'll definitely be going back and playing again for a different ending.”
- “High replay value.”
- “A single run is just a few hours, but there is a lot of replay value.”
- “Since the choices made during the early and mid-game don't change the late game in any significant way, there is no real replay value at the moment.”
- “However, the replayability is basically zero because it always ends up the same.”
- “Though it is a bit of a grind in the later stages, it can be overlooked due to some replayability.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
75%
Players have mixed feelings about the grinding aspect of the game; while some find it excessively grindy, particularly during the industrial revolution phase, others feel that progression is quick and not overly burdensome. Overall, the consensus suggests that grinding can be a significant factor for some players, impacting their enjoyment.
- “The game is not grindy at all, and you progress quickly.”
- “Grinding feels rewarding and keeps me engaged with the game.”
- “I appreciate how the grinding mechanics are balanced, making it enjoyable rather than tedious.”
- “Too grindy though.”
- “This game is great overall but is awfully grindy when you reach the industrial revolution tech.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the game to be a heartwarming and wholesome experience, filled with charm and humor, contributing to its emotional appeal. Despite some technical issues, the overall sentiment reflects a strong positive emotional connection with the game.
- “I only started playing a short time ago, but I have to say that this is the most wholesome and fun game I've seen in a while.”
- “A charmingly heartwarming game with a lot of humor.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is a concern for some users, as glitches can lead to unexpected crashes and prevent players from rejoining scenarios without restarting. While players enjoy the game overall, they feel it requires more comprehensive updates to address these issues beyond just minor error fixes.
- “It's only four stars because sometimes the game glitches during one of the scenarios and boots me out. I can't join the scenario again unless I restart it.”
- “I like the game... I really do, but it seriously needs updates beyond just error fixes and glitches.”
- “Tried basic troubleshooting as well.”

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Idle Civilization: World Story is a casual simulation game.

Idle Civilization: World Story is available on Phone and Tablet.

On average players spend around 2 hours playing Idle Civilization: World Story.

Idle Civilization: World Story was developed by kodoo.

Idle Civilization: World Story has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its monetization.

Idle Civilization: World Story is a single player game.

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