Idle Cutter: Wood Slice

About

"Idle Cutter: Wood Slice" is a satisfying and relaxing game that involves slicing through pieces of wood to lighten your mood. As you continue to cut the wood, you can upgrade your tools and abilities to increase your slicing power and efficiency. The game is easy to pick up and play, making it a great choice for players seeking a simple yet engaging experience.

Genres & Tags

Arcade

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

69%

Audience ScoreBased on 836 reviews

gameplay5 positive mentions

monetization193 negative mentions

Idle Cutter Wood is a fun and relaxing game that is perfect for passing time and unwinding.
The gameplay is satisfying, with engaging mechanics like upgrading saws and merging logs.
The game can be enjoyable for casual gamers, providing a simple and addictive experience.

The game is heavily advertised as 'no ads', but players are bombarded with forced ads every few minutes.
Many users report that the gameplay is repetitive and lacks depth, leading to boredom after a short time.
Purchasing the 'no ads' option does not eliminate all ads, which frustrates players who feel misled.

monetization
275 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
70%
The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism for its misleading advertising, as it promotes itself as "ad-free" while bombarding players with frequent, forced ads. Many users report that even after purchasing an ad-free option, they still encounter numerous ads, leading to frustration and claims of deceptive marketing practices. Overall, the overwhelming presence of ads detracts from the gameplay experience, with players expressing dissatisfaction over the imbalance between gameplay and ad interruptions.
- “Actually has no ads, love it.”
- “It's a fun game, but I recently paid for no ads and yet I still have to watch them for certain things.”
- “I didn't believe at first, but it's true there's no ads.”
- “This game is nothing but ads every second!”
- “Uninstalled due to the game having too many forced ads.”
- “The developers have no shame in advertising the game as 'no ads' while in fact the game is full of ads.”
gameplay
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
53%
18%
The gameplay experience is significantly hindered by intrusive ads, with many users reporting that ads dominate the experience, often interrupting gameplay every 30-60 seconds. While some players find the core gameplay enjoyable and simple, the overwhelming presence of ads leads to frustration and a perception of the game as an "ad simulator." Overall, the gameplay could be fun if not for the excessive interruptions caused by advertisements.
- “So far you're living up to the promise of no unnecessary adverts and very enjoyable gameplay.”
- “Two stars because the gameplay is good.”
- “Very simple gameplay loop, probably would enjoy playing it if the ads weren't so intrusive.”
- “10% gameplay, 90% ads”
- “Shortly - too many ads, too easy and boring gameplay, no interesting mechanics.”
- “Gameplay is blocked by ads immediately.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviews highlight a mix of humor in the game, with some players finding it genuinely funny and enjoyable, while others criticize the developers' decisions as a source of unintentional comedy. Overall, the humor seems to resonate positively with those who appreciate its lightheartedness, even if the game's execution is questioned.
- “I played when I had my free time and it is still so much fun.”
- “So funny it helps me sleep; it really is fun.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players appreciate the grinding aspect of building and upgrading in the game, but many feel misled by advertisements claiming there are no ads, as they experience frequent interruptions from forced ads. This discrepancy has led to frustration among users who expected a more seamless gameplay experience.
- “It has that grinding aspect that I like, but the advertisement that told me about this game said there were no ads. Now I kind of gathered that there would be some ads to help boost you, but then I finally started to get bombarded with them, which is false advertising. 'No ads' normally means no forced ads.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
The story aspect of the game has received criticism for misleading players about the absence of ads, leading to frustration among users. Despite this, some players still find the gameplay enjoyable and express a desire for updates and new missions to enhance the experience. Overall, there is a sense of disappointment regarding developer responsiveness to player feedback.
- “The story is poorly developed and lacks depth, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “The plot twists are predictable and fail to deliver any real surprises.”
- “Character development is minimal, leaving players feeling disconnected from the narrative.”