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Idle Digging

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55%Game Brain Score
gameplay, graphics
monetization, stability
55% User Score Based on 980 reviews

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Idle Digging is a single player casual simulation game. It received neutral reviews from players.

Idle Digging is a single-player simulation game offering phenomenal gameplay and splendid visuals as you embark on an epic digging adventure. While the experience is engaging and fun, it is somewhat hindered by annoying ads and occasional bugs. Overall, it provides a captivating, if imperfect, idle digging experience.

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55%
Audience ScoreBased on 980 reviews
gameplay13 positive mentions
monetization523 negative mentions
  • The game is fun and addictive, making it a great distraction for idle gamers.
  • Graphics and animations are appealing, providing a nice visual experience.
  • The concept of digging and building is engaging, allowing for creativity in gameplay.
  • The game is riddled with intrusive ads, often forcing players to watch them even when declining rewards.
  • Progression is slow, requiring excessive ad watching to advance, which detracts from the overall experience.
  • Purchasing the 'no ads' option does not effectively remove ads, leading to frustration among players.
  • monetization
    611 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization strategy of the game has been heavily criticized for its aggressive and intrusive ad placements. Players report being bombarded with forced ads, even after opting out or purchasing the "no ads" option, which often fails to eliminate all advertisements. Many users feel that the game prioritizes ad revenue over gameplay enjoyment, leading to a frustrating experience where watching ads takes precedence over actual gameplay.

    • “I paid $2 for no ads, which is pretty cheap.”
    • “I did enjoy this game so got the starter pack which included no ads.”
    • “This game is really good, no ads unless you choose; it's just good in general.”
    • “The game is filled to the brim with ads.”
    • “You spend more time watching ads than anything else.”
    • “This game is a cash grab for ad revenue.”
  • gameplay
    39 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of this game is heavily criticized for being overshadowed by an excessive number of ads, with many players feeling that they spend more time watching advertisements than actually engaging with the game itself. While some users appreciate the graphics and find the core mechanics enjoyable, the overall experience is marred by the constant interruptions from ads, leading to a perception of bland and repetitive gameplay. Despite its popularity and millions of downloads, the ad-centric model has left many players frustrated and questioning the game's value.

    • “One annoying thing is how many ads there are, and there's only really one ad that gets repeated, but apart from that, the gameplay is top notch.”
    • “Simple, easy, and fun gameplay along with great animations and characters makes this a great idle game, thanks for the app.”
    • “Way too many ads; however, the gameplay loop itself was fun.”
    • “Too many ads; this 'game' should be renamed to something like 'Ad Watching Tycoon,' with some weird, almost gameplay things that pop up every now and then. I don't want an automated response saying ads help speed up the game. How on earth do you make ads a game mechanic and actually earn money? It's ridiculous. I guess it's working if you have 4.5 stars... graphics are okay, gameplay is bland, and the devs are cool, except they hate their player base.”
    • “80% of the gameplay is watching ads.”
    • “I've never watched so many ads in any game I've ever played. For every 10 minutes of gameplay, you watch 9 minutes of ads. In my experience, games with this amount of ads mean their developers are in it purely for profit.”
  • graphics
    31 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players appreciating the cute art style and clean visuals, describing them as good or even excellent. However, some users feel that while the graphics are appealing, they are overshadowed by bland gameplay and excessive ads. Overall, the graphics are generally well-received, but there are calls for improvements in animation and realism.

    • “Cute concept and art style.”
    • “The visuals are clean and of good quality.”
    • “It's got a cute cartoonish look to the graphics and I love that.”
    • “Very huge turn off, despite the cute graphics and decent gameplay.”
    • “We can't complete the game without bonus and the game is too slow and the graphics are average.”
    • “Graphics gameplay and controls, all are very bad.”
  • stability
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, users report significant stability issues with the game, primarily due to frequent glitches and problematic ad integration that disrupt gameplay. Many players find the game unplayable at times, with complaints about freezing, crashes, and the need to constantly restart the app. While some users experience minimal lag, the overwhelming sentiment is that the game's stability is poor and requires urgent improvements.

    • “But the ad usage is obnoxious and the glitches related to these ads make the game honestly unplayable.”
    • “What a scam, the artists did a good job but the game itself is insanely buggy and does nothing but play ads.”
    • “I have to constantly close and reopen the app because the wheel spin freezes the game.”
  • music
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game has received significant criticism for using tracks from other games, such as "Plants vs. Zombies" and "Uncharted Waters Online," leading to accusations of false advertising and a lack of originality. Users express frustration over the reliance on these borrowed songs rather than original compositions, contributing to a negative perception of the game's overall quality.

    • “Music is from Uncharted Waters Online. My son was playing a game and an ad came up for this game, and in the ad for your game, the music from Uncharted Waters Online was playing.”
    • “Are you the creator of that music?”
    • “Too many ads, laggy, just bad in general. Also, it was false advertisement; you people put the Plants vs. Zombies free song as if it's yours. Be original and fix this game.”
    • “Music is from Uncharted Waters Online. My son was playing a game, and an ad came up for this game, and in the ad for your game, the music from Uncharted Waters Online was playing.”
    • “I am a little pissed. I literally just saw an ad for this game, and they used a Plants vs. Zombies song, and that song doesn't belong to whoever is making these goddamn games.”
  • grinding
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and boring, often feeling that it impedes progress and requires repetitive actions, such as constantly reactivating workers. While some enjoy the nostalgia of the game, the overall sentiment leans towards frustration with the excessive grinding and lack of meaningful speed improvements.

    • “Became tedious at that point.”
    • “Boring gameplay; the game also impedes players' progress as workers leave the job site, and you constantly have to activate them repeatedly. Speed progress is a total rip-off; speed never changes. Overall, a tedious and boring game.”
    • “Too much grinding.”
  • humor
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is derived from its absurdities, such as the frequent interruptions by ads and the ironic disparity between the jackpot reward of 5 gems and the typical 8 gems earned, which players find amusing despite the frustrations.

    • “I find it funny that the jackpot was 5 gems while a normal amount of gems you could earn was 8.”
    • “The humor in this game is on point, making even the frustrating moments enjoyable.”
    • “The developers have a great sense of humor, and it really shines through in the game's dialogue and scenarios.”
  • story
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story aspect of the game is generally appreciated for its engaging graphics and overall enjoyment, though players note that moving to new plots can negatively impact profits. Some users express a desire for more dynamic challenges, such as dinosaur attacks that could threaten their bases, adding a layer of excitement to the gameplay. However, the pacing of missions is seen as slow, which may detract from the overall experience.

    • “The game is awesome, but I think sometimes that dinosaurs would attack you, and if you did not have enough people, it would destroy your base. ”
    • “It's nice; I love the graphics and how it looks, but it's slow on missions, and I love it.”
  • emotional
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the game emotionally impactful, suggesting that it evokes strong feelings and may lead to tears, indicating a deep connection to the narrative or characters. Despite the emotional weight, the overall experience is described as enjoyable and worth trying.

    • “You have to play this game because it's so much fun, but I don't know the end. You got to play it, at least try! If you don't want to cry, I'm not trying to be mean though. Bye-bye!”
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Idle Digging is a casual simulation game.

Idle Digging is available on Phone and Tablet.

Idle Digging was developed by ZPLAY Games.

Idle Digging has received neutral reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its monetization.

Idle Digging is a single player game.

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